Kent Area Chamber of Commerce

Connections | June 2021

Upcoming Events:

June 1st: Ribbon Cutting--Open Arms Adoption
June 2nd: Ribbon Cutting--Dirty Skate Company
June 4th:1st Friday IN PERSON Multi-Chamber Networking
June 10th: KACC Luncheon
June 10th: Ribbon Cutting--Twin Lakes Golf Shop & Sports Collectibles
June 16th: Business After Hours at Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center
June 26th: Kent Heritage Festival

Mark Your Calendars!

July 10th: Wine 'n Nine at The Fairways of Twin Lakes
August 2nd: KACC Golf Outing at Windmill Lakes Golf Club

More information forthcoming!

Weekly E-blasts:

June 4th: Open Arms Adoption

June 11th: KSU Hotel & Conference Center

June 18th: Electronic Payments

June 25th: Anne Marie Noble-Haven of Portage County

KACC Luncheon Speakers for 2021

June 10th: Andrea Metzler-

Portage Park District Public Engagement Manager

July 22nd: Ken Babby-

Owner, Akron Rubber Ducks

August 12th: Randale Richmond-KSU Athletics Director

September 9th: David Poluga-KSU Airport Manager

October 14th: Brent Pfeiffer & DECA Students

November 11th: Kent Jaycees

December 9th: Roberto Sorgi-Owner, American Fireworks

2021 Luncheon Sponsors

June Sponsor: Portage Parks

District Foundation

July Sponsor: Akron Rubber Ducks

October Sponsor: Hometown Bank

November Sponsor: Terry Ginn

Advertising

December Sponsor: NOACC

Kent Heritage Festival

The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kent are excited to present a “modified version” of the Kent Heritage Festival, to include live music and fireworks on Saturday, June 26. Enjoy family, fellowship, and fireworks in downtown Kent. Support local businesses, enjoy a bite to eat at one of our many great restaurants and grab a DORA drink as you stroll through downtown Kent tapping your toes to the live music playing throughout our downtown. Stay for the awesome fireworks show to launch at dark! There will be no outside vendors or road closures for this event. For more information, please contact the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce. See the article in the Record-Courier for more information: Kent Heritage Festival

KACC Luncheon

Andrea Metzler:

Portage Park District Public Engagement Manager

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

For those attending, there will be proper social distancing and seating is limited to 40 attendees.

Date:

June 10, 2021

Networking/Sign in:

11:30 - 11:55 AM

Program:

Noon - 1:00 PM

Location:

Kent State University Hotel &

Conference Center

215 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, Ohio

Fees/Admission:

$20.00 for attendees in person (box lunch)

June Business Spotlight:

Ace Hardware of Kent

176 Cherry Street

Kent, OH 44240

(330) 593-5094

www.acehardware.com

Ace Hardware of Kent is a loyally owned and operated company. They offer a full-line of hardware and features Milwaukee Tools and Ben Moore Paint products. They are committed to being ''The Helpful Place

Ribbon Cuttings

Ribbon Cutting for Events at Parkside

On May 19th, the Kent Area Chamber of commerce held a ribbon cutting for our newest member, Events at Parkside! Pictured left to right Sabrina Christian-Bennett, Portage County Commissioner; Mary Jo Cline, KACC 1st Vice President; Penny Kegg, Co-Owner; Ann Hanna, Franklin Township Trustee Chair; Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala; Rhonda Wiggins, Co-Owner; Joy Pahls, Hometown Bank; Keith Benjamin, Franklin Township Trustee; Michelle Hartman, KACC Board Member; and Mary Kline, KACC President.

Visit them at www.eventsatparkside.com.

Ribbon Cutting for Open Arms Adoption

Join us on June 1st for the relocation ribbon cutting at Open Arms Adoption! Located at 11 South River Street, Kent (across from the library) at 5:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting for Dirty Skate Company

On June 2nd we will be hosting a ribbon cutting for Dirty Skate Company! Located at 223 North Water Street, Kent at 5:00 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting for Twin Lakes Golf Shop & Sports Collectibles

At 5:00 p.m. June 10th, we will be having a ribbon cutting at Twin Lakes Golf Shop and Sports Collectibles! They are located at 1519 Overlook Road, Unit B, Lower Level.

Kent Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

Downtown Kent is the place to be! Grab your friends, grab a DORA beverage, and have some fun. You can support our locally owned businesses by eating, drinking, ordering curbside pick-up, or even buying something new. If you haven’t been to Kent in a while you’re invited back to have some fun!

DORA Participating Businesses Are:

157 Lounge, Barflyy Retro Bar & Arcade, Barrio Tacos, Belleria Pizza & Italian, Brewhouse Pub, Bricco, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dominick’s, Euro Gyro, Fresco, Kent State Hotel & Conference Center/Nineteen10 Restaurant & Lounge, Laziza, North Water Brewing Company, Pacific East, Panini’s, Ray’s Place, Steak-Eez, Taco Tantos, The Loft, The Pub in Kent, Tree City Coffee & Pastry, Troy Grille, Twisted Meltz, Venice Café, Water Street Tavern, & Zephyr Pub.

NOACC Cost-Saving Benefits Available to All Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Members

www.844MedOhio.com

Group Health Insurance

www.ceateam.com/chamber

Chamber Energy Program

www.hmssolutions.com

Managed Care Organization (MCO)

www.heartland.us

Chamber Payments/Billing & Payroll/HR Programs

wwww.officedepot.com

Store Purchasing Program

www.paramountpreferredsolutions.com

Workers' Compensation Group Rating Programs

www.PartnerShip.com/89NOACC

NOACC Chamber Shipping Program

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