Volume 8 Issue 1

Looking for Assistance to Expand Your Business Internationally?
Finding the time to focus on developing a new market is a challenge for many small businesses. The Ohio Export Internship Program is designed to help businesses overcome this challenge by matching them with highly motivated students, from Ohio universities and colleges, who have taken export-focused coursework at Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University or Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University.

The Ohio Export Internship Program is designed for companies that are looking to export for the first time or to improve their current export initiatives. The program will match companies with students who have taken export-focused coursework, while providing a 50 percent reimbursement for the intern wages. This exciting internship program will offer a mutually beneficial relationship to students and companies alike by providing real-world experiences where both can learn and grow.

The Advantages:
  • Up to $3,600 reimbursement for intern wages
  • Trained, full-time summer interns will focus on export development
  • A uniquely tailored scope of work with specific deliverables
  • Students are mentored and closely supervised by the Ohio Development Services Agency and Ohio universities.

ODSA has some great resources online:

Case Study 

Program Information

 

Click here for more information.

ODSA is accepting applications from interested businesses. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2016.
To Apply, click here. 
Meet Green's New Mayor - Gerard Neugebauer
Gerard Neugebauer became Green's newest Mayor on January 1, 2016.  Neugebauer's public service previously included serving as an at-Large member of Green's City Council and member of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission.

He is a graduate of The University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.  Neugebauer brings to the Mayor's office a professional career in civil engineering and project management, where he most recently worked at Environmental Design Group in Akron as a Project Manager.

A native of Akron, Gerard and his wife Maria have resided in Green since 1987.  They have three grown children -- Patrick, Stephen and Rachel.

In this first year in office, Mayor Neugebauer will focus on a number of priorities including:
  • Relieving congestion and improving traffic flow along the Massillon Road corridor;
  • Continuing to place an emphasis on stormwater improvements throughout the City;
  • Expanding and making our community strong through developing involvement opportunities for residents and business leaders.
Mayor Neugebauer welcomes comments and suggestions from the business community.  Contact Mayor Neugebauer at 330.896.6602 or via e-mail at gneugebauer@cityofgreen.org.
State of the City Address - January 28
 State of the CityMayor Gerard Neugebauer will present his first State of the City Address on Thursday, January, 28 at at 7:00 p.m. at Raintree Country Club (4350 Mayfair Road).  There will be a social hour before the address at 6:00 p.m., including hors  d'oeuvres and soft drinks.  The formal presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.  This special council meeting is open to the public, but reservations are required and should be sent to Amy Sehm at asehm@cityofgreen.org or by calling 330.896.6602.  RSVP deadline is January 25.
Was 2015 a Good Year for Your Business?  Do You Have Good News to Share?
If so, we're looking to hear about some of your major 2015 accomplishments.  Did your division win an award, or did you set a new record, or did your company do something really cool to support others in our community.  If so, please tell us. E-mail Jessica Hyser at jhyser@cityofgreen.org to share your successes. 

Two New Options from Akron-Canton Airport to New York City - American and United
From Wall Street to Midtown, check Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) for your New York City getaway.  Fly once daily aboard American Airlines to New York (LGA) and twice daily aboard United Airlines to New York/Newark. All three flights are well  timed for both business and leisure Customers. Two great airlines. One awesome city. Book now! To read the CAK press release, click  here.
WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES

35 Brix 0 3875 Massillon Road, Suite 270 (Coming Soon)
Akron General OB/GYN - 1622 E Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Suite 201
Circle K - 3520 S. Arlington Road (Coming Soon)
Day Star Staffing - 3500 Massillon Road, Suite 210
DP Cushing & Assoc - 5906 Mayfair Road
Graphic Accents, Inc - 3554 South Arlington Road
Green Music School - 3577 South Arlington Road, Suite 2C
Health Markets Insurance -= 3430 South Arlington Road, Suite C
Heighway Awards & Apparel - 4195 Massillon Road, Suite 211
Kaster Eye Clinic - 3705 Massillon Road, Suite 100
Lincare Health Care Solutions - 1458 Corporate Woods Parkway, Suite 400
Mucky Duck Brewery - 4019 South Main Street
NST Sports Performance - 5153 Stoneham Road
Orthoclinic Consultants - 1840 Town Park Blvd., Suite D
Skin Care Solutions - 3705 Massillon Road, Suite 200
Structural Integrity - 1505 Corporate Woods Parkway, Suite 300
Take 5 Hair & Nail Salon - 3420 South Arlington Road, Suite D

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Located in Northeast Ohio between Akron and Canton, the City of Green is a progressive, prosperous and promising city for residents and businesses alike.