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The State's Business Climate and You
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 There are several issues being debated in Columbus that could impact your business. Join us to hear firsthand from the men and women who are debating and deciding these issues. Come ready to ask your legislators in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate about upcoming legislation and budget issues including unemployment taxes/policy, education and business/ personal tax policy. This is a unique opportunity for you to ask the questions you want answered. Following the delegations' remarks, there will be a notecard question-and-answer session. The following legislators have been invited to attend: *Scheduled to appear - Sen. Frank LaRose*
- Sen. Larry Obhof
- Sen. John Eklund*
- Rep. Marilyn Slaby*
- Rep. Anthony DeVitis
- Rep. Greta Johnson*
Where & When Greystone Hall 103 S. High St. Akron, OH 44308 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Registration, networking & breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Program Click here to register. |
Greater Akron Chamber's 109th Annual Meeting - March 23, 2016
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The Greater Akron Chamber celebrates its 109th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at the John S. Knight Center. At the event, Anthony Alexander, former Executive Chairman, President & CEO of FirstEnergy Corp., will be honored as the twelfth recipient of the H. Peter Burg Award.
The H. Peter Burg Award recognizes an individual who has displayed paramount leadership for the advancement of Greater Akron's economic and community development. Recent recipients of the award include LeBron James, former City of Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic, Steve Marks, and Joseph Kanfer. This annual meeting will feature an overview of the Chamber's accomplishments for the year and the installation of officers along with the new chairman of the board. We will also recognize the outstanding work accomplished by our board members and the business leaders of the Greater Akron Region.
The program includes a reception with hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dinner, silent auction, and entertainment.
The silent auction offers guests a chance to bid on items that will benefit the Chamber's educational programs. Call Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254 to contribute an item or a unique experience. Don't forget to reserve a table today!
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register.
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| Government Affairs Update |
 Make Sure Your Vote Counts This Election!
Voting is a right and the ultimate expression of our freedom. The Greater Akron Chamber encourages our members to vote and promote the importance of voting to their colleagues. Early voting has begun for absentee or in person voting at your local Board of Elections for Ohio's Primary Election. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 15, 2016, and voters will be making decisions on partisan candidates for President, U.S. Senate, Members of Congress, State Legislators and some local county officials. Please visit your local board of elections website for complete voting and ballot information.
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2015-2016 Greater Akron Relocation Guide Published
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We are pleased to present Experience Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Chamber's 2015-2016 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, "75 Reasons We Love Greater Akron," an informative and fun read about what makes the region interesting. 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.
Include the 2016-2017 Experience Greater Akron in Your 2016 Advertising Plan. Click here for Rate Incentives for Early Bird Advertisers!
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CAK News
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Akron-Canton Airport Unveils New Customer-Centric Creative and WebsiteTraveling through Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is a breeze, and their Customers will be the first to tell you! In CAK's latest brand campaign, Enjoy the Journey, everyday travelers share why they fly CAK. The campaign is bundled with new TV commercials and a brand new website. Check out both at www.akroncantonairport.com.
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Book Your 2016 Chamber Trips Now!
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Greater Akron Chamber Presents Imperial Cities...Featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest!
This 11-Day Tour Includes Round-Trip Air and 14 meals (9 breakfasts and five dinners).
Highlights...Prague, Hradcany Castle, Prague Folklore Dinner and Show, Cesky Krumlov, Vienna, Grinzing Evening, Schoenbrunn Palace, Danube River Cruise, Batislava, Budapest, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Szentendre, Renaissance Dinner
Click here to view a brochure.
For more information, contact:
Maria Edwards
AAA Travel Agency
(330) 762-0631
* All rates are per person and subject to change.
