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Events & Awards
COSE Networking Night
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m
Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Audio Video Interiors
Address: 7204 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Network with scores of your business peers, learn more about COSE’s programs and services and enjoy food and beverages.
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Making Meetings Work
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.-noon
Presenting Organization: West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium and Husky Energy
Venue: Rhodes State College
Address: 4240 Campus Drive, Lima OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: magnetwork.org
. Learn how to supervise your workers in today’s workplace. Improve your performance by increasing your effective leadership skills.
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Manny Awards
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m
Cost: $65, $475 for a table of eight
Presenting Organization: Inside Business
Venue: Windows on the River
Address: 2000 Sycamore St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ibmag.com
Honoring innovation and best practices in manufacturing with a keynote address from Chad Moutray, chief economist, National Association of Manufacturers.
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Ned Hill
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m
Cost: $20
Presenting Organization: Akron Roundtable
Venue: Quaker Square Inn
Address: 135 S. Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: akronroundtable.org
The dean of Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs asks: “Has Anyone Seen a Recovery?
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Networking and Social Event
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m
Cost: Free
Presenting Organization: AAF-Akron and PRSA Akron
Venue: Brubaker’s Pub
Address: 373 South Main St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: aafakron.com
The two organizations join together for fun and networking
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Business Leaders Series: Ohio’s Role as a Swing State
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $50, $400/table of eight
Presenting Organization: City Club of Cleveland and Inside Business
Venue: Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
Address: 24 Public Square, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cityclub.org
David Gregory, host of NBC News’ Meet the Press, moderates a panel that includes Sherwin-Williams’ Christopher M. Connor, the Cleveland Clinic’s Toby Cosgrove, Cuyahoga Community College’s Jerry Sue Thornton, and Huntington Bancshares’ Stephen D. Steinour
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The Future of Volunteerism in Greater Cleveland
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: Noon.
Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers.
Presenting Organization: City Club of Cleveland
Venue: City Club of Cleveland
Address: 800 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cityclub.org
The heads of Greater Cleveland Volunteers, HandsOn Northeast Ohio and Business Volunteers Unlimited discuss best practices and where volunteerism is heading.
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Human Resources Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
Presenting Organization: Greater Akron Chamber
Venue: Andrew Jackson House
Address: 277 East Mill St., Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: greaterakronchamber.org
Anthony O'Leary, executive director, AMHA and chair of University Park Alliance, and Dan Colantone, president & CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber will discuss University Park Alliance and why this initiative will greatly impact Akron area's future.
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Forging Design Seminar.
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $495
Presenting Organization: Forging Industry Association
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cleveland Airport
Address: 7230 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: forging.org
This seminar aims to help component designers understand the intricacies of forged part design and how to improve design while reducing cost.
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Athena Awards
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 5:45 p.m
Cost: $50
Presenting Organization: Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber
Venue: Mr. Anthony’s
Address: 7440 South Ave, Boardman OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: regionalchamber.com
Honoring professional women in the Valley for accomplishments in their careers, community leadership and mentoring of other women.
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Business Breakfast Series: Taking Your Business From Successful To Significant
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.
Cost: $10 member, $20 nonmember
Presenting Organization: Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce
Address: 700 Beta Drive, Mayfield Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: hrcc.org
Motivational speaker Kordell Norton shares his latest on sales and growth strategies.
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Compensation and Benefit Plan Design Basics
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: ERC
Venue: ERC Workplace Center
Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, , Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ercnet.org
The seminar shows how to use a salary survey, create basic compensation strategy, reinforce positive results in your organization without breaking the bank and save money through benefit plan design.
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Foreign-Trade Zone Seminar
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $85
Presenting Organization: Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium
Venue: Firestone Country Club
Address: 452 E. Warner Road, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: neotec.org
National experts on foreign-trade zones, including Dan Griswold, president of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones, and Lewis Leibowitz, chairman of the NAFTZ, headline this half-day program.
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How to Communicate Like a Manager
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $645
Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management
Venue: Case Western Reserve University
Address: 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu
This course provides management communications tools to build relationships and improve team performance.
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NEOSA Sales & Marketing SIG: Effective Lead Generation and Management for Tech Companies
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m
Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Indiana Wesleyan
Address: 4100 Rockside Road, Seven Hills OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Panelists share their secrets to lead development and management.
