2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT GREATER AKRON CHAMBER

Our mission Driving economic development and prosperity for the people of Greater Akron. Our message Successful economic development requires leadership and support from many partners. Public and private entities, educational institutions, regional economic development organizations and the community at large all play vital roles in ensuring the sustainable economic vitality of a region.

Serving as a partner and facilitator, the Greater Akron Chamber has developed and connected leaders while driving economic growth forward. The work being done with municipalities and leaders in the tri-county areas of Portage, Medina, and Summit Donzell S. Taylor Daniel C. Colantone Counties, makes our area a better place to live and work. Chair, Greater Akron Chamber CCE, IOM President & CEO President and CEO This report summarizes the accomplishments of this past year—achievements made Welty Building Company Greater Akron Chamber possible through your interest and commitment. We hope you are as proud as we are of Ltd. the progress that has been made, and will continue to support the Chamber’s efforts to ensure future development by focusing on:

• Jobs — Strengthening our economy by retaining and attracting companies. Our vision • Talent — Retaining and recruiting the best and the brightest employees Achieving our vision of prosperity for Greater to Greater Akron. Akron requires a vibrant and sustainable economy supported by leadership from business, government • Promotion — Identifying and promoting Greater Akron’s unique “value proposition”. and education. In support of this vision, our • Physical Assets — Revitalizing our downtown and other key areas that will enhance mission is to drive economic development and our sense of place. enhance prosperity for the citizens and businesses • Value — Providing valuable membership benefits and services giving our businesses of the Greater Akron Region. Business development a competitive advantage. creates a better quality of life for everyone. • Capacity — Unite and leverage Greater Akron’s business, civic, and political leadership for creating a more prosperous, forward-thinking, and globally competitive region. Talent, Innovation and Leadership will drive the next era of Greater Akron success. Your investment in the Greater Akron Chamber makes you a partner in all that we do—building on the relationships necessary to sustain its role to promote economic growth in the Greater Akron Region. In addition, it gives you access to valuable business information, help in business expansion, networking opportunities, and hands-on assistance in important areas of business concerns. It is a partnership that is critical for success.

We want to express our sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for its enthusiastic support, and the investors and members for placing their confidence in the Chamber. Thank you for your contributions toward making this another successful year for the Akron Region.

Donzell S. Taylor Chair, Board of Directors Greater Akron Chamber President & CEO Welty Building Company Ltd.

Daniel C. Colantone, CCE, IOM President & CEO

The Greater Akron Chamber is the only economic development organization in the State of Ohio to be accredited by the International Economic Development Council. 2 4

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Greater Akron Chamber Is Your Business Partner • Connecting your business to your customers and prospects • Facilitating relationship-building among area business leaders • Referring hundreds of leads to our members • Providing you with networking and professional development opportunities • Giving you access to exclusive membership values • Equipping you with the tools you need to succeed in business • Making your voice heard at all levels of government • Strengthening Greater Akron’s economic vitality • Creating a sense of place • Improving the quality of life for those who work and live in the Greater Akron Region • Developing and championing sound business-friendly solutions • Keeping key industries in the region and attracting new businesses

To become a member, contact us at www.greaterakronchamber.org.

Editorial contributions for the Greater Akron Chamber Annual Report to the Community provided by Angela Watkins, special to the Akron Beacon Journal.

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2017 Installation of Officers & Board

Decision-makers from the private and public sectors convened on Thursday, March 16, 2017, for the 110th Annual Meeting of the Greater Akron Chamber to commemorate the many successes of the past year, install new S. Theresa Carter officers, share plans for the future, and enjoy excellent company and camaraderie. Greater Akron Chamber’s Vice Chair of Chamber Services and OMNOVA Solutions Foundation President S. Theresa Carter led the election of the Chamber’s new officers (see page 10) and board members.

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The Annual Meeting was sponsored by LEADERSHIP. Akron Children’s Hospital, Ernst & Young, FirstEnergy Corp. and Huntington. We’re proud to join the GreaterAkronChamber in honoringthe life and legacy of Russ Pry,recipient of the 2017H.PeterBurg Award –created in honor of our late Chairman and CEO.Russ exemplifiedPete’s selflessness and dedication to thiscommunity. 6

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Recognizing Leadership Through the Recipients Russ M. Pry* H. Peter Burg Award 2017 County Executive The Greater Akron Chamber’s regional leadership County of Summit Executive’s Office award is named after its first recipient H. Peter Burg. It Anthony J. Alexander Donald T. Misheff was presented to Burg posthumously at the Chamber’s 2016 2010 Annual Meeting in 2004, when it was accepted by his Executive Chairman, President & CEO Managing Partner (Retired) wife Eileen and family. (Retired) FirstEnergy Corp. Ernst & Young LeBron James Frederick J. Krum* Each year, past recipients and the Chamber’s 2015 2009 Executive Committee meet, nominate and evaluate LeBron James Director candidates based on the following criteria: Family Foundation Akron-Canton Airport Dr. Luis M. Proenza Thomas G. Knoll 1. Advocacy — Accomplishments are evaluated based 2014 2008 H. Peter Burg on leadership involvement in initiatives that affect President (Retired) Principal local/regional economic development for the benefit of The University of Akron Stark & Knoll Co. LPA members of the community that support the mission Don Plusquellic William H. Considine and vision of the Greater Akron Chamber. 2013 2007 Mayor (Retired) President & CEO 2. Actions — Candidates must be actively involved in community initiatives City of Akron Akron Children’s Hospital involving the Greater Akron area. Steven L. Marks Robert P. Reffner 2012 2006 3. Character and Leadership Skills — Candidates should be a role model Chief Executive Officer Vice President of Legal for the qualities and attributes that are defined by Character Counts (a Main Street Gourmet FirstEnergy Corp. character education program offered by the Josephson Institute Center for Joseph S. Kanfer H. Peter Burg* Youth Ethics). Attributes include trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, 2011 2004 fairness, caring and citizenship. Chairman & CEO Chairman & CEO GOJO Industries, Inc. FirstEnergy Corp.

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Russ Pry Posthumously Presented 2017 H. Peter Burg Award ‘Just a Guy from Mogadore’

If you were to ask former Summit County Executive Director Russ Pry to describe himself, he would probably pause and quietly respond, “I’m just a guy from Mogadore.”

Described by many as an amazing friend and mentor, that guy, Russell Pry, is this year’s recipient of the H. Peter Burg Award, an award presented annually by the Greater Akron Chamber. Last year’s recipient Anthony J. Alexander presented the award.

