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One Week Left to Register for the Greater Akron Chamber's 107th Annual Meeting!
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 The Greater Akron Chamber celebrates its 107th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the John S. Knight Center. At the event, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, president of The University of Akron, will be honored as the tenth recipient of the H. Peter Burg Award. Posthumously awarded to Pete Burg in 2004, the H. Peter Burg Award recognizes an individual who has displayed paramount leadership for the advancement of Greater Akron's economic and community development. Recent recipients of the award include Mayor Don Plusquellic, Steve Marks and Joseph Kanfer. This annual meeting will feature an overview of the Chamber's accomplishments for the year and the installation of officers along with the new chairman of the board. We will also recognize the outstanding work accomplished by our board members and the business leaders of the Greater Akron region. The program includes a reception with hors d'oeuvres, dinner, silent auction and entertainment. The silent auction offers guests a chance to bid on items that will benefit the Chamber's educational programs. Call Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254 to contribute an item or a unique experience. Don't forget to reserve a table today!
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Special for 2014
Each attendee will receive a $100 Southwest Airlines voucher for a flight out of Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)! Register now and for the price of an individual ticket, receive dinner and a travel voucher - it's a WIN-WIN!
Silent Auction
Each year, the silent auction offers the chance to bid on amazing items. You have to be present to bid, and you have to register to attend so what are you waiting for?
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Where & When John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St. Akron, OH 44308 Thursday, March 20, 2014 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register.
2014 Recommendations to the Code of Regulations & 2014 Officers and Board of Directors Nominations
The Greater Akron Chamber Board of Directors is recommending a By-Laws revision and nominees to serve on the Greater Akron Chamber Board. These recommendations will be voted on by the membership at the Greater Akron Chamber's 107th Annual Meeting on March 20, 2014. Click here to view the recommended By-Laws changes and click here to view the nominations.
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Coffee, Tea & Contacts Networking Event
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 Sponsored by Akron General Health &
This event is a power networking get-together designed for Chamber members to make important connections with their fellow member businesses. While exchanging business cards is great, it's certainly more effective for business people to learn about each other's respective companies in an intimate setting. Be sure to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to make the most of this meeting! Remember, only one person per company can attend, so your networking opportunities are maximized. The event is free, but the networking is priceless! Pre-registration is required.
 Where & WhenAkron General Health & Wellness Center - West Conference Center 4125 Medina Rd.
Akron, OH 44333
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
YPN Nights Presents: Mixology 101
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 Come learn how to make some basic (and not so basic) cocktails at Mixology 101! The bartender will demonstrate how to make a few signature drinks then try your hand at making your own. The event will include light appetizers, recipe cards and of course, samples of your work along the way! Where & When Tangier Banquet & Special Event Center 532 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303 Thursday, April 3, 2014 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Click here to register.
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Move Your Business Into Scoring Position - How to Stay at the Top of Your Game
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Winning is a habit. Success is a choice. Join us at a special preview of the new Duck Club at Canal Park for a double header with two nationally-recognized speakers, Ken Klicka and Ray Dunkle, followed by a 7th inning stretch with networking, appetizers and cash bar. Where & When The Duck Club at Canal Park 300 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44308 Thursday, March 27, 2014 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Limited seating available. RSVP today to events@thegameakron.com. |
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KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) Luncheon
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 Sponsored by Huntington Bank
Join KNOW for the April quarterly luncheon when Maureen Zappala, speaker and presentation coach at High Altitude, presents, "Leadership is Not Rocket Science."
Maureen will uncover a unique twist on leadership that can put you on the runway to becoming an influential leadership superstar. Discover the capacities that every team member yearns to have filled, so you can lead with authority, passion and confidence. Watch your teams begin to explode with loyalty and camaraderie. 
KNOW is a personal and professional development program for business women in the Greater Akron Region. Our mission is to cultivate the talent within each other by reaching out to today's women executives and tomorrow's leaders. For stories that inspire, innovative ideas and practical solutions, plan to be a part of the Greater Akron Chamber's exhilarating program developed exclusively for women.
Where & WhenPortage Country Club
240 N. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
11:00 a.m.
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Spring Into Summer Business Expo
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 Showcase your company at the best business expo in the Greater Akron area. Be an exhibitor for just $149! Be a sponsor for just $299. There are only 50 exhibitor spaces available and they are going fast - register TODAY! Where & WhenSummit Mall
3265 W. Market St.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Saturday, May 10, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For more information on being an exhibitor at the expo, click here or call (330) 347-9453.
