Dreamers, Drivers, Doers

Dreamers, Drivers, Doers

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Dreamers, Drivers, Doers episodes

  • Ep. 18 - Behind the Scenes of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship

    As the Executive Director of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship, Don Pagett works tirelessly to bring one of the key annual sporting events in the United States right here to the Akron region. Don talks with Steve about growing up in the world of golf and how a major activity like this impacts our community economically and socially. 

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    16 min
  • Ep. 17 - Black Entrepreneurship and Collaboration with Ace Epps

    With a long history of community involvement, our guest today has worked with individuals from all walks of life as a business counselor and as the Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship at Akron's Bounce Innovation Hub. Steve Millard catches up with Ace Epps and finds out what drives his desire to help people and how business opportunities grow when we come together. 

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    31 min
  • Ep. 16 - Polymer Business Development and the Future of our Region
    There are a lot of leaders in the Akron region who impact various aspects of our core industries. President and CEO of ACE Laboratories Erick Sharp has made a name for himself and his company as an innovator and a doer in the field of R&D, and rubber and silicone testing. Steve Millard chats with Erick about his path into the world of business development and being a part of what makes Akron tick.
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    24 min
  • Ep. 15 - Overcoming Barriers to Connect Job Seekers with Employers
    Not only is our guest on this episode a business owner in Akron (Great Work! Employment Services), but Tia Ramlow is also the current President of the Board at the Greater Akron Chamber. Steve Millard sits down with Tia to discuss what it’s like to manage a company and help others reach their potential as well.
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    23 min
  • Ep. 14 - Developing Capital Investments with Bob Filipiak
    Joining Steve Millard today is Cascade Capital Executive Director Bob Filipiak. Bob has been working with our business community in the commercial financing field helping a range of organizations develop their capital investments for growth opportunities such as owner-occupied real estate and equipment purchases.

     

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    21 min
  • Ep. 13 - The Importance of Differentiation in Business

    This week's episode brings us a conversation with Parker Platt, the Senior Strategy Manager and Senior Vice President with Citizens Bank. Parker is not only a Board member at the Greater Akron Chamber, he is a mover and shaker in the region helping nurture businesses, talent, and opportunities.

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    27 min
  • Ep. 11 - Exploring Akron’s Art and Culture with Nicole Mullet

    The Dreamers, Drivers & Doers features Nicole Mullet, Executive Director of ArtsNow. The organization leverages the arts and culture sector in Summit County to support and strengthen the region's economic and social vibrancy. Steve and Nicole discuss some exciting things happening in the arts & culture community, including the culture plan.

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    28 min
  • Ep. 12 - Creating a Smarter, Stronger, and More Vibrant Akron
    Join us for this episode of the Greater Akron Chamber's podcast Dreamers, Drivers, & Doers as Chamber President Steve Millard chats with Christine Amer Mayer, President of the GAR Foundation. Christine guides the foundation’s strategic direction and annual grantmaking which focuses heavily on education and economic development.
    27 min
  • Ep. 10 - Community Involvement with Ernie Pouttu

    Ernie Pouttu President and CEO of Harwick Standard Distribution Corp, and a member of the Greater Akron Chamber board, is in the studio with Steve Millard for this session. Ernie discusses his career and involvement with the Akron region from business growth planning to community involvement.

    26 min

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