There are times when we will have to engage with people who neither like us nor respect us. Get used to it. It’s a part of life. But wait a minute you say. What if it’s my manager? How can I succeed when that person holds the keys to my future? My first answer is […]
October 30th, the WHACC and the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce hosted the Evolving Workplace Networking Luncheon at JACK Thistledown Racino. The panelists included Dave Robar from Vocon, Fred Franks from FIT Technologies, Michael Jeans from Growth Opportunity Partners, Inc., and Olivia Siembor from OMNOVA Solutions. This panel of industry experts discussed how and why workplace environments are rapidly shifting and why you […]
On October 22nd, the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) held their 12th annual chamber bright star awards. WHACC’s chamber bright star Stephanie Jones from Staffing Solutions Enterprises was honored along with nominees from other chambers around the Northern Ohio area for their outstanding involvement. Whenever there’s a chamber event, there’s Stephanie. As a […]
The Leadership AM Series on October 24th featured lead speakers Flo Brett, Founder and Executive Director of Effective Leadership Academy, Mike Nwankwo Founder and CEO of Apogee Leadership Group, LLC., and Wayne Lawrence, President of Weiss Movers & Storage. This roundtable focused on the important topic of business leadership. Our discussion leaders shared different trends they see within business leadership and […]
*This content is curated by Wayne Lawrence, President of Weiss Movers & Storage, with permission by the Ohio Trucking Association. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) The number of enrollees in the individual health insurance market fell by 5 percent in 2019 following the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate penalty, according to a […]
“How do we reach this younger generation who are so agitated and distracted?” The questioner went on to state, “They are on their smartphones at work all the time. This could create errors on the job.” Can you sense the frustration in both the question and the statements? However, this isn’t only about Millennials. Workers […]
Recording of the 100 Business Forum event. Led by the city’s Community and Economic Development Department, it was held in September at Corporate College and was a great success. More than 110 participants heard from local business leaders about development opportunities, market trends, business incentives, the new school facility plan and much more. It was […]
On September 17th, W.F. Hann & Sons led the Chamber’s volunteer day at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Karen Johnson, President of W.F. Hann and Chamber Board Member, said “What I think is awesome about the chamber is that it creates a venue to the businesses in the community to really make them aware. I just know for me, […]
View the photos from DaVita Dialysis’s Ribbon Ceremony. One of our newest WHACC members! The new DaVita center is located on 4670 Richmond Rd. Suite 250 Warrensville Hts. OH 44128 Photos courtesy of Clifford Norton Studios
ADDICTION/SUBSTANCE ABUSE Dublin, Ireland-based pharmaceutical company Endo announced that it has tentatively agreed to a settlement in the consolidated opioid lawsuit being litigated in federal court in Cleveland with both Cuyahoga and Summit counties. Another Ireland-based company, Allergan, also reportedly offered a settlement to Cuyahoga County. Citing the tobacco settlement as a cautionary tale, former […]
