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Scott Shane: Workplace Behavior Explained-Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hudson Library, 96 Library St., Hudson

Sponsor: Hudson Library & Historical Society Burton D Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Research

Topic: CWRU's Shanetells why genes have a powerful impact on your job and career
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cost: Free.
Contact: 330-653-6658 x1010
askus@hudson.lib.oh.us

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Employee of Distinction Awards Luncheon hosted by Goodwill

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Guy's Party Center, 500 E. Waterloo Road, Akron

Sponsor: Goodwill Industries of Akron

Topic: Local employees recognition for going above and beyond
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Cost: $25
Contact: 330-724-6995
www.goodwillakron.org

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NIRI Cleveland September Meeting

Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

Sponsor: National Investor Relations Institute - Cleveland Chapter

Topic: Mr. Charles Brown - NYSE and Exchange Structure
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Cost: Free for members. $30 guests.
Contact: 440-617-9690
http://www.niricleveland.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=129437&p=irol-EventDetails&EventId=3312768

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September Community Meeting: How to plot your career advancement

Thursday, September 9, 2010
Compuware, 6480 Rockside Woods Blvd S, Ste 200, Independence

Sponsor: NEO STC

Topic: Strategic Career Plotting
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00am

Cost: $10-$35
Contact: 216-251-0716
www.neostc.org

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Six Sigma Executive Overview Breakfast

Thursday, September 9, 2010
The University of Akron, InfoCision Stadium, 375 East Exchange St., Akron

Sponsor: The University of Akron Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Topic: Learn about the Six Sigma Black Belt & Green Belt classes.
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Cost: Free
Contact: 330-972-7577
www.uakron.edu/ce

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Friday, September 10, 2010
Inaugural and Worldwide Launch of the Elite Women Around The WorldŽ Project & Website
Elite Women Around The World Headquarters, 2573 Butterwing Road, Pepper Pike


Where
Elite Women Around The World Headquarters
2573 Butterwing Road, Pepper Pike
Northeast Ohio
When
6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 10, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
216-593-0050

Featuring CNN's “American Hero” Sandra Yancey delivering a keynote message on “Women Empowering Women.”

Sandra is the founder of eWomenNetwork, an award winning entrepreneur, an international business owner, ABC radio show host, author, movie producer and philanthropist.

The evening will highlight an unforgettable distinguished panel of women
Thinking Big(ger): Women Entrepreneurs as Global Change Agents
Panel participants:
Rita N. Singh, founder, Elite Women Around The WorldŽ
Sandra Yancey, founder, eWomenNetwork
Renata Ramsini, director, Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives & Outreach
Daisy Alford-Smith, CEO, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Connie Lane Christy, managing director, Columbus eWomenNetwork

This event is expected to be sold out. Call to reserve your space today.

216-856-4725/216-593-0050
rsingh@sa-consultinggroup.com or
pharrison@sa-consultinggroup.com
More on this Event:
http://events.linkedin.com/Inaugural-Worldwide-Launch-Elite-Women/pub/381489

For registration form go to
www.sa-consultinggroup.com
click on Upcoming Events & Conferences

SPONSOR: Elite Women Around The World

COST: $45 includes program, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dessert reception with Sandra Yancey.
$35 for Elite Women Around the WorldŽ & eWomenNetwork members.
$25 students/young professionals (up to 30 years of age)
$100 exclusive photo opportunity with Sandra.
$25 private meeting and breakfast with Sandra (with event registration) Sat., Sept. 11th, 9:00 a.m. at the Shoreby Country Club.
Additional $10 will be added to all registration fees after 9/3/10.

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Friday, September 10, 2010
Impact Manufacturing Forum
Akron Fairlawn Hilton, 3180 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44333


Where
Akron Fairlawn Hilton
3180 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44333
Northeast Ohio
When
8:00am - 10:30am
September 10, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
330-864-6661

Join us Friday, September 10, 2010 for a breakfast seminar and panel discussion for manufacturing and distribution executives of Northeast Ohio.

Our presenters will address the top issues facing manufacturers and distributors such as, lack of skilled labor, global competition, regulations and legislation and an economic outlook into 2011. After the presenters share their insights on these top issues we will open up the forum to allow our guests to ask the panelists their own questions.

Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the 2010 Impact Manufacturing Forum.