“Although Russ left us too soon at age 58, his legacy lives on,” said Daniel C. Colantone, President & CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber. “As one of the architects for change in the area, Russ stood alongside many as the area charted its way forward with a vision for a better community.” Russ’ efforts have been honored by The Akron Boards of Trade His passion for people and making things better propelled Russ on Council, the Greater Akron Chamber, and the Northeast Ohio Joint his journey as a leader, which began on the Mogadore Village Council at Office of Economic Development. age 19. A graduate of Kent State University and with a law degree from the University of Akron, Russ went on to serve numerous public service Russ was just 58 when he learned he had colon cancer. Always the roles, including Summit County Democratic Party Chairman and Summit optimist, Russ quoted Will Rogers when asked if he was concerned County Executive, a position he held for nine years. by his diagnosis, “Worrying is like paying a debt that might never come due.” As a public servant, community partnership was the hallmark of Russ’ administration as he collaborated with numerous government offices and community organizations to save tax dollars, eliminate governmental redundancies and enhance services for citizens. Russ helped steer the county through a recession, following the 2008 housing collapse. He worked alongside former Mayor Don Plusquellic, spearheading the county’s economic development role in convincing Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Technical Center and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Global and North American Headquarters and Innovation Center to stay in Akron.

His legacy continues with ongoing services provided by the $2.2M Veterans Service Commission Building on Waterloo Road. Also under his leadership, the County’s Division of Animal Control opened a new facility that has become a model for other counties and cities.

With a reputation as a collaborator, Russ brought together a group of more than 53 community leaders to discuss the need for a coordinated early childhood system in Summit County. The initiative was called First Things First. 8

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Priority 1: Grow Greater Akron 34,500-square-foot headquarters in the 76-acre White Pond Office Park, which is owned by the City of Akron and is being developed by Strengthen our economy by retaining and Cedarwood Companies. The Greater Akron Chamber worked with attracting businesses and talent both the City of Akron and Sikich regarding financing options on the $9M investment and continues to work with Cedarwood Companies Creating, attracting and retaining businesses on the marketing of the upscale office park both regionally and nationally. While partnering with a variety of state, local and corporate officials, the Greater Akron Chamber focuses its efforts on ensuring the long-term presence of existing businesses in Greater Akron and attracting new business to the area. In 2016, 14 companies and the region itself benefited from that attention. Location and expansion investments totaled $165.45M, 1,203 new jobs were added and 5,176 were retained. Additionally, 35 businesses were considering either an attraction or retention and expansion project in the region.

We are pleased to share several of the most notable success stories for attracting and retaining business in Greater Akron this past year. Main Street Gourmet broke ground on $5M, 12,000-square-foot Amazon.com moved into a 248,000 SF regional distribution center expansion of its headquarters and plant in the City of Akron’s Ascot in the City of Twinsburg. The on-line retail giant is one of the anchors Industrial Park. The Greater Akron Chamber, City of Akron and at the CornerStone Business Park, a 165-acre redevelopment of the JobsOhio successfully worked with Main Street Gourmet with regard former Chrysler Stamping Plant. The Greater Akron Chamber — along to both local and state assistance in support of the project. The with JobsOhio/Team NEO and the City of Twinsburg — was part of Chamber has a long history of working with Main Street Gourmet on the local deal team. The Chamber is continuing to assist the company a number of initiatives, and the company is a consistent participant with their workforce development needs. in the Greater Akron Partnership business retention and expansion program. The investment is projected to create 35 new jobs that will In early January, Sikich (formerly BCG & Co.) relocated its generate an additional $1.25M in annual payroll. 100 employees from the Merriman Valley to a new state-of-the-art National DCP, a supply chain management company serving the franchisees of Dunkin’ Donuts, announced it will open its 8th national distribution center in the City of Twinsburg. The company will invest more than $11M in an 81,000 SF facility that will employ 50 people. The Greater Akron Chamber was part of the initial deal team and provided demographic, statistical and wage information to the company and — along with Summit County/Ohio Means Jobs — took a lead role with regard to workforce development.

Stark State College is constructing a satellite education and workforce training center on 11 acres of city-owned property along the Route 8/Perkins Street exit at the edge of Downtown Akron. Stark State College asked the Greater Akron Chamber to conduct the initial Summit County site search and was integral in obtaining $500K in funding for the $11.5M project from the State of Ohio. Employment is projected to be nearly 50 by 2020. America’s Number One Values Program for Youth. Akron’s Foremost Program in Teaching Youth to Lead.

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Continued from page 8. are key components of smartphones, tablets and televisions. The Linking entrepreneurs to resources: Barberton facility currently employs 160, and it is looking to add 20 new positions as a direct result of this investment. For the past decade, • To support both entrepreneurship and minority-owned businesses, the Greater Akron Chamber has been involved with PPG on a number the Greater Akron Chamber partnered with the Akron Urban League, of reinvestment initiatives and has worked closely with both the City City of Akron, County of Summit, Kent State University, Summa of Barberton and JobsOhio to financially support the expansion at the Health and The University of Akron on the second annual Greater company’s manufacturing footprint. Summit Business Conference & Expo; more than 50 vendors and 250 attendees participated. National Interstate Insurance, a property and casualty underwriter, broke ground on a $25M, 117,000-square-foot expansion Marketing the region to attract jobs: at their corporate headquarters in Richfield. National Interstate Insurance currently employs more than 500 in Richfield and the • The Greater Akron Chamber promoted the Greater Akron Region investment creates the capacity for an additional 200 employees. The at a number of domestic and international trade shows including the Chamber worked with both the Village of Richfield and JobsOhio on Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Show in Detroit, International an incentive package in support of the project, and the Greater Akron Council of Shopping Centers/RECon in Las Vegas and the Hannover Chamber and ConxusNEO continue to work closely with the company Messe and MEDICA trade shows in Germany. to address their workforce development needs. • Building upon the “Akron, USA” international marketing initiative, NMG Aerospace provides a wide range of hydraulic machine parts the City of Akron and Greater Akron Chamber hosted a series of to the aviation industry in both the public and private sectors. The inbound delegations from Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Israel, Greater Akron Chamber — along with the City of Stow and JobsOhio Italy, Netherlands and Russia. — worked with the company to draft a proposal to financially support the purchase of new machinery and equipment to expand their manufacturing capacity. NMG Aerospace also asked the Chamber to take a lead role with regard to workforce development and a Continued on page 10. relationship was developed with both Stark State College and the Summit County One Stop Job Center. The investment is projected to retain more than 200 jobs and create 50 manufacturing jobs.

