2. CHAMBER FACTS Region Chamber of Commerce (Medina, Summit & Portage Counties) Began in 1907 – 103rd Year in Business Currently Over 1,600 Member Businesses Covers the Same Area as 27 Local Chambers Consumers are 63% More Likely to Buy Goods & Services from Chamber Member Businesses* *Info from national study conducted by The Schapiro Group, Atlanta, GA

3. CHAMBER BENEFITS

4. CONNECTIVITY The Greater Akron Chamber offers the region’s best networking events including: Coffee, Tea & Contacts Check Out the Chamber KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) KNOW on the Go Luncheons (7 monthly) YPN (Young Professionals Network) Misc. Events (After Hours, B2B Networking, etc.)

5. Networking Groups

6. KNOW(Knowledgeable Network of Women) WINNER - CONNECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD BEST WOMEN’S NETWORKING GROUP KNOW (Knowledgeable Network of Women) is a personal and professional development program for business women in the Greater Akron Region. KNOW was established in 2004 to provide a niche networking forum to openly discuss emerging issues impacting women of our business community in a supportive environment. KNOW’s mission is to cultivate the talent within one another by reaching out to today’s women executives and tomorrow’s leaders.

7. YPN(Young Professionals Network) Greater Akron boasts a thriving Young Professional (YP) population that gets involved in the Greater Akron region in a number of ways.The Greater Akron Chamber's YP program, the Young Professionals Network, hosts quarterly events focused on networking and personal and professional development. In addition, the Greater Akron Chamber annually recognizes our region's stellar YPs with the "30 for the Future" awards.There are several independent Young Professionals Organizations (YPOs) in our region, each one focused on a different facet of skill development, social networking and community support.

8. VISIBILITY Membership in our organization offers businesses an opportunity to showcase themselves by: Offering a Member-to-Member Discount Sponsoring an Upcoming Chamber Event Advertising in the Economic Development Guide Advertising in the Relocation Guide Placing a Banner Listing on the Chamber Website YPN (Young Professionals Network) Misc. Events (After Hours, B2B Networking, etc.)

9. INFORMATION The Greater Akron Chamber will keep you informed and offers you access to: Weekly e-Blast Featuring Upcoming Events Member’s Press Releases & Members’ Events Legislative Updates Advocacy Events & News Information on Local Elected Officials Education Initiatives

11. AdvanticaEyecare

12. Humana Dental

13. Workers’ Compensation Discount

14. Office Depot Discount

16. Economic Outlook

17. Excellence in Business

18. YPN Speaker Series

19. Local Elected Officials Luncheon*Enrollment Period is December-March $1000 Annually / $85 monthly

20. INVESTOR MEMBERSHIP Vision Builders ($2500+) Champion Supporters ($5000+) Cornerstone Partners ($10,000) President’s Circle ($25,000+) Chairman’s Council ($50,000+) List of Additional Benefits & Payment Options Upon Request

22. Meet fellow professionals from 1,600 businesses in the tri-county area….

23. Join Greater Akron’s best networking groups….

24. Receive weekly updates on upcoming events and area initiatives…

25. Plus invest in the entire Greater Akron region….

26. All for as little as $35 per month?Join the Greater Akron Chamber today!