Speakers include:
Jack Kleinhenz, CEO of business and economic consulting firm Kleinhenz & Assoc.
William Sinn, international trade consultant and owner of Sinn & Co.
Pat Grischow, retired manager of Government Affairs for Timken and current consultant
Dr. M. Judith Crocker, Ed.D, Director of Education and Training, MAGNET

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

SPONSOR: BCG&Company

COST: Free

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Monday, September 13, 2010
29th Annual Idea Exchange
Hilton Cleveland East (216) 464-5950, 3663 Park East Dr, Beachwood, OH 44112


Where
Hilton Cleveland East (216) 464-5950
3663 Park East Dr, Beachwood, OH 44112
Northeast Ohio
When
8:00am - 5:00pm
September 13, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
440-951-5258

The Idea Exchange is a one-day educational conference to share ideas and knowledge on topics such as Treasury Management, Technology, Corporate Finance and Risk Management. The seminar topics and keynote speakers have been thoughtfully chosen to provide a range of subjects that are of interest to financial managers and professionals working in these areas. This event qualifies for CTP and CPE credits.

SPONSOR: NEOTMA

COST: $225.00

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Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland SME-U Workshop

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
6200 Oak Tree Boulevard, 6200 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence

Sponsor: Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland

Topic: Price, Price, Price presented by Skip Murray
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Cost: $10 SME members. $20 guests.
Contact: 216-341-7632
https://www.smecleveland.com/eventRegister.asp?ID=260

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Dr. Barbara Kellerman, B-W Enduring Questions Lecture Speaker

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front St., Berea

Sponsor: Baldwin-Wallace College

Topic: Ms. Kellerman is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Cost: Free.
Contact: (440) 826-2325

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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Crain's 'Ideas at Dawn' Business Breakfast
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland


Where
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland
Northeast Ohio
When
7:30am - 9:30am
September 16, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
216-771-5182

Is your company ready to meet revived customer demand as the economy gains momentum? Now is the time to implement strategic initiatives that will position your business for long-term competitive gain.

Learn how to:
- Re-focus your long-term business plan
- Secure new working capital
- Invest in and retain top talent
- Position your company for growth

SPONSOR: Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP and Maloney + Novotny LLC

COST: $35. $250 for table of (8).

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Friday, September 17, 2010
University of Akron's Global Supply Chain Forum
University of Akron Student Union Ballroom B, 303 Carroll Street, Akron, Ohio 44325


Where
University of Akron Student Union Ballroom B
303 Carroll Street, Akron, Ohio 44325
Northeast Ohio
When
7:30am - 1:00pm
September 17, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
(330) 972-6072

We cordially invite you to join us at the fourth annual Global Supply Chain Forum on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at The University of Akron. This half-day forum will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. (lunch is included).

Why should you join us?
You will hear how others use supply chain innovations to achieve growth and solve challenges. There will also be ample opportunity for you to network with other senior executives from finance, manufacturing and distribution, to get to know others who are facing the same business challenges as you.

Our featured speakers this year are:

ˇ Byron Canady, Global Operations Relationship Manager, Health Care & Life Sciences Division of Dell.
He will share how Dell has revamped its supply chain to reinvigorate its competitive position in the global marketplace.

ˇ Timothy Graham, Director, Process Industries Supply Chain, The Timken Co.
Timken has been innovating since its founding a century ago, and is one of the world's leading producers of highly engineered anti-friction bearings and related products and services across a broad industry spectrum. Tim will discuss how Timken uses an integrated supply chain to succeed in the global marketplace.

ˇ Jill Marcotte, Partner and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Dealer Tire.
Dealer Tire is the only national company exclusively dedicated to helping original equipment automobile manufacturers (OEMs) design, implement and manage profitable tire programs for their dealerships. Jill will discuss how Dealer Tire is leveraging its supply chain strategy as the company grows more than twenty times its original size.

ˇ To wrap up the event, Michael Uskert, Research Director, AMR Supply Chain Research, Gartner Inc., will discuss how supply chain leaders drive financial value, as identified through the extensive research of AMR/Gartner.

Please plan to join us for the Global Supply Chain Forum on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at The University of Akron. Learn how Dell, Timken and Dealer Tire – three very different organizations –are all creatively using their supply chains to drive operational decisions today and position themselves for even greater success in the future. And learn how you can, too.

