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Complete your Summit Brew Path passport just in time to meet the December 15 deadline while supporting the mission of Life is Good No Matter What. Guests will meet at a central location (parking garage in downtown Akron, Ohio) and celebrate life today with tastings, give-a-ways, making new friends, and enjoying every stop along the way.

Guests will be transported to each of the 22 Official Brew Path stops to receive a free 2-ounce sample in their comemorative glass (44 ounces total!), stamp their passport and make any additional purchases to commemorate their experience. Each of the 22 stops will conclude after 20 minutes, for a total of 7.5 hours of craft beer adventure.

Tickets are $100 donation each with a limit of 50, first-come, first-served. Each ticket includes: charter transportation to all official brewery stops, commemorative Life is Good No Matter What 2-ounce tasting glass, 64-ounce stainless steel growler, a 2-ounce sample at each of the 22 breweries (44 ounces total!), and an official Summit Brew Path completion form. All paid guests will receive detailed information regarding parking, transportation, logistics and stuff that is fun. All proceeds support the mission of Life is Good No Matter What, a 501(C)-3 Non-Profit Organization.

You and a guest are invited to attend the Summit Magazine/BlackPages Ohio Diversity Business Mixer.  This special event will also honor our sponsors and committee members who were involved in the 5th Annual Greater Summit Business Conference & Expo.

The “Diversity Business Mixer” provides the opportunity for small business owners and corporations to meet, network, and promote their services. The wide array of businesses and industries provides unique business-to-business collaborations and connections.

Join us for a night of painting and fun. Feel free to bring in your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy during the evening!  cups, wine openers & napkins will be provided for you. Up to 50% of the proceeds goes to Open Arm Adoptions! THIS CLASS OPEN TO: Ages 13 & up! 

Local marketing agency, The Karcher Group (TKG), announced recently the joining of its design, content and video resources into one unified creative team. This change will provide the best environment for team members to produce outstanding results for their clients.

QualityIP, a leader in Managed IT Services, has been selected as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio for the second consecutive year.  The Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management started the Weatherhead 100 thirty-one years ago to celebrate entrepreneurship and the success of the region’s rapidly growing business environment. The annual gala and awards ceremony highlight the impact of these companies on the local economy, their respective communities, and all Northeast Ohio. 

It's time to take a TIME OUT. Enjoy some casual comfort with barbecue and brews from Lock 15, while supporting efforts of the Kohl Family Y including the Y-Strong program for recovery from addiction. Find our more at Akronymca.org/KohlFamily/[email protected]. 

The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Red & White on Thursday Night, Akron's premier food & wine event. Join us and indulge dishes from Akron’s best chefs, craft beers and local and international wines. Now home of Akron Life magazine's 330 Flavor Awards, the evening will celebrate the top food and beverage talent of the 330 area. Additional highlights of the event include exciting raffles, a unique auction and an exclusive VIP Lounge featuring specialty cocktails. All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to conquer and cure arthritis.

There’s something for everyone in the Metro Parks this January, including the following programs and events: Tuesday, January 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. NEW YEAR'S DAY SNOWSHOE HIKE Wetmore Conservation Area Trailhead 4653 Wetmore Road, Peninsula Join a naturalist for a New Year's Day snowshoe hike. A limited number of snowshoes will be available to use free of charge, or you may bring your own. Hot chocolate will be waiting for us afterward. We'll still hike if there isn't snow. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 12/18. For information, call 330-865-8065.

Geek Raffle Lunch & Raffle will benefit Hattie Larlham.  Seating is limited -- reserve yours now, it's free.  Lunch is provided.  Raffle tickets are $1 for the prizes all money raised through the raffle is matched and donated to Hattie Larlam.  Phone (330) 655-6919 
http://www.simplex-it.com/geekraffle2018
 

DJ Smoov is one of America’s most in-demand DJ talents, performing all over the country as one of the most sought after DJ’s for private events and hottest nightclubs. Smoov has spun private events for some of the most prominent celebrities, brands, and companies including LeBron James (NBA), Jimmy Fallon (late night host), 50 Cent(artist), Nicki Minaj (artist), James Harrison (NFL), Rockmond Dunbar (actor), Audio Technica (usa) NBC Network, 5/3 Bank, Victoria’s Secret, Next Clothing, Macys, just to name a few. His talents have also earned him the opportunity perform on Grammy award winning Bruno Mars 24k Magic World Tour on select tour dates. Working with many other artist as the opening DJ for their shows at concert venues all over the country.

Order of Events:
7:00pm - 1:00am: Dinner Package Access | Open Bar 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Hors D'oeuvres 8:00pm - 9:30pm: Dinner 10:00pm - 1:00am: Bar Only Package 12:00am: Champagne Toast Packages Available: Dinner Package Couple $325 Dinner Package Single Guest $250 Bar Only Couple $200 Bar Only Single Guest $150 All packages include overnight room, breakfast buffet the following morning and late checkout.

All packages must be purchased directly through the hotel sales office.  Call today to reserve your spot! (330) 666-4131.
 

