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Latest Episode of DREAMERS, DRIVERS, DOERS: Child Care Is Economic Infrastructure: Why Employers Need to Pay Attention Listen Now

Our Region. Your Business.

At the Greater Akron Chamber, our work is sharply focused
on the success of your business, your employees, and our region.

Our Region. Your Business.

At the Greater Akron Chamber, our work is sharply focused on the success of your business, your employees, and our region.

Stay Connected

Grow your network and gain insights at a Chamber event

Stay Connected

Grow your network and gain insights at a Chamber event

Building a Stronger Greater Akron — Together

As a member of the Greater Akron Chamber, you're part of a network working to strengthen both your business and our region. We connect, convene, and advocate for our members in ways that create opportunities, fosters growth, and help make Greater Akron a better place to live, work, and play. Explore the key programs, resources, and initiatives that bring this mission to life, and discover how your membership makes an impact.

Your Guide to the November General Election

Learn more about key races and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot

Your New Favorite Place to Work

Access small business programming and resources, peer support, and collaborative meeting space at The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls

Employer Engagement at the GAC Academy of Innovation and Industry at Garfield CLC

Connect students to career-focused learning experience that align with your workforce needs

WNLI Board Leadership Directory

Access and connect with women interested in board service.

Your Guide to the November General Election

Learn more about key races and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot

Your New Favorite Place to Work

Access small business programming and resources, peer support, and collaborative meeting space at The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls

Employer Engagement at the GAC Academy of Innovation and Industry at Garfield CLC

Connect students to career-focused learning experience that align with your workforce needs

WNLI Board Leadership Directory

Access and connect with women interested in board service.

Events

Featured Event
18
Nov

Economic Outlook
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1
Oct

After 5 – October
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8
Oct

Candidates & Elected Officials Reception
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16
Oct

Morning Buzz – October
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22
Oct

Swap 25 – October
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News

Building Child Care Solutions: A Business Strategy for Employee Retention 

September 17, 2026

Ohio TechCred Returns: What Ohio Employers Need to Know About New Rules, Funding, and Applications 

September 16, 2026

Bounce Innovation Hub Announces Second Cohort of Synthe6 Materials Accelerator

September 10, 2026

Discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making a difference in our region on the Dreamers, Drivers, Doers podcast hosted by Greater Akron Chamber President and CEO Steve Millard.

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Initiatives and Impact

Your membership fuels a connected network of partnerships, programs, and initiatives that strengthen the business climate and drive talent, innovation, and economic growth across Greater Akron.

Advocacy

Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance

The Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance is a collaboration with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce that represents the needs of our collective members and engages with elected officials and policymakers for the benefit of the Akron-Canton region.

Small Business Support

The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls

The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls brings together coworking, meeting space, and small business programming and support, giving members access to resources, connections and networks that support business growth.

Workforce

ConxusNEO

ConxusNEO convenes employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen talent pipelines, address workforce challenges, and develop innovative solutions that connect people to opportunity and employers to talent.

Economic Development

Elevate Greater Akron

Elevate Greater Akron is an economic development collaborative of government, business, civic leaders who are committed to a shared vision and set of priorities to advance economic growth and opportunity for all residents. 

Leadership

The Women's Network Leadership Institute

The Women’s Network Leadership Institute drives development, connectivity, visibility and support for female leaders, owners and professionals, championing impact a broad range of perspectives and talents bring to organizational success.

Federal and state-recognized hub for polymer research and innovation

The Polymer Industry Cluster

The Polymer Industry Cluster is a consortium of industry leaders and stakeholders that addresses shared challenges that require collaborative action and open innovation, while bringing mutual benefit and investment that leads to talent attraction, jobs, and economic growth.

Chair’s Circle Investors

Leading investment in our work for Greater Akron