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SUMMARY:Scaling Up: The Rockefeller Habits That Drive Real Growth
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations have a strategic plan. Far fewer have the execution discipline to make it stick. \nIn this interactive introduction to the Scaling Up framework\, Dave Sluka from MAGNET will unpack the core principles behind the Rockefeller Habits and show how they translate into practical behaviors inside growing companies. \nYou’ll explore how strong organizations: \n\nBuild leadership teams rooted in trust and clarity\nDefine and align around a single critical priority\nEstablish daily\, weekly\, quarterly\, and annual meeting rhythms that reduce drama\nClarify core values\, purpose\, and long-term ambition\nTranslate goals into actionable KPIs\nMake plans and performance visible across the company\n\nThis is not theory. It is a practical roadmap for turning vision into execution. \nIf your company is experiencing growth pains\, struggling with accountability\, or simply looking to raise the bar on performance\, this session will provide a clear starting point. \nRegister Here!\nWhen:\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 12:00 PM EDT\n\nWhere:\nAuburn Career Center\n8140 Auburn Rd\nConcord\, OH 44077\n\n\nDavid Sluka\, Director of the Strategy\, Marketing & Sales Practice at MAGNET\n\nDavid\, a certified Scaling Up Coach\, is a tenured business development and strategic planning professional with more than 30 years’ experience helping companies grow\, profitably and predictably\, including an Ohio-based company that he helped drive to a $1.25B valuation and acquisition in 2021. While \nsolely focused now on working with manufacturers\, David has spent his entire professional career helping companies ranging from medical device manufacturers to software developers to outsource agencies grow their top line revenue while never losing focus on bottom line profitability. This includes successfully leading start-up efforts for three different organizations and running his own consulting business. Known as “The Growth Guy\,” David currently works directly with leadership teams at multiple manufacturing facilities across NE Ohio to create and implement proven and effective strategies and processes that enable these organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/scaling-up-the-rockefeller-habits-that-drive-real-growth/
LOCATION:Auburn Career Center\, Auburn Room\, 8140 Auburn Road\, Concord\, OH\, 44077\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Economic Development,Networking,Workforce Development
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SUMMARY:Small Business Forum w Greater Cleveland Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging breakfast session designed for small business owners and leaders. Learn practical\, easy-to-apply HR strategies to help you stay compliant without a formal HR department. This session will cover hiring and firing best practices\, proven retention strategies\, ways to source early talent\, and how to successfully manage a multi-generational workforce. Walk away with tools and insights you can use immediately to strengthen your team\, reduce risk\, and build a more productive workplace. \nFeatured Speaker: \nNikki Sullivan\, SHRM-CP is a workforce development leader\, HR professional\, and hospitality expert with over 30 years of industry experience and nearly a decade in human resources. As a Senior Manager at Greater Cleveland Partnership\, she leads innovative apprenticeship programs that connect employers to talent and create career pathways without traditional degrees. A SHRM-CP certified professional and dynamic public speaker\, Nikki blends operational expertise with people-first strategies to help businesses grow and employees thrive. She is also the founder of Janus HR Solutions\, where she provides consulting in HR\, hospitality operations\, and career development. \nThe Small Business Forum is designed to bring together local business owners\, leaders\, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations\, shared learning\, and practical insights that support growth and success in our region. \nOur forums are held at Kent State Geauga. They feature relevant topics\, peer-driven discussion\, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Geauga County. \nWe are currently planning our upcoming schedule of events. Please check back soon for topics\, speakers\, and opportunities to join us. We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming forum. \n** Breakfast provided \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Small Business Forum - April 22\, 2026\n                             \n                        \n                        First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Company(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneAre you or your organization a GGP member?\n								\n								Yes\n							\n								\n								No\n							\n								\n								Unsure\n							What do you hope to gain from this forum?Have a question or comment? Ask away!CAPTCHA
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/small-business-forum-3/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:GGP & Geauga Chambers After Hours Networking
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nWednesday\, June 4th | Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30pm | Location: D&S Automotive\, Chardon \nRegistration information: COMING SOON \nNetworking events offer a chance to build genuine connections in a relaxed\, conversational setting\, that go beyond routine business interactions. Meeting people with shared interests can lead to lasting friendships\, aligned partnerships\, and collaborative opportunities that benefit everyone involved.\nThese relationships support both personal and professional growth. Getting to know people on a deeper level gives you a clearer sense of what they need and how your work can meaningfully serve them. \nGeauga Growth Partnership Board of Directors is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful environment for all event and training participants. GGP employees\, members\, guests of members\, attendees\, speakers\, sponsors\, and volunteers are expected to observe high standards of behavior and personal ethics in their conduct at any GGP event or training.    \nAnyone engaging in inappropriate behavior during these events or trainings will be asked by a GGP representative to discontinue the offensive behavior immediately. Should the behavior continue or if the behavior is deemed severe enough\, the individual(s) will be removed from the event or training (without a refund) and may be denied entry to future events or trainings.
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/ggp-geauga-chambers-after-hours-networking/
LOCATION:D&S Automotive\, 540 5th Ave.\, Chardon\, OH\, 44024\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:Join us for lunch! Small Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch! \nThe Small Business Forum is designed to bring together local business owners\, leaders\, and entrepreneurs for meaningful conversations\, shared learning\, and practical insights that support growth and success in our region. \nOur forums are held at Kent State Geauga. They feature relevant topics\, peer-driven discussion\, and opportunities to connect with others who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Geauga County. \nWe are currently planning our upcoming schedule of events. Please check back soon for topics\, speakers\, and opportunities to join us. We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming forum. \n** lunch provided \n\n                \n                        \n                            Small Business Forum - October 8\, 2026\n                             \n                        \n                        First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Company(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        PhoneAre you or your organization a GGP member?\n								\n								Yes\n							\n								\n								No\n							\n								\n								Unsure\n							What do you hope to gain from this forum?Have a question or comment? Ask away!CAPTCHA
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/small-business-forum-4/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Networking
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