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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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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, May 27, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
2014 Excellence in Business Awards
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 Join us as we honor the accomplishments of local businesses with 2014 Excellence in Business Awards. This award recognizes a business that consistently demonstrated outstanding performance, growth, staying power, innovation and proven leadership in the community. The Chamber is excited to announce the following companies have been named as 2014 Excellence in Business Award recipients:- EnviroScience, Inc.
- Nagy's Collision Specialists
- Sequoia Financial Group
For the second year, one business was named as the 2014 Emerging Business Award recipient - Metis Construction Services. In addition to honoring local businesses, this year's event will include keynote speaker, Mark Krohn, Equity Partner, Brennan, Mann & Diamond, LLC.
Corporate tables of eight (8) are available for $250. The price includes table signage, recognition in the event program and MS-PowerPoint presentation.
Where & When
Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
1989 Front St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Thursday, May 29, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Click here for more information and to register.
Premier Sponsors: Apple Growth Partners, Day Ketterer, and Westfield Bank.
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Membership Golf Classic
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Sponsored by SummaCare
Join Greater Akron Chamber members, Investors and Board of Directors for a fun day of golf at Fairlawn Country Club on Monday, July 14, 2014.
Registration will be available soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions or more information, call Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254. |
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Government Affairs Update
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 Make Sure Your Vote Counts This ElectionVoting is a right and the ultimate expression of our freedom. The Greater Akron Chamber encourages our members to vote and promote the importance of voting to their colleagues. Election Day is Tuesday, May 6, though voters can now "Vote Early" at your county's designated early voting location. Please click here to find your location.
The Voice of Business Spring 2014 Election Guide
This election season, citizens have been inundated with television and radio commercials and information in our mailboxes on issues and candidates. As the voice of business, the Greater Akron Chamber has created an educational guide on important issues on the ballot to cut through the rhetoric. Please click here for a copy of the guide and click here for more educational information on issues appearing on the primary this May. |
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Experience Tuscany & the Italian Riviera with the Chamber
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Tour Italy and all of its splendor with the Greater Akron Chamber!
November 3-10, 2014
This 8-Day Tour Includes Round-Trip Airfare and 10 meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners). Highlights...Tuscan Estate, Tuscan Winery, Florence, Uffizi Gallery, Siena, Monteriggioni, Lucca, Pisa, Italian Riviera, Cinque Terre, Portofino and More!
$3,199* per person (double occupancy)**
Book Now and Save $250 per person! Click here for a brochure. For more information on trip specifics, contact:
Maria Edwards
AAA Travel Agency
(330) 762-0631
* Price already reflects "Book Now" savings. Book Now rates valid until May 9, 2014.
** All rates are per person and subject to change.
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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.
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.
Visit the Experience Greater Akron Facebook Page!
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News from the Akron-Canton Airport
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CAK to DENVER, BOSTON, ORLANDO or NEW YORK!  All you need is LUV. All you need is LUV, LUV... LUV is all you need! Beginning June 8, Southwest Airlines is adding four more Fab destinations from CAK! Wanna twist and shout? We know! To celebrate, we want to fly YOU to New York City, Boston, Denver or Orlando. Go to www.akroncantonairport.com/cakfab4 and enter to win one (1) round-trip ticket to a #CAKFab4 destination of your choice! Good luck!
Remember that Southwest's legendary low fares are available online ONLY at Southwest.com, nowhere else. Southwest flights cannot be booked at Travelocity, Expedia, Cheap Tickets, Kayak or any other source. What's more, when you fly Southwest Airlines, two bags fly free (size and weight restrictions apply) |
Summit of Sustainability Awards (SOSA) Program - Apply Now!
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 SOSA are Designed to Get Your Organization Started on a Sustainability Plan or to Reward Existing One
This is the third year for the county-wide awards program that showcases the best examples of commercial energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation and green purchasing. When the five winners were announced at the awards breakfast last October, SOSA partners pledged to share the sustainable practices that are helping our community save energy and money, create more transportation choices, preserve clean air and bring economic prosperity through the process. Click here to view last year's five winners' sustainable practices videos which were part of their prize for being selected in their category.
The categories are: Small Companies under 25 employees, Medium Companies with 26-249 employees, Large Companies with over 250 employees, Nonprofit/Community Organizations and Public Sector (Government/Schools). In addition to these categories, the judges have reserved the right to award a Summit of Sustainability Award medal to individuals or projects that are innovative within the submitted applications. Click here to start you organization's Survey Monkey application. Questions? Call Cindy Pantea at Keep Akron Beautiful at (330) 375-2116. All applications must be completed by Friday, July 25, 2014. Save the date for the SOSA Breakfast: October 23, 2014. |
NEOTEC's Global Trade Group Announces New International Counseling Program
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 Global Trade Group has created a new International Counseling Program to provide export assistance to companies that are looking to implement international orders and stay compliant with export regulations and classifications. The program offers affordable counseling services by experienced international specialists to address any international trade topic.
