BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251119T164214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T164214Z UID:8449-1764748800-1764950400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) DESCRIPTION:12/03/2025 – 12/05/2025 @ 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn the full range of data management practices from governance to analytics. Prepares you for the CDMP certification. \nGreat For: Data stewards\, managers\, analysts\, and aspiring Chief Data Officers. \nFull description: Our data management fundamentals training course covers the full breadth of data management according to DAMA DMBoK. This training is extremely suitable for anyone close to or in the data management organization\, from data steward\, data manager\, data officer to Chief Data Officer. We will cover all the topics of the DAMA DMBoK\, such as data governance\, data quality\, data architecture\, metadata\, data warehousing\, BI\, data science\, master data\, data modelling\, data integration. We also discuss some overarching concepts to make sense of the connection between data\, organization\, the Enterprise architecture and policy. By the end of the training\, you will be able to apply consistent data management practices in your work and have the ability to take the esteemed DAMA CDMP Fundamentals exam. \nCourse price: $2100 \n\n\n \n \n Virtual - Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n 04/15/2026 - 04/17/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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.  \n  URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/virtual-certified-data-management-professional-cdmp/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251112T165809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T165809Z UID:8423-1764838800-1764950400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Formulas DESCRIPTION:12/04/2025 – 12/05/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM \nSimple Description: Master Excel formulas to calculate\, troubleshoot\, and automate your work. \nGreat For: Business analysts\, finance professionals\, advanced Excel users. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover the different ways to enter formulas and functions in Excel\, as well as how to use functions in formulas\, including nested functions. You will use the Function Wizard and work with a variety of functions such as logical\, statistical\, date/time\, and financial. You will learn about formula auditing and common errors\, and how to correct them. You will also cover using the Watch Window to see changes in formulas\, and will learn about using the Trace Dependents and Precedents features. \nPrerequesites:\nExcel Level 2 \nCourse price: $598 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-formulas/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251107T210052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T233308Z UID:7581-1764921600-1764927000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:December 2025 - Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L) DESCRIPTION:Presenters include: \n\nSuzanne Bloomfield\, Judson Senior Living\nMonica Bricker-Thompson\, Geauga Growth Partnership\nBrittany Sustar\, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center\nJulie Szeltner\, TeamNEO on Connections to Careers\n\nWhen you walk into a doctor’s office\, senior care community\, or hospital\, you’re greeted by people who dedicate their lives to caring for others. But behind every great healthcare provider is a network of support — employers\, educators\, and community partners — working together to make sure our caregivers have what they need to succeed. \nThat’s what the Geauga Healthcare Sector Partnership is all about. \nLed by Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP)\, this collaborative brings together local healthcare providers like University Hospitals Geauga\, Judson Senior Living with educators such as Kent State University Geauga and Lakeland Community College.  Selected as one of 11 newly funded collaboratives\, the Geauga Healthcare Sector Partnership kicked off in January 2025 with a Spark Grant from the Ohio Department of Development. \nJoin us for the December 5th GEL to learn more about the important work and how you can be involved! \nCo-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network\, learn\, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business\, industry\, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services. \nSpend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast\, coffee and water are provided.\n8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 am – 9:30 am – Program \nThis FREE event is hosted right inside the main doors of KSU Geauga\, facing Claridon-Troy Road. \n\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/december-2025-geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:GEL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251119T164315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T164315Z UID:8453-1765184400-1765386000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst DESCRIPTION:12/08/2025 – 12/10/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn how to prepare\, model\, and visualize data with Power BI to earn your Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential. \nGreat For: Data analysts\, business intelligence professionals\, Excel power users. \nFull description: Kickstart your Power BI journey with this comprehensive course that teaches you how to ingest\, clean\, transform\, and model data using best practices. Learn to build interactive dashboards and manage report deployment with security and scalability in mind. \nPrerequesites:\nSuccessful Data Analysts start this role with experience of working with data in the cloud. \nSpecifically: \nUnderstanding core data concepts. \nKnowledge of working with relational data in the cloud. \nKnowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud. \nKnowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts. \nCourse price: $1739 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Power BI classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-power-bi-pl-300-data-analyst/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251103T163745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163745Z UID:8343-1765270800-1765299600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 1 DESCRIPTION:12/09/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts\, formulas\, and quick tools. \nGreat For: Beginners\, professionals needing a refresher\, office staff. \nFull description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel\, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics\, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years\, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time. \nCourse price: $279 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 1\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-1/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,In-person Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20250207T165402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T150734Z UID:7203-1765355400-1765359000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:HR Roundtable hosted at Geauga Growth Partnership DESCRIPTION:The HR Roundtable is a professional group that discusses workplace challenges and helps solve problems through the sharing of ideas and innovative thinking. Facilitated in partnership with Bonnie Troyer\, HR Strategies & Solutions\, participants learn or update best practices with peers\, hear from subject matter experts\, create a networking and support group\, and discuss insights or issues affecting their industry\, company or peer group.   \nEvent Costs:\nFree for GGP Members\n$15 per person for Nonmembers \n\nA current GGP Member list can be found here: https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/  \nQuestions?  Email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060  \nLooking forward to connecting with you! \nThe GGP Team  \nThe Geauga 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/hr-roundtable-hosted-at-geauga-growth-partnership-5/ LOCATION:Geauga Growth Partnership office\, 12373 Kinsman Rd.\, Newbury\, OH\, 44065\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Networking,Peer-to-peer Round Tables END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20241213T204111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T141033Z UID:6903-1765443600-1765472400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 365 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this course\, you will cover how to work with large worksheets and workbooks in Microsoft Excel.\nCreate Named cells and ranges which are used in formulas and navigation. Write formulas that refer to other worksheets and workbooks. Create 3D formulas that refer to data in other worksheets and workbooks. You will sort and filter data\, use conditional formatting\, and create and format tables and charts\, and how to use the Quick Analysis tools. Apply protection to the worksheet\, workbook\, and file itself. You will work with graphics\, run the Accessibility Checker and make the file Accessible (508 Compliant)\, create and work with comments\, and finally create a custom template. \nClick the following link for a detailed course description: Excel_365_Level_2 \nCourse Price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 2\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 03/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com. \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com \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/virtual-excel-2019-level-2-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251103T164627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T164627Z UID:8347-1765443600-1765472400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:12/11/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Take Excel 365 to the next level with multiple worksheets\, charts\, and advanced formatting. \nGreat For: Intermediate Excel users\, business professionals managing complex data. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel 365\, and use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. You will sort and filter data\, use conditional formatting\, and create and format tables and charts. You will learn how to protect worksheets and files\, as well as referring to data in other workbooks through 3D formulas. Finally\, you will create names\, customize a template\, and work with comments and graphics. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students should have completed Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. \nCourse price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 2\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 03/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-2-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251119T164348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T164348Z UID:8455-1765530000-1765558800@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – PowerPoint 2019 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:12/12/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Enhance your presentations with multimedia\, animations\, and advanced design tools. \nGreat For: Professionals presenting to clients\, educators\, trainers. \nFull description: In this course\, you will learn to apply advanced slide design\, incorporate multimedia elements like audio and video\, and create interactive presentations. You will also learn advanced animations\, transitions\, and presentation delivery best practices. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students should have experience using PowerPoint 2019\, running within the Windows® 10 operating system. \nCourse price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - PowerPoint Level 2\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n PowerPoint 2019 | 12/12/2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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.  \n  \n  URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/virtual-powerpoint-2019-level-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20250721T024637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T024637Z UID:7641-1765539000-1765544400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:December 2025 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC) DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR DECEMBER 2025 GSC HERE! \n \nDecember 2025 GSC: \n\nProgram: Prioritizing Workplace Safety\nPresenter: Mandy McIntyre\nLocation: Kent State Geauga\nREGISTRATION\n\nPlease note: Members will be expected to cover the cost of their lunch fees.  This will be $300 for 10 meetings if paid in advance or $35 per meeting. For non-members this cost is $40 per meeting.  \nGeauga Safety Council lunch meetings are held monthly (except for January).  The meetings will be held on the second Friday of the month\, at Kent State University\, Geauga Campus with check-in beginning at 11:45 am with the program to follow at 12 pm and will conclude no later than 1:00 pm. \nWhat are the benefits? \n\nEarn a 3% safety council rebate on your works compensation premium.\nLearn techniques for increasing safety\, health\, and wellness in your workplace.\nNetwork and share best practices with other employers in your community.\nIdentify resources to assist in your accident prevention efforts.\nAccess risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.\nMembership is FREE.\n\nFor more information on the BWC Safety Council rebate eligibility requirements\, please click here. \nSafety is Priority One! \nTo learn more about the Geauga Safety Council\, click here\, call us at 440-564-1060 or email safetycouncil@geaugagrowth.com. \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/december-2025-fy26-geauga-safety-council-gsc/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Geauga Safety Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251112T165901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T200605Z UID:8425-1766048400-1766077200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 3 DESCRIPTION:12/18/2025 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Master Excel 365 with advanced formulas\, macros\, and collaboration tools. \nGreat For: Advanced Excel users\, analysts\, professionals automating or sharing data. