BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 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:20250905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20250527T171140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T132929Z UID:7529-1757059200-1757064600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:September 2025 - Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L) DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 5th\, at Kent State Geauga for the first event of the season. Non-Traditional Resources for Businesses\, brings together local leaders who are ready to share their expertise and unique resources from their institutions that can support local business. \nScott A. Hildenbrand – Geauga County Sheriff \nJessica R. Best – Keybank\, Regional Community Sales Manager \nBill Rice – University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center\, Development Officer \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/september-2025-geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l-copy/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Economic Development,GEL,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20250207T165302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T201647Z UID:7201-1757493000-1757496600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:HR Roundtable hosted at Geauga Growth Partnership DESCRIPTION:Managing a Rapidly Changing Workforce\n\nOur workplaces are constantly evolving due to technological advancements\, shifting demographics\, and the rise of remote work\, which is leading to employee relations issues. \nLet’s Talk! \n\nCome prepared to share with the group the challenges you’ve faced\nWhat have you/your company implemented that’s worked\nWhat are you hoping to learn from others?\n\n\nThe 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 \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  \nPlease contact the GGP office to register for this event. \nOffice: 440-564-1060\nEmail: 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/hr-roundtable-hosted-at-geauga-growth-partnership-4/ 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:20250912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20250107T214907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T185307Z UID:7094-1757667600-1757678400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Intro to Excel - In-person class DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed for this event. Please check GGP’s event calendar for more training opportunities! \nCourse Description: In this two-day class\, this course teaches the basics of using Excel: creating\, opening\, and editing spreadsheets. It covers fonts\, font colors\, font sizes\, cell shading and borders\, and editing techniques. Formatting of cells (different types of data)\, simple functions (sum and average)\, printing\, and simple charts are also included. \nClass Dates: September 12th & September 19th\, 2025. –  Please note this class is two sessions and attendees must attend both sessions.–  You will receive a calendar invite for both sessions. \nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Price:GGP Members: $299Non-GGP Members: $349 \n  \nPlease contact the Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) office if you have any questions.440-564-1060 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/intro-to-excel-in-person-class-2/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,In-person Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20250721T023237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T024021Z UID:7631-1757676600-1757682000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:September 2025 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC) DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 GSC HERE! \n \nSeptember 2025 GSC: \n\nProgram: Complacency in the Workplace\nPresenter: Andrew Sawan\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/september-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:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20241213T204356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T213822Z UID:6898-1757926800-1757955600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 2019 Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this course\, you will cover how to work with large worksheets and workbooks in Microsoft Excel. Create 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_2019_Level_2 \nCourse Price: $289 \n\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-2-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20250710T215201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T215201Z UID:7622-1758528000-1758560400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 2019 Level 3 DESCRIPTION:Course 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 how to assign a Macro to a Form Control. In addition\, 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 work with creating and modifying hyperlinks\, get data from the internet\, as well as learn how to save 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. \nClick the following link for a detailed course description: Excel_2019_Level_3 \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-2019-level-3-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20241213T210445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T215541Z UID:6915-1758618000-1758646800@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 365 Level 3 DESCRIPTION:Course 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 how to assign a Macro to a Form Control. In addition\, 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 work with creating and modifying hyperlinks\, get data from the internet\, as well as learn how to save 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. \nClick the following link for a detailed course description: Excel_365_Level_3 \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-2019-level-3-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T022955 CREATED:20241220T185811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T183659Z UID:7035-1758700800-1758708000@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Trends in Business: Future-Proofing with Advanced Automation and AI DESCRIPTION:MAGNET – GGP Futureproofing Event Flyer Sept 2025 \n\nGeauga Growth Partnership and MAGNET: Trends in Business \nTopic: Future-Proofing with Advanced Automation and AI \nDetails coming soon! URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/trends-in-business-future-proofing-with-advanced-automation-and-ai/ LOCATION:Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen\, 14743 N State Ave\,\, Middlefield\, OH\, 44062 CATEGORIES:All GGP Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR