In this special episode of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, we sit down with Rick Rogers, Founder and Executive Director of Curated... more

In this episode, Steve sits down with Kathy Wilcox and Joe Watson of Switch Innovation Lab to explore the power... more

In this episode, Steve talks with Rob Buchwald, founder of Akron Innovations, about how businesses can effectively integrate AI to... more

In this episode, Steve sits down with Rachel Bridenstine, President of the Development Finance Authority (DFA), to discuss how the... more

In this episode, Steve talks with Bridget Ambrisco, Executive Director of the Akron Parks Collaborative, about how Akron’s parks enhance... more

When Daisy Pops owner Amy Mucha’s business Facebook account was hacked, she faced an uphill battle to regain control. In... more

In this episode, Steve sits down with Elizabeth (Biz) Voudouris, President & CEO of Business VolunteersUnlimited (BVU), to discuss the... more

This episode dives deep into how small and midsize businesses can navigate today’s fast-paced technology landscape with a focus on... more

In 2024, the Greater Akron Chamber and Canton Regional Chamber formally aligned their government affairs and advocacy activities through the... more

In this episode, GAC Executive Vice President Brynn Allio Popa turns the tables on host Steve Millard for a fun,... more

Akronites know that our city has a deep and colorful history that's shaped the fabric of our region. Back in... 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

Northeast Ohio is on the verge of a historic event-the first total solar eclipse since 1806 is happening onApril 8,... more

Nothing is certain in life and in business. In this episode of the Dreamers, Drivers, Doers podcast, SteveMillard sits down... 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

Investing in new business processes, especially those using technology, is intimidating to many business owners and leaders, especially in the... more

Interested in buying a business but unsure where to start? Or, are you a business owner without a clear exit... 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

The 2024 economic forecast is “cautiously optimistic” as told by panelists Brian Pietrangelo, ManagingDirector of Investment Strategy at Key Private... more

There’s never a wrong time to shop small, as said by Justin Lepley, Director of Northside Marketplace,Founder of Lepley &... more

Thinking through a problem and coming up with a solution is second nature to Amanda Leffler, ManagingPartner of Shumaker's recently-established... more

Becoming a leader was always in the cards for Chrissy Myers, but after a run of undesirable jobs as ayoung... more

Celeste Brown is a go-getter–when she sees a problem, she comes up with a solution from the lenseofan entrepreneur. On... more

Did you know that every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in economic returns? On thisweek’s episode, Steve Millard... more

United Way's evolution from a traditional fundraising organization to a community impact-driven entity reflects the changing landscape in the nonprofit... more

While venture capital is historically concentrated in the West Coast, experts have witnessed a gradual shift in investments in the... more

Exposing students to experiences beyond the classroom in their early years is crucial–not only for personal development but also to... more

On August 8, 2023, Summit County Public Health issued a public health alert following seven suspected overdose deaths in one... more

If you were to ask college Dan Flowers, who was strumming his guitar at local gigs and teaching guitar lessons,... more

A clean and beautiful community instills a sense of pride and ownership among its residents, and when residents have that... more

Did you know that Kenmore is the largest business neighborhood district and the second-largest neighborhood in Akron? For the past... more

As the President and co-founder of Metis Construction Services, Julie Brandle did not set out to become a part of... more

Jeremy Lile grew up with entrepreneurial parents who started a fundraising business in their basement. His path took a turn... more

What really happens when your old computer is recycled and how is your data protected? Jeff Detkuliak,Director of Operations for... more

In this episode of Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, Steve Millard engages in a conversation with Dr. Para Jones, the President... more

John Petures, serving as the President and CEO of the Akron Community Foundation, is fortunate to witness the remarkable endeavors... more

As the President of the University of Akron, Gary Miller came on board just at a very challenging time in... more

This podcast was recording on the morning of the Greater Akron Chamber’s 2023 Annual Meeting (March 15th) with the event’s... more

Today Steve Millard chats with John Verdile, Founder and President of XpenseSolutions, an energy advisory firm. John talks about his history... more

Rita McNeal Danish is spearheading a new way to deliver news across the State as the CEO of Signal Ohio.... more

It's hard to sum up what Tony Troppe brings to the community as a developer, business leader, architectural preservationist, and... more

Gregg has had two jobs in his life. Both of them have involved welcoming people to Akron. Steve Millard has... more

If you are an Akron-area resident, you know Davey Tree. You have seen the trucks and THINK you know everything... more

This week, Steve sits down with Marcella Granick, the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Synthomer, supporting North American business... more

Bernett Williams is a go-to leader in the Akron region through the roles she has played at organizations such as The Urban... more

In honor of National Wear Red Day on February 3rd, we have two guests this week to help bring greater... more

As the Executive Director of the Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Red Cross, Rachel D'Attoma and her team get to... more