October 13, 2021
Join us Tomorrow at the Annual State of the City Luncheon
One of the highlights of the year is the Annual State of the Cities Luncheon with guest Mayors Chuck Brunello Jr., of Highland Heights, Anthony DiCicco of Mayfield Heights, and Brenda T. Bodnar of Mayfield Village.

This is a great opportunity to network and learn what is going, coming and new to the area.
Protect Your Business from Ongoing Cyberattacks
Far-Reaching Disruptions Follow Data Breaches in Optometry and Agriculture Industries
Cyberattacks were reported in two very different industries last month, highlighting the ongoing risk of digital disruptions for businesses and consumers.

First, Delaware-based Simon Eye Management, a chain of clinics that provides eye exams, eyeglasses, and optometry evaluations, reported a hack that occurred in May 2021 and exposed the private health information of more than 144,000 individuals. New Jersey-based USV Optical Inc., a division of US Vision, also reported a breach that compromised servers and systems at the company, along with the private health information of another 175,000 patients, between April 20 and May 17, 2021.
The PartnerShip Connection- October
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No one likes to get a bill that’s higher than what they were expecting. Check out 6 common culprits of freight invoices that don’t match your quoted rate, and learn how to avoid them.

If you’ve been experiencing higher freight rates and less reliability from your carriers, you’re not alone. The freight industry is incredibly strained right now. Learn more about the current trends and what you can expect going forward.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Are you a business owner? Here's a resource to help you grow your business and create jobs in our community.

Are you familiar with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Tri-C? 10KSB is a business education program for entrepreneurs, where you develop the skills to increase revenue and create jobs, while discovering your blind spots, building your leadership skills, and creating valuable connections that are needed for a growing business. There is no cost to participate, the program is funded by GS Foundation.

To learn more about the 10KSB program at Tri-C and the business owners that have graduated from the program, go to our Alumni success story page.
Applications are now accepted for the cohort that begins in January 2022. Contact Heidi.Szeltner@tri-c.edu by email or by phone at 216 987-3162.
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