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| KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) Empowering Women Luncheon |
 Join KNOW for the next luncheon to hear Abigail Pringle, Chief Development Officer, The Wendy's Company, present. Abigail Pringle was named Chief Development Officer for The Wendy's Company in December 2014. A member of Wendy's senior leadership team, Abigail is responsible for design, construction, real estate planning, site selection, portfolio management, and franchise development and services. She leads the brand's re-imaging, new restaurant development and system optimization growth initiatives for the North America business. Prior to being named SVP in 2012, Abigail served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Planning and was responsible for facilitating the company's brand planning process. Prior to joining Wendy's in 2002, Abigail worked for Accenture, a global management consulting company -- providing leadership to various clients in the areas of process re-engineering, systems implementations, organizational design and change management. In addition to her work with Wendy's, Abigail is involved in the Columbus community through her role as a board and executive committee member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Columbus with her husband, David, and their two young children. She is a graduate of De nison University and a native of Maine.
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. Where & WhenPortage Country Club 240 N. Portage Path Akron, OH 44303 Thursday, September 22, 2016
11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, click here. |
Republican Candidate Luncheon
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 Join the chamber for an opportunity to hear from Republicans running for federal, statewide, state legislative and county office this November. This is an exclusive opportunity for Greater Akron Chamber members only. Republican Candidates Scheduled to Appear as of 9/20/16:
- Representative Anthony DeVitis, Ohio House of Representatives, 36th District
- Representative Marilyn Slaby, Ohio House of Representatives, 38th District
- Representative Kristina Roegner, Ohio House of Representatives, 38th District
- The Honorable Pat DeWine, Candidate, Ohio Supreme Court
- Ms. Beverly Goldstein, Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, 11th District
- Mr. Richard Morckel, Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, 13th District
- Mr. Bill Roemer, Candidate, Summit County Executive
- Ms. Sabrina Christian-Bennett, Candidate, Portage County Commissioner
- Mr. Jake Altman, Representing Ohio Senator John Eklund
Where & WhenRoetzel & Andress 4th Floor Multi-Purpose Room 222 S. Main St Akron, OH 44308 Friday, September 23, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Click here to register.
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Chamber Presents 30 for the Future Awards for 2016
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 Thirty-one Greater Akron Region young professionals have been named the recipients of the tenth 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 a list of this year's recipients. Join the Chamber as we recognize the award recipients at an awards celebration on Thursday, September 29, 2016.When & WhereE.J. Thomas Hall 198 Hill St. Akron, OH 44325 Thursday, September 29, 2016 5:30 p.m. Click here to register. Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Sponsorships are still available; contact Kurt Leibensperger at (330) 237-1234 for more information.
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Democratic Candidate Luncheon
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 Join the chamber for an opportunity to hear from Democrats running for federal, statewide, state legislative and county office this November. This is an exclusive opportunity for Greater Akron Chamber Members only. Democratic Candidates Scheduled to Appear as of 9/20/16: - Representative Kathleen Clyde, Ohio House of Representatives, 75th District
- Executive Ilene Shapiro, Summit County
- Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise, Summit County
- Mr. Casey Weinstein, Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives, 37th District
- Ms. Judith Lynn Lee, Candidate, Ohio House of Representatives, 38th District
- Mr. Mike Kerrigan, Candidate, Portage County Commissioner
Where & WhenRoetzel & Andress 4th Floor Multi-Purpose Room 222 S. Main St Akron, OH 44308 Friday, September 30, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Click here to register. |
| connect2akron | 
connect2akron (c2a) is an event seeking to connect college students, recent graduates and young professionals with non-profit organizations in the Greater Akron region.
This initiative is a collaborative effort among the following organizations: ArtCetera, Downtown Akron Partnership Emerging Leaders, Torchbearers, Young Professionals of Akron, the Young Black Professionals Coalition and the Young Professionals Network of the Greater Akron Chamber. The goal? To increase the connectivity of our area's young professional population and make a meaningful and lasting impact on our community.
Last year's c2a event surpassed the planning committee's expectations, both in number and enthusiasm. We hope to witness outstanding results this year as well!
Parking is available in the parking garage attached to the Tangier. Where & WhenThe Tangier 532 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303 Thursday, October 6, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cost: No charge Click here to register. |
Book Your Chamber Trips Now!
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Greater Akron Chamber presents Tropical Costa Rica...
February 2-10, 2017
...with Optional 3-Night Jungle Adventure Post-Tour Extension!
$2,799* per person (double occupancy)
This 9-Day Tour Includes Round-Trip Air and 13 meals (8 breakfasts and 5 dinners).
Highlights...San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal Cruise, Cooking Demonstration, Cano Negro Refuge, Zarcero, National Theatre, and More!
Click here to view a brochure. For more information, contact: Maria Edwards AAA Travel Agency (330) 762-0631 medwards@akron.aaa.comNext trips up are Pacific NW & California - June 18-25, 2017, and Reflections of Italy - September 6-15, 2017!
*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.
