Collaboration will support women’s leadership programs, gender equity The Greater Akron Chamber and Women’s Network recently announced a formal partnership with the goals of enhancing gender equity and inclusion across the region. (From left) Women’s Network Executive Director Jan Conrad and Greater Akron Chamber President and CEO Steve Millard “We’re thrilled to … [Read more...]
The Greater Akron Chamber announces new art and culture award program
The Greater Akron Chamber has announced an awards program to recognize member businesses in Summit County for their support of arts and culture. The award will be presented in collaboration with Summit County’s new collective of arts organizations and artists, “ArtsNow.” “We know that the arts are important to our mission of attracting and retaining the best talent in … [Read more...]
Find deal savers with Save Local Now app
Consumers looking for deals in and around the Akron area and businesses wanting to tender their goods and services to make that happen have a nice outlet in which to do so: Save Local Now ($LN), a mobile app offered by the Greater Akron Chamber. "We're always looking for ways to add value for our chamber members," said Chad Hamman, vice president of membership for the … [Read more...]
’30 For the Future’ recipient impacts Akron history
There's likely lots of ways a child could earn pocket money, maybe babysitting, spring cleaning or cutting the grass for the folks. But as a girl, Leianne Neff Heppner had a different gig, slightly out of the ordinary, but one that made sense at the time. "He gave me a quarter to dust each coffin," said Heppner of her father, a former mortician who used a converted … [Read more...]