Registration:
http://www.uakron.edu/cba/supplychainforum/

SPONSOR: University of Akron College of Business

COST: $50

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Jimmy Hanlin - Golf Pro, Radio/TV Personality, Entrepreneur

Friday, September 17, 2010
Hermit Club at Playhouse Square, 1629 Dodge Court, Cleveland

Sponsor: Cleveland Executives Association

Topic: Great story about building a successful business
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Cost: $25.
Contact: 216-832-5633

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Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland Networking Luncheon

Monday, September 20, 2010
Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore - West Bank of the Flats

Sponsor: Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland

Topic: Being a Greater, Greater Cleveland
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Cost: $25 SME members. $40 guests.
Contact: 216-341-7632
https://www.smecleveland.com/eventRegister.asp?ID=252

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6th Annual The Melting Pot - A Taste of Many Nations

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron

Sponsor: Mature Services, Inc.

Topic: Food Tasting-Silent Auction Fundraiser
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $50.
Contact: 330-253-4597
http://www.matureservices.org/meltingpot_2010.php

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SEO and Local Search Strategies for Small Business

Thursday, September 23, 2010
Hudson Library, 96 Library St., Hudson

Sponsor: Hudson Library & Historical Society Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Research

Topic: Mark Geyman, founder of OhioBiz, explains Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Cost: Free.
Contact: 330-653-6658 x1010

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Rock United

Friday, September 24, 2010
Barley House , 1265 W. 6th St., Cleveland

Sponsor: Oswald Companies

Topic: Rock United, to benefit United Way - featuring Red Wanting Blue
Time: 6:00pm - 11:30pm

Cost: $15 general admission. $25 VIP.
Contact: 216-409-0460
www.barleyhousecleveland.com/tickets/rockunited

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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Start Business Franchise & Enterprise Expo
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville


Where
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
Northeast Ohio
When
9:00am - 3:00pm
September 25, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
See Web

Start a business, expand a business, find investment opportunities, or just review alternative ways to take control of your income at Start Business Expo 2010 on Saturday, Sept 25.

With stand-out speakers and exhibitors, one-to-one advice, networking, an abundance of information on businesses with licenses and franchises available, where to turn for startup help and what new business support products and services to consider, it's the perfect opportunity to find all the recession-defying tools and information to start, grow and profit from a business.

Our economy needs business and business needs you.

SPONSOR: Jani-King of Cleveland, COSE, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Ad-Visor, Teresa's Pizza, AMSpirit

COST: $20-25.

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Koinonia's CBIZ Walk for D.R.E.A.M.S.

Saturday, September 25, 2010
Whiskey Island/Wendy Park, 2800 Whiskey Island, Cleveland 44102

Sponsor: Koinonia Homes

Topic: Proceeds benefit individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Cost: $15
Contact:
www.koinoniahomes.org

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Women's Leadership Workshop

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
YWCA Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Ave., Cleveland

Sponsor: YWCA Greater Cleveland

Topic: Keys to Strategic Thinking
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Cost: $35.
Contact: 216-881-6878
http://www.kintera.org/htmlcontent.asp?cid=92475

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Featured Speaker Series: Jan Egeland

Thursday, September 30, 2010
Kent State Univeristy at Stark: Timken Great Hall,, 6000 Frank Avenue, N.W., North Canton, OH 44720

Sponsor: Kent State University at Stark

Topic: A Billion Lives – An Eyewitness Report from the Frontlines of Humanity
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Cost: Free, but tickets are required. Tickets available, Sept. 13, Main Hall Information Desk.
Contact: 330-499-9600

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4th Annual Rolling on the River - Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland Benefit

Friday, October 1, 2010
Windows on the River - Cleveland, 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland

Sponsor: Ferro Corp., Parker Hannifin Corp., US Bank

Topic: A casino themed event with food, gaming, drinks, music & a silent auction
Time: 7:30pm - 11:30pm

Cost: $50 through Sept. 17th. $60 Sept. 18-30. $65 at the door.
Contact: 216-619-8155 ext. 18
http://2010rollingontheriver.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=425736

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Job Search Class

Saturday, October 2, 2010
Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson

Sponsor: Hudson Library & Historical Society

Topic: Learn how to use library resources to help find a job
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cost: Free.
Contact:
askus@hudson.lib.oh.us

