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Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Greater Akron Chamber

Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to... more

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Episodes

Ep. 100 - Celebrating Legacy with Michael Considine of Norka Beverage Company

In this milestone 100th episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, Greater Akron Chamber President Steve Millard sits down with Michael Considine,... more

17 Dec 2024 · 23 minutes
Ep. 99 - The Vision Behind the Center for Immersive Leadership

Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms, and an effective leadership strategy starts with the individual–understanding one’s strengths (and... more

10 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
Ep. 98 - Stronger Together: A New Chamber Partnership

This special episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers highlights the new partnership between the Greater Akron Chamber and the Cuyahoga Falls... more

03 Dec 2024 · 44 minutes
Ep. 97 - Rising Energy Costs and How to Manage Them

Energy costs are on the rise, but businesses and organizations will see a significant increase in 2025. Xpense Solutions President... more

26 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep. 96 - Empowering Connections: Embracing the Local Art Community

In September, Akron Municipal Court Navigator and community advocate Tara Mosley hosted “Women Supporting Women,” which brought women leaders and... more

19 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep. 95 - The University of Akron: New President, New Goals

In this episode, Steve sits down with RJ Nemer, who was appointed to President of the University of Akron in... more

12 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Ep. 94 - Empowering Connections: Women Supporting Women in Business

In September, Akron Municipal Court Navigator and community advocate Tara Mosley hosted “Women Supporting Women,” which brought women leaders and... more

05 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 93 - Driving Innovation through Talent and Technology

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) boasts a rich history steeped in innovation and performance. From the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program to... more

29 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Ep. 92 - Manufacturing Momentum: Collaborative Efforts to Build a Stronger Workforce

As we celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout October, a number of organizations are collaborating in response to employment needs in this... more

22 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep. 91 - Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin Embraces Ohio’s Opportunities via Workforce Transformation

The number one challenge for employers right now is workforce. In Green, OH, it’s no different. As Mayor Rocco... more

14 Oct 2024 · 22 minutes
Ep. 90 - Get Family Owned Business Assistance through the Center for Family Business at CWRU

The Center for Family Business is a new resource for the region. Created by the Weatherhead School of Management at... more

08 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
Ep. 89 - Take Your Business to the Next Level with EOS

Business owners: are you stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business and struggling to focus on yourbusiness? Feeling the... more

01 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
Ep. 88 - 2024 Woman of Achievement Award Winner Jennifer Towell

Each year, Greater Akron comes together to celebrate exemplary leadership, community impact, and a steadfast commitment to gender equity and... more

30 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep. 87 - Energy Industry Veteran John Verdile on the Coming Shock to Electricity Pricing in Ohio – What, Why, and How to Deal With It

In June 2025, if you are an electricity user in Ohio or a number of adjacent states, your costs arelikely... more

17 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep. 86 - More Women at the Table – Detailing the WNLI Board Leadership Initiative

While women play key roles in leading and driving work in companies and organizations, they remain disproportionally underrepresented on boards... more

10 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Ep. 85 - Scot Lowry Dives Deep on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Entrepreneurship is not just creating businesses and IPOs from brand new ideas jotted on cocktail napkins. Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)... more

03 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep. 84 - Youth Mentorship: A look at the ACE Mentor Program

The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program designed to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities in... more

27 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
Ep. 83 - National Black Business Month: How The Tea Lady Found Success in Downtown Akron

Renea Woods-Baylor is the third of five generations of entrepreneurs, and she’s been learning about business ever since she was... more

06 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
Ep. 82 - Howard Parr on how Entertainment Helps Drive the Local Economy

The Akron Civic Theatre has had a successful few years following the pandemic, the $9 millionof renovations donein 2021, and... more

30 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Ep. 81 - Akron RubberDucks: More than America’s Favorite Pastime

Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander has been with the AA baseball team for 12 years.Canal Park has... more

23 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
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Ep. 87 - Energy Industry Veteran John Verdile on the Coming Shock to Electricity Pricing in Ohio – What, Why, and How to Deal With It
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In June 2025, if you are an electricity user in Ohio or a number of adjacent states, your costs arelikely togo up–a... more