Dreamers, Drivers, Doers

Gregg has had two jobs in his life. Both of them have involved welcoming people to Akron. Steve Millard has a one-on-one with the President and CEO of the Akron Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gregg talks about how he found his career path within our community and the part his organization plays in bringing people to Akron to live, work, and play.

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It's hard to sum up what Tony Troppe brings to the community as a developer, business leader, architectural preservationist, and creative idea guy. Steve Millard goes one on one with the Akron region's "out-of-the-box" thinker for one of the most inspirational episodes of Dreamers, Drivers, Doers yet. Akron is going places and Tony will tell you why and how we will get there together.

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If you are an Akron-area resident, you know Davey Tree. You have seen the trucks and THINK you know everything they do. Today, Steve is joined by Executive Vice President Dan Joy, and Sandee Reid, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning. During the program, Dan and Sandee share a whole lot more about this employee-owned company. From Davey's science and research programs, to training and education. Find out what you don't know about this world-class operation.

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This week, Steve sits down with Marcella Granick, the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Synthomer, supporting North American business units. Marcella has worked across various industries and has mentored and coached across numerous career levels. On today's episode, she discusses her passion for working with, and developing people to realize and achieve their full potential.

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In honor of National Wear Red Day on February 3rd, we have two guests this week to help bring greater awareness to the impact of heart disease. Joining Steve Millard in the studio is Val Weber, the Senior Community Impact Director of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Heart Association, and Dr. Justin Dunn, an Interventional Cardiologist at Summa and a member of the chapter's board. Both discuss their involvement with the American Heart Association and the importance of heart health especially when it comes to prevention. After listening to this important discussion, you can find out more by going to www.heart.org

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Bernett Williams is a go-to leader in the Akron region through the roles she has played at organizations such as The Urban League, Leadership Akron, United Way, and the Greater Akron Chamber. As the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer; Vice President for Community Initiatives at Akron Children's Hospital, Bernett is helping pave the way for future leaders in our community. Steve Millard and Bernett also discuss how we are growing as a workforce and what that will look like in the near and distant future.

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As the Executive Director of the Greater Akron and Mahoning Valley Red Cross, Rachel D'Attoma and her team get to offer hope to people who are very much in need during a challenging time in their lives. The Red Cross in our region is making a difference every day. Rachel and Steve Millard also discuss the sense of community in the Akron area and how people can get involved.

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In her career, Suzie Graham has always been a supporter of greater Akron through public service. From her work with theater programs for children, to bringing the Lock 3 entertainment space to life. Now, as the President and CEO of Downtown Akron Partnership, she and her team have helped oversee the revitalization of the core of a legendary legacy American city. Steve Millard sits down with Suzie to talk about her passion for Akron, its people, and its progress.

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This week Steve Millard talks to Towpath Distillery Owner and CEO Anthony Piscazzi, an Akron entrepreneur who comes from generations of family members in both the food and spirits industries. Last September, Towpath Distillery launched their first product and Anthony reflects on that experience along with operating a popular restaurant, The Merchant, during some challenging times.

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As the Managing Partner at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, Steve Dimengo always knew he was going to be a lawyer. Greater Akron Chamber President Steve Millard sits down with Steve and discusses how he set himself on this professional path, how he helps others focus on their own expertise, and why he thinks Akron is the place to work and play.

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