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2014 State of the City Address by Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic
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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 RoundtableIn 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 & WhenJohn 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 Click here for more information and 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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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.
For more information or to register, click here. |
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Coffee, Tea & Contacts Networking Event
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 Sponsored by ACME Fresh Markets
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 & WhenACME Fresh Markets
Akron, OH 44333
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
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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 a few exhibitor spaces available - register TODAY! Where & When Summit 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, KNOW and The Medina County Women's Journal.
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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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 Deadline has been extended until Friday, April 4!
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, April 4, 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 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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#LUVCAK? Now Boarding on Southwest Airlines®!
Different can be good, very good! Boarding Southwest's big comfy Boeing is different, but boy, is it fast and easy!
When you check-in for your flight, you'll get assigned a boarding group (A, B, or C) and number (1-60). This is your spot in line. When your group is called, stand by the column with your number on it.
Give the ticket agent your boarding pass as you approach the podium. Once on the airplane, pick your own seat. That's it. You'll be on your way to some fab destination in no time at all! Want to see just how easy? Learn more in this video from Southwest.
Remember, Southwest flights and legendary low fares are online ONLY at www.Southwest.com. Southwest flights cannot be booked at Travelocity, Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Kayak or any other source. And, two bags fly free (weight and size restrictions apply) when you book your AirTran or Southwest flight at www.Southwest.com. Excited? Share the #LUVCAK!
Spread the #LUVCAK today:
- Fly to www.luvcak.com and sign up for Rapid Rewards®! It's that easy.
- 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 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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Achieve Significant Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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That's how much the Greater Akron Chamber Alliance saved local businesses on their health insurance premiums in 2013. Since partnership with SummaCare in 1997, we've saved local business over $25 million.
If you're a member and you're not taking advantage of these savings, contact your broker or visit www.GACsave.com.
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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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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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April 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 Bob Spitz, Author of Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, will present "The Remarkable Life of Julia Child".
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, April 17, 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.
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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To view the Greater Akron Chamber's archived e-blasts and e-newsletters, click here. |
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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