With the addition of this program, Global Trade Group now serves area companies at any stage of their global trade operations. The new program complements Global Trade Group's Dedicated Executive Program, which provides long-term, in-depth global trade support to companies that are already focused on expanding into international markets, but lack the resources and personnel.
Whatever you need for global trade development, NEOTEC's Global Trade Group is your solution. Contact NEOTEC today at (800) 793-0912 or click on the links below:
International Counseling Program - for basic export assistance
Dedicated Executive Program - for long-term, in-depth global trade support and training
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Save Money with the Chamber's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Plan
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 The Greater Akron Chamber's Group Rating Program offers savings up to the maximum available discount on your Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) premium. The Chamber partners with CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) because they help employers achieve the highest group rating discount possible. Nearly 30,000 customers choose CCI to manage their workers' compensation plan. Click here to download an authorization permitting CCI to provide you with a NO-COST, NO-OBLIGATION analysis. To learn more, call CCI at 1-800-837-3200 or visit CareWorksConsultants.com.
The Greater Akron Chamber endorses CareWorks as the preferred Ohio Workers' Compensation Managed Care Organization (MCO) for our membership. From April 28 through May 23, 2014, Ohio employers have the opportunity to select a new MCO to medically manage their Workers' Compensation claims for the next two years. - During this year's 2014 MCO Open Enrollment (April 28-May 3) the Greater Akron Chamber encourages you select CareWorks as your new MCO to medically manage your workplace injuries.
- If your company is already enrolled with the Greater Akron Chamber-endorsed CareWorks, you need not do anything during this year's MCO Open Enrollment; you will be automatically re-enrolled with CareWorks.
Now is the time to partner with an MCO focused on a critical area of Workers' Compensation -- return to work. Claims can become lost time when an injured worker is off more than seven days. Just one lost time claim can cost significant dollars. Your business can't afford even one lost time claim. - CareWorks helped more Ohio workers injured in 2013 return to work than any other MCO.*
- CareWorks had the best return to work rate for claims filed in 2013 for the five largest MCOs.*
To enroll with CareWorks, complete the MCO Open Enrollment form and fax it to 1-888-358-5319 before the 5:00 p.m. May 23, 2014, deadline passes.
Only every two years do Ohio employers have an opportunity to change their MCO. There are no direct costs for MCO services as their fees are included in your BWC premium.
Don't miss this limited opportunity to select CareWorks as your new MCO. For more information, call CareWorks' Open Enrollment team toll-free at 1-888-627-7586 or learn more online at www.careworksmco.com. *Source: BWC Public Information Request received March 21, 2014. Total number of allowed claims filed from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, and with a return to work between January 1, 2013, and February 21, 2014. Five largest MCOs as ranked by premium on BWC MCO Summary Report data as of January 5, 2014. |
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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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Exports - An Opportunity for Growth
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 Top Factors to Consider When Exporting to Foreign Markets
With the U.S. economy growing slowly, new sales are hard to find. Exporting is an opportunity that should be considered. Experience shows that exporting companies develop more competitive products and become financially stronger. The International Trade Assistance Center and the International Business Network are offering a morning seminar where you can learn about opportunities, financing, logistics, and where you can get help.
Where & When
Williamson College of Business Administration
Youngstown State University
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
$25 includes continental breakfast
Call (216) 771-1200 or 330-941-2140 for details.
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May 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 Roderick M. McNealy, Principal, McNealy Advanced Communications, will present "Get on the Band Wagon."
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, May 15, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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| Building the Manufacturing Workforce for Summit County |
 The Chamber, MAGNET and Stark State invite you to attend this special meeting and roundtable discussion.The Greater Akron Chamber is partnering with MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network, and Stark State College to address and develop solutions to the critical workforce challenges facing manufacturers in the Summit County area.
 Learn about model programs currently being successfully implemented in the region and decide if they can meet your training and hiring needs. These programs such as The Right Skills Now, offer a short term solution to close the skills gap and prepare qualified candidates for careers in manufacturing. MAGNET will provide information it has gained by working with manufacturers throughout Northeast Ohio.
Where & When
Stark State College
Barberton Satellite Center
Friday, May 16, 2014
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Click here to register.
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Akron Autism 5k and Walk - June 14, 2014
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 Let's Face Autism Together!
The Autism Society of Greater Akron is holding its fourth annual 5k run and walk on June 14th at Lock 3. Lace it. Race it. Face it., Let's Face Autism Together, attracted more than 2,200 people last year to support the fastest growing developmental disability. New government statistics show that one in 68 children has a diagnosis of autism, up 30 percent since 2012. The Autism Society of Greater Akron is part of a network that forms the nation's leading grassroots autism organization and provides services and supports for local families living the autism journey. All money raised here stays here in the Greater Akron area, to serve Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina counties.
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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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