Welcome to the GAC Small Business Resource Hub
The go-to hub for small business success—explore GAC events, benefits, resources, and peer connections all in one place.
Welcome to the GAC Small Business Resource Hub
The go-to hub for small business success—explore GAC events, benefits, resources, and peer connections all in one place.
Competitive Employee Benefits
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Chamber Health Plans
50 or fewer employees?
Choose the right healthcare plan for your business and share your employees’ healthcare costs by joining the multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). This self-funded health benefits option facilitated by SummaCare provides savings and financial protection from unexpected costs to small businesses like yours. Learn more.25 or more employees?
If you’d rather be a risk manager than an insurance buyer, the Apex Alternative Captive is for you. A captive is a health insurance pool formed by a group of businesses who come together to reduce the cost of their medical benefit spend and have access to more affordable plan options than any one business could achieve alone. Learn more. -
401k Multiple Employer Plan
Offer the same competitive investments to your employees as a large corporation without the administrative responsibilities. The Greater Akron Chamber Multiple Employer 401k Plan, facilitated by CAPTRUST and Transamerica, allows you to offer a powerful retirement plan to your employees without the expenses, liability, and burden of a Single Employer Plan. Learn more.
Competitive Employee Benefits
-
Chamber Health Plans
50 or fewer employees?
Choose the right healthcare plan for your business and share your employees’ healthcare costs by joining the multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA). This self-funded health benefits option facilitated by SummaCare provides savings and financial protection from unexpected costs to small businesses like yours. Contact your broker to see if this plan is right for you. Learn more.25 or more employees?
If you’d rather be a risk manager than an insurance buyer, the Apex Alternative Captive is for you. A captive is a health insurance pool formed by a group of businesses who come together to reduce the cost of their medical benefit spend and have access to more affordable plan options than any one business could achieve alone. Contact your broker to see if this plan is right for you. Learn more. -
401k Multiple Employer Plan
Offer the same competitive investments to your employees as a large corporation without the administrative responsibilities. The Greater Akron Chamber Multiple Employer 401k Plan, facilitated by CAPTRUST and Transamerica, allows you to offer a powerful retirement plan to your employees without the expenses, liability, and burden of a Single Employer Plan. Learn more.
Opportunities to Connect and Learn
Small Business Event Series
An event series specifically for small and mid-sized businesses leaders and owners consisting of in-person roundtables and networking events, virtual information sessions, and lunch-and-learn workshops that create opportunities to connect with fellow business owners and leaders, build their networks, and learn about resources to help them grow their business and address everyday challenges.
CEO/Business Owner Peer Groups
CEO/Business Owner peer groups provide a confidential, collaborative space where business leaders gain fresh perspectives, solve real challenges, and grow through shared experience, support, and accountability from those who truly understand the pressures of leadership and the desire to grow.
Opportunities to Connect and Learn
Small Business Event Series
An event series specifically for small and mid-sized businesses leaders and owners consisting of in-person roundtables and networking events, virtual information sessions, and lunch-and-learn workshops create opportunities to connect with fellow business owners and leaders, build their networks, and learn about resources to help them grow their business and address everyday challenges.
CEO/Business Owner Peer Groups
CEO/Business Owner peer groups provide a confidential, collaborative space where business leaders gain fresh perspectives, solve real challenges, and grow through shared experience, support, and accountability from those who truly understand the pressures of leadership and the desire to grow.
Get help. Scale up. Strengthen your workforce.
Running a business is hard. Getting support shouldn't be. Access over 200 resources all in one place to support the growth and success of your business--from financing, business planning and strategy development, professional services, workforce support, certifications and more.
In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.
We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.
B2B Membership Directory
(coming soon)
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business is an application-based program that supports the growth of small businesses by providing access to education, capital, and support services for entrepreneurs looking to grow their business. Once selected, participants engage in an intensive multi-week business education curriculum with other like-minded small business owners, engage in one-on-one advising and network with other program alumni.
Scalerator is a six-month-cohort based program designed to help CEOs and business owners quickly, profitably and sustainably grow their business. Companies must be located in Northeast Ohio, have an annual revenue between $3M and $15M, and employ 20 to 200 employees.
Internship Resources
Your one-stop guide for learning about the benefits of engaging students in work-based learning experiences at your business, understanding the process and best practices of starting an internship program, and getting connected to the best candidates for your opportunities.
TechCred is an application-based program that provides employers the opportunity to upskill their employees by earning industry-recognized credentials. Companies are eligible to be reimbursed for up to $180,000 per year in employee training through the State of Ohio.
Get help. Scale up. Strengthen your workforce.
Running a business is hard. Getting support shouldn't be. Access over 200 resources all in one place to support the growth and success of your business--from financing, business planning and strategy development, professional services, workforce support, certifications and more.
Professional Advice
In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.
We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.
B2B Membership Directory
(coming soon)
Scale-up Programs & Business Planning
Scalerator® is a proven, results-driven program to help entrepreneurial leaders quickly, profitably and sustainably grow their business.
For over a decade, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs in the United States.
Workforce Resources
TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy.
Internship Resources
Your one-stop guide for learning about the benefits of engaging students in work-based learning experiences at your business, understanding the process and best practices of starting an internship program, and getting connected to the best candidates for your opportunities.
Coworking in Greater Akron
Located on the first two floors of Bounce, The Generator is a modern and inspiring coworking and event space designed to support entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers.
Offering a range of workspace options— from open seating and private offices to meeting rooms and dedicated desks—The Generator fosters creativity, collaboration, and productivity in a beautifully designed setting.
Join a vibrant business community made up of small business owners, remote professionals, freelancers, and others who call the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Business Gateway their place to do business. At The Gateway, you’ll find a welcoming, productive environment equipped with the resources you need to focus on your work, meet with clients, and network with like-minded professionals.
SHERI SHIELDS
Senior Manager, Small Business Engagement
sshields@greaterakronchamber.org
SHERI SHIELDS
Senior Manager, Small Business Engagement
sshields@greaterakronchamber.org
SHERI SHIELDS
Senior Manager, Small Business Engagement
sshields@greaterakronchamber.org