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Brace yourself for oddities, mysteries and astounding acts of advertising illusion! AAF-Akron holds its annual American Advertising Awards (locally known as the Akron-Canton ADDYs) at The Akron Civic Theatre on Friday, February 22, 2019. The prestigious American Advertising Awards event is a three-tiered national competition conducted annually by AAF. It honors creative excellence and cultivates the highest standards in the industry. With entries from Akron, Canton and surrounding areas, it is the largest advertising and marketing event in the area.

This year’s theme is ADDY Cadabra and is hosted by Eric Mansfield. The reception, beginning at 5:00 pm, includes restaurant tasting stations, a gallery of creative and cash bar. The award ceremony begins at 7:30 pm. Immediately following the awards, the official ADDYs After Party will kick off right on stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and network with 400 area advertising and marketing communications professionals, industry suppliers and students! Greater Akron Chamber members receive $30 off non-member tickets by using this code: GACADDY19 

Corporate Technologies Group is hosting a webinar, CRM & Cloud Telephony Integration.  You've heard about integrating your Cloud telephony system with your CRM, but do you have the full picture on why you should? How does CRM and Cloud telephony integration help businesses? Why do businesses choose to connect the two? How does it work? What should you look for in a Cloud telephony system? We'll answer these questions and more at our free online event. Register today to save your seat! Click here to register.

Learn what Microsoft has in store for small-to-medium (SMB) businesses in 2019. Learn what products are losing support from Microsoft in 2019 and 2020. Face it, when it comes to introducing new technology to assist business with their IT and business needs, nobody outpaces Microsoft. When it comes to confusing people with confounding product names, versioning and product options that makes tax law a light read…well, nobody outpaces Microsoft. That’s why we’re putting on this special event. We’ll be pouring over what updates and upgrades Microsoft has in store for their major product lines in 2019. So come on over to our Stow offices, have lunch on us, settle back and hear what’s coming from Microsoft…and what’s going away. It's free to register.

Join us for a night of painting and fun. Feel free to bring in your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy during the evening!  cups, wine openers & napkins will be provided for you. Up to 50% of the proceeds goes to Open Arm Adoptions! THIS CLASS OPEN TO: Ages 13 & up! 

It's time to take a TIME OUT. Enjoy some casual comfort with barbecue and brews from Lock 15, while supporting efforts of the Kohl Family Y including the Y-Strong program for recovery from addiction. Find our more at Akronymca.org/KohlFamily/[email protected]. 

Geek Raffle Lunch & Raffle will benefit Hattie Larlham.  Seating is limited -- reserve yours now, it's free.  Lunch is provided.  Raffle tickets are $1 for the prizes all money raised through the raffle is matched and donated to Hattie Larlam.  Phone (330) 655-6919 
http://www.simplex-it.com/geekraffle2018
 

DJ Smoov is one of America’s most in-demand DJ talents, performing all over the country as one of the most sought after DJ’s for private events and hottest nightclubs. Smoov has spun private events for some of the most prominent celebrities, brands, and companies including LeBron James (NBA), Jimmy Fallon (late night host), 50 Cent(artist), Nicki Minaj (artist), James Harrison (NFL), Rockmond Dunbar (actor), Audio Technica (usa) NBC Network, 5/3 Bank, Victoria’s Secret, Next Clothing, Macys, just to name a few. His talents have also earned him the opportunity perform on Grammy award winning Bruno Mars 24k Magic World Tour on select tour dates. Working with many other artist as the opening DJ for their shows at concert venues all over the country.

Order of Events:
7:00pm - 1:00am: Dinner Package Access | Open Bar 7:00pm - 8:00pm: Hors D'oeuvres 8:00pm - 9:30pm: Dinner 10:00pm - 1:00am: Bar Only Package 12:00am: Champagne Toast Packages Available: Dinner Package Couple $325 Dinner Package Single Guest $250 Bar Only Couple $200 Bar Only Single Guest $150 All packages include overnight room, breakfast buffet the following morning and late checkout.

All packages must be purchased directly through the hotel sales office.  Call today to reserve your spot! (330) 666-4131.
 

You are cordially invited to an Open House.  Please join Weaver Industres as they celebrate the opening of their fourth Weaver ProPak location in Chapel Hill.  Reshments will be provided by Totally Cooked Catering. Please RSVP to Denise Balko by Friday, November 30, 2018, at (330) 379-3660 ext 259 or [email protected].
 

What is happening on December 8?

• The first 100 people in line at 7 a.m. will receive an Earth Fare mystery gift card valued at up to $500.
• Grand Re-Opening celebration at 6:45 a.m. with dignitaries, the Greater Akron Chamber and a $1,000 give back to Let's Grow Akron.
• Unique Grand Re-Opening specials all weekend.
• Product demonstrations and samples.
• Fun day for the entire family with music.
• Gift basket giveaways and raffles. 

Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities at the James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center (previously known as Camp Ravenna and the Ravenna Arsenal). The installation is undergoing $37 million in upgrades to become a training destination for military and law enforcement. Additional upgrades to the facility may be announced soon. Join the contracting staff of the Ohio National Guard to learn about the variety of opportunities that will be available to small businesses in the area of Camp Garfield and how to position your business to compete for these projects.