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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20241212T002334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T213657Z UID:6875-1759395600-1759424400@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Virtual - Excel 365 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_365_Level_1 \nCourse Price: $279 \n\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-2019-level-1-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,Virtual Training,Workforce Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T093000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20250904T155827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T153525Z UID:7577-1759478400-1759483800@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:October 2025 - Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L) DESCRIPTION:“From Quick Fix to Long-Term Value: The Truth About Internships” will dive into:\nCommon perceptions businesses may have about interns \nThe responsibilities of hosting an intern—onboarding\, checklists\, and paperwork \nThe long-term value and return on investment internships bring \nResources available through Kent State to prepare students and connect employers with talent \nLet’s talk about how internships can benefit both students and businesses in our community!\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\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/october-2025-geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l/ LOCATION:KSU Geauga\, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road\, Burton\, OH\, 44021\, United States CATEGORIES:All GGP Events,GEL,Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20250107T220444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T121402Z UID:7099-1760086800-1760097600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Intermediate Excel - In-person class DESCRIPTION:Course Description: This two-day intermediate level Excel class covers using multiple worksheets and workbooks\, advanced formatting\, outlining and subtotals\, and creating named ranges. It also focuses on using\, sorting\, and filtering lists and tables; and documenting and auditing. \nClass Dates: October 10th & October 17th\, 2025.\n–  Please note this class is two sessions and attendees must attend both sessions.\n–  You will receive a calendar invite for both sessions. \nCourse Price:\nGGP Members: $299\nNon-GGP Members: $349 \n\n \n \n Intermediate - 2025 Kent State Workforce Development Registration\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 4/25 & 5/2/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n \n \n 10/10 & 10/17/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM\n Are you a GGP Member?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n Unknown\n How do you typically use Excel in your work or daily tasks?How many hours per week do you use Excel?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 \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/intermediate-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:20251010T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20250721T023544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T024111Z UID:7633-1760095800-1760101200@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:October 2025 - FY26 Geauga Safety Council (GSC) DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR OCTOBER 2025 GSC HERE! \n \nOctober 2025 GSC: \n\nProgram: Ergonomics\nPresenter: Diane G.\, Safex\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/october-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:20251023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20250108T184932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T175105Z UID:7103-1761206400-1761213600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Small Business Forum DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n \n \n\nOctober 23\, 2025\, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST Via Virtual Meeting by Geauga Growth Partnership\n \n\nSmall Business Forum: Business Check Up\nWe’ll take a closer look at the key areas that keep your business running strong. This session is will give you practical insights and tools for long-term success. Join Us! \n📅 Date & Time: October 23\, 2025 8:00 – 10:00 AM\n📍 Location: Kent State Geauga (14111 Claridon Troy Rd\, Burton\, OH 44021) \nWe encourage you to invite decision makers on your staff to get the most value from this session. Come ready to connect with peers\, learn from experts\, gain momentum\, and walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your business. URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/small-business-forum-2/ 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:20251028T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T042516 CREATED:20241220T190054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T182603Z UID:7037-1761638400-1761645600@geaugagrowthpartnership.com SUMMARY:Trends in Business: Evaluating Employee Performance\, Development\, and Productivity DESCRIPTION:Geauga Growth Partnership & MAGNET: Trends in Business \nEvaluating Employee Performance\, Development\, and Productivity URL:https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/trends-in-business-upskilling-the-workforce-for-tomorrows-challenges/ LOCATION:Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen\, 14743 N State Ave\,\, Middlefield\, OH\, 44062 CATEGORIES:All GGP Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR