Dreamers, Drivers, Doers

Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together. Fascinating journeys, strong opinions, unique perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the business and legislative initiatives that are the heartbeat of our community.

Ep. 111 – A Conversation with 2025 H. Peter Burg Award Recipient Richard Rogers 03/18/2025

Ep. 110 - Unlocking Innovation through the Power of Design Thinking 03/11/2025

Ep. 109 - Harnessing and Adopting AI for your Business 03/04/2025

Ep. 108 – How DFA Supports Development in Greater Akron 02/25/2025

Ep. 107 - Connecting Communities: The Impact of Akron’s Parks 02/18/2025

Ep. 106 - A Case Study in Social Media Security for Small Business Owners 02/11/2025

Ep. 105 - The ROI of Business Volunteerism 02/04/2025

Ep. 104 - AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Business: Navigating Opportunities and Risks with Jay Mellon 01/28/2025

Ep. 103 - ADVOCACY IN ACTION: The ACAA is Your In-House Government Affairs Council 01/21/2025

Ep. 102 - Connecting the Dots for Businesses in Greater Akron 01/07/2025

Ep. 101 - Mark Greer on the 2025 Akron Bicentennial 12/31/2024

Ep. 100 - Celebrating Legacy with Michael Considine of Norka Beverage Company 12/17/2024

Ep. 99 - The Vision Behind the Center for Immersive Leadership 12/10/2024

Ep. 98 - Stronger Together: A New Chamber Partnership 12/03/2024

Ep. 97 - Rising Energy Costs and How to Manage Them 11/26/2024

Ep. 96 - Empowering Connections: Embracing the Local Art Community 11/19/2024

Ep. 95 - The University of Akron: New President, New Goals 11/12/2024

Ep. 94 - Empowering Connections: Women Supporting Women in Business 11/05/2024

Ep. 93 - Driving Innovation through Talent and Technology 10/29/2024

Ep. 92 - Manufacturing Momentum: Collaborative Efforts to Build a Stronger Workforce 10/22/2024

Ep. 91 - Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin Embraces Ohio’s Opportunities via Workforce Transformation 10/14/2024

Ep. 90 - Get Family Owned Business Assistance through the Center for Family Business at CWRU 10/08/2024

Ep. 89 - Take Your Business to the Next Level with EOS 10/01/2024

Ep. 88 - 2024 Woman of Achievement Award Winner Jennifer Towell 09/30/2024

Ep. 87 - Energy Industry Veteran John Verdile on the Coming Shock to Electricity Pricing in Ohio – What, Why, and How to Deal With It 09/17/2024

Ep. 86 - More Women at the Table – Detailing the WNLI Board Leadership Initiative 09/10/2024

Ep. 85 - Scot Lowry Dives Deep on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition 09/03/2024

Ep. 84 - Youth Mentorship: A look at the ACE Mentor Program 08/27/2024

Ep. 83 - National Black Business Month: How The Tea Lady Found Success in Downtown Akron 08/06/2024

Ep. 82 - Howard Parr on how Entertainment Helps Drive the Local Economy 07/30/2024