Other highlights of the year include:

• Since the end of the “Great Recession” the Greater Akron Region has consistently created jobs throughout our key industry clusters. Employment now exceeds pre-recession numbers with an employment level of nearly 350,000. (Source: JobsEQ)

• In 2016, $387M was invested in the Greater Akron Region (Medina, Portage and Summit Counties) in both community and economic development projects. In addition to retaining 7,200 jobs, nearly 2,000 jobs were created representing an annual payroll in excess of $110M. Your local healthcare • The Greater Akron Partnership — the Greater Akron Chamber’s business retention and expansion program in Medina, Portage and partner. Summit Counties — conducted 433 business visitations in 2016. In Let’stalk! 2017, the Chamber will target more than 250 companies for visitation in key industry clusters such as advanced manufacturing, automotive, IT, healthcare/medical and plastics/polymers.

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Continued from page 9. The Greater Akron Chamber Community Development: is proud to present the 2017 • The Greater Akron Chamber continues to be a key stakeholder Executive Committee in partnership with the City of Akron, County of Summit and the Donzell S. Taylor, President & CEO, John T. Petures, Jr., President & CEO, Downtown Akron Partnership in redevelopment planning efforts Welty Building Company Ltd. Akron Community Foundation throughout the urban core including Main Street, Central Business Chair Vice Chair District, East End, Wallhaven and Firestone Park. Jeffery A. Walters, Managing Director, Tia M. Ramlow, President, • The Chamber is working with the Development Finance Authority/ CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann GreatWork! Employment Services Development Fund of the Western Reserve in promoting New Immediate Past-Chair Vice Chair, Small Business Council Market Tax Credits along with new community reinvestment funding programs within the urban core of both Akron and Barberton. Marc B. Merklin, Managing Partner, Steven E. Strah, Senior Vice President, Brouse McDowell FirstEnergy Corp. and President Investing in regional assets: Chair-Elect FirstEnergy Utilities Vice Chair, Economic Development • The Chamber supported the Center for Bits & Atoms, a S. Theresa Carter, President, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation collaborative public-private partnership of higher education, the Virginia C. Albanese, President & CEO, Vice Chair, Chamber Services FedEx Custom Critical city and business, which will enable anyone to create anything Vice Chair, At-Large and build a business. Over the last several years the collaboration Jay A. Gershen, DDS, PhD, President, raised $5.75M from the state and federal government to launch the Northeast Ohio Medical University Joseph S. Kanfer, Chairman & CEO, project in downtown Akron on Main Street. This unique center will Vice Chair, Government Affairs GOJO Incorporated, Inc. have a premier makers space for materials design and prototyping, Vice Chair, At-Large co-working office space, programming support and space for Para M. Jones, PhD, President, corporate residency. As a member on the Advisory Board, President & Stark State College Karl J. Warnke, Chairman, President & CEO, Vice Chair, Workforce and Talent The Davey Tree Expert Company CEO, Dan Colantone, is working to ensure that the Center is a central Vice Chair, At-Large hub of entrepreneurial happenings to grow economic activity and Jeffrey A. Murphy, Vice President & business start-ups. General Manager, Daniel C. Colantone, President & CEO Dominion East Ohio Greater Akron Chamber Collaborating to influence business climate issues: Vice Chair, Finance

• In 2016, the Chamber engaged members at the local, state and federal levels to ensure that there is a positive business climate. Issues that the Chamber informed and influenced over the course of this past year included federal and state economic development incentives, the revision of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act/Overtime Rules, state legislation of medical marijuana, the state unemployment compensation • In alignment with the Greater Akron Chamber’s strategic plan and program sustainability reform and debt repayment, state energy outcomes from InterCity Leadership Visits, focusing on downtown vitality reliability and affordability, and regional highway transportation. is key to talent, attraction and retention. The Chamber is working with the City of Akron, Downtown Akron Partnership and local developers to Priority 2: Invest in Human Capital strategically plan the redevelopment of Downtown Akron. Build a competitive workforce prepared for the • The Chamber continued support of the National Inventors Hall of jobs of the future Fame® STEM middle and high schools. The inaugural graduating class of 2016 started as 6th graders in the middle school. As part of senior year Given today’s ever-advancing technologies and the global nature of capstone, they participated in internships around the community with commerce, education is essential for Greater Akron’s youth to prepare for facilitation by the Chamber. This long-term talent development initiative the career opportunities of tomorrow. A well-educated workforce also is is coming to fruition, with founding partners, APS, UA, and National vital to the economic prosperity of the entire region. Following are some Inventors Hall of Fame. highlights of the Chamber’s efforts in the all-important areas of education and workforce development. • As a partner, the Chamber supports the Summit Education Initiative (SEI), who is leading efforts to improve personal and regional prosperity • As a founding partner and board member of the relaunch of the former by increasing educational attainment so that students graduate ready for Summit Workforce Solutions, ConxusNEO’s vision is to support and sustain success in their chosen career pathways. As a board member, President a world-class, demand-driven and data-informed talent development system & CEO, Dan Colantone, is working on their three-year, rolling strategic that connects companies, residents and jobs. ConxusNEO is fostering a plan, to incorporate operational, aspirational, and fund development meaningful, cross-sector collaboration and changing the community’s goals to meet the broad community goal of increasing our county’s degree expectation for the kind of talent system we need. Ideally, ConxusNEO attainment to 48,000 new college degrees and high-value career credentials aims to, give companies greater access to talent, provide residents with clear by 2025. When we achieve this goal, Summit County will be among the pathways to prosperity, and align job preparation with demand. In late top 10 percent of urban counties in the country in terms of educational 2016, the Greater Akron Chamber facilitated a $50,000 grant with attainment growth. During 2016, the Greater Akron Chamber sponsored the The Ohio State University from the Federal Department of Defense to early childhood education conference, Grad Nation event for high schoolers address workforce needs that resulted from military related private and participated in developing strategies to engage citizens who have some sector downsizing. college but no degree. Continued on page 18. 11

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Vice Chair, Workforce and Talent Vice Chair, At-Large GREATER AKRON CHAMBER Para M. Jones, PhD Joseph S. Kanfer 2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Chairman & CEO Stark State College GOJO Industries, Inc

Chair Vice Chair, Resources Vice Chair, At-Large Donzell S. Taylor Marc B. Merklin Christine Amer Mayer President & CEO Managing Partner President Welty Building Companty Ltd. Brouse McDowell GAR Foundation

