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Akron Zoo volunteers to create masks for local community 

5/4/2020

Akron Zoo volunteers and staff have stepped up to sew masks from kits developed by the zoo’s veterinary team. Using a medical mask pattern from the University of Florida, volunteers are making masks with up to N99 level filtration using Halyard H600 surgical sterilization wrap material. These masks can be sterilized for reuse. 

Does Working From Home Have You Feeling Stressed?

4/15/2020

Hilton Garden Inn Akron has what you need to stay productive. Clean, quiet and private workspace; Free high speed wi-fi; Complimentary in-room coffee and tea; Reserve from 7 AM - 7 PM Daily. Book your own private office space in a guest room today! Call Margaret Sinclair at (330) 733-2900 or email [email protected]odging.com with any questions or to book.

Emerge Counseling Adds More Statewide Tele-Counseling Options

4/15/2020

Amidst the current challenges of Covid-19, many people are experiencing anxieties and concerns due to the resultant economic and stay-at-home restrictions impact. In response to this need, Emerge Counseling has significantly increased its tele-counseling services. Currently, anyone in the state of Ohio could receive counseling support from one of Emerge Counseling’s 35+ licensed clinicians and, in many cases, that assistance would be covered by their insurance

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Area Business News

Greater Akron Economic Development Partners Launch COVID-19 Resource Guide for Employers and Employees

3/20/2020

On Friday, March 20, Greater Akron’s economic development ecosystem partners launched a one-stop regional guide to assist impacted employers and employees in the navigation of information, guidance and resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its corresponding economic implications. The City of Akron, County of Summit and Greater Akron Chamber, in partnership with a large number of organizations aligned with our Elevate Greater Akron initiative, are working closely together, coordinating resources and focusing efforts to ensure businesses and the people they employ have the access to timely, accurate information through an easily navigable website, gaccovid19.org.

Effort to Increase City’s Economic Inclusion Needs Your Help

3/7/2020

Mayor Dan Horrigan’s State of the City address underlined the need for all of us to recognize the value of driving shared prosperity in our region. At the Greater Akron Chamber we have been working closely with Mayor Horrigan, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and dozens of leaders within the philanthropic, business and non-profit ecosystem through our shared Elevate Greater Akron economic development strategy that includes driving action and measurable progress on economic inclusion.

Akron Launches Rubber City Match Program to Help Entrepreneurs, Great Streets Districts

2/25/2020

Akron is launching a new program called Rubber City Match that aims to help both entrepreneurs and the city's Great Streets initiative. The program, which Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan is expected to formally announce at his state of the city address Wednesday, Feb. 26, provides new and existing businesses in the 12 Great Streets Akron districts with financial aid, training and education. It also matches businesses to vacant retail properties in the districts, according to a news release.

Nationally Recognized Minority-Focused Startup Accelerator Coming to Akron

2/4/2020

Greater Akron—Bounce Innovation Hub, GAR Foundation, Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the City of Akron and the Greater Akron Chamber announced today their partnership with MORTAR, an accelerator and business development service for historically marginalized entrepreneurs.  MORTAR was founded in 2014 in Cincinnati and is a 15-week program that helps both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs learn the fundamental elements of business ownership and build a comprehensive business canvas. A primary goal of the program is to launch businesses that contribute to local economic development and establish a path to generational sustainability and wealth. It has been credited by Essence Magazine with helping Cincinnati become the fastest-growing economic power in the Midwest for minority small business owners.

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Member Marketplace

The Member MarketPlace is a member-to-member discount program that allows you to promote discounts to members. Connect to exclusive savings on services provided by Greater Akron Chamber Members for Chamber Members here!  To participate in the Member MarketPlace, contact the Chamber at (330) 237-1234.

Member Events

AAF Movie Trivia Night

6/30/2020

July 15 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Zoom Hosted by National CineMedia Topic: 80’s-Disney-Actors/Roles-Marvel-Sports Free to participate. Each player will have their own pen/paper to write down the answers to the questions shown on the screen (and read by the host for those with video issues). At the end of the game, host will reveal the correct answers. It is based on the honor system as to how many each player got correct. Prizes will be mailed to the winners! Limited to the first 25 participants. Registration https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu-gqz8jEtXC8cuq6-kGeZ0mLHFS4svq

The CoLounge Tours

6/19/2020

Stop in and check out all the amenities that the CoLounge offers. Monday, June 22nd 4-7pm Wednesday, June 24th 10-1pm Friday, June 26th 10-1pm SPECIAL FOUNDERS RATES are now available via www.thecolounge.com. Inquire online and come next week to lock them in!

Kristen Birkbeck
[email protected]com

Open Arms Adoptions: Big Cup Golf Tournament

5/21/2020

July 10 at Fairways at Twin Lakes, registration will be at 8 a.m. with staggered tee times. BIG CUP TOURNAMENT Big cup golf: 8″ cup instead of 4″ cup. Limit of 60 golfers total, 2 people per cart. $85 per ticket 2 drink tickets 50/50 raffle Winner will get a prize Meal will be provided by the Overlook Restaurant. Spots have already been reserved so register at www.openarmsadopt.com today!

Ginger Swanson
[email protected]

The 5 C's of Credit: How They Help You Get The Money

5/21/2020

This in-depth seminar is designed to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with valuable information and insights on how loan officers and underwriters evaluate a potential business loan transaction.

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will understand the commercial credit evaluation process in a manner that will empower them to receive that “Yes, You’re Approved…!” Participants will also be provided with solutions related to solving various financial shortfalls that might be hindering their ability to acquire financing such as credit, collateral, and poor historic financial performance.

Ed Hopson is the owner and founder of Hopson Communications and Coaching, LLC, he has over 25 years of experience in business banking, SBA financing, small and minority business development, and consulting. Hopson won awards from former Governor Voinovich, Mayoral Proclamations, and was the founder of the MCBAP Micro-Loan Fund, MCBAP Networking Expo, and the newly developed Hopson Communications Mastermind Business Development Program.

Love Akron to Hold Ninth Annual Breakfast on Sep. 29

4/27/2020

The doors will open at 6:45 AM for networking and breakfast; the program begins promptly at 7:15 AM and will conclude at 8:30 AM. The morning will feature Love Akron partners, and remarks from Executive Director Kemp Boyd, as we take the organization from a noun to a verb. Bishop Joey Johnson and Pastor Cathy Johnson, The House of the Lord, and retired YMCA President & CEO Doug Kohl and his wife, Kathy Kohl, will serve as honorary event chairs. Two awards will be presented during the morning, the Servant Leader Change-Maker Award and the Allies Collective Impact Award. The Servant Leader Change-Maker Award will recognize an individual in the community who has made a positive impact on the lives of others. The Allies Collective Impact Award will be presented to an organization which exemplifies the mission of Love Akron by helping the city thrive. Both awards will represent those who aspire collective impact within our great city. 

St Patrick's Family Shooting Competition on Mar. 14 or 15

3/3/2020

REOPENING APRIL 7.

Feeling the luck of the Irish? When it comes to finding a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day event it can sometimes be a challenge, but not this year! Shoot for the gold in our first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Shooting Competition.  And if our St. Patrick’s Day festivities turn out to be anything like our Valentine’s Day competition, you’re going to need all the luck you can get!

Join us Saturday March 14th and Sunday, March 15th for a family-friendly shooting competition. Enjoy the chance to win the Pot of Gold at the end of the EVR rainbow and do something fun that gets your family out of the house!

60 minutes per session.  Schedule a time now!

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