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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.
This month, Chris Schroeder of LIFE Leadership Development, will lead on interactive discussion on the following scenario:
You've been given the task of heading up a new project for your TEAM. The problem is, you're team isn't on board with the required changes that must take place in order for the project to succeed. How will you get the team to buy in to your ideas?
Where & When
FirstEnergy Corp.
341 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44313
Friday, December 19, 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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YPN News --- Save the Date for DECA District XI's Regional Competition!
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 We need your help! Click here to register as a judge for DECA District XI's regional competition. Who: DECA District XI teachers are in need of DECA judges for our annual regional competition. These judges can be from all types of business and organizational backgrounds. We are in need of approximately 60 judges for the DECA District XI competition. When: Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Judges need to arrive by 8:15 a.m. for registration and orientation. Arrive at 8:15 a.m. and stay until approximately 1:00 p.m. (Many judges are able to leave earlier than this, but there are always some competitions that have many competitors and require the judges to stay.) Last year all judges were gone shortly after 1:00 p.m. Where: The University of Akron Student Center on the 3rd floor.
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| Best of Streetscapes: Akron in Plein Air, 2011-2014 |
 The Greater Akron Chamber sponsored this year's 2014 Streetscapes: Akron in Plein Air. In June, regional artists painted scenes of downtown Akron outdoors at various locations, and 48 works were submitted, and the Chamber showcased these works in our lobby this past Fall. The Chamber is now displaying the "Best of Streetscapes: Akron in Plein Air, 2011-2014". We invite you to stop by and witness for yourself the talent our region has to offer. These would make great Christmas gifts! Interested in purchasing a painting? Contact Brian Shellito at (330) 524-6785. |
Chamber Seeking Speakers
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 The Greater Akron Chamber is seeking members that have professional development speaking topics to speak at monthly programs in 2015. Speakers are needed for Entrepreneur Connect, which will meet six different times in 2015 and KNOW on the Go, which meets six times a month for 11 months. Entrepreneur Connect is a program for small business owners who want to connect with peers, share strategies and engage in discussions to help each other succeed in business. KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) is a personal and professional development program for business women in the Greater Akron Region. KNOW on the Go meets in different locations within the Greater Akron Region. If you are interested in adding your topic for consideration, please e-mail Sarah Vojtek at vojtek@greaterakronchamber.org with your name, company, topic and summary of your presentation.
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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! This week's deals include: - Sam's Jewelry Emporium is playing Santa - Mention your Greater Akron Chamber membership for a free gift. Sam's is located at 468 E. Exchange St. at the corner of Exchange & Spicer near The University of Akron.
- Leanne Cannon is offering one "Design Your Future" business coaching session - a full hour devoted to discussing your business challenges and solutions -- $125 value. Call (330) 400-9814 or e-mail Leanne@LeanneCannon.com.
- Greater Akron Chamber members can take 20% off non-sale services from Service Master of Hudson. Located at 1227 Norton Rd., in Hudson.
Additional savings include 15% off VoIP Phone Systems at Palitto Consulting/Business Communications Specialists, plus savings at Boggs Chiropractic, Electric Impulse Communications, Hawthorn Suites Wyndham Extended Stay in Montrose, Jilly's Music Room, Miracle on Main Street, NOTO Boutique, PPG Industries, Taylor Made Jewelry and Vitality Massage.
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.
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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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January 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 Mark Cohen, Publisher, Akron Beacon Journal, will be the featured speaker. His topic is "The Media Disruption and What It Means for the Beacon."
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, January 15, 2015
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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The Small Business Week Awards Nomination Deadline is Fast Approaching
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Reminder: The Deadline is Fast Approaching to Make Small Business Week Awards Nominations for Businesses and Champions from the Northern 28 Counties of Ohio! The U.S. Small Business Administration's Cleveland District Office is SBA's is accepting nominations for its 2015 National Small Business Week Awards and District-wide Awards. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America's small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation's economy. In 2015, SBA will continue its tradition in honoring the nation's 28 million small businesses. National SBA Awards given in celebration of National Small Business Week include the following awards: National Small Business Person of the Year (chosen from among state award winners from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam; Exporter of the Year; and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Excellence and Innovation Award (nominations of SBA-funded SBDC Service Centers). Nominations for these awards may be made through SBA's dedicated web portal http://awards.sba.gov, which provides all the guidelines and has made it much easier to submit and track submissions of national nominees for National Small Business Week. In addition to the portal, nominations can also be sent directly to SBA's Cleveland District Office, at 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 211 Cleveland, Ohio 44115. All nominations must be submitted online, postmarked or hand delivered to the SBA no later than 3 p.m. EST, Monday, January 5, 2015. SBA's Cleveland District Office will recognize Small Business Champions from the northern twenty-eight counties of Ohio. Small Business Champions are individuals or organizations dedicated to supporting small business. Nominations for the following categories are being accepted: The Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year; Financial Services Champion of the Year; Minority Small Business Champion of the Year; Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year; and Women in Business Champion of the Year. Local awards are also due on Monday January 5, and must be postmarked or hand delivered directly to the the SBA Cleveland Office.
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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. |
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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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