Immediate Past Chair Vice Chair, Finance Vice Chair, At-Large Jeffery A. Walters Jeffrey A. Murphy Karl J. Warnke Managing Director Vice President & General Manager Chairman, President & CEO CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann Dominion East Ohio The Davey Tree Expert Company

Vice Chair, Chamber Services Vice Chair, Small Business Daniel C. Colantone S. Theresa Carter Tia M. Ramlow President & CEO President President Greater Akron Chamber OMNOVA Solutions Foundation GreatWork! Employment Services

Vice Chair, Government Affairs Vice Chair, Economic Development Jay A. Gershen, DDS, PhD Steven E. Strah President SVP, FirstEnergy and President, Northeast Ohio Medical University FirstEnergy Utilities

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Virginia C. Albanese Mark Cohen Robert Filipiak Bruce A. Jentner President & CEO Publisher Executive Director/Treasurer President FedEx Custom Critical, Inc. Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Cascade Capital Corporation Jentner Wealth Management

Ken Babby William H. Considine Paul Fitzhenry Para M. Jones, PhD Owner & CEO President & CEO Senior Vice President President Akron RubberDucks Akron Children’s Hospital Global Communications Stark State College The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Julie Brandle Laura B. Culp Jay A. Gershen DDS, PhD Joseph S. Kanfer President Partner President Chairman & CEO Metis Contruction Sikich, LLP Northeast Ohio Medical University GOJO Industries, Inc.

Nicholas V. Browning Steven A. Dimengo Jerome Gootee Darrin Kotecki President, Akron Region Partner Managing Partner President Huntington Bank Buckingham, Doolittle & Ernst & Young GPD Group Burroughs, LLC

Steven M. Charles Phillip R. Duryea Brian Harte, MD John K. Krajewski Vice President/Product Development Market Executive, Akron and East President Ohio Region Middle Market Banking Managing Partner Bridgestone Americas JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. / Cleveland Clinic Akron General & Stark & Knoll J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC Southern Region

Shon Christy Richard C. Fedorovich John H. Higgins, Jr. Stephen M. Kristan President Chief Executive Officer & Area Vice President Operations Director-External Affairs Focal Point Social Media Managing Partner Charter Communications AT&T Bober Markey Fedorovich

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Robert Littman Richard B. McQueen John T. Petures, Jr. Theodore F. Walter Ohio Managing Partner President & CEO President & CEO Akron/Canton/Youngstown BDO USA Akron-Canton Airport Akron Community Foundation President Fifth Third Bank

Thomas A. Malone, MD Marc B. Merklin Lucia Pileggi Beverly J. Warren, EdD, PhD President & CEO Managing Partner Private Banking Executive, President Summa Health Brouse McDowell Eastern Ohio Market Kent State University KeyBank

Steven L. Marks Jeffrey A. Murphy Ernest E. Pouttu Julie Wesel CEO Vice President & General President & CEO President Main Street Gourmet Manager Harwick Standard Distribution Chemstress Consultant Company Dominion East Ohio

Christine Amer Mayer Gordy Opitz Tia M. Ramlow Matthew Wilson President President President President GAR Foundation ComDoc, Inc. GreatWork! Employment The University of Akron Services

Philip H. Maynard Jon Park Steven E. Strah Chairman Chairman & CEO SVP, FirstEnergy and President ASW Properties, Ltd. Westfield Bank FirstEnergy Utilities

EX-OFFICIOS

David A. Brockman Charles E. Jones, Jr. James L. Ruhlin Jeffery A. Walters Partner-in-Charge, Akron President & CEO President Managing Director Sikich FirstEnergy Corporation The Ruhlin Company CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann

S. Theresa Carter J. Michael Kolk Ilene Shapiro Karl J. Warnke President Partner-in-Charge, Akron Office County Executive Chairman, President & CEO Omnova Solutions Foundation Cohen & Company County of Summit The Davey Tree Expert Company

Daniel C. Colantone Russell M. Pry* Donzell S. Taylor Bradley A. Wright President & CEO County Executive President & CEO Partner-in-Charge of Ohio Greater Akron Chamber County of Summit Welty Building Company Ltd. Roetzel & Andress

Daniel Horrigan Mayor City of Akron LIFE TRUSTEES Viginia C. Albanese Anthony N. Gorant* Anthony J. Alexander Barbara Hiney* Nickolas P. Andreeff* William G. Hulbert* EX-OFFICIOS YOUNG PROFESSIONAL William C. Becker* Donald T. Misheff GROUP REPRESENTATIVES David L. Brennan Alan L. Ockene* Richard B. Buchholzer* Robert P. Reffner Michael J. Connor Lawrence E. Saulino Katie Carver Reed Christopher McKnight Richard C. Fedorovich Sterling G. Sechrist* Programs Coordinator Representing Akron Jaycees Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Howard L. Flood* Thomas J. Strauss Representing ArtCetera Ann Lane Gates* D. Lee Tobler Bill E. Giermann* Thomas E. Tulodzieski Brianna Kelly Nicole Mullet Associate Art Director Executive Director Ronald D. Glosser* Geometry Global ArtsNow Representing Young Professionals of Akron Representing Torchbearers

