“I expect to see growth in the future in general … we finally hit a time that money has floated into South Akron. The city has plans for this whole area to start making a comeback!” Michael Collins, Owner of Broadway Self Storage. #ChooseGrowth330 youtube.com/watch?v=BnismW…

Learn more about how the arts can be an economic engine at Morning Buzz this February! Connect with other business owners and leaders while discussing the Greater Akron region. Networking opportunities and breakfast provided. Learn more: bit.ly/3FGi2kB

Joining Steve Millard on this week’s episode of the Dreamers Drivers Doers podcast is Val Weber and Dr. Justin Dunn. Listen here: bit.ly/40cntl5

The Pleasant Valley Corporation hosted the Medina County Economic Development Corporation’s first Member Meeting of 2023. Events like these are what drive economic growth in the region.

“Find your passion. Find what fits… Never be afraid to ask for help from other people. I think a lot of people are more than happy to help. Everyone fails, but it’s about getting up and continuing on.” Alex Quay, Attorney at Brous McDowell LPA. bit.ly/3jc2vSA

81% of prospective employees say retirement benefits impact whether they accept an offer. Stay competitive to new hires by offering our Multiple Employer 401(K) Plan. It’s affordable and offers all the same perks that would be offered through a large corporation. Learn more:

Going to our next Women’s Network Leadership Institute (WNLI) Dialogue can be your key to meeting women leaders in the Greater Akron area! Register soon: bit.ly/3HNWKV8. Space fill fast!

"Building communities where people can raise their children in Northeast Ohio, providing a quality life for families to live in... We are investing in Akron because of that reason," Bhavin Patel, Principal at Green Harvest Capital. bit.ly/40OtLHy

Thank you to Lt. Governor Jon Husted for speaking about the proposed budget investment!

Today is our #GAC2023 Annual Meeting! Here’s a behind the scenes look at how our team is getting ready for tonight’s gathering. Make sure you tune into our live tweets covering the event all day today!

Thank you to the John S. Knight for hosting our GAC 2023 Annual Meeting. Parking is available in Broadway Parking Deck. Come through the front entrance to find registration! #AnnualMeeting23

Look at all that networking! The GAC Annual Meeting is off to a great start! Fun fact: this is one of the largest business gathering in all of Greater Akron. Over 800 people strong! #AnnualMeeting23

Did you see the race car? How cool is that! Thank you Kaulig Companies! #AnnualMeeting23

Did you notice the QR codes on the program? One is for our 2022-2023 Annual Report. The other is a link to Jon Clifton’s book “Blind Spot: The Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It”. #AnnualMeeting23

Great insights from GAC President & CEO, Steve Millard, on the priorities for the coming year. A few hints? Workforce, polymers, and small/mid-size business support. #AnnualMeeting23

Great insights from GAC Board Chair Tia Ramlow on the accomplishments over the last year. #AnnualMeeting23 Take a look at our impact: bit.ly/3FrTH2C

Congratulations to the winner of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award, Richard C. Fedorovich, CPA. Rick has demonstrated a commitment to Greater Akron unlike any other. #AnnualMeeting23

An insightful and informative presentation from our keynote Jon Clifton (CEO of Gallup)! An amazing opportunity to learn more about unseen workforce trends from this industry leader! #AnnualMeeting23

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new curriculum in partnership with Heart-to-Heart Leadership. Want to future-proof your organization? Focus on your managers. #AnnualMeeting23

Thank you to everyone for coming to the GAC 2023 Annual Meeting! Your commitment to the economic growth of Greater Akron is what makes all this possible! Our members are the best! #AnnualMeeting23