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Mission Statement

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Greater Akron Chamber is to drive economic development and prosperity for the people of the Greater Akron Region.

OUR ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS - THE POWER OF SIX

  • Grow Greater Akron - Strengthen our economy by retaining and attracting businesses and talent;
  • Invest in Human Capital - Build a competitive workforce prepared for the jobs of the future;
  • Improve Perceptions - Tell our story to business leaders and talent locally, nationally and globally;
  • Revitalize Our Physical Assets - Reinvigorate our urban core and other strategic community areas to make them stronger environments in which to live, work and play;
  • Enhance Value for Core Businesses - Provide membership benefits and services that give small businesses an operational and financial competitive advantage; and
  • Create the Capacity to Succeed - Build a culture of leadership and implementation by strengthening stakeholder relationships and obtaining the resources necessary for success.


RESULTS
Our Vision & Progress

Advance Akron 2008-2013 Strategic Plan

2006 Advance Greater Akron Mid-Plan Report

2005 Progress Report

2003 Strategic Plan


FINANCIALS
Financially Sound

2008 Annual Report

2007 Annual Report

2006 Annual Report

2005 Annual Report

2004 Annual Report