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Recognizing that an investment in the Greater Akron Chamber and its “Advance Greater Akron” economic development efforts is an investment that pays handsome dividends, a number of companies elect to enhance their organization’s membership by becoming an Investor. These investors encourage positive growth in our region and are key to our continued success. Investment levels range from $2,500 to $100,000(+) per year. Tober Building Company Incom Integrated Computer Systems, Inc. CHAIR’S CIRCLE VISION BUILDER Independence Business Supply $100,000 (+) Annual Investment $2,500 (+) Annual Investment V2 Technology ValMark Securities, Inc. Infiniti of Akron FirstEnergy Corp. Acquire Investments /Paradigm Interactive Media Group The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company AESCO Holdings, LLC Vista IT Systems JACK ThistleDown Racino/ Huntington Bank Akron Auto Auction Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Thistledown Banquet Sales Summa Health Akron-Canton Airport Pease LLP Jennings Heating & Cooling Co., Inc. Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Jilly’s Music Room $50,000 (+) Annual Investment Akron Public Schools Wojno Development, LLC The Karcher Group Akron Children’s Hospital APV Engineered Coatings Keller Rigging, LLC Cleveland Clinic Akron General Artists Incorporated Foundations Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. Dominion Associated Materials Incorporated Thanks to the following foundations for Knox Marketing, Inc. KeyBank ASW Properties Ltd. supporting programs critical to strengthening Levey & Company Northeast Ohio Medical University Avatar Management Solutions the economy of the Greater Akron Region: Lexus of Akron/Canton/Metro Lexus Signet Jewelers Ltd. Babcock & Wilcox Liberty Mutual Insurance Brennan Manna & Diamond LLC Akron Community Foundation Lost Tribe Media, Inc. $25,000 (+) Annual Investment CAM, Inc. Dominion Foundation Louis Perry & Associates A. Schulman, Inc. CAPTRUST Financial Advisors FirstEnergy Foundation LRMR Management Company/The Brennan Management Group CareWorksComp KeyBank Foundation LeBron James Family Foundation Brouse McDowell CBRE OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Luxco Inc. CBIZ Mayer Hoffman McCann CCG Automation, Inc. MAGNET Charter Communications City Cleaners GOVERNMENT PARTNER Mustard Seed Market & Café Ernst & Young LLP Consumers National Bank City of Akron National Youth Advocate Program County of Summit, Ohio FedEx Custom Critical, Inc. Country Pure Foods Navigate Power GOJO Industries, Inc. Neil Leeson Decor Floral Crain’s Cleveland Business BUSINESS Kent State University Cutler Real Estate The Nord Center Roetzel & Andress LPA $1,000 (+) Annual Investment Northeast Ohio Urogynecology Day Ketterer, Ltd. Advanced Auto Glass, Inc. Novus Clinic The University of Akron Development Finance Authority of Summit County Welty Building Company Ltd. Advanced Insurance Designs, Inc. Octane Logistics EnviroScience, Inc. Aegis 360 Consulting Ohio Health Benefits LLC First Federal—A Division of First Federal Akron Bar Association Ohio Living Rockynol/Senior Independence CORNERSTONE PARTNER of Lakewood $10,000 (+) Annual Investment Akron Energy Systems, LLC OHM Advisors Focus CFO Akron Legacy Real Estate Old Carolina Barbecue & Catering Co. ACME Fresh Markets/Albrecht Incorporated Genesis10 Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Development, LLC Palitto Consulting Services Inc. Great Lakes Honda Akron Zoological Park Panera Bread Northeastern Ohio/ AT&T GreatWork! Employment Services Apple Growth Partners Akrosteam Carpet & Hard Surface Cleaning Covelli Enterprises Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Bober Markey Fedorovich Allegro Realty Advisors Ltd. Partners Environmental Consulting Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Hartville Pet Insurance Group/ASPCA All Seasons Lawn Care PartnerShip LLC Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC Pet Health Insurance American Elite/American Elite Kids Paychex Insurance Agency/Paychex Apta Health Cascade Capital Corp. Harwick Standard Distribution Corp. Paytime Inc. Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Associated Underwriters Insurance Agency, Inc. Peoples Services Inc./Terminal Warehouse Charles Schwab Corporate Services AtNetPlus, Inc. CHASE Holiday Inn Akron West/Montrose Bar & Grill Perfect Power Wash Hottle & Associates Inc. AxessPointe Community Health Center, Inc. Polymerics Inc. Citizens Bank BalancePoint Healthcare Staffing CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Independent Bank Pridestaff InfoCision Bella Eyecare Priority One Payments Cohen & Company Bender & Associates LLC ComDoc, Inc. InterChez PrimeLending Bomba Tacos and Rum Print 2 Promote The Davey Tree Expert Company Involta, LLC IRG Realty Advisors, LLC/The Residences Brown Mackie College Private Label Beverages J.W. Didado Electric Company Building Integrated Services LLC PTA Engineering, Inc. Focal Point Social Media at the East End J. Rayl Transport Inc./C&S Payroll & The Business Doctor, LLC Radius Hospitality/Holiday Inn Canton/ Kleidon & Associates CAIR Leadership Residence Inn Fairlawn Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems PEO Services Jentner Wealth Management Cascade Village RD America, LLC dba Restaurant Depot Mutual Health Services/Medical Mutual of Ohio ChemImage Imaging Technologies Lefton Group, LLC Repros, Inc. PNC Bank Chemionics Corporation Residence Inn by Marriott Akron South Green The Reserve Group Malco Products, Inc. Child Guidance & Family Solutions MAPSS-Mayors Association of Portage, Stark Rock the House Entertainment The Ruhlin Company Cleveland Museum of Natural History Roechling Automotive USA, LLP The Schipper Group and Summit Coltene Whaledent, Inc. Ron Marhofer Auto Family Shoemaker Rigging & Transport, LLC Margida & Associates Construction Labor Contractors RPF Group Inc. Sikich LLP Meaden & Moore, Ltd. Dan Marchetta Construction Co., Inc. SB Equities, LLC Thomarios Metis Construction Services LLC DebtNext Software, LLC Saroli’s Bridal Boutique Westfield Bank Myers Industries Incorporated DeHoff Development Securadyne Systems Northern Ohio Golf Charities Dietz Falls Florist Select Specialty Akron/SHS CHAMPION SUPPORTER Northwestern Mutual-Akron/Canton Diversified Employee Solutions/ Sirna and Sons, Inc. $5,000 (+) Annual Investment OEConnection LLC Touch Tone Marketing Skoda Minotti Akron RubberDucks Oriana House Inc. Edgewood Solutions, LLC Smithers-Oasis Company Apteryx, Inc. Oswald Companies Edwin A. Sisson, Attorney at Law, LLC The Smithers Group ASW Global, LLC PGA Tour-Bridgestone Invitational Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron/Canton Airport Step2 Company AultCare Pro Football Hall of Fame Emerson, Thomson & Bennett, LLC Sully’s Tool & Party Rental BDO USA PROforma 3rd Degree Marketing Empire Die Casting Co., Inc. Summit Academy Management DS Benefits Group Robert J. - Events & Catering Environmental Design Group, LLC Summit County Community Partnership Fifth Third Bank (Northeastern Ohio) Rubber City Radio Group — Evolve Creative Group Summit Mall GPD Group WAKR-WONE-WQMX-WNWV Excelarise LLC Summit Racing Equipment Hilton Akron/Fairlawn The Ruby Group/Sandler Training Farmers National Bank Superior Staffing Main Street Gourmet SACS Consulting & Investigative Services Inc. Express Furniture, Inc. Team Mindy - State Farm Merrill Lynch Schauer Group, Inc. Firestone Country Club Towpath Credit Union Inc. 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Don Wartko Construction, Inc. Fast Signs (Bernard R. Doyle dba Grant Vision Care, Inc. Historic District Management Jackie Renee Salon LA Products Dot Org Solutions Fast Signs) Grants Plus Company Jackson Lewis LLP Lake Shore Insurance Agency, Inc. Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn Fastenal Grape and Granary, Inc. HKB Enterprises, Inc. James P. Anderson, DDS Lambert Buick Pontiac-GMC Doug Chevrolet Fastener Technology, Inc. Graphic Enterprises, Inc. HMT Dermatology Associates, Inc. Janik LLP Landmark Plastic Corporation Dowco LLC dba Finite Fiber Fedeli Group Grass Master HOC Transport Company January Paints, Inc. Lanier and Associate dba Black Downtown Akron Partnership Fenix Fabrication, Inc. Graves Lumber Holiday Inn Express & Suites/ Jarlan, Inc. Pages Ohio / The Summit Dream Achievers Unlimited Ferfolia Funeral Homes Inc. Great Escape Room Akron Hampton Inn Jeffco Metals Inc. Magazine Driftwood Restaurant at Ferriot, Inc. 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Love Akron Network MMM Consulting O’Neill Group ProMold-Gauer Sam’s Jewelry Emporium Stanley Steemer Lovely’s, Inc. Mobile Meals Open Arms Adoption Agency Prospect Mold Sandridge Food Corp. Staples LRM Engineers Mobility Works OPOC.us PT Center for Sports Medicine Sattler Companies Star Printing Company, Inc. LTS Metrology, LLC Molon Labe Crossfit Oral Health Consultants Pure Water Technology Satventures Management LLC Stark Medical Specialties, Inc. Lucky Shoes, Inc. Montrose Auto Group Osbourn Plumbing & PVS Chemical Solutions Sawyerwood Service Inc. Stautzenberger College Luigi’s Morris Financial Group, Inc. Heating Co., Inc. Pyramid Mold & Machine Co., Inc. Scarponi Textiles Inc. The Steam Trunk M & L Supply Company Mosher Media Owings Law, LLC QT Equipment Inc. Scene75 Entertainment Center Steelastic Company M. Conley Company MRO Built Painting with a Twist, Akron- Quality Body Shop, Inc. Schaeffer Builders Steere Enterprises Inc. M.R. Insurance Partners MS Consultants, Inc. 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Polymer Machinery Company Inc. RHBA Acquisitions LLC dba Skyline Trisource Exhibits Medicine, Inc. Medical Center Company North Hill Glass & Mirror Polymet Recovery LLC Red Head Brass LLC Slater & Zurz LLP Summit Toyota Medical Imaging Technologies, Inc. Northeast Ohio Auto Dealers Poly-Tech, Inc. Richard’s Fence Co. Smith Bros Inc. Summit Trailer Sales & Service Inc. Medina County Gazette Association Portage Country Club Rinehart Insurance Soft-Lite LLC Sunny Brook Prest Concrete Meier’s Wine Cellars, Inc. Northern Summit Counseling, LLC Portage Lakes Career Center RIT Safety Solutions, LLC Softosource Company Melaleuca.com Northfield Sunoco Portage Machine Concepts, Inc. Ritzman Pharmacies Software Guild Suntrol & Custom Tint, Inc. 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Precision Component Ronald McDonald House of Akron SouthernCare Hospice Sytech Systems Mick and Rick ODOT Jobs & Commerce Industries LLC Root Candles Spanky’s Outlet Inc. T.L. Squire and Company Inc. Micnan, Inc. Oglebay Resort & Conference Premier Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. Roricks, Inc. Spark Measurement T.R. Snyder Construction, Inc. Midcap & Co. Center Premier Bank & Trust Roth Auto Repair Inc. Technologies LLC Tallmadge Spinning & Metal Co. Midwest Fabrication, Inc. Ohio Brewing Company Premier UV Products, LLC Rotocast Technologies Inc. Specified Structures, Inc. Tangier Banquet & Special Mike Sessor Insurance Agency Ohio Catholic Credit Union - Pressler’s Meats Inc. Rubber City Machinery Corp. Spectrum Machine Inc. Event Center Milano Cleaning Services, Inc. Cleveland Prestwick Golf Club Rubber City Sports Group Speed North America Tank Pro Continued on page 17. 17

