Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
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How The University of Akron is Beating the Odds
How The University of Akron is Beating the Odds
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Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together. Fascinating journeys, strong opinions, unique perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the business and legislative initiatives that are the heartbeat of our community.
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- How The University of Akron is Beating the Odds · 26 minAs colleges across Ohio face dropping enrollments, The University of Akron (UA) is boldlydefying higher education trends. The public university reported consecutive…
- When the Workplace Faces Trauma, What Should Employers Do? · 23 minNo employer expects to face tragedy in the workplace, but every organization should be prepared for how to respond when it happens. Host Steve Millard sits down with Rebecca…
- Child Care Is Economic Infrastructure: Why Employers Need to Pay Attention · 35 minChild 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…
- Scaling Starts with You: Building a Business That Grow Beyond the Founder · 53 minWhat got a company to its current stage of growth often isn't what will get it to the next one. Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium…
- Where Does Your Next $1M Come From? · 53 minFor companies in growth mode, growth gets harder—not because opportunities disappear, but because there are too many directions to pursue. Recorded live at the Greater Akron…
- Cleared for Takeoff: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur David Neeleman · 24 minBuilding 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…
- Building a Successful Internship Program (and WHY It’s Important) · 24 minAlison 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…
- The Hard Truth About Growth: What It Really Takes to Get to the Next Level · 51 minEvery growth story has a side that people don’t see. Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this conversation explores…
- Building the Right Team at the Right Time · 50 minGrowth-stage companies don’t usually struggle because they lack talent—they struggle because they’ve built the wrong structure at the wrong time or failed to evolve their culture…
- The Engine Behind Northeast Ohio’s Next Era of Growth · 38 minFresh 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…
- Build it to Grow or Build it to Sell: Creating Enterprise Value That Lasts · 52 minAt some point, every founder has to ask: am I just running a business, or actually building something that lasts? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business…
- AI That Actually Works: From First Use Case to Real ROI · 54 minWhat does it actually look like to use AI inside a growing business? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this…
- From Idea to Market: Inside the Polymer Innovation Pipeline · 40 minGet an inside look at how the next wave of polymer solutions is taking shape and the people drivingit forward. This special episode features a clip from an Elevate Greater Akron…
- Navigating Alzheimer’s in the Workplace with the Alzheimer’s Association · 24 minSupporting 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…
- Growth Unfiltered: Real Lessons from Leaders Who've Scaled · 46 minWhat 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…
- The Story and Talent Behind "The Remember Balloons Live!" Show · 28 minWhat started as a routine visit to the library with her children turned into a powerful production rooted in memory, family, and love. Ashley Moore Dunson, executive producer and…
- Advocacy in Action: The Future of Ohio’s R&D Tax Credit · 34 minWhere 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…
- How the SBA is Showing Up for Small Businesses with Brad Zaun · 25 minFrom 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…
- Investing in Your Most Valuable Asset with the GAC 401(k) MEP · 33 minAs 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…
- What Actually Drives Employee Engagement (Hint: It’s Not the Perks) · 35 minThink “fun at work” means a foosball table and a snack bar? Think again. Employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and turnover don’t operate in silos—and the impact shows up…
