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- July 8th: UH Portage Business After Hours
- July 17th: Kent Blues Fest
- July 21st: Business After Hours at North Water Brewing Company
- July 22nd: KACC Luncheon at Laziza
- July 27th: Breakfast Blender at Little City Grill
- July 28th: Breakfast with the City Manager at Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center
- July 30th: Friendship Day at Laziza
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Mark Your Calendars!
26th Annual KACC/KSU Athletics Golf Outing
Date/Time:
August 13th
8:03 am
Location:
Racoon Hill Golf Club
485 Judson Road
Kent, OH 44240
Golf outing being finalized - watch for more information coming soon!
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KACC E-Blasts:
July 2nd: Hall-Green Agency
July 9th: Advanced Display Systems
July 16th: UH Portage Medical Center
July 23rd: Portage Community Bank
July 30th: METIS Construction Services
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KACC Luncheon Speakers for 2021
July 22nd: Ken Babby-
Owner, Akron Rubber Ducks
August 12th: KSU
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
July Sponsor: Akron Rubber Ducks
September Sponsor: Open Arms Adoption
October Sponsor: Hometown Bank
November Sponsor: Terry Ginn
Advertising
December Sponsor: NOACC
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Ken Babby
Owner of the Akron RubberDucks
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Location:
Laziza
195 East Erie Street
Kent, OH 44240
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, July 22nd
11:30 am - Networking
Noon - Lunch/Program
Contact Information:
kentchamber@kentbiz.com
Fees/Admission:
Cost: $20 KACC members/guests
Non-members $25
(Note: No-shows will be billed.)
Walk-ins will be charged $30
Reservations are due no later than July 20th
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Ribbon Cutting at Open Arms Adoption
On June 1st, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome Open Arms Adoption to Kent. Their office is located at 11 South River Street, across from the Kent Free Library.
Pictured participating in the ribbon cutting, left to right: Steve Smigel, Deborah Covert, Amanda Senn, Mary Kline, Alex Smigel, Noelle Smigel, Adam Copel, Jackie D’Antonio-Smigel - Executive Director of Open Arms Adoption, Leighan Fink, Jeff McClain, Dawn Sherman, Mayor Jerry Fiala and Tina Sellers-Smith.
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Ribbon Cutting at Dirty Skate Company
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Dirty Skate Co. at their grand opening on June 2nd with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Stop in and see them at 223 N. Water Street in downtown Kent for a great selection of skateboards, t-shirts, stickers, and more!
Pictured with owners Sherri and Matt McMinn is Mayor Jerry Fiala, along with chamber members, family and friends who joined in the June 2nd ribbon cutting.
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Ribbon Cutting at Twin Lakes Golf Shop & Sports Collectibles
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Twin Lakes Golf Shop & Sports Collectibles, located at 1519 Overlook Road, Unit B, Lower Level in Twin Lakes, with a ribbon cutting on June 17th. Joining in the celebration are:
Front row, left to right: Tom Hall, Charlotte Morrette Pliske, Joy Pahls, Mayor Fiala, Erika Plute, Emilee Plute, Chris Plute (owner) and Mary Jo Cline.
Second row, left to right: Butch Morrette, Collin Kays and Mary Kline.
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Ribbon Cutting at the “new” Arby’s
The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the “new” Arby’s at their grand opening on June 28th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Their new location is at 1821 E. Main Street in Kent.
Pictured participating in the grand opening, left to right: Mary Jo Cline/ Donna Manwaring, Director of Operations/ Joe Joltin, Area Supervisor/ Barb Friedman, Certified Training Manager/ Mayor Jerry Fiala/ Mary Kline/ Amy Wilkens/ Jennifer Lennnox.
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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.
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Calendar of Events for 2021
Please try to join us at any of the events listed below.
Also, be sure to check our website for any add on events or date changes
*Multi Chamber Events
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August
- Friday, August 6th 8:00 am Great Lakes Honda - Networking ~ Celebrating 5 Years (+1) Anniversary (Prizes & Giveaways) *
- Thursday, August 12th 11:30 am KACC Luncheon
- Thursday, August 12th 4:30 pm UH Portage - Business After Hours*
- Friday, August 13th 8:03 am Racoon Hill Golf Club - 26th Annual KACC/KSU Athletics Golf Outing
- Wednesday, August 18th 4:00 pm Water Street - Business Afterhours
- August 21st - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Hometown Plaza - Dog Days of Summer
- Wednesday, August 25th 7:45 am Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center - Breakfast with the City Manager
- Tuesday, August 31st Bowman Breakfast - Time TBD
September
- Friday, September 3rd 8:00 am Great Lakes Honda - Networking*
- Saturday, September 4th 3:00 pm Kent Jaycees - Kent Craft Beer Fest
- Thursday, September 9th 11:30 am KACC Luncheon
- Thursday, September 9th 4:30 pm UH Portage - Business After Hours*
- Wednesday, September 22nd 7:45 am Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center - Breakfast with the City Manager
- Date to be determined - Business After Hours at The River Merchant
October
- Friday, October 1st 8:00 am Great Lakes Honda - Networking*
- Thursday, October 7th 4:30 pm UH Portage - Business After Hours*
- Thursday, October 14th 11:30 am KACC Luncheon
- Wednesday, October 27th 7:45 am Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center - Breakfast with the City Manager
- Thursday, October 28th 8:00 am Little City Grill - Breakfast Blender*
- Date to be determined - Business After Hours at Bistro on Main
November
- Friday, November 5th 8:00 am Great Lakes Honda - Networking*
- Saturday, November 6th Business, Community & Healthcare EXPO
- Thursday, November 11th 11:30 am KACC Luncheon
- Thursday, November 18th Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center - Tree City Awards
December
- Friday, December 3rd 8:00 am Great Lakes Honda - Networking*
- Saturday, December 4th Santa Comes to Town
- Thursday, December 9th 11:30 am KACC Luncheon
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