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• Announced Akron Children’s Priority 3: Promote Greater Akron Hospital and The Lockview as Tell our story to business leaders and talent recipients of the 2nd Annual Arts locally, nationally and globally and Culture Award. The Chamber serves as an ambassador for the entire Greater Akron Region, promoting the amenities that make the area a great place to do Creating a Value Proposition business, pursue a career, establish roots and raise a family. In its role as ambassador, the Chamber: Greater Akron continues to reinvent itself as it looks towards the future. What was once the “Rubber Capital of the World” has transformed into • Published and distributed 15,000 “Polymer Valley” — home to 400 polymer-related companies ready to print and online versions of the compete on the world’s stage. Chamber’s residential relocation guide, Experience Greater Akron that companies The Greater Akron Region is also a great place to live. Catching a use to recruit talent. performance at E.J. Thomas Hall, watching a ball game at Canal Park, or losing yourself in the beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park — it is all • Displayed 136,801 individual part of our story. member’s listings in our online member directory, which led to 17,892 direct It is a story that needs to be told. That is why the Greater Akron Chamber clicks to member websites. is spearheading an effort to put into words our area’s assets and unique qualities in a way that is authentic, succinct and memorable. Putting together • Continued to communicate our story the Region’s “Value Proposition” will serve as a foundation for creative and engage users through the Chamber’s messaging and brand strategy going forward. The Value Proposition will website and electronic communications. enable us to engage a diverse base and give them the reasons and tools to become advocates for the Greater Akron Region. • Supported events that pumped millions of dollars into the region, including the Bridgestone Invitational, the Akron Marathon and the Building an international “Akron Brand” All-American Soap Box Derby. The “Akron USA” delegation, co-chaired by the Chamber and the City of Akron, commemorated 22 years and the 27th year of attending the Hannover Messe in Germany, the world’s largest industrial trade show. At the MEDICA Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (the world’s largest medical marketplace), the Chamber and the City of Akron promoted the Greater Akron brand to companies looking to establish or expand their North American presence.

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ppeopleeople ofof allall Now in its twelfth year, the Greater Akron Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) has evolved into an organization that seeks to enhance and AbilitiesAbilities contribute to the prosperity of the Greater Akron Region. It accomplishes this by providing unique opportunities for professional development and networking through social and educational programming. Its leadership team works tirelessly to meet the needs of young professionals in our region. Thank you to our 2016 leadership team for helping us reach this goal.