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover how to create and work with Macros and VBA Programming\, as well as how to add Form Controls and assign a Macro to a Form Control. You will learn about formula auditing\, and will learn about common errors\, how to correct them\, and how to use the Watch Window to see changes in formulas. You will also work with creating and modifying hyperlinks\, getting data from the internet\, as well as saving workbooks\, worksheets\, charts\, and ranges as web pages. You will create custom styles and learn how to use advanced conditional formatting. Finally\, you will learn how to create and use a shared workbook\, including how to protect\, consolidate\, and resolve editing conflicts in a shared workbook. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students can take the following courses\, or should possess the equivalent skill level: \nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 \nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2 \nCourse price: $299 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 3\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 3 | 03/17/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-3-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194412Z UID:8659-1767772800-1767787200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 2019 Charts DESCRIPTION:01/07/2026 @ 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn how to create\, modify\, and style Excel charts for professional reporting. \nGreat For: Business professionals\, analysts\, and anyone presenting data visually. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover the many different types of charts available in Excel\, how to modify and redefine chart data\, as well as how to move\, layout\, and style a chart. In addition\, you will learn about chart elements and how to add\, remove\, and format chart elements\, as well as how to save a chart template. Finally\, you will learn about sparklines\, trendlines\, error bars\, and advanced chart types. \nPrerequesites:\nExcel Level 2 or equivalent knowledge \nCourse price: $219 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-2019-charts/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194609Z UID:8665-1767790800-1767805200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 2019 Pivot Tables DESCRIPTION:01/07/2026 @ 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Quickly summarize and analyze data with PivotTables and PivotCharts. \nGreat For: Data analysts\, managers\, professionals dealing with large data sets. \nFull description: In this course you will learn how to create and modify PivotTables and PivotCharts\, as well as how to filter and modify fields to format and group data. In addition\, you will learn to use the advanced features of PivotTables\, such as consolidating multiple workbooks as well as creating and using page fields. Finally\, you will learn to generate PivotTables using imported data from external data sources. Understanding how to work with PivotTables and PivotCharts to achieve the results you want is one of the most powerful tools in Excel. \nPrerequesites:\nExcel Level 1 & 2 and Excel Data Analysis \nCourse price: $219 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-2019-pivot-tables-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194931Z UID:8675-1767862800-1767891600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 1 DESCRIPTION:01/08/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts\, formulas\, and quick tools. \nGreat For: Beginners\, professionals needing a refresher\, office staff. \nFull description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel\, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics\, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years\, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time. \nCourse price: $279 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 1\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-1-3/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251205T181641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T213929Z UID:7583-1767945600-1767951000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:January 2026 - Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L) DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin us for the January Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday\, January 9\, 2026\, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business\, nonprofit\, and community leaders to network\, learn\, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people\, services\, and opportunities shaping our region. \nThis month’s program will spotlight professional development for nonprofit leaders\, featuring: \nAmy Sabath from the NEO Nonprofit Summit sharing insights on navigating change\nA representative from Kent State University is discussing the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management.\nPaula Barker is highlighting GGP’s Nonprofit Forum and resources for community impact. \nCo-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network\, learn\, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business\, industry\, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services. \nSpend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast\, coffee and water are provided.\n8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 am – 9:30 am – Program \nThis FREE event is hosted right inside the main doors of KSU Geauga\, facing Claridon-Troy Road. \n\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/january-2026-geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194151Z UID:8655-1767949200-1767978000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Power BI: DP-605 Develop Dynamic Reports DESCRIPTION:01/09/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Create interactive reports\, manage workspaces\, and design visuals that scale across teams. \nGreat For: Power BI users looking to expand beyond basics without certification. \nFull description: Learn how to refine data models\, design highly interactive visuals\, and manage workspaces effectively. This course is ideal for professionals who want to design flexible and reusable report structures that can scale across teams and departments. \nCourse price: $579 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Power BI classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-power-bi-dp-605-develop-dynamic-reports/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194819Z UID:8671-1768294800-1768323600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:01/13/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Take Excel 365 to the next level with multiple worksheets\, charts\, and advanced formatting. \nGreat For: Intermediate Excel users\, business professionals managing complex data. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel 365\, and use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. You will sort and filter data\, use conditional formatting\, and create and format tables and charts. You will learn how to protect worksheets and files\, as well as referring to data in other workbooks through 3D formulas. Finally\, you will create names\, customize a template\, and work with comments and graphics. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students should have completed Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. \nCourse price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 2\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 03/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-2-3/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194314Z UID:8657-1768294800-1768496400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst DESCRIPTION:01/13/2026 – 01/15/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn how to prepare\, model\, and visualize data with Power BI to earn your Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential. \nGreat For: Data analysts\, business intelligence professionals\, Excel power users. \nFull description: Kickstart your Power BI journey with this comprehensive course that teaches you how to ingest\, clean\, transform\, and model data using best practices. Learn to build interactive dashboards and manage report deployment with security and scalability in mind. \nPrerequesites:\nSuccessful Data Analysts start this role with experience of working with data in the cloud. \nSpecifically: \nUnderstanding core data concepts. \nKnowledge of working with relational data in the cloud. \nKnowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud. \nCourse price: $1739 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Power BI classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-power-bi-pl-300-data-analyst-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194452Z UID:8661-1768554000-1768582800@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 2019 Data Analysis DESCRIPTION:01/16/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn how to manage\, import\, and analyze data effectively in Excel. \nGreat For: Data analysts\, accountants\, administrative staff. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover creating and modifying table elements\, adding and deleting records and fields\, and using Data forms and Slicers with table data. You will import data from Access and Excel objects as well as text file types. Proper data management will be discussed to determine structure requirements\, sorting\, filtering\, using flash fill\, auto filter and advanced filtering features. \nPrerequesites:\nExcel Level 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge. \nCourse price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-2019-data-analysis-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194705Z UID:8667-1768986000-1769097600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Formulas DESCRIPTION:01/21/2026 – 01/22/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM \nSimple Description: Master Excel formulas to calculate\, troubleshoot\, and automate your work. \nGreat For: Business analysts\, finance professionals\, advanced Excel users. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover the different ways to enter formulas and functions in Excel\, as well as how to use functions in formulas\, including nested functions. You will use the Function Wizard and work with a variety of functions such as logical\, statistical\, date/time\, and financial. You will learn about formula auditing and common errors\, and how to correct them. You will also cover using the Watch Window to see changes in formulas\, and will learn about using the Trace Dependents and Precedents features. \nPrerequesites:\nExcel Level 2 \nCourse price: $598 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-formulas-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194748Z UID:8669-1769072400-1769101200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 3 DESCRIPTION:01/22/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Master Excel 365 with advanced formulas\, macros\, and collaboration tools. \nGreat For: Advanced Excel users\, analysts\, professionals automating or sharing data. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover how to create and work with Macros and VBA Programming\, as well as how to add Form Controls and assign a Macro to a Form Control. You will learn about formula auditing\, and will learn about common errors\, how to correct them\, and how to use the Watch Window to see changes in formulas. You will also work with creating and modifying hyperlinks\, getting data from the internet\, as well as saving workbooks\, worksheets\, charts\, and ranges as web pages. You will create custom styles and learn how to use advanced conditional formatting. Finally\, you will learn how to create and use a shared workbook\, including how to protect\, consolidate\, and resolve editing conflicts in a shared workbook. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students can take the following courses\, or should possess the equivalent skill level: \nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 \nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2 \nCourse price: $299 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 3\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 3 | 03/17/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-3-3/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251222T225034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T192719Z UID:8686-1769677200-1769684400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Cracking The Code - Import Tariffs Explained DESCRIPTION:Cracking the Code – Import Tariffs Explained \nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern \nLocation: Geauga County Public Library – West Branch\, Chesterland \nFacilitated by Ohio SBDC at Lakeland Community College \nImporting & Tariffs – A Practical 2-Hour Workshop Are you or your business navigating the complexities of bringing goods across the border? Importing is a critical business function\, and understanding the core rules is essential to controlling costs and avoiding costly delays. \nJoin us for this focused\, in-person 2-hour workshop led by experts from the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network at YSU. We will simplify the critical elements every successful importer needs to master: \nTariffs & Landed Costs: Go beyond the basics. Learn where to find and how to accurately read updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) information so you can forecast costs with confidence and avoid costly financial surprises. \nCustoms Procedures & Documentation: Get a clear walkthrough of the customs clearance process and the necessary documentation to ensure smooth\, efficient clearance of your goods. \nIncoterms® 2020: Managing Risk and Cost: Understand how these internationally recognized trade terms define the responsibilities\, costs\, and risks between buyers and sellers\, and how selecting the right term is crucial for both export and import