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November 20, 2015
The purpose of higher-ed: an either-or proposition
When it comes to a well-rounded culture and productive society, which do we want: someone who is a critical thinker, writer, broadly exposed to humanities and arts, and a skilled […]
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September 02, 2015
Akron’s downtown can drive its economic future
This article originally appeared on Smart Business Online. Akron is on the brink of a historic election. In the course of one day, Akron will choose its first new chief executive […]
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July 28, 2015
Beyond Diversity: Expanding a narrow definition
By: Brittany Grimes Zaehringer Monumental leadership changes happening all across the Greater Akron area have spawned many discussions and articles on diversity in our community. In conjunction with the release […]
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July 17, 2015
East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation: Bringing revitalization home
The 2008 foreclosure crisis left hundreds of neighborhoods reeling, and East Akron was no exception. One of Akron’s oldest neighborhoods, the eastside now grapples with over 400 vacant lots both […]
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June 01, 2015
Changing demographics must be reflected at leadership levels
This article originally appeared on Smart Business Online There’s been a lot of discussion of late about leadership transition in Greater Akron. Baby boomers are retiring in huge numbers, their […]
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May 22, 2015
Common Core: Everyone for lower standards, raise your hands
There’s a political debate that’s heated up across our nation and right in our own state about the Common Core State Standards, a set of learning benchmarks that Ohio adopted […]
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April 17, 2015
We have to stop meeting like this!
Guest Post By: Beth Winter If the mere mention of having a meeting results in a collective groan, it’s a clear message that your meetings are not as productive as […]
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March 09, 2015
Re-evaluating our progress
This article originally appeared in Smart Business Magazine. Click here to access the original article. It’s natural, on occasion, to pause and take stock of where we are, where we’ve […]
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March 02, 2015
Guest Post: Growth and opportunity in Akron
By: Chris Thompson When the Fund for Our Economic Future says it’s committed to Growth & Opportunity what does that mean for greater Akron? If we’re successful in our quest, […]
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March 02, 2015
Alchemy: Storytelling that touches the soul
Members of the first core group at Alchemy: Marlon Oden, Imani Scruggs, Charlie Williams, Brandyn Costa. Shawn Taylor, Marquise Fowler Brandyn Costa arrived fully prepared with a written reflection […]
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