Laura Shank, Chair Apple Growth Partners Josh Imbeau CBIZ Marc Servodio Springside Partners Lindsay Ridinger Summit Education Initiative Joseph Horak Focal Point Social Media Connecting People with Disabilities Andrew Guran Vorys to Supports that Fit Their Needs Monica Foster Bober Markey Fedorovich Whether in the classroom, workplace, or a day-to-day need, Summit DD is here to provide people with disabilities guidance and support throughout their lifetime. Continued on page 19.

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30 for the Future Recipients

On September 29, 2016, YPN and the Greater Akron Chamber celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the premier recognition event, 30 for the Future. During this awards ceremony, young professionals (ages 25-39) are recognized for the accomplishments they’ve made in their workplace or community. The event was sponsored by Kent State University and the Akron Beacon Journal. The 2016 recipients exemplify the characteristics of individuals who go above and beyond to elevate our region to new heights.

Melissa Adams Willy Kollman Rick Rockich Smithers Information The University of Akron Acquire Investments Bill Albright Jennifer L. Kramer, APR Jessica Lane Rowan The Adjutant General’s Kent State University Lane Rowan Consulting Department Zachary J. Mellion Nathan D. Sargent Susan Burnoski Mellion Orthodontics Summa Health Apple Growth Partners Erica Millen Diana L. Selzer Katie Carver Reed FirstEnergy Corporation Westfield Bank Akron Canton Regional Selena Myers Michael A. Sferro Foodbank and Fairlawn and Stark State College Towpath Credit Union Hudson Schools of Music Ellen Lander Nischt Craig B. Sisak, MSPT Chip Clupper City of Akron Summa Health at Home County of Summit, Executive’s Office Amanda Parker James B. Skakun (Executive Shapiro’s Office) Brouse McDowell Bober Markey Fedorovich Willie Cook Kelli L. Peiffer, DO Adam Snyder Turner Construction Montrose Primary Care Incept - PPG Rosheadra Edwards Emilia Sykes FirstEnergy Corporation Kendra C. Philon Ohio House of Meaden & Moore, Ltd. Representatives Michael Evans Cleveland Clinic Dave Rich Dave Talenda Akron General Community Health Center Cohen & Company Lavar Jacobs Lindsay Ridinger Stephanie Torok Not Just October and Summit Education Initiative Robert W. Baird & Co. Metro RTA 20

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Continued from page 19. Priority 4: Revitalize physical assets Priority 5: Enhance value Support the revitalization of downtown and for core businesses other key areas enhance quality of place Provide membership benefits and services that A healthy downtown creates a ripple effect that leads to a healthy region. give small businesses an operational and financial Examples can be seen by looking to the East End Development, Akron competitive advantage Children’s Hospital, Marriott Courtyard Downtown Akron hotel, and the merger between Akron General and the Cleveland Clinic. Meanwhile, the Connecting businesses Chamber worked on many fronts to support the urban core’s continuing renaissance and reinvention. The Chamber continued to facilitate the exchange of ideas among its members at networking events. Overall, 5,138 business owners and Investments that advanced the region include: employees shared best practices and created solid business contacts at 104 events. • Through collaboration with state legislators and the Governor, $10.3M will be distributed in the tri-county region from the state’s FY17-FY18 Celebrating the accomplishments of members was another way the capital budget for local economic and community development as well as Chamber helped businesses connect. At the annual Excellence in Business arts and culture projects. Awards Luncheon, three companies were recognized for demonstrating outstanding performance, growth, staying power, innovation and leadership • With the receipt of historic tax credits to help accelerate the East End in the community: Laudan Properties; Pritt Entertainment Group; and mixed use redevelopment initiative. To be used as a catalyst, the Securitec One, Inc. A fourth company, USA Firmware, received the Chamber lead the legislative initiative to recycle Ohio Historic Preservation Emerging Business Award for being in business for five years or less and Tax Credits, estimated to be worth around $20M. The exciting new East having shown profits in at least the last two years. The event was sponsored End is a 1.4M-square-foot space that offers a “live, work and play” by Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Westfield Bank. environment for East End Residence Loft Apartments, state-of-the-art of- Since 2012, the Greater Akron Chamber along with the City of Akron, fice space, and the new Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. The Historic Goodyear County of Summit, Keep Akron Beautiful and ReWorks created the Campus and East Market Street are transformed for today’s needs and living, Summit of Sustainability Awards. In 2016, a series of educational connected by a pedestrian-friendly entertainment district, which is an sessions were offered throughout the year including: An Evening with Jenita important component to urban revitalization. McGowan hosted by the Akron Zoo, Sustainable Grant Workshop hosted by Waste Management and Smart Water Use 101 hosted by City of Akron Water Treatment Facility.

Economic outlook briefing

Businesses that understand the economy are in a better position to navigate its ups and downs. In November, the Chamber briefed community leaders on the local economy at the Greater Akron Chamber Economic’s Outlook 2016. The event featured Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D. and was sponsored by Westfield Bank and Roetzel & Andress.

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Speaking up for the concerns of the business community and giving members a voice is central to the Chamber’s mission. The Chamber participated in meetings with elected and other government officials, and initiated events that gave members a chance to share their concerns. Additionally, the Chamber educated and informed our members through its Please Public Policy Agenda. The Chamber also: Call for Helped members save money Tee Times Remaining true to its commitment to save members money, the Chamber: • Enrolled 624 total companies in 2016, in the Chamber’s SummaCare Spring Rates till May 1st health plan, saving these companies $2,994,335. • Enrolled 209 total companies in the Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation New Summer Specials on Group rating program, saving the companies $1,179,182. Weekend Afternoons Continued on page 22. 11186 State Route 88 | Garrettsville, OH | (330) 527-4202 www.sugarbushgolfcourse.com AK-0003223942-01 2