Sponsored by Greater Akron Chamber and KNOW.
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State of the City Address - Save the Date - April 2!
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Sponsored by the Greater Akron Chamber, Rotary Club of Akron, Kiwanis Club of Akron and Akron Press Club and Hosted by the Akron Roundtable
In this annual event, the Honorable Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic presents the municipal achievements of 2013 and offers a glimpse into the future by highlighting some upcoming projects for 2014.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
10:30 a.m. Networking & Registration
11:45 a.m. Lunch & Program
Registration will be available soon.
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2014 Greater Akron Chamber Events
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 Meet area business people, gain new leads and strengthen relationships through the Chamber's networking events.
Mark sure to mark your 2014 calendars with two of the Chamber's premier networking events: Excellence in Business Awards - Thursday, May 29Sheraton Cuyahoga Falls/Akron
Membership Golf Classic - Monday, July 14 Fairlawn Country Club |
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Nominate an Outstanding YP Today!
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 Now Accepting Nominations for 2014 30 for the Future Awards Program
The Greater Akron Chamber proudly presents the 8th Annual 30 for the Future recognition program. 30 for the Future recognizes 30 young professionals (ages 25-39) who live and/or work in the Greater Akron region, who are trendsetters in their industries and who make an impact on the region through dynamic leadership and community service.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 28, 2014. So please don't wait; nominate a qualified individual today! Please note: Nominees MUST be between the ages of 25 and 39 by MARCH 28, 2014, to be considered.
Click here for the 2014 nomination form. For additional questions, contact Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254 or vojtek@greaterakronchamber.org.
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Advertise in the 2014-2015 Greater Akron Relocation Guide
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Click on the picture above to view the online version of the 2013-2014 guide. For copies, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550.
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Experience Greater Akron is the Greater Akron Chamber's ultimate guide to living, working and playing in Summit, Portage and Medina counties. It showcases the best of the region - the vitality of its people and the unparalleled quality of life: business climate, education, medical community, arts and parks, and neighborhoods. Our print and online magazine makes a newcomer's move as informed and stress-free as possible with authoritative sources, useful articles and must-have contact information, and instills Greater Akron's current residents' pride.
Click here for advertising rates. Reserve your space by April 17 to pay reduced rates!
New for 2014! Experience Greater Akron now has a new social media component that will engage your target audience all year. We will also be promoting your business on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest.
Check us out!
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Chamber Partners to Support Southwest Airlines®
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Convert Your AirTran A+ Rewards to Southwest Rapid Rewards®!
Are you an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards member? Lots of us are. You may not know that Southwest Airlines® (the two airlines will be one by the end of the year) has made it incredibly easy to transfer points from your AirTran A+ Rewards account to Southwest's Rapid Rewards® Program. There is absolutely no fee or penalty to convert your A+ Rewards to your Rapid Rewards account.
Everything you need to get started is at www.rewardsfarther.com. You must be a member of both Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards to complete the process. Then, you will be able to use your A+ Rewards for travel on all Southwest flights from Akron-Canton Airport. Remember, Southwest flights and low fares are available online ONLY at Southwest.com.
Not a member of Southwest Rapid Rewards®! yet? No worries! Fly over to www.LUVCAK.com to get started. You could win one of sixty LUV Vouchers just for signing up! Nothing should come between you and your earned travel points.
Spread the #LUVCAK today:
- Fly to www.luvcak.com and sign up for Southwest Rapid Rewards®.
- What's in it for you? Lots! You could win a $100 Southwest travel voucher just for signing up for Rapid Rewards. We will select five winners every week for the next 12 weeks, sixty winners in all. And what's more, one lucky winner will get four roundtrip tickets aboard Southwest (to any city they fly to in the U.S.)!
- Share the #LUVCAK by Tweeting and posting on Facebook and any of your other social networks that you are feeling the LUV!
- Already a Rapid Rewards member? E-mail info@akroncantonairport.com with your rewards member, full name, DOB, e-mail address and mailing address. Once confirmed, you will automatically be entered to win!
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Wage and Benefits Survey
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The Wayne Economic Development Council (WEDC) is partnering with Team Northeast Ohio (Team NEO) and the The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark to develop a Starting Wage and Benefits Survey on 250 professions in 18 counties of Northeast Ohio.