You are cordially invited to an Open House.  Please join Weaver Industres as they celebrate the opening of their fourth Weaver ProPak location in Chapel Hill.  Reshments will be provided by Totally Cooked Catering. Please RSVP to Denise Balko by Friday, November 30, 2018, at (330) 379-3660 ext 259 or [email protected].
 

Winter is right around the corner, and we have a fantastic product to help you keep your walkways free from ice and snow without damages to the concrete, interior floors or pets paws:  4 way blend of de-icing components with a green tint and uniform size makes a little product go a long way!  Non- toxic & biodegradable!

What is happening on December 8?

• The first 100 people in line at 7 a.m. will receive an Earth Fare mystery gift card valued at up to $500.
• Grand Re-Opening celebration at 6:45 a.m. with dignitaries, the Greater Akron Chamber and a $1,000 give back to Let's Grow Akron.
• Unique Grand Re-Opening specials all weekend.
• Product demonstrations and samples.
• Fun day for the entire family with music.
• Gift basket giveaways and raffles. 

How can I get more deals?
Sign up for Earth Fare’s Healthy Rewards.  You can download the mobile app or sign up for a card in store. Visit https://www.earthfare.com/healthyrewards to learn more.
 

Portage Path Behavioral Health SUPPORT Hotline Volunteers needed

Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities at the James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center (previously known as Camp Ravenna and the Ravenna Arsenal). The installation is undergoing $37 million in upgrades to become a training destination for military and law enforcement. Additional upgrades to the facility may be announced soon. Join the contracting staff of the Ohio National Guard to learn about the variety of opportunities that will be available to small businesses in the area of Camp Garfield and how to position your business to compete for these projects.

Join us at Akron's most exciting local shopping experience as we preview our holiday basket designs and show you how they can be customized for all of your corporate gift-giving needs. We'll ring in the holiday season with light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments from other Marketplace vendors. As a special gift, attendees who place a corporate order by Wed., Nov. 21 will receive 15% off any holiday order. RSVP by Fri., Nov. 9 to Anna Adelman via email at [email protected] or call (330) 379-3341.
 

Join us for holiday fun, meet new people and do something good for the community! Co-hosted by AAF-Akron, AMA NEO, Greater Akron Chamber, NSME and PRSA. $10 Cover Charge. Event is open to all. All event proceeds benefit World Relief Akron. For more information and to register, click here. Registration deadline: Nov. 26.

 

Please join the BCS Team as we discuss a winning game plan for implementing VoIP in 2019. Also, the BCS Team will share strategies and features of a leading VoIP solution...a must see demo included!  Be sure to budget in extra time for your free tour of the The Pro Football Hall of Fame after this event. 

The French Market is an annual arts and crafts show featuring over 60 carefully selected artists.  This year marks the 42nd year of this unque show.   The French Market features over 60 phenomenal juriued artists and craftsmen, delicious food for lunch, scrumptious home-baked goods with fresh-brewed coffee at the Cafe, and exceptionable rafflie items.  For more information, click here.
 

Each November Kent State hosts a Veterans Day Program to express appreciation for student, faculty, staff and community men and women who are veterans or current members of the U.S. military.  Members of Kent State’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, staff from the Center for Adult and Veterans Services and students from Undergraduate Student Government help plan and participate in the commemoration.

Click here for more information.

Please join us for an introduction to a different style banking.  Meet our Akron Metro community bank team:  Mike Benson, Vice President, Akron Metro Manager; Laura Horowitz, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer; and Bev Newell, Assistant Vice President, Personal Banker.

Experience our refreshing approach to banking.  Win one of three $100 gift certificates from The Winery at Wolf Creek.

Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m.  Enjoy refreshments, food, live music, gift certificate drawing, and prizes.

The Accounting Department at Kent State University’s College of Business Administration invites business owners and accountants to the Tax Update for Small Business Owners.  The workshop will begin with breakfast and registration at 7:15 am. The program will start at 7:55 a.m. and will end at noon.

An outreach activity of the Accounting Department, the workshop is sponsored by Bober Markey and Fedorovich; CBIZ; and Bodine Perry. It is designed to help the small business owner navigate and plan for the effects from the 2017 tax reform. Workshop speakers are tax experts and will cover some of the most vital topics of 2017 tax reform as they relate to the small business owner, including choice of business entity, new Section 199A deduction for qualified business income, and changes to business deductions, exclusions, and credits.

“This workshop is timed so that the business owner has still has time to do year-end tax planning in view of the 2017 tax reform,” said Wendy Tietz, Ph.D., professor of accounting at Kent State’s College of Business Administration. “The speakers for this workshop are dynamic and possess a great deal of tax knowledge. We are excited to offer this workshop and help small business owners navigate these topics.” 

The workshop qualifies for 4.3 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CPAs in Ohio.  The registration fee is $50 per attendee. The fee covers all conference materials as well as breakfast, refreshments and parking. Register and pay online before November 1.  For additional information, contact Wendy Tietz, Ph.D., professor of accounting, at [email protected].