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Continued from page 20. • Enrolled 21 total companies in the Chamber’s Medical Mutual health plan for employers with 51+ employees, saving these companies $327,475. Priority 6: Create the Capacity to Succeed • Developed a business-to-business online advertising platform and a Build a culture of leadership and implementation member-to-member discount program called Member Marketplace. by strengthening stakeholder relationships and All about KNOW obtaining the resources necessary for success The Knowledgeable Network of Women (KNOW) of the Greater Akron Strength in leadership Chamber is a personal and professional development program for business- women in the Akron area. KNOW’s mission is to cultivate talent by reaching The Greater Akron Chamber has continued to implement its strategic out to today’s women executives and tomorrow’s leaders. Founded in plan: “Advance Greater Akron. Bigger. Bolder. Better. 2014-2018.” Through 2004, KNOW provides a forum for members to educate, mentor, advocate, that effort and this report, we have created awareness of the Chamber’s six encourage, inspire and support each other. In 2016, the Chamber hosted priorities aimed at improving the Greater Akron community: grow Greater three KNOW Empowering Women Luncheons that highlighted unique Akron, invest in human capital, promote Greater Akron, revitalize our perspectives on issues for professional women and female business leaders. physical assets, enhance value for our core businesses, and create the The Chamber also hosted over 32 monthly KNOW on the GO luncheons capacity to succeed. throughout the Greater Akron Region, giving members an opportunity to Engaging volunteers build stronger relationships and share ideas and best practices in a small- group setting. More than 250 volunteers advanced the Chamber’s goals by serving on 2016 KNOW Leadership Team the Economic Development Council, the Small Business Council, the 2016 Chair KNOW on the GO Co-Chair Chamber Services Council, the Government Affairs Committee, and the YPN Lauri Molnar Tara Custer and KNOW, working on topic areas ranging from growing business success Hattie Larlham BCG Systems to talent and marketing. Past Chair KNOW on the GO Co-Chair Stephanie Ulmer Mary Beth Handschumacher Investor and membership development Sikich LLP Brimlow Benefits Agency With the strong local economy continuing to outpace the rest of Ohio, Marketing & Communications 2017 Chair-elect Greater Akron’s business leaders continue to reinforce the importance of a Chair Missy Klein strong business community led by the Chamber. Chamber membership was Kristie Warner MMM Consulting 1,485 at the close of 2016, which included 152 investor members. Gavin Scott Salon & Spa Communicating wins Membership/Ambassador Chair Heather Taylor To enhance communications, the Chamber: Summit Mall • Served 150 times as an expert source for the media on matters of eco- nomic development, advocacy and workforce development, talent attraction, business services, and issues related to small businesses. Small Business Council • Kept members and investors informed of the Chamber’s value through Launched The Morning Buzz, weekly e-blasts, electronic newsletters, its website, which received 35,007 a monthly speaker breakfast series website sessions and 104,392 page views from businesses, individuals, connecting hundreds of small- consultants and potential talent seeking information and knowledge about and medium-sized businesses by the Greater Akron market and its social media platforms. facilitating the exchange of ideas and strategies for business growth • Received 3,345 Chamber website referrals from various Chamber social and success. media sites. Help us move forward 2016 FINANCIALS The Greater Akron Chamber’s core mission is to attract new companies and help existing companies stay here and expand. When companies choose 3% Income 2016 5% to invest locally, the area adds jobs and grows the tax base. This is economic 16% Govt & Grant funding 5% development in the simplest terms. 3% Membership/investor 73% Benefit income 3% Our goal for the 2014-2018 strategic plan is to generate more than $2B in 73% local investment. To achieve this ambitious goal, we must market our region Events 16% to prospective companies across the globe. We must lobby in Columbus Other Non-dues 3% and Washington, D.C., for a more business-friendly environment. We also 100% must enhance our region’s strategy for attracting and retaining more talented 7% individuals. We have to do all of this, plus much, much more. In a nutshell, 18% Expenses 2016 the Chamber’s strategic plan is THE business plan for our region. Economic Dev 75% 75% Funding for the Chamber comes from private business memberships. We Membership 18% ask all local companies to join their peers who have already chosen to invest Govt Affairs 7% in the Chamber. There are also direct benefits for companies that join the 100% Chamber. 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Dennis West History of the Chamber Staff Manager, Business Services ADMINISTRATION Greater Akron Chamber Marcel van den Bosch Daniel C. Colantone, CCE, IOM Coordinator, Research Founded in 1907 as the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce, today’s President & CEO Greater Akron Chamber has developed through names, partners and Tony Rinella GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS organizational changes to be a mainstay of economic development and Executive Assistant Megann Eberhart progress in our three-county area. Director, Government Affairs Janet Pera With origins in Akron’s difficult transition from an agricultural Coordinator John Rizzo economy to an industrial one, the Chamber worked for decades through Chris Peters Coordinator, Government Affairs committees to recommend local improvements. Between 1915 and the Manager, IT/Database CHAMBER SERVICES early 1950s, that progress could be seen in the enhanced the water supply Debbie Richmond Rebecca Guzy Woodford system, fundraising efforts for the endowment of Buchtel College (later Manager, Benefits & Senior Vice President The University of Akron), adoption of the All-American Soapbox Derby as Administration a major project; the planning and financing of Akron’s expressway system, Kurt Leibensperger Ann Shuman and the initiation of plans for renovating the central part of the city. In Director, Membership/ Senior Manager, Finance & Development 1954, a bitter strike in the rubber industry led to the formation of the Accounting Area Development Committee in response to John S. Knight of the Akron Pat Vickers Beacon Journal fiercely urging the community to take action. Within Kathy Mullin Senior Sales Associate AM Receptionist five years, Akron transformed its economy from dependence on a single Pamela Collica industry—rubber—to a diversified and stable economy that combined Shawna Toyoda Senior Sales Associate industry, commerce, retail, distribution, service and research. PM Receptionist Tammy Grimmett ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Manager, Publications In 1968, the Akron Development Committee merged with the com- Richard Rebadow munity action group Citizens for Progress to revitalize Akron’s central Kim Huff Executive Vice President business district. The combined organization later grew into the Akron Manager, Young Professionals Regional Development Board. It was the foresight of the Chamber’s leaders Gregg P. Cramer Network that consolidated an organization for economic development with the Vice President, Economic Development Sarah Vojtek member-driven Greater Akron Chamber. Manager, Events Sheri Shields The names may have changed, but since 1907, the Chamber has Manager, Business Development remained a driving force in the continual improvement of the area’s economy, with a particular eye on the talent of the future. This includes the founding of the Chamber’s Young Professionals in 2000 and Leadership Akron in 1984. The Chamber’s Board members include the top local officials of Fortune 500 companies or subsidiaries, local or national large firms and small businesses, government leaders and nonprofit institutions including universities, foundations and hospitals.

The Greater Akron Chamber, a private, nonprofit membership organi- zation has 1,500 member companies and more than 250 active volunteers. It is the only organization in Ohio and one of 36 in North America named an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council.

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