[Photos+Slides] The Evolving Workplace Networking Luncheon

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 […]

Congratulations Chamber Bright Star!

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 […]

What We Learned – Roundtable Discussion: Leadership 2019

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 […]

How to Reach the Distracted Generation

“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 […]

Warrensville Reaching New Heights Podcast – Episode 47 – 100 Business Forum

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 […]

Thank You W.F. Hann & Sons!

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, […]

Legislative Updates: News from the State House – September 2019

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 […]