2016 Northeast Ohio Safety Conference & Expo - Friday, October 14, 2016The 2016 Safety Expo is an annual event proudly presented by BWC's Youngstown Service Office and Trumbull Career & Technical Center. The goal is to provide you with valuable and effective information regarding your safety and health programs. This year's Expo offers 40 quality educational sessions to learn how to decrease accident frequency and severity, return to work strategies, A.L.I.C.E. training, drugs in the workplace, and many more to select from. All business types will find educational sessions that provide you with tools and information to take back to your business. Detailed program information is found in the attached conference brochure or by clicking here. For additional information, contact BWC's David Costantino at (330) 301-5825 or david.c.3@bwc.state.oh.us. |
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 MarketPlace
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 Connect to exclusive savings on services provided by Greater Akron Chamber Members for Chamber Members! Chamber members can save on business services, health services, cleaning, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more in The MarketPlace.
Click here to see the deals.
To find out how you can offer a discount or service to Chamber members, contact your 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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October's Akron Roundtables
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Founded by the Akron Beacon Journal, Greater Akron Chamber and Kiwanis Club of Akron
 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
A Conversation with David Giffels, Author, and Patrick Carney, Musician, The Black Keys.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday, October 3, 2016
6:00 p.m.
 Join us for the next Akron Roundtable when Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, Syndicated Columnist, Washington Post, presents "Why does this election seem so different? And what can we expect when it's over?"
Where & When
The University of Akron
Quaker Square Station
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, October 20, 2016
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information on the speaker and ticket ordering information!
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Get Ready to Take on the Blue Line on September 24
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The marquee event of the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy Corporation never ceases to amaze! Featuring the ultimate running experience throughout Akron's neighborhoods and downtown complete with a world-class finish inside Canal Park Stadium which will continue to feature the popular Finisher Festival on the field that has become their signature in the running industry. The FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay is just around the corner! The races are filling up quick, but there's still time to register and lock in your spot at the start line. |
| Intellectual Property Webinar | 
Hosted by NEOTEC and Moxon & Association LLCExporters and Importers: Learn how to protect your brand and technology when doing business with international customers. Participate in this one-hour webinar to learn how intellectual property impacts your export / import business. Presenters include expert patent attorneys from Moxon & Associates, who will discuss how to protect your patents and trade secrets, proper use and registration of trademarks, and new developments in trade secrets. WhenThursday, September 29, 2016 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register. Log-on instructions will be provided to all registrants. |
Cascade Capital Corp Business Growth Awards
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Smart Business is excited to bring you one of Akron's premier networking events. The Cascade Capital Corp. Business Growth Awards honors businesses from our seven-county region that have achieved significant growth in sales and employment.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Click here for more information and to register.. |
Utica Summit IV - Shaping an Energy-Rich Future
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 Anticipating the impact from a regional cracker is a major theme of Utica Summit IV. Shell has announced it will build a 94-mile pipeline through parts of Ohio, PA and WV. Gas processing plants in Cadiz and Scio, Ohio, will feed ethane to Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County, Pa. In its fourth year, Utica Summit IV draws a line from Utica energy to the plastics industry. That line goes through the ethane crackers proposed for the tristate Utica region. Speakers include: - Joe C. Eddy, president and CEO, Eagle Mfg., Wellsburg, W.VA.
- Tom Gellrich, principal, TopLine Analytics and a petrochemical consultantStan Glover of Zeiger Industries, Canton, OH, and leader within SPI
Other topics at Utica Summit IV: - MarkWest Midstream on the infrastructure needed to serve the proposed ethane crackers
- Cleveland Federal Reserve on the state of the manufacturing and energy economy in the Fed's Fourth District
- Discussion panel with building trades on power plant and ethane cracker construction workforce needs
Where & WhenEmbassy Suites by Hilton at Akron-Canton Airport 7883 Freedom Ave., NW North Canton, OH 44720 Tuesday, October 11, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For program updates and registration, click here. |
| Crain's [M]Power Manufacturing Assembly |
 [M]POWER 2016: WHAT'S THE SECRET SAUCE? Bring your entire leadership team to this one-of-a-kind event for manufacturers that will focus on creating a culture of excellence across all levels of your organization. Concurrent track sessions will focus on issues relevant to every aspect of your operation - from HR and operations to marketing. Not a manufacturer? Service providers can learn how to better reach manufacturing clients in a session designed just for you. Where & WhenJohn S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St. Akron, OH 44308 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
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News from ODOT - Interstate 76 in the City of Akron/Summit County Projects
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As part of the $8.6 million various bridge repair project on I-76 between the Kenmore Leg and the Portage County line, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 will have various ramp closures and mainline restrictions throughout the fall. For more information, visit Do the Detour or ODOT.
Curious how road construction will affect your commute? Download the OHGO app today! Access up-to-the minute details on current traffic speeds, incidents, road construction and weather-related conditions affecting travel from your desktop, tablet or mobile device. Check out the tutorial video to the right for a preview of the app. |
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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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