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Receive Discounts on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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 Greater Akron Chamber Offers Two Healthcare Plans for Chamber Members The Chamber recently added Medical Mutual to our benefit savings portfolio in addition to SummaCare. Medical Mutual healthcare plans are built around Medical Mutual's network of doctors and hospitals, the largest provider network in Ohio. That network includes Akron General Medical Center and Summa Health System. Designed as a private exchange model built around a fully integrated technology platform, this consumer-driven choice tool encourages responsible healthcare spending habits and more involvement in treatment decisions. The plans are available for member companies with 51 to 500 eligible employees. As an added benefit, Chamber members will receive a 1.4 percent discount on their healthcare premiums. For more information, please contact the Medical Mutual Sales Team at (440) 572-6349.  For over 18 years, SummaCare and the Greater Akron Chamber have partnered to save local businesses over $25 million on health insurance premiums. Those savings are used by companies to grow their bottom line and boost our local economy. SummaCare is pleased to continue to offer Chamber members and the Affiliate Partner Chamber members the maximum allowable discount of 1.4% on their health insurance premiums. We are the only health insurance option offering a discount through the Greater Akron Chamber for employers of 50 or fewer employees. For more information, contact the SummaCare Sales Team at (800) 996-8818 or call your broker. |
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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 CareWorksComp because they help employers achieve the highest group rating discount possible. Nearly 30,000 customers choose CareWorksComp to manage their workers' compensation plan. Click here to download an authorization permitting CareWorksComp to provide you with a NO-COST, NO-OBLIGATION analysis. To learn more, call CareWorksComp at 1 (800) 837-3200. |
Membership Has Its Benefits!
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Our members are making headlines. Got news? Building business relationships in the community? If your company has news to share or is holding an event that's open to the general public, and you'd like to get the word out, submit your News & Events here.
Click here to check out the latest news and events submitted by our member companies! Please patronize our chamber members. The Greater Akron Chamber thanks you for helping us support the region's business community.
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Member to Member Discounts
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Membership in the Greater Akron Chamber has its privileges...like savings from other Chamber members! Check out this offer:
Sales Team Inc. meets the needs of business owners looking for a solution to their sales needs with our proven system comprised of website review/revamp, lead generation, seasoned sales professionals, a sales manager, and a CRM system to track performance all for a fraction of what one would normally spend. We want to learn more about your business and the goals you want to achieve for 2016. Contact us today at (216) 533-5987 or erinc@salesteam.biz to set up your complimentary business consultation available only to Greater Akron Chamber members only. Expires March 31, 2016.
Special savings from Greater Akron Chamber members to Greater Akron Chamber members. For more deals, click here. And if you'd like to offer a deal, contact your Greater Akron Chamber representative at (330) 237-1234. |
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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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Greater Summit Networking Event
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 You're invited to attend this free networking event for manufacturers and business owners, presented by Summit Magazine and Black Pages Ohio.
Meet with representatives from various corporations such as FirstEnergy, Honda, Kent State, Summa Health, Rockwell Automotive, CareSource and more, small businesses, and city departments. Showcase your products and services. And learn about the 2016 Greater Summit Business Conference & Expo. Where & WhenThe Tangier 532 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303 Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission * door prizes * hors d'oeuvres * business networking
For more information and to RSVP, call (800) 900-7735 or visit www.BPSpecialEvents.com. |
| Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & International Due Diligence Workshop |
 NEOTEC invites you to a practical workshop to help you select and qualify international partners. This seminar will feature experts in international law and investigative practices who will provide an overview of the FCPA, the international due diligence processes, and how to manage the bribery/ corruption and information risks involved in doing business with foreign companies. The program wil include several real-life case studies to illustrate potential issues and the tools and strategies available to avoid similar consequences. Where & WhenCorporate College East, Room 203 4400 Richmond Rd. Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.) For more information, click here.
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March's 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 Dorothy S. Ridings, former President, Council on Foundations & League of Women Voters, will speak on "The Debate over Presidential Debates."
Where & When
The University of Akron
Quaker Square Station
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, March 17, 2016
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information on the speaker and ticket ordering information!
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| Heart to Heart Communications' Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast | 
Join Heart to Heart Communications for the 23rd Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast with speaker Christopher M. Connor, Executive Chairman of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Mr. Connor's topic will be Spirituality in the Corner Office discussing how God guides and strengthens us in the rough and tumble world of business. Join other leaders and members of the community to hear about the experiences and wisdom of this multinational company executive. Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday, April 25, 2016
6:45 a.m. Doors Open
6:45 - 7:15 a.m. Breakfast Buffet
7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Program
For more information and to register, visit www.h2hc.org. Tickets are selling quickly so be sure to get your ticket today.
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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.
Greater Akron Chamber 1 Cascade Plaza, 17th Fl. Akron, Ohio 44308 www.greaterakronchamber.org
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The Greater Akron Chamber is the only economic development organization in the State of Ohio
to be accredited by the International Economic Development Council.
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