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Republican Candidate Luncheon
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 Come hear from Republican candidates running for federal, statewide and state legislative office this November. Where & WhenGreater Akron Chamber 1 Cascade Plaza, 17th Floor Akron, OH 44308 Friday, September 5, 2014 Registration will begin at 11:15 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 11:30 a.m. $10 per person For more information or to register, click here.
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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. |
YPN Leadership Luncheon with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
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 The YPN Leadership Luncheon Series was created to provide young professionals a more in - depth opportunity to access and learn from established leaders, network with peers and provide employers opportunities to showcase their organizations to the community's emerging leaders. The event will include networking, lunch and a presentation from the President of NEOMED, Dr. Jay Gershen. Dr. Gershen will discuss his path to his current role, the challenges he faced throughout his career and advice he would give to up-and-coming young professionals. Where & WhenNortheast Ohio Medical University 4209 State Route 44 Rootstown, OH 44272 Monday, September 15, 2014 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will begin between 11:45 a.m. and noon. The Leadership Luncheon is FREE for YPs, but space is limited to the first 50 people. Registration is required to attend.Click here to register. |
Democratic Candidate Luncheon
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 Come hear from Democratic candidates running for federal, statewide and state legislative office this November. Where & WhenGreater Akron Chamber 1 Cascade Plaza, 17th Floor Akron, OH 44308 Monday, September 22, 2014 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $10 per person 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, September 23, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
Entrepreneur Connect
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 For Entrepreneurs, By EntrepreneursEntrepreneur Connect is a program exclusively for President/CEOs and business owners of privately-held companies who want to connect with peers, share strategies and engage in discussions to help each other succeed in business. New topics will be presented and discussed each month. Occasionally, expert guest speakers will join the group to present best practices and help facilitate discussions. John Weisenberger of John Weisen-berger Worldwide (a division of the Arcadium Group LLC) will be the speaker for September. Where & WhenFirstEnergy Corp. 341 White Pond Dr. Akron, OH 44313 Friday, September 26, 2014 7:00 a.m. Networking 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Program Registration is required. Click here for more information and to register.
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| KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) Luncheon |
 Sponsored by Huntington Bank Join KNOW for the October quarterly luncheon when J ohn Davis presents "Communication, Action Here Style; How to Speak to People and Get the Best from Them."In this fun interactive presentation, John demonstrates effective communication skills through physical demonstrations. His "meet them where they are" approach, effectively breaks through the communication-disconnects and creates results.  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, October 15, 2014 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, click here.
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Akron Area Arts Alliance and Summit Artspace Present Streetscapes: Akron in Plein Air
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 The Greater Akron Chamber is pleased to sponsor this year's 2 014 Streetscapes: AKRON in Plein Air. In June, regional artists painted scenes of downtown Akron outdoors at various locations, and 48 works were submitted. The exhibit has now traveled to the Chamber offices and will be on display through the fall. We invite you to stop by and witness for yourself the talent our region has to offer. Click here to see the winning entries of this year's competition. |
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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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Introduction to Exporting
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Find out how to prepare for export, learn ways to find and enter new markets, and discover how to overcome barriers and risks and more.
Attend this FREE training program at their new Akron Office.  District 9 ITAC Office at the Akron Global Business Accelerator 526 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44311 Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
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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 Companies are Invited to Participate in the Akron Marathon Corporate Cup Challenge
Presented by Sterling Jewelers, the Challenge will give local companies the opportunity to compete against one another for the title of Corporate Cup Challenge Champion. The winning company will receive an engraved trophy cup that they can proudly display for the one year of their reign and a keepsake smaller cup that they will be awarded.
Click here for more information. Click here for an application.
 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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September 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 Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director, Active Minds, Inc. will be the featured speaker. The topic of her speech is "Active Minds: Changing the Conversation about Mental Health on College Campuses."
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, September 18, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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Summit of Sustainability Awards (SOSA) - Save the Date - October 23!
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The Summit of Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate businesses and nonprofits in Summit County who have raised the bar for sustainability. 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. This year, awards will be given out in five categories: Small Business (25 employees or less), Medium Business (26-249 employees), Large Business (250 employees or more), Non-profit/ Community and Public sector (government/schools.
In addition to honoring the award recipients, the program will also feature a presentation from keynote speaker Graham Russell, Founder of TruPoint Advisors. The company specializes in helping businesses profit from the trend toward a more sustainable global economy through strategic planning and market positioning. Click here to read more about Graham and TruPoint Advisors . Purchase a $20 ticket or organize a table for your organization for $250.
Where & When
Quaker Station at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44305
Tuesday, October 23, 2014
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Awards Program
Click here to register now.
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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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