Geauga Growth Partnership Workshops and Events
August 4, 2016 by Staff Report

For more information or to register for any of the following programs, visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.International Trade: Opportunities, Challenges and SolutionsAug. 5,…

For more information or to register for any of the following programs, visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.

International Trade: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions

Aug. 5, 810:30 a.m.

Kent State University at Geauga,

14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton

Hear from experts from Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium, The Export Import Bank of the U.S., Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority and Global Metal Services. Learn the ins and outs and get answers to questions about compliance, tools needed, financing and more. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

All are welcome; program is free. Registration required.

Basic Coaching Skills for Managers

Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1-4 p.m.

Newbury Business Park, 12373 Kinsman Road, Newbury

The four-part workshop is designed to equip managers with more effective leadership skills that will define company culture, drive performance, customer relations, safety, quality outcomes and profit margins. Fees apply.

Hot Topics In Employment Law

Aug. 10, 8-10 a.m.

KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton

During an informative session, panelists will discuss the latest employment issues and best practices as they relate to legal changes for LGBT, overtime pay, medical marijuana, OSHA and other issues to limit personal or corporate liability and help employers know how to negotiate the legal challenges. Registration is at 7:30 a.m.

All are welcome; program is free. Registration required.

Entrepreneur Success Breakfast: d’marie

Aug. 19, 8-9 a.m.

Pine Lake Trout Club,

17021 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge

GGP presents Dianna and Mark Seufer and their daughter Meg, who starting with a home kitchen and a vision have expanded the demand for d’marie services across the United States. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

All are welcome; program is free. Registration required.

HomeGrown Geauga

Sept. 24, 5:30-10 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s fourth annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at the Federated Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township.

The evening features fine food by signature chefs, open bar, entertainment, music by the Don Disantis Band, a farmers market and takeaways.

Funds raised will benefit GGP’s educational programs developed toward the mission to “Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Today” through youth workforce training during career readiness and career awareness events, and the high school internship program.

Tickets are on sale now for $125 per person ($75 tax deductible). To order tickets, call 440-564-1060.