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Torchbearers
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Presenting Organization: Torchbearers
Venue: Akron Bar Association, Main Floor
Address: 57 S. Broadway. , Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: torchbearersakron.com
This membership recruitment event informs prospective applicants on the value of becoming a member.
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Lunch and Three Innings at Progressive Field
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Time: 12:05 p.m
Cost: $17 .25
Presenting Organization: Society for Technical Communication
Venue: Progressive Field
Address: 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: neostc.org
Northeast Ohio’s Society for Technical Communication holds a networking lunch at the Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals game
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Lunch with Jim Tressel
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $35
Presenting Organization: ERC & ESPN Cleveland
Venue: Quaker Square Inn
Address: 135 South Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ercnet.org
The former Ohio State University football coach and current vice president for strategic engagement at the University of Akron speaks about leadership, commitment to success and accepting change.
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Computer Essentials.
Date: Friday, June 1, 2012
Time: Noon
Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Venue: Strongsville Branch
Address: 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com
Class designed for the computer novice, with an overview of basic computer parts, the mouse and the keyboard. In addition, an introduction to Microsoft Windows.
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Behavioral Interviewing
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: ERC
Venue: ERC Workplace Center
Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ercnet.org
This workshop provides skills to plan for and conduct an effective behavioral-based interview
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Communicate To Make A Lasting Impression
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: Noon
Cost: $20 members, $35 nonmembers, $15 student members, $20 student nonmembers
Presenting Organization: AAF-Akron
Venue: Musica
Address: 51 E. Market St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: aafakron.com
Stacey Hanke, owner of First Impression Consulting, delivers practical and immediate ideas and results
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COSE Workers’ Comp & Safety Summit
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Pickwick & Frolic
Address: 2035 East Fourth St, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
A day dedicated to everything you need to know about workers’ comp, keeping your workplace safe and everything in between
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Free Benefits Review Session
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Cost: Free for members only
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Corporate College East
Address: 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Meet one-on-one with a licensed health insurance consultant to discuss all aspects of health insurance for your company. The 45-minute sessions are by appointment only
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Online Job Applications
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Library
Venue: Warrensville Branch Library
Address: 22035 Clarkwood Parkway, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com
Learn how to complete online job applications, post a resume and answer difficult interview questions.
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YStark 20 Under 40.
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $50
Presenting Organization: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Venue: Glenmoor Country Club
Address: 4191 Glenmoor Road NW, Canton OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cantonchamber.org
Celebrate the pillars of the young professional community at this annual awards program
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Annual Women in Leadership Network and Renewal Event
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $25
Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management
Venue: George S. Dively Building
Address: 11240 Bellflower Road, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu
This program reinforces key skills and themes, creates connections and celebrates continued leadership development.
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Campaign Development: Creating for the Medium
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30 member, $45 nonmember, $15 student
Presenting Organization: American Advertising Federation Cleveland
Venue: Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
Address: 1111 Lakeside Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: aafcleveland.com
Featuring Cleveland’s creative directors in a panel discussion
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WIN on the Water Networking Lunch
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Presenting Organization: WIN Cleveland
Venue: Edgewater Yacht Club
Address: 6700 Memorial Shoreway NW, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: wincleveland.org
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YOUNG 2012 Golf Outing
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m-7 p.m.
Cost: $100, $40 for YOUNG Speaker Series breakfast and lunch
Presenting Organization: Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber
Venue: . D.D. & Velma Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Gardens / Mill Creek Park Golf Course
Address: 123 McKinley Ave / state Rt. 224, Youngstown / Boardman OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: regionalchamber.com
The outing kicks off with a breakfast presentation, followed by lunch, golf, dinner and an awards presentation.
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COSE Education Session: What Business Are You Really In?
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.
Cost: $25 members, $40 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Lockkeepers
Address: 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Jim Gilmore, co-founder of Strategic Horizons, challenges participants to think differently and more strategically about how to increase sales.
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Staffing and Recruitment Practices
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250 members, $300 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: ERC
Venue: ERC Workplace Center
Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ercnet.org
This session provides an overview of the hiring process and how to implement an effective one in your company.
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AultCare Fast Break Breakfast
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 7 a.m.
Cost: $18 member, $25 nonmember
Presenting Organization: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Venue: Courtyard by Marriot
Address: 4375 Metro Circle NW, North Canton OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cantonchamber.org
Steve Brubaker, chief of staff at InfoCision Management Corp., discusses strategies for interacting with your customers.
