Greater Akron Chamber

Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming a packed John S. Knight Center to the Greater Akron Chamber’s 118th Annual Meeting—a night filled with energy, inspiration, and a shared commitment to the future of our region. This event wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible attendees, partners, and sponsors—your support, collaboration, and dedication to Greater Akron’s growth make all the difference. Thank you for believing in our mission and coming together to drive our region forward! ?? Relive the evening with event photos: https://ow.ly/JhBC50VhmhG Here’s to another year of progress, partnership, and prosperity. Together, we are building a Greater Akron! ?? #GreaterAkron #AnnualMeeting #ThankYou #StrongerTogether

The GAC's 118th Annual Meeting is here!!! We are proud to present the H. Peter Burg Award to Rick Rogers of Curated Storefront for his dedication to transforming Akron’s downtown spaces through art and innovation. Stay tuned for more highlights from the event! #GACAnnualMeeting #GreaterAkron #Leadership #AkronBusiness

Join Mayor Don Walters as he reflects on key milestones from 2024 and unveils future plans, including transformative Downtown projects like RiverLoop and South Front Street. This event is a valuable opportunity to connect with regional business leaders, gain insights into Cuyahoga Falls' economic outlook, and explore how upcoming initiatives could impact your industry. Enjoy networking, a dynamic presentation, and a buffet lunch while learning about the city's vision for the future. ?? Register now: https://ow.ly/9fqw50V5srK #CuyahogaFalls #StateoftheCity #BusinessGrowth #GreaterAkron

The level of cooperation between business and nonprofit leaders in the Akron community is truly inspiring. I witnessed that collaboration—and the desire to advance the people of Akron’s interests—firsthand at a roundtable this week hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to Steve Millard and your team at the Chamber for helping to organize the event and to all the community leaders who shared insights with me on the opportunities and challenges that the Akron community faces.

In this episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, Steve Millard talks with Robert Buchwald, founder of Akron Innovations, about how businesses can effectively integrate AI to drive growth and innovation. Rob explains why AI adoption should be seen as a business process change rather than just a technology upgrade, emphasizing the need for leaders to embrace AI early rather than waiting for competitors to set the standard. Listen now to learn how Akron Innovations is guiding businesses through this transformation: https://ow.ly/PqTv50VcUF4

This morning, the GAC and Business Volunteers Unlimited held a Nonprofit Leader Dialogue Roundtable with an insightful session on Board Engagement and Effective Meetings. Together, we explored how to move beyond meetings that could have been an email and instead create purpose-driven discussions that strengthen boards, committees, and staff. With expert insights and peer connections, attendees left with actionable strategies to prepare, facilitate, and maximize their time together. This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for future sessions in this quarterly series—designed to empower nonprofit leaders with expert content, structured discussions, and networking opportunities. ?? Learn more and get involved at our next session on May 21: https://ow.ly/yFNN50VcSW0 #NonprofitLeadership #EffectiveMeetings #BoardEngagement #GreaterAkronChamber

As we prepare for the 2025 Greater Akron Chamber Annual Meeting on March 12th, we are looking for your feedback on what you think makes Greater Akron great, and what you are looking forward to in the coming years. Please take a moment to answer two questions and help us harness your excitement and insights about our region: https://ow.ly/XSHv50Vc7cF

From practical strategies for prioritization to techniques for overcoming daily distractions, attendees gained valuable insights to take control of their time and maximize productivity at this month's Lunch and Learn! A huge thank you to our presenter Ned Parks and our incredible sponsors: Digital Sandwich Agency, Great Work! Employment Services Co, Westfield Insurance, SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc., and Western Reserve Hospital. Don’t miss out on more small business-focused events—stay in the know with our event calendar: https://lnkd.in/eHBZJGdT

The ACAA, along with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, held an incredible event at the MAPS Air Museum earlier today which brought together key government officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss Ohio's fiscal future and current political opportunities. Events like these are vital for fostering collaboration and driving regional growth. It's inspiring to see so many dedicated individuals working together to shape a prosperous future for the Akron-Canton region. Thank you to our outstanding presenters: Steve Stivers, Steve Millard, Jeff Dafler, Jerry Cirino, Brian Stewart, Bride Rose Sweeney, Emilia Sykes, Shontel M. Brown, Frank LaRose, Dave Yost, and Keith Faber. Sponsors: JobsOhio Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), Spectrum, Aegis360, AT&T, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Roetzel & Andress, Team NEO

Help Shape the Future of Lock 3! ?????? The newly renovated Lock 3 is ready to bring entertainment, recreation, and connection to the heart of downtown Akron! As we gear up for the warmer months, the City of Akron, Ohio wants to hear from business owners, leaders, and employees about the types of programming and events you’d love to see. Lock 3 will play a key role in driving foot traffic and boosting economic activity for local businesses, so don’t miss this chance to help shape its first full season! Complete the survey today and share it with your network—we want to make downtown Akron as vibrant and engaging as possible! ?? Take the survey: https://ow.ly/pXjH50V8ryy #Lock3Akron #DowntownAkron #CommunityEvents #EconomicGrowth #AkronOhio