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Summit Metro Parks offers something for everyone, including the following programs and events: Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 - 8 p.m. HIKE & FIRE: FLIGHT AT NIGHT Firestone Metro Park / Tuscarawas Meadows Area 2620 Harrington Rd., Akron Take a hike in search of creatures that take flight at night: owls, flying squirrels, moths and bats. Then, cozy up to a fire and listen to stories about our mysterious neighbors. Program will be moved to the shelter if it rains. Good for spree credit. For information, call 330-865-8065. Click here to read more.

Co-Sponsored by Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the 30th anniversary of Ohio Aerospace Institute by joining us for thoughtful perspectives on the past, present and future of commercial and defense aviation and cyber security. This full day program offers:

• Connections to aerospace opportunities
• Networking with industry leaders including retired NASA astronauts, legal and cyber security experts
• Best practices and compliance requirements for government contracts, as well as control requirements for aerospace, including industry, academia and research organizations
• Information on how your company can fi ll the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul need in the aerospace industry

We hope you will join us for the first in a series of programs covering various topics relevant to aerospace in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing, as well as the 30th anniversary of Ohio Aerospace Institute. Join us along with various aerospace industry leaders to hear thoughtful perspectives on the past, present; and future of our industry. Examine current trends, and best practices affecting advanced technology and component manufacturers in the aerospace and research arena.

Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio has been awarded a grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program for $30,691 as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide access to sports for one million young athletes over the next five years.

Join us for a multi-chamber event dedicated to expanding your own network. Enjoy free samples from local food and beverage vendors and mingle with other young professionals along with seasoned veterans. Tour the OPEN M facility to learn more about our exciting strides in Akron.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Celebrate Manufacturing Day Breakfast. This year a panel of local high school students and representatives from manufacturing companies will discuss a range of topics from entering the workforce to the issues growing the workforce. Following the panel, our event will flow into a student and professional networking session. 

If your company is interested in purchasing a table for the networking portion of the event, please e-mail Kelly Unger ([email protected]) for more information. 

Schedule 
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast 
8:15 – 8:25 a.m. — Welcome 
8:25 – 9:35 a.m. — Panel Discussion 
9:35 – 11:00 a.m. — Student and Professional Networking 

This event is free and open to the public.

Join us at our new Merz Blvd. location for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House.  RSVP to Kayleigh Williams, Wellness Coordinator, at (330) 670-9400. 

Summit County Community Partnership’s medical marijuana committee is hosting the Symposium to provide the community an update on the state of medical marijuana in Ohio and how the law could impact youth, neighborhood residents, employers and their workforce, and government officials. 
 

Join Barberton Mayor Judge for a breakfast and networking event for the business community as the topics of talent recruitment, workforce retention and supply chain hardships will be discussed. Resources will be available to help you address your workforce issues and allow you to walk away with initiatives you can take action on immediately.

For travelers looking for smarter, healthier travel and insight into the airline industry, the Akron-Canton Airport is hosting an interactive travel forum. Join us for coffee and refreshments as we discuss how to optimize your business travel experience. Our agenda includes exciting experts in fields ranging from travel programs to travel health and beyond. This event is free, but you must RSVP here: https://www.akroncantonairport.com/business-travel/travel-forum-sign-up

Join Goodwill Industries of Akron to celebrate outstanding area employees nominated for recognition.  Keynote speaker is Summit County Execuive Ilene Shapiro.  The cost is $30 per ticket.  Contact Jennifer Bako at (330) 786-2519 or e-mail to [email protected].

Doors open at 6:45 for networking and breakfast buffet.  Program starts at 7:30 a.m.  Featured speaker- Ken Blanchard, best-selling author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus Individual seats are $75, with a variety of sponsorship opportunities available.

The City of Akron and Summit County are soliciting proposals from qualified developers for the purchase and development of city-owned property located at the South Munroe Road Industrial Park . The project envisioned is a SPEC manufacturing facility(ies) to serve an underserved sector in the City and County real estate market. 

Summit Metro Parks offers something for everyone, including the following programs and events: Sunday, September 1, 9:30 - 11 a.m. WHAT'S A WATERSHED? O'Neil Woods Metro Park / Trail Lot 2550 Martin Rd., Bath Hike to discover how water flows across the land and what you can do to help our local waterways thrive. Good for spree credit. For information, call (330) 865-8065.

Christmas is Coming Early This Year! Book today to save BIG on your next corporate holiday party at Northeast Ohio's premier conference & event center!

​Once again, a family-oriented air show is coming to Akron-Fulton Municipal Airport this summer. The Props and Pistons Festival offers an affordable and fun experience for the entire family. You can see flying demonstrations, aircraft on display and even an automobile & custom motorcycle show.

Merchant Entertainment is offering an evening of spooky thrills and ghostly apparitions on the anniversary of a long-ago tragedy. In 1929 the Vaudeville magician, “Morgo the Magnificient” was performing with his beautiful wife, Clarissa – when something went tragically wrong and Clarissa wound up REALLY sawed in half. Click here for more information and to register.

50 years is a milestone in any field. But 50 years spent serving others and improving the overall health of our community is even more impressive. It has taken huge efforts from so many people throughout the years to make that happen, so come out to this Cocktail-Chic Event to benefit Open M.  The Hope Changes Everything Gala is an evening of fine dining and spirited bidding in support of OPEN M's mission in being a community leader in breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming lives, one person and one family at a time. Tickets are $100 or $750 for a table of 8. If interested, contact Jess Rist at [email protected] or (330) 434-0110.

Presented by Jacinda Walker Founder of designExplorr and author of Design Journeys.  The lack of diversity in design is not a new problem. Although scholars, employers, organizations, and design professionals have been investigating it for more than 50 years, the problem still exists. Come listen as Jacinda Walker explains the problems causing the lack of diversity in design, shares the need for more resources and outlines strategic solutions to close the diversity gap in design disciplines. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

This year’s Business Analytics Innovation Summit will tackle the critical question of how to produce benefits from Business Analytics initiatives. The six speakers scheduled to present at the Innovation Summit this year will tell their stories of deriving business benefits by using Business Analytics in their organizations. Free parking, breakfast and boxed lunch are included in the program. Click here to learn more and to register.

Join Coleman Professional Services for coffee and networking.