November 3, 2021
Join Us at the Annual State of the Schools Luncheon
The Annual State of the Schools luncheon is another highlighted event for MACC. Please join us for a fantastic overview of what is happening in the Mayfield City Schools from Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Barnes.
Event Brings Businesses and Government Buyers Together
Small businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with government buyers at the local, state, and federal level in the virtual 2021 Ohio Business Matchmaker.

The largest small business-to-government contracting event in the state will be conducted in an online format again in 2021 on Nov. 17 and 18.
Since 2006, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Ohio Department of Development have partnered to connect suppliers to city, county, state, and federal agencies, and large prime contractors seeking to buy from small businesses, including MBE/EDGE, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, 8(a), and HUBZone-certified businesses.
Government agencies and prime contractors can register for free. Small businesses can register for $35.

Small businesses can sign up for one-on-one scheduled matchmaking sessions. In addition, small businesses are urged to prepare for the Ohio Business Matchmaker with a series of webinars on how to do business with government agencies. For more about the webinars, click here.

To register for the 2021 Ohio Business Matchmaker and webinars, visit ohiobusinessmatchmaker.com.
The War for Talent and its Effect on Compensation
Virtual Event- webinar link is provided the day before the event

Event Overview:
The Total Rewards Committee of Cleveland SHRM is pleased to present The War for Talent and its Effect on Compensation. To compete for talent, organizations have been under heavy pressure to increase their entry level wages. Because of this, a phenomenon known as pay compression has reared its ugly head. This presentation is designed to help organizations recognize the issue when it arises and mitigate fallout prior to implementing a solution, and help correct compression issues that weren’t foreseen.

Learning Objectives:
● Participants will learn what pay compression is, why it is an issue
● Participants will learn how to mitigate pay compression within their organization
● Participants will learn strategies for attracting talent while maintaining their current workforce.

Cost:
Members: $10
Nonmembers: $25
Registration available until 11/18/21
We Have Strategies to Help You Succeed
After the shopping is done and every gift is unwrapped, retailers can finally breathe a sigh of relief...or can they? Returns and exchanges make up the next stage of the season. While it isn't fun, it's an important part of the retail experience.

Our newest post offers tips that help retailers optimize the returns process. From offering flexible shipping options to creating transparency in your policies, we take a look at smart strategies that can help you conquer holiday returns.
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