operations. \nWalk away with practical knowledge\, official resources\, and a framework to streamline your entire import operation\, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability. \nPresenters: Mousa Kassis is a highly decorated expert in international trade\, serving as the Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University (YSU). He has worked extensively with companies in the region to expand their international activities\, leading to significant increases in export sales. \nMariah Hauser is an International Trade Advisor and Part-time Faculty member in the Marketing Department at YSU’s Williamson College of Business Administration. As a key specialist with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network\, Mariah collaborates with Mousa Kassis to support regional companies in navigating the complexities of global commerce. \nRegister Here! \n  URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/cracking-the-code-import-tariffs-explained/ LOCATION:Geauga County Public Library – West Branch\, Chesterland\, 13455 Chillicothe Rd.\, Chesterland\, Ohio\, 44026 CATEGORIES:All GGP Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20260128T164511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T164511Z UID:8792-1770109200-1770224400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Power BI: DAX for Power BI DESCRIPTION:02/03/2026 – 02/04/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Master DAX formulas to unlock advanced metrics and custom analytics. \nGreat For: Experienced Power BI users\, analysts\, data professionals. \nFull description: This hands-on course will show you how to write DAX formulas to solve real-world business problems and explore your data at a much deeper level. Topics include date/time and time intelligence functions\, filtering and conditional logic with CALCULATE() and FILTER()\, statistical and text-based calculations\, troubleshooting\, and optimization. \nPrerequesites:\nAlthough experience with Power BI Desktop is not strictly required for this class\, students with at least some familiarity will be better equipped to get the most out of the lab work. \nCourse price: $1300 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Power BI classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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.  \n  URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/virtual-power-bi-dax-for-power-bi/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T093000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20260108T145757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T152529Z UID:8701-1770364800-1770370200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Geauga Economic Leadership - February 2026 DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for the February Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday\, February 6\, 2026\, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business\, nonprofit\, and community leaders to network\, learn\, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people\, services\, and opportunities shaping our region. \nCo-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network\, learn\, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business\, industry\, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services. \nSpend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast\, coffee and water are provided.\n8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 am – 10:00 am – Program \nThis FREE event is hosted right inside the main doors of KSU Geauga\, facing Claridon-Troy Road. \n\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/geauga-economic-leadership-february-2026/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,GEL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Feb-GEL-State-of-Geauga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194854Z UID:8673-1770800400-1770829200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 1 DESCRIPTION:02/11/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Build your Excel 365 foundation with shortcuts\, formulas\, and quick tools. \nGreat For: Beginners\, professionals needing a refresher\, office staff. \nFull description: The Computer Workshop writes their own curriculum for Excel\, making it easy to customize a class specific to your needs. Many think they are past the basics\, but our course has many valuable shortcuts and quick data entry methods built in to give you a good foundation. Even if you have used Excel for a number of years\, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. This course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish in much less time. \nCourse price: $279 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 1\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 03/10/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/25/2026 - 05/02/2026| 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 1 | 04/29/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-1-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20260128T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170051Z UID:8795-1770800400-1771002000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst DESCRIPTION:02/11/2026 – 02/13/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Learn how to prepare\, model\, and visualize data with Power BI to earn your Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate credential. \nGreat For: Data analysts\, business intelligence professionals\, Excel power users. \nFull description: Kickstart your Power BI journey with this comprehensive course that teaches you how to ingest\, clean\, transform\, and model data using best practices. Learn to build interactive dashboards and manage report deployment with security and scalability in mind. \nPrerequesites:\nSuccessful Data Analysts start this role with experience of working with data in the cloud. \nSpecifically: \nUnderstanding core data concepts. \nKnowledge of working with relational data in the cloud. \nKnowledge of working with non-relational data in the cloud. \nKnowledge of data analysis and visualization concepts. \nCourse price: $1739 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Power BI classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 04/21/2026 - 04/23/2026| 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 06/09/2026 - 06/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 08/18/2026 - 08/20/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 10/06/2026 - 10/08/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 11/04/2026 - 11/06/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Power BI: PL-300 Data Analyst | 12/08/2026 - 12/10/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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.  \n  URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/virtual-power-bi-pl-300-data-analyst-3/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20250721T025058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T025058Z UID:7643-1770982200-1770987600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:February 2026 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC) DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 2026 GSC HERE! \n \nFebruary 2026 GSC: \n\nProgram: Cyber Security\nPresenter: Ed Slusarsky\nLocation: Kent State Geauga\nREGISTRATION\n\nPlease note: Members will be expected to cover the cost of their lunch fees.  This will be $300 for 10 meetings if paid in advance or $35 per meeting. For non-members this cost is $40 per meeting.  \nGeauga Safety Council lunch meetings are held monthly (except for January).  The meetings will be held on the second Friday of the month\, at Kent State University\, Geauga Campus with check-in beginning at 11:45 am with the program to follow at 12 pm and will conclude no later than 1:00 pm. \nWhat are the benefits? \n\nEarn a 3% safety council rebate on your works compensation premium.\nLearn techniques for increasing safety\, health\, and wellness in your workplace.\nNetwork and share best practices with other employers in your community.\nIdentify resources to assist in your accident prevention efforts.\nAccess risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.\nMembership is FREE.\n\nFor more information on the BWC Safety Council rebate eligibility requirements\, please click here. \nSafety is Priority One! \nTo learn more about the Geauga Safety Council\, click here\, call us at 440-564-1060 or email safetycouncil@geaugagrowth.com. \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/february-2026-fy26-geauga-safety-council-gsc/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Geauga Safety Council END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20260128T170123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170123Z UID:8797-1771491600-1771520400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 365 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:02/19/2026 @ 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM \nSimple Description: Take Excel 365 to the next level with multiple worksheets\, charts\, and advanced formatting. \nGreat For: Intermediate Excel users\, business professionals managing complex data. \nFull description: In this course\, you will cover how to work with large worksheets in Microsoft Excel 365\, and use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently. You will sort and filter data\, use conditional formatting\, and create and format tables and charts. You will learn how to protect worksheets and files\, as well as referring to data in other workbooks through 3D formulas. Finally\, you will create names\, customize a template\, and work with comments and graphics. \nPrerequesites:\nTo ensure success\, students should have completed Microsoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1 or have the equivalent knowledge and experience. \nCourse price: $289 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Excel Level 2\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 02/19/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 03/11/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Level 2 | 05/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-365-level-2-4/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20251217T194531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194531Z UID:8663-1771574400-1771588800@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual – Excel 2019 Data Analysis with Power Pivot DESCRIPTION:02/20/2026 @ 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nSimple Description: Use Power Pivot to organize\, manipulate\, and report on large datasets. \nGreat For: Business analysts\, data managers\, and Excel power users. \nFull description: We are now living in the age of big data. Data is being collected all the time and for increasingly detailed transactions. This can lead to an overwhelming amount of data\, which brings about a need for people who can analyze large amounts of data quickly. Fortunately\, Excel provides Power Pivot to help you organize\, manipulate\, and report on your data in the best way possible. Since a tool is only as good as the person using it\, it is important to gain a solid understanding of Power Pivot to maximize your effectiveness when analyzing data. \nPrerequesites:\nLevels 1 & 2 and PivotTables \nCourse price: $219 \n\n \n \n Virtual - Misc Excel Classes\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n Excel 2019 Charts | 04/24/2026 | 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 04/24/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 365 Formulas | 04/29/2026 - 04/30/2026| 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n Excel 2019 Pivot Tables | 05/20/2026| 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or info@geaugagrowth.com.  \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify by clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nRegistration closes one week before the class date. If you’re interested in registering within a week of the class\, please contact a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership team for availability. Contact information: 440-564-1060 | info@geaugagrowth.com  \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/virtual-excel-2019-data-analysis-with-power-pivot-6/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224 DTSTAMP:20260417T092916 CREATED:20260319T152650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154355Z UID:9018-1771804800-1771891199@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI)\, and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers\, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them. The course is designed as a blended learning experience that combines instructor-led training with online materials on the Microsoft Learn platform (https://azure.com/learn). The hands-on exercises in the course are based on Learn modules\, and students are encouraged to use the content on Learn as reference materials to reinforce what they learn in the class and to explore topics in more depth. \n\n \n \n Virtual - AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals\n \n \n Attendee Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Select class registration (select one class):(Required)\n \n 04/20/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n 06/16/2026 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \n \n 07/21/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n 08/18/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n 09/15/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n 10/27/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n \n \n 11/17/2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n Comments - Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for GGP? Ask away!CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCourse Details\nBrand: Microsoft\nExam: AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals\nCEU Credits: 0.7\nCourse Hours: 7\nNumber of Days: 1\nCourse PDF URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/ai-900t00-microsoft-azure-ai-fundamentals/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Workforce Development END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR