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Network After Work
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 Join the Chamber at Network After Work at Jilly's Music Room. Hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber's new director of Membership/ Development, Kurt Leibensperger, this after work event will feature free appetizers, a cash bar and great networking in one of downtown Akron's newest, coolest spots. Where & WhenJilly's Music Room 111 N. Main St. Akron, OH Thursday, November 13, 2014 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Click here to register.
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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, November 18, 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 Shulan, President and Owner ofShulan's Fairlawn Jewelers, will be the speaker for November. His topic will be "Transformations," the story about how he completely changed the way he did business over 11 months.
Where & When
FirstEnergy Corp.
341 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44313
Friday, November 21, 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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2014-2015 Greater Akron Relocation Guide Published
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 We are pleased to present Experience Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Chamber's 2014-2015 Relocation Guide for those relocating from around the world or across town. We encourage you to use this guide as a resource for your organization and as an employee recruitment tool. The printed and interactive web version of the relocation guide promotes Greater Akron to companies, individuals and families relocating to the region. It also highlights the talented people who have moved here and the outstanding amenities that make our region one of the best places to live, work and play. We're sure you'll enjoy the feature, "120 Reasons We Love Greater Akron," an informative and fun read about what makes the region famous. To view the "clickable" version of either magazine, click on the picture to the right. For copies of the guide, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550.
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Member to Member Discounts Are Back!
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Membership in the Greater Akron Chamber has its privileges...like savings from other Chamber members! Check out some of these great deals:
- Try Miracle on Main Street's Lucky 7 Guarantee for great savings on office supplies: They will save you 7% over your current provider or give you a free case of copy paper! And, they deliver! Contact Karen at (330) 673-6115 or khagan@miracleonmain.com.
- Is your phone system nearing or at end of life? If so, Business Communication Specialists is now offering a special 15% discount for all Greater Akron Chamber members on Voice over IP phone systems. They're the provider of the Chamber's phone system and can give you the latest in phone technology. Contact Bryon at (330) 335-7271 or bryonp@bcsip.com.
- Sleep tight at Hawthorn Suites Wyndham Extended Stay in Montrose. Chamber members save 20% or more on stays over five days. And, guests enjoy a daily hot breakfast buffet, exercise room, high-speed Internet and two weekly manager's receptions. Must mention discount at time of booking: reservations@JMDhotels.com.
- Save on Christmas shopping at NOTO Boutique at 76 S. Main St. in the Orangerie Mall in downtown Akron. Chamber members get 25% savings on any one item.
- Relax after work at Jilly's Music Room, just north of downtown. Chamber members save $5 off an individual bill of $20 or more until 9 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday. Happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. Jilly's is located at 111 N. Main St., in Akron, next to Luigi's.
These savings are available to ALL Chamber members, and more details by each member's listing in the directory. If you'd like to offer a discount, contact your Greater Akron Chamber representative at (330) 237-1234. |
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Receive Discounts on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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Save on Group Health Insurance and Boost Your Company's Growth
 Since 1997, SummaCare and the Greater Akron Chamber have worked together to save local businesses over $25 million in health insurance premiums.
As a member of the Greater Akron Chamber, companies of any size located in Summit, Stark, Portage, Medina, Wayne, Cuyahoga and Geauga counties can take advantage of discounted premiums on health insurance plans from SummaCare, as well as benefit from economic, business and workforce development services provided by the Chamber. Membership also gives businesses the opportunity to build relationships with other companies in the area.
Companies interested in learning more about how to save on health insurance premiums by joining the Greater Akron Chamber can visit GetHealthierTogether.com, contact the Chamber at 888-665-2102 or contact your independent insurance agent.
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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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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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International Business Forum - Doing Business Around the Globe
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 Presented by BCG & Company, Greater Akron Chamber, NEOTEC and TeamNEOBCG & Company invites you to its 4th Annual International Seminar: Doing Business Around the Globe. Michael Weidokal, an internationally renowned geopolitical and economic forecaster and founder of International Strategic Analysis (ISA), will discuss the international economic and political risks around the world. Weidokal has directly advised many of the world's largest companies on the issues and trends impacting their businesses in international markets. In addition, he has supported the efforts of many national, regional and local governments in their efforts to promote international trade and investment. He has published a wide range of reports, forecasts and research studies dealing with international macroeconomic and geopolitical issues. Prior to founding ISA in 2003, Weidokal held a number of international management positions at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Where & WhenHilton Akron Fairlawn 3180 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44333 Thursday, November 13, 2014 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. To register, click here. |
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November 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 Jimmy Haslam, Owner of the Cleveland Browns, will be the featured speaker.
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, November 20, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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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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