Chamber Press Room

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber has announced an awards program to recognize member businesses in Summit County for their support of arts and culture. The award will be presented in collaboration with Summit County’s new collective of arts organizations and artists, “ArtsNow.”

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber announces its support of State Issue 1, State Legislative Redistricting Amendment; support of State Issue 2, Anti-Monopoly Amendment; and opposition to State Issue 3, Marijuana Legalization Amendment which are on the November 3, 2015, ballot.

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber invites you to Economic Outlook 2016 on Friday, November 6, 2015. Representing Westfield Bank, Jon Park, Chairman & CEO, and Rich Nash, Investment Portfolio Manager, will provide insight and commentary on key U.S. economic trends including employment, industrial, housing and construction activity, interest rates and expansion versus recessionary indicators.

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber is excited to offer our members and the entire community a new travel destination at an affordable price for 2016.

There will be an informational pre-tour briefing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Room 2AB, Akron, Ohio 44326.  RSVP your attendance to (330) 376-5550.

For more information on trip specifics, visit www.greaterakronchamber.org or type http://bit.ly/1N3SQma in your browser.  Contact Maria Edwards, AAA Travel Agency, at (330) 762-0631 or [email protected].

Greater Akron—Join KNOW on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, for the next Quarterly Luncheon to hear Iris E. Harvey, Vice President for University Relations, Kent State University, present “Leadership: Lean in With Purpose—Power Will Follow.”

Greater Akron—Join KNOW on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, for the next Quarterly Luncheon to hear Jen Groover, national empowerment and business expert, entrepreneur, author and speaker, present "Empowered to Empower.”

Greater Akron—Thirty Greater Akron Region young professionals have been named the recipients of the ninth 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. A list of the award winners follows.

Greater Akron—Join KNOW on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, for the next Quarterly Luncheon to hear Candace Curtis present "Tees, Greens and Birdie Bags.”  Candace will discuss how she successfully juggles her life as a wife to PGA Tour Golfer, Ben Curtis, mom and co-founder of the Ben Curtis Family Foundation, which was founded to help alleviate childhood hunger.

Greater Akron—Register today for the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Young Professionals Summit: Further Your Impact.  This half-day gathering will help you explore your Purpose, Passion and Performance as a young professional in the Greater Akron community.

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber proudly presents the 9th Annual 30 for the Future recognition program. 30 for the Future recognizes 30 young professionals (ages 25-39) who live and/or work in the Greater Akron region, who are trendsetters in their industries and who make an impact on the region through dynamic leadership and community service.

Greater Akron—The Greater Akron Chamber is accepting nominations for our 2015 Excellence in Business Awards.  We all know or do business with companies who deserve recognition for the exceptional work they do in the business community.  You can pay tribute by nominating a deserving company for the Small Business Council’s Excellence in Business Awards.