We need your help to be able to provide accurate starting wage and benefits information to businesses looking to grow in Wayne County and Northeast Ohio. The currently available data from the state provides median and average wages, which can be skewed due to the region's number of veteran workers and low "churn."
By participating in the survey, you will be better able to project the cost of recruiting entry level and experienced talent. Companies responding to the survey will receive a free copy of the report to have as a valuable benchmarking tool.
More than 10,000 companies and organizations with 25 or more employees in the 18-county region are being asked to respond to this survey. If your company meets this profile, please have your human resources representative respond to the survey by Monday, March 31, 2014, by visiting stark.kent.edu/survey.
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Achieve Significant Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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 As a Greater Akron Chamber member, you have access to discounts today that could delay the impact of health care reform on your 2014 health insurance premiums. There's never been a better time to get a quote and learn what options your company has and when you need to act.
SummaCare offers several advantages, including:
- Eligibility for businesses in Summit, Portage, Medina, Cuyahoga, Stark, Wayne and Geauga counties.
- No limitation in company size. Companies with 1 to 10,000 employees are eligible.
- Standard and tailored PPO plan designs available.
- Two network plans let you pick the right one for your company.
- Special Chamber rates and discounts
Consider getting a quote on health insurance from SummaCare. Contact your broker, or go to GACsave.com to get started.
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Greater Akron Chamber Partners with Constant Contact® to Help You Grow Your Business with E-mail Marketing
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 Use the leading e-mail marketing service to connect with your customers - and take advantage of a special member benefit
Greater Akron Chamber has partnered with Constant Contact®, the leading e-mail marketing service for small businesses, to bring you a great way to stay in touch with your most important audience: your customers. With Constant Contact®, e-mail marketing is easy, affordable and effective. And because you are a member of Greater Akron Chamber, you qualify for a special discount. If you prepay for six months, you receive a 20% discount. Prepay for a year and save 25%! There's no better time to try e-mail marketing. If you haven't opened an account yet, you can start with a 60-day free trial. To begin your trial, click here.
If you already have a Constant Contact® account and would like your discount, please send an e-mail to chamberprogram@constantcontact.com with your user name telling them you are a member of the Greater Akron Chamber.
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Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Offers Free Seminars Throughout Northeast Ohio
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Destination: Excellence, BWC's program package that can help you improve work-place safety, lower workers' compensation costs and implement effective return-to-work practices. This seminar covers the details of Destination: Excellence, including the benefits, eligibility requirements, implementation and incentives for enrollment. It also addresses changes to existing programs that are part of the Destination: Excellence portfolio. Come learn about the valuable services we offer to help make your workplace safer at no additional cost to you. Click here for dates and locations.
The BWC is currently in an enrollment period for many of the Destination: Excellence programs. Click here to view a video to learn more.
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Membership Has Its Benefits!
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Welcome New Members!
Please patronize our new Chamber members. The Greater Akron Chamber thanks you for helping us support the region's business community. Visit Welcome New Members.
Check Out Members' Events!
The Chamber is offering its members more opportunities to connect. If your company is holding an event that's open to the general public and you'd like to get the word out, let us know. Visit Member Events for more information.
Members are Making Headlines!Got news? We'll post it! Visit Member News for more information.
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March Akron Roundtable
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Founded by the Akron Beacon Journal, Greater Akron Chamber and Kiwanis Club of Akron
Join us for the next Akron Roundtable when Dirk Hayhurst, retired professional baseball player, author and broadcaster, will present "Major League Dream, Minor League Life."
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, March 20, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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Heart to Heart Communications 21st Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast
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 Join Heart to Heart Communications for the 21st Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Dan Flowers, President & CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
The focus of the 21st Annual Breakfast is "Aspiring, Still." In this inspiring and contemplative talk, Dan will discuss how the aspirations, failures and redemptions of our inner journey can be a light that compels us toward Aspiring, Still as a community. Dan will talk about how we as individuals and as a community live between who we are currently and who we want to become, and how life is a constant process of moving towards who we want to be. Join other leaders and members of the community in the opportunity to hear this outstanding community leader share wisdom and his experiences to illuminate your journey.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday, April 28, 2014
6:45 a.m. Doors Open
6:45 - 7:15 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Program
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Missed an E-blast?
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The mission of the Greater Akron Chamber is to drive economic development and prosperity for the people of the Greater Akron Region.
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