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Set Sail with Built Environment Partners
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
Presenting Organization: AIA Cleveland
Address: 825 E. Ninth St., Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: aiacleveland.com
Twenty organizations come together for a night of networking on the Goodtime III
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Golf Outing
Date: Monday, June 11, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $175 per person, $700 group of four.
Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Bar Association
Venue: Shaker Heights Country Club
Address: 3300 Courtland Blvd, Shaker Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: clemetrobar.org
Includes 18 holes of golf and reception
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2012 Business Opportunity Fair
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Presenting Organization: Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Venue: Cleveland State University, Main Classroom
Address: 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: affiliate.nmsdc.org/nomsdc
One of the largest annual events of its kind in Ohio
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Case Studies in Strategic Planning
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Lockkeepers
Address: 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
A preview of one of the longest-running and most prestigious business strategic planning courses in the nation
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LinkedIn: The Basics
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: ERC
Venue: ERC Workplace Center
Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ercnet.org
This program gives you the tools to complete your profile, access free valuable content, network with other professionals, create your personal brand and represent your organization
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Free Graphic Resources
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Presenting Organization: Greater Cleveland PC Users Group
Venue: Notre Dame College
Address: 4545 College Road, Room 30, South Euclid OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: gcpcug.org
Web SIG Cleveland member Debbie Kennedy covers free web design resources
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Annual Meeting and Celebration
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 6-9 p.m
Presenting Organization: Cleveland Engineering Society
Venue: Cleveland Botanical Garden
Address: 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cesnet.org
Leadership award presentation and a self-guided tour to explore the engineering and architecture of the glasshouse
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Overcoming Business Obstacles: Innovative Solutions for Tough Times
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $1,290
Presenting Organization: Weatherhead School of Management
Venue: Case Western Reserve University
Address: 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: weatherhead.case.edu
Learn how to embed sustainability for value and profit
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Communication Skills for HR Professionals
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250 members,$300 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: ERC
Venue: ERC Workplace Center
Address: 6700 Beta Drive, Suite 300, Mayfield Village OH. Directions/Map
This workshop helps HR workers find money-saving ways to communicate with employees, manage conflicts and support the company in organizational changes
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Luncheon
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: Noon
Cost: $20 members, $35 nonmembers, $15 student members, $20 student nonmembers
Presenting Organization: American Advertising Federation
Venue: Musica
Address: 51 E. Market St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: aafakron.com
Norm Shearer, creative director and partner at Cactus Communications, shares his secrets
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Mike Alkire
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $20
Presenting Organization: Akron Roundtable
Venue: Quaker Square Inn
Address: 135 S. Broadway St, Akron OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: akronroundtable.org
Chief operating officer of Premier Inc.
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Swap 35/Power Networking
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 5 p.m.
Cost: $15 members
Presenting Organization: Council of Smaller Enterprises
Venue: Bucci’s
Address: 7320 Engle Road, Middleburgh Heights OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Make 35 new contacts in 90 minutes
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Annual Meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Time: 4 p.m
Cost: $25
Presenting Organization: Cleveland Botanical Garden
Address: 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cbgarden.org
Peter Walker, of PWP Landscape Architecture and the landscape architect behind the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, will deliver the keynote address.
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Team NEO Economic Development Plus Awards
Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $85, $750/table of 10
Presenting Organization: Team NEO
Venue: LaCentre Conference Center
Address: 25777 Detroit Road, Westlake OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: ibmag.com/TeamNEO
Celebrating economic development initiatives that created jobs, saved jobs, attracted investment or spurred development in the region.
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Developing Your Skills
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time: 7 p.m.
Presenting Organization: Cuyahoga County Library
Venue: Bay Village Branch
Address: 502 Cahoon Road, Bay Village OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cuyahogalibrary.com
Maurice Stevens, of Career Development and Placement Strategies, helps you analyze your skill set and effectively communicate with any target audience.
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Networking
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m
Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers
Presenting Organization: NEOSA
Venue: MCPc Offices
Address: 1801 Superior Ave., Suite 300, Cleveland OH. Directions/Map
Web Site: cose.org
Mix, mingle and exchange business cards with inspiring tech entrepreneurs and leaders from the tech industry
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