Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to... more
In this milestone 100th episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, Greater Akron Chamber President Steve Millard sits down with Michael Considine,... more
Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes, and forms, and an effective leadership strategy starts with the individual–understanding one’s strengths (and... more
This special episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers highlights the new partnership between the Greater Akron Chamber and the Cuyahoga Falls... more
Energy costs are on the rise, but businesses and organizations will see a significant increase in 2025. Xpense Solutions President... more
In September, Akron Municipal Court Navigator and community advocate Tara Mosley hosted “Women Supporting Women,” which brought women leaders and... more
In this episode, Steve sits down with RJ Nemer, who was appointed to President of the University of Akron in... more
In September, Akron Municipal Court Navigator and community advocate Tara Mosley hosted “Women Supporting Women,” which brought women leaders and... more
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) boasts a rich history steeped in innovation and performance. From the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program to... more
As we celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout October, a number of organizations are collaborating in response to employment needs in this... more
The number one challenge for employers right now is workforce. In Green, OH, it’s no different. As Mayor Rocco... more
The Center for Family Business is a new resource for the region. Created by the Weatherhead School of Management at... more
Business owners: are you stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business and struggling to focus on yourbusiness? Feeling the... more
Each year, Greater Akron comes together to celebrate exemplary leadership, community impact, and a steadfast commitment to gender equity and... more
In June 2025, if you are an electricity user in Ohio or a number of adjacent states, your costs arelikely... more
While women play key roles in leading and driving work in companies and organizations, they remain disproportionally underrepresented on boards... more
Entrepreneurship is not just creating businesses and IPOs from brand new ideas jotted on cocktail napkins. Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)... more
The ACE Mentor Program is a nationwide program designed to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities in... more
Renea Woods-Baylor is the third of five generations of entrepreneurs, and she’s been learning about business ever since she was... more
The Akron Civic Theatre has had a successful few years following the pandemic, the $9 millionof renovations donein 2021, and... more
Akron RubberDucks President and General Manager Jim Pfander has been with the AA baseball team for 12 years.Canal Park has... more
Tony Troppe is known throughout Akron for donning various hats: owner, proprietor, developer, creative director, musician... there’s no easy way... more
The United States’ labor market is continuing to reshape and heal itself following 2022’s “Great Resignation,” butconnecting workers to good... more
PGA Golf at Firestone in July has been a mainstay in the Akron community for over 70 years. In this... more
Each day we get closer to an AI driven world–and that’s no more apparent than in education and the businessworld.... more
Akronites know that our city has a deep and colorful history that's shaped the fabric of our region. In July... more
Dr. Cliff Deveny is the President and CEO of Summa Health, a healthcare delivery system in Northeast Ohio thatserves around... more
Rick Small is the Chief Marketing Officer at Grube Inc., a franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings with 68 total locations,including... more
Amy Mucha can be found at many Greater Akron Chamber events, but there's a chance you've heard of her referredto... more
Headquartered in Akron, Apple Growth Partners (AGP) is an accounting and business advisory firm thatoffers a fullrange of services, primarily... more
Expanding a Small Business Outside of our RegionLeppo Rents was started nearly 80 years ago by Roy and Stella Leppo... more
If you follow the Greater Akron Chamber or the Akron business community in general, you may have heardof the Polymer... more
Each year, thousands of Summit County individuals are victims of crisis, violence, and tragedy, and manyare unprepared and unequipped to... more
Nothing is certain in life and in business. In this episode of the Dreamers, Drivers, Doers podcast, SteveMillard sits down... more
Northeast Ohio is on the verge of a historic event-the first total solar eclipse since 1806 is happening onApril 8,... more
There's often more to an organization than initially meets the eye. Many of them offer services and products that the... more
Offering a unique historic experience does numbers in attaching citizens to their community andencouraging outsiders to visit. Greater Akron is... more
Since the pandemic, businesses have been struggling to figure out the hybrid work environment and how it relates to their... more
Malleability is an important quality for any business to display-it's not often that you'll find a successfulbusiness that says no... more
Interested in buying a business but unsure where to start? Or, are you a business owner without a clear exit... more
Investing in new business processes, especially those using technology, is intimidating to many business owners and leaders, especially in the... more
There’s never a wrong time to shop small, as said by Justin Lepley, Director of Northside Marketplace,Founder of Lepley &... more
The 2024 economic forecast is “cautiously optimistic” as told by panelists Brian Pietrangelo, ManagingDirector of Investment Strategy at Key Private... more
Did you know that every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in economic returns? On thisweek’s episode, Steve Millard... more
Celeste Brown is a go-getter–when she sees a problem, she comes up with a solution from the lenseofan entrepreneur. On... more
Becoming a leader was always in the cards for Chrissy Myers, but after a run of undesirable jobs as ayoung... more
Thinking through a problem and coming up with a solution is second nature to Amanda Leffler, ManagingPartner of Shumaker's recently-established... more
Exposing students to experiences beyond the classroom in their early years is crucial–not only for personal development but also to... more
While venture capital is historically concentrated in the West Coast, experts have witnessed a gradual shift in investments in the... more
United Way's evolution from a traditional fundraising organization to a community impact-driven entity reflects the changing landscape in the nonprofit... more
On August 8, 2023, Summit County Public Health issued a public health alert following seven suspected overdose deaths in one... more
Exposing students to experiences beyond the classroom in their early years is crucial–not only for personal development but also to ensure continuous... more