For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur 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 of Shulan'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.

Join the Chamber at Network After Work - Northside Night Out.  Enjoy networking and holiday shopping at several Northside Akron businesses. 

Jilly's Music Room will be hosting networking, free appetizers, and shopping ideas from various merchants from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Zeber-Martell will be hosting a Holiday Girls Night from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., with wine, hors d'oeuvres, drawings, grab bags and more.

Additional merchants on North Main Street and Furnace Street will be open that night with holiday shopping and specials.  Come network, and get your last minute Christmas shopping done at the Greater Akron Chamber's Northside Night Out.

Where & When
Jilly's Music Room
111 N. Main St.
Akron, OH  44308
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Click here to register.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 

  

 

The Greater Akron Chamber, along with the Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Means Jobs, The University of Akron and the Metro RTA helped promote the Veterans & Community Job Fair recently held on November 12 and would like to thank the more than 60 companies that attended the event. Together we our helping put our community back to work. Thanks again! 

 

Membership in the Greater Akron Chamber has its privileges...like savings from other Chamber members!   New deals this week include: 

• Kent State Athletics would like to offer all Greater Akron Chamber members a special offer for the Akron vs. Kent State football game at Dix Stadium on November 25 at 7:00 p.m.  All Greater Akron Chamber members can purchase tickets at $9 each by entering the promo code - pncwagonwheel.  That is a saving of $11 per ticket!  Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with happy hour running from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy $1 hot dogs, $1 popcorn, $1 fountain soda (south concession only) and $2 beers (by main entrance only).  Please click the following link and remember to enter the promo code.  http://www10.ticketingcentral.com/V2/Restrictions.aspx?t=3F91B7068D1D15D8212E230&og=-1

More deals include: 

• A savings of 20% on all non-sale items at Taylor Made Jewelry at 2492 Wedgewood Drive in Akron, through December 31st; as well as
• 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.

Additional savings include 15% off VoIP Phone Systems at Palitto Consulting/Business Communications Specialists, plus savings at Hawthorn Suites Wyndham Extended Stay in Montrose, NOTO Boutique and Jilly's Music Room.

Special savings from Greater Akron Chamber members to Greater Akron Chamber members.  Check out the deals here.  And if you'd like to offer a deal, contact your Greater Akron Chamber representative at (330) 237-1234.  

 

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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Attention companies who have qualified for a Workers' Compensation Group Rating or Group Retrospective Rating Program administered by CCI:

Deadlines have been changed for the 2015 Policy year and paperwork to enroll must be received earlier. Please note the new dates are:

• Group Rating Deadline - Wednesday, November 19, 2014
• Group Retrospective Rating Deadline - January 28. 2015

If you have any questions about the program you qualify for or if you need another copy of your quote, CCI can be reached at the number listed below.  CCI's customers have saved nearly $2.1 billion in premiums with their comprehensive, full service programs which includes:

• Hearing Representation
• Premium Discounts
• Rate & Underwriting Analysis
• Claims Management
• BWC Discount Program Evaluation
• Unemployment Consultation

To discuss your unique savings situation or receive a new copy of your quote, call toll-free, 1-800-837-3200, ext 8595 to speak to Bob Nicoll, Program Manager.  Don't miss this opportunity to save up to 67% off of your workers' compensation premium.

  

 

Come hang out with the Young Professionals of Akron at D'Agnese's Trattoria and Café. This event is open to YPA members and non-members. and we are asking all attendees to bring items off One Of A Kind Pet Rescue's Wishlist. We will then donate what we've collected to One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron. D'Agnese's carries a wide selection of wines, beers, and martinis with happy hour until 7:00 p.m.  Appetizers will be provided!

One of A Kind Pet Rescue's Top 10 most needed items:

• Paper Towels
• New or used bath or hand towels
• new or used blankets or afghans
• Clorox Wipes
• Bleach
• Manila file folders
• #10 envelopes
• Sheet protectors
• Large plastic storage bins with lids (16 gallon or larger)
• Copy paper

Where & When
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
5:30 p.m.

 

  

Greater Akron Chamber
1 Cascade Plaza, 17th Fl.
Akron, Ohio 44308
www.greaterakronchamber.org