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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, August 26, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
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Chamber Announces 30 for the Future Award Recipients
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 Thirty Greater Akron Region young professionals have been named the recipients of the eighth annual "30 for the Future" award. Part of the Greater Akron Chamber's strategy to attract and retain talent in the region, the "30 for the Future" award honors young professionals (ages 25-39) whose stellar contributions impact their industries and the Greater Akron Region. Click here to view the list of recipients.
Join the Chamber as we recognize the recipients at an awards celebration on Thursday, September 11, 2014.
Where & When
Galaxy Banquet Restaurant
201 Park Centre Dr.
Wadsworth, OH 44308
Thursday, September 11, 2014
5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Click here to register now.
Sponsorships are available; contact Kim Huff at (330) 237-1253 for more information. |
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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. |
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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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August 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 Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge will be the featured speaker.
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, August 21, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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7th Annual Worksite Wellness Conference
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 Building a Resilient WorkforceThe Summit County Worksite Wellness Conference is a resource for all professionals. Its mission is to provide employers with worksite wellness information and resources to develop, implement, enhance and maintain a corporate wellness program. Where & WhenThe Tangier 532 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303 Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Click here for a detailed agenda. Click here to register.
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Akron Marathon - September 27, 2014
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 Did You Know?
Heading into its 12th running this fall, the Akron Marathon, presented by Time Warner Cable, continues to be a significant economic contributor to the region's economy while also having a substantial impact on the health of the race's nearly 15,000 participants. The findings come from a pair of recently completed impact studies commissioned by the race.
 New for 2014!
For the first time ever, spectators and runners have the chance to join an exclusive, upgraded on-field Champion Finish Line Experience to cheer their runners across the finish line!
Click here for more information.
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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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