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The Cleveland Light The Night Walk

Saturday, October 2, 2010
Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland

Sponsor: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Topic: Walk to raise funds for blood cancer patients
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: 0
Contact: 216-910-1244
www.lightthenight.org/noh

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The Akron Light The Night Walk

Sunday, October 3, 2010
The University of Akron, InfoCision Stadium, Akron, Ohio

Sponsor: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Topic: Walk to raise funds for blood cancer patients
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost: 0
Contact: 216-910-1244
www.lightthenight.org/noh

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Mellen Series Lecture featuring Richard J. Hipple, CEO, Brush Engineered Materials Inc.

Thursday, October 7, 2010
D.J. Lombardo Student Center, John Carroll Univ., 20700 North Park Blvd., University Heights

Sponsor: John Carroll University - Edward J and Louise E. Mellen Chair in Finance

Topic: Lecture by Richard J. Hipple with reception to follow
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: 216-397-4459

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Joyful Tastes of Life: A Sampling of Fall's Best Tastes

Thursday, October 7, 2010
Todaro's Party Center, 1820 Akron Peninsula Road , Akron

Sponsor: Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service

Topic: Wine, micro-brew and seasonal food tasting benefiting Hospice of VNS
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $50
Contact: 800-335-1455, press 0
http://www.vnsa.com/Newsroom/JoyfulTasteOfLife.aspx

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Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland SME-U Workshop

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
6200 Oak Tree Boulevard, 6200 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence

Sponsor: Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland

Topic: Selling Skills in Today's Economy
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Cost: $10 SME members. $20 guests.
Contact: 216-341-7632
https://www.smecleveland.com/eventRegister.asp?ID=261

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Crain's 'Ideas at Dawn' Business Breakfast
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland


Where
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland
Northeast Ohio
When
7:30am - 9:30am
October 13, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
216-771-5182

Is your business properly prepared to assume its next generation of leadership? Identify strategies for shifting your company to new management without loss of continuity, business expertise or client satisfaction.

Learn how to:
- Identify critical components of a successful plan
- Understand the importance of succession planning
- Assess and develop qualified successors for management
- Quantify your options

SPONSOR: Roetzel & Andress and Maloney + Novotny LLC

COST: $35. $250 for table of (8).

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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Crain's 'Ideas at Dawn' Business Breakfast
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland


Where
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland
Northeast Ohio
When
7:30am - 9:30am
October 21, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
216-771-5182

Successful businesses in today's global economy have embraced price models that consider complete investments of innovation, capital and delivered value. Don't leave money on the table. Learn how your company can earn top dollar by adopting a modern Customer Value pricing strategy.

Join us with Keynote Speaker Richard Braun, Vice President of Strategic Pricing, Parker Hannifin to learn how to:

-Break away from traditional commodity-based pricing
-Formulate price models reflecting overall investment and product benefit factors
-Charge and receive top dollar in the face of global competition
-Leverage your full value with customers

SPONSOR: MAGNET in association with the Cleveland Council on World Affairs

COST: $35. $250 for table of (8).

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Shop to Stop Hunger

Friday, October 22, 2010
Northeast Ohio - Various Locations,

Sponsor: Children's Hunger Alliance

Topic: Children's Hunger Alliance Fund-Raiser
Time: 9:00am - 10:00pm

Cost: $40.00
Contact: 216-541-5915 ext. 213
www.childrenshungeralliance.org

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Featured Speakers Series Present: Liz Pulliam Weston

Monday, October 25, 2010
Timken Great Hall, The University Center, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton

Sponsor: Kent State University at Stark

Topic: Keep it Stupidly Simple: Why Money isn't Rocket Science
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Cost: Free, but a ticket is required.
Contact:

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Crain's 'Ideas at Dawn' Business Breakfast
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland


Where
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland
Northeast Ohio
When
7:30am - 9:30am
November 2, 2010
Type of Event

Contact
216-771-5182

Evolving real estate markets present unique opportunities for strategic investors. Do you have the right financial components to execute a secure and profitable venture?

Learn how to:

-Identify solid sources of capital
-Structure capital investment and debt
-Negotiate with lenders
-Proceed with diligence by turning over all rocks

SPONSOR: Benesch

COST: $35. $250 for table of (8).

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