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2025 30 For the Future Honorees

These individuals demonstrate exceptional leadership and are making an impact on our region.
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Small Business Resource Hub
A one-stop shop for the tools, connections, and insights to help small businesses grow. 

Whether you're just starting or scaling up, Chamber members will find expert local support tailored to their journey.
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Our Partnership with the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Business Gateway
One membership. Double the benefits, programs, and resources.
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WNLI Board Leadership Directory

Access and connect with women interested in board service.

Thank you to our members and community partners for supporting our work. 

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2025 30 For the Future Honorees

These individuals demonstrate exceptional leadership and are making an impact on our region.

Meet the Honorees

Small Business Resource Hub

A one-stop shop for the tools, connections, and insights to help small businesses grow. 

Whether you're just starting or scaling up, Chamber members will find expert local support tailored to their journey.

 

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Our Partnership with the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Business Gateway

One membership. Double the benefits, programs, and resources.

Learn More
WNLI Board Leadership Directory

Access and connect with women interested in board service.
Explore the directory
2025 30 For the Future Honorees

These individuals demonstrate exceptional leadership and are making an impact on our region.
Meet the Honorees
Our Partnership with the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Business Gateway
One membership. Double the benefits, programs, and resources.
Learn More
Small Business Resource Hub
A one-stop shop for the tools, connections, and insights to help small businesses grow. 

Whether you're just starting or scaling up, Chamber members will find expert local support tailored to their journey.
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Grow your business.

Our employee health and benefit programs, retirement plans, workers’ compensation insurance and operations support will decrease your costs, increase your capabilities, and enhance your competitiveness.

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Business Support

As a leading economic development organization, we stand ready to assist entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes by creating a climate that encourages and supports business attraction and retention, job creation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Research Insights

Strong research and business intelligence serves as the foundation for sound economic development practice, marketing, and strategic decision-making.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support

Whether you're just starting out or you have been working in this space for a while, we have tools, resources, and support that can advance your work.

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Proactive advocacy

Get connected to key information on relevant political activities and engagement opportunities, and stay up to date on the pressing issues facing the business community.

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EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN AKRON

There is never a shortage of things to do downtown, whether that be listening to a concert, enjoying your favorite local restaurant, or taking a class with friends. Check out DAP's downtown guide to get a feel for all the happenings going on in the center of Akron.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Business at the Ballpark

The GAC Business at the Ballpark event brings an opportunity for a no-program networking event at Canal Park in the summer. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to have access to a closed part of the ballpark for the event for exclusive networking opportunities, followed by the chance to stay for the baseball game. Bring your team, your clients, or your friends – it’s going to be a great opportunity to connect and have some fun.
REGISTER HERE

Dreamers, Drivers, Doers Podcast

Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together.
LISTEN NOW

EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN AKRON

There is never a shortage of things to do downtown, whether that be listening to a concert, enjoying your favorite local restaurant, or taking a class with friends. Check out DAP's downtown guide to get a feel for all the happenings going on in the center of Akron.
READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Business at the Ballpark

The GAC Business at the Ballpark event brings an opportunity for a no-program networking event at Canal Park in the summer. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to have access to a closed part of the ballpark for the event for exclusive networking opportunities, followed by the chance to stay for the baseball game. Bring your team, your clients, or your friends – it’s going to be a great opportunity to connect and have some fun.
REGISTER HERE

Dreamers, Drivers, Doers Podcast

Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together.

LISTEN NOW

EXPERIENCE DOWNTOWN AKRON

There is never a shortage of things to do downtown, whether that be listening to a concert, enjoying your favorite local restaurant, or taking a class with friends. Check out DAP's downtown guide to get a feel for all the happenings going on in the center of Akron.
READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Business at the Ballpark

The GAC Business at the Ballpark event brings an opportunity for a no-program networking event at Canal Park in the summer. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to have access to a closed part of the ballpark for the event for exclusive networking opportunities, followed by the chance to stay for the baseball game. Bring your team, your clients, or your friends – it’s going to be a great opportunity to connect and have some fun.
REGISTER HERE

Dreamers, Drivers, Doers Podcast

Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together.
LISTEN NOW

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