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Investing in Your Most Valuable Asset with the GAC 401(k) MEP

As employee benefits continue to evolve, employers are rethinking how to take care of their most valuable asset—their people. In this episode, Steve Millard talks with Grey Kennedy of CAPTRUST, plan administrator of the Greater Akron Chamber’s 401(k) MEP, and Chrissy Myers of AUI/Clarity HR, who br…

How the SBA is Showing Up for Small Businesses with Brad Zaun

From access to capital to navigating uncertainty, small businesses are looking for real solutions, right now. In this episode, host Steve Millard sits down with Brad Zaun, Acting Regional Administrator for the Great Lakes and Regional Administrator for the Great Plains, to unpack how the U.S. Small…

Advocacy in Action: The Future of Ohio’s R&D Tax Credit

Where research and development dollars are invested, jobs and economic growth follow. Ohio Representative Jack Daniels joins John Rizzo, VP of the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance (ACAA), and Dreamers, Drivers, Doers host Steve Millard to discuss Ohio’s proposed R&D tax credit modernization and what …

Growth Unfiltered: Real Lessons from Leaders Who've Scaled

What does it take to lead through the decisions that define growth? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this special episode brings together three leaders who have navigated growth from the front lines: Ben Boyer, Prospector Baseball Gr…

Navigating Alzheimer’s in the Workplace with the Alzheimer’s Association

Supporting brain health at work starts with awareness, action, and the right resources. Steve Millard sits down with Lindsay Walker, State Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association in Ohio, to discuss the growing impact of Alzheimer’s on employees, families, and employers. Together, they ex…

The Engine Behind Northeast Ohio’s Next Era of Growth

Fresh off the National Science Foundation’s announcement of up to $160 million to support the NEO-SMART Engine, Steve Millard sits down with NEO-SMART CEO Nick Barendt and Hans Dorfi, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of the Polymer Industry Cluster, to discuss what could be a transfo…

Building a Successful Internship Program (and WHY It’s Important)

Alison Matas-Smith knows how Gen-Z works. Through her role as the AVP of Communications and Talent Development at Schauer Group, she develops a robust internship program at the insurance firm all year round. In this conversation with Steve Millard, Alison shares her experience working closely with …

Cleared for Takeoff: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur David Neeleman

Building a great company requires more than a great idea—it takes discipline, focus, and relentless curiosity. Building on insights shared at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium, Steve Millard talks with Breeze Airways Founder and CEO David Neeleman, the serial entrepren…

Grab The Pitchforks! AI Backlash Targets Flock Cameras & Data Centers

Turns out people don't like being spied on, having their jobs threatened, or having to pay more for electricity to support technology and infrastructure that is both powered by, and necessary to support AI. Huh. So, while we both celebrate Ohio as a great place to do business–particularly with re…

Child Care Is Economic Infrastructure: Why Employers Need to Pay Attention

Child care isn't just a family issue, it's an economic issue. In this episode, host Steve Millard sitsdown with Liz Hibbs (Early Childhood Education Alliance), Ricardo Henriquez (Shift Work Forward),and Emily Lundgaard (Elevate Greater Akron) to explore how child care impacts employeeretention, wor…