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Want to Learn More About the Foreign Trade Zone Program?
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If your company competes in the global marketplace, you may be leaving money on the table if you haven't considered the Foreign Trade Zone program. NEOTEC is hosting a seminar that will focus on how the FTZ program works, its benefits, compliance and regulation, and the application and activation process. Wednesday, June 17, 2015Progressive Field1:30 to 5:15 p.m. - Seminar - Heavy Hitters Meeting Room 5:30 p.m. - Dinner and Cleveland Indians Game (optional) Registration is $85 (seminar only) or $125 (seminar, game and dinner) Click here for more information about the seminar or to register. Did you know the City of Green is fortunate to be home to Foreign Trade Zone #181, which includes approximately 300 acres of land adjacent to the Akron-Canton Airport? (See map below. The green highlighted area represents the FTZ.) For more information about the FTZ in Green, contact the Planning Department at 330.896.6614. 
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Ohio Development Services Agency Offering Pilot Market Research Assistance to Interested Companies
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The Ohio Development Services Agency is launching a Market Research Assistance Pilot Project to help companies interested and ready to grow beyond their current market. Companies interested in this program must have been in business in Ohio for at least two years, have between 6 and 99 employes in Ohio; have an annual revenue between $750,000 and $25 million and grown revenues and employees in three of the most recent five years. ODSA would like to help increase the pace of your business or product growth by reimbursing 80 percent (up to $20,000.00) of the costs of market research to guide a growth plan. If you are interested in this program, please act fast. ODSA is seeking companies interesting this program to fill available slots in the next few weeks. For more information about the program, click here.
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Road Construction Season is Underway
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On Monday, May 4, the intersection of Greensburg and  Lauby Roads closed for 70 days to allow for the construction of a roundabout. The improvements will also include widening Lauby Road to be two full lane widths wide and additional lighting.
The City is also working to improve International Parkway from Massillon Road to Global Gateway; Boettler Oaks; and Tabs Drive from Boettler Road to Corporate Woods Parkway. Plans are still influx and when more details are available, we will share with the business community. We anticipate these improvements taking place during the late summer or early fall months.
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Intern Edge - A Program of Leadership Akron & Torchbearers
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Do you know a recent graduate or intern that would benefit from a community-driven leadership experience? A college student who thrives in leadership roles?
Our high-energy Intern Edge program provides supplemental leadership training to college interns or recent graduates looking to break into the workforce.
Heighten talent retention by strengthening our future employees' ties to the Akron Area.
Registration is $350 and runs through May 29. Click here for more information.
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Business to Business Matchmaker Event - June 3 & 4
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Join the U. S. Small Business Administration and COSE on June 3 & 4 for the 10th Annual Cleveland Business to Business Matchmaker event. Companies such as Air Force Research Laboratory Small Business Office, City of Canton, Cleveland Clinic, Diebold, FirstEnergy, Kent State, KeyBank, etc. will be on hand to meet with businesses to develop a client relationship. Companies will be matched with buyers based on each company's profile. For more information about the event; current list of buying organizations; the matchmaking process; or to register visit www.clevelandbtobmatchmaker.com.
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