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SUMMARY:February 2025 - Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L)
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership\, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership 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/february-2025-geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,GEL
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 2019 Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Course 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. So even if you have used Excel for a number of years\, it is worth taking the Level 1 class. Our course will make ordinary tasks much easier for you to accomplish\, and in much less time. \nAt Course Completion: Upon successful completion of this course\, you will be able to customize the interface to better suit\nyour needs\, create lists\, efficiently develop Excel worksheets and workbooks\, use basic excel function\nformulas\, apply formatting to content\, create customize number formats\, control how spreadsheets\nare printed\, as well as be able to find and replace content. \nPrerequisites: None \nClick the following link for a detailed course description: Microsoft Excel_2019_Level_1 \nCourse Price: $279 \nRegistration for this class is currently closed. This course is offered again March 3rd\, 2025. Click HERE for registration information and additional dates. \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 \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-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T114500
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SUMMARY:February 2025 - Geauga Safety Council (GSC)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY 2025 GSC HERE! \n \nFebruary 2025 GSC: \n\nProgram: Safety Innovations In the Workplace\nPresenter: Scott Cole\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-2025-geauga-safety-council-gsc/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Geauga Safety Council
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SUMMARY:NEW - Supervisor Success Circle - Kickoff Meeting Date
DESCRIPTION:Supervisor Success Circle   \nGeauga Growth Partnership\, in collaboration with Kent State University Geauga Campus\, is excited to launch a new Peer Group designed specifically for newly promoted or recently hired supervisors\, especially those stepping into a management role for the first time. Designed and facilitated by KSU Geauga professors\, Julie Evey\, Ph.D. and Velvet Weems-Landingham\, Ph.D. \n5 Benefits of investing in training: from Masterclassing\n– Better productivity\n– Enhanced innovation and creativity\n– Greater business agility\n– Higher employee engagement “millennials and Gen Z say that learning and development is more important than financial reward.”\n– Increased talent retention  \nJoin this opportunity if you:\n– Are new to supervising your coworkers.\n– Need to learn or refresh your skills in managing a team.\n– Are curious how supervisors in other companies handle difficult situations. \nPurpose of Supervisor Peer Group: To provide an ongoing learning opportunity\, in which employees who are new to having direct reports\, gain skills and knowledge required of their role at work\, while sharing and learning in a small cohort of peers.  \nWhat is included: \n– Personal report through CliftonStrengths® that defines your specific talents and defines how to use these to make progress toward your goals every day.\n– 14 virtual huddles with your peers and expert facilitators from Kent State University   \nDetails:\nSchedule:\n– February 18th\, 2025: Kickoff in-person event: 8:00am – 9:30am\n– February 25th – March 25th:  Virtual huddles held each Tuesday morning: 8:00am – 9:30am\n– April to December. 2025: Monthly one-hour virtual huddles Day and time to be determined by the cohort. \nPricing Per Participant:\nGGP Member: $1600\nNonmember: $1750    \nReady to join? Complete the registration form and a Geauga Growth Partnership Member will contact you to share additional details.   \n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please don’t hesitate to contact a GGP team member: \nEmail: info@geaugagrowth.com \nPhone: 440-564-1060  \nGeauga Growth Partnership & Kent State University at Geauga are committed to helping employers respond to the training and lifelong learning needs of Northeast Ohio. KSU’s wide variety of non-credit continuing-education programs are designed to help develop a premier workforce in our region.  \nContinuous Learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.  – Dennis Waitley  \n Meet the facilitators: \n \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/supervisor-success-circle-kickoff-meeting-date/
LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer-to-peer Round Tables,Workforce Development
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 2019 Data Analysis with Power Pivot
DESCRIPTION:Course 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. \nTarget Student: Students taking this course are experienced Excel users who are seeking to advance their data analysis capabilities by using Power Pivot. \nPrerequisites: To ensure your success in this course\, you should have experience working with Excel and PivotTables. You should already understand spreadsheet concepts and be comfortable creating and analyzing basic PivotTables. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following Logical Operations courses:\nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 1\nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™ (Desktop or Online): Part 2\nMicrosoft® Excel® for Office 365™: Data Analysis with PivotTables (recommended) \nClick the following link for a detailed course description: Excel 2019 Data Analysis with Power Pivot \nCourse Price: $219 \nRegistration for this class session has closed. The next session is scheduled for March 26th. See more details by clicking this link: https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/virtual-excel-2019-data-analysis-with-power-pivot-2/ \nThis course is TechCred eligible for reimbursement! Learn more and see if you qualify clicking here: FAQ | TechCred \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.\n440-564-1060 or 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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development
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SUMMARY:Trends in Business: Polymers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Geauga Growth Partnership and MAGNET: Trends in Business – webinar \nJoin us for a webinar exploring the exciting growth of the polymer industry in Northeast Ohio in partnership with Geauga Growth Partnership. Hear from local manufacturing leaders like Tracie Roberts and Marlon Tilman of Montville Plastics\, along with industry expert Steve Trapp. Mike O’Donnell\, VPO of MAGNET\, will host a robust panel discussion\, providing valuable insights into market trends\, new polymer types\, and the impact of regional growth. \nThe polymer industry is experiencing significant growth\, driven by factors such as increasing demand across various sectors and advancements in polymer science and technology. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn about the exciting developments shaping the future of the polymer industry. \nRegistration link click HERE. \n 
URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/trends-in-business-a-deeper-dive-into-talent-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:All GGP Events
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