Ned Park’s experience as an Army pilot helped shaped his career after his military service. With more than 20 years of business management and ownership experience, Ned is a global provider of business consulting services to improve organizations. Ned shares with Chuck and Brittany the three things he learned as a pilot that he still …
Today, we welcome Mark Gerberich from the International Soap Box Derby, here in Akron, Ohio! Mark tells the great story of how Akron became home to the ISBD, and how they’ve expanded events and offerings from the annual race to a year-long calendar of events. Mark discusses how STEM plays a critical role in designing …
We know the pandemic has been rough on everyone. Still, recent articles from NPR, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and CBS News have reported concerning statistics on working moms’ impact. Moms are often the “go to” for everything, which now means virtual school, hybrid schooling, working from home, providing childcare to younger kids with daycares closed, and …
Today, Chuck and Brittany are joined by Vaughn Johnson from the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) with the state of Ohio at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. Vaughn shares the many benefits of establishing a diverse workforce and how it impacts the bottom line. Vaughn discusses how companies can add diversity to their boards …
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Earlier this year, we had a Black Lives Matter episode where we discussed the current events in our country and what businesses and leaders need to do. Part of the discussion was to take action – not just talk. Today, we’re joined by Sunny Adams and A’Shira Nelson to talk about the action Apple Growth …
Once you’ve built your business, it’s time to continue your legacy for generations to come. Establishing a family office provides multi-generational families a proactive plan for their financial aspects, customized to their needs. We’re joined by Bob Neides and A’Shira Nelson from Apple Growth Partners to learn about their family office services. They share insights …
October 12, 2020 For the 12th consecutive year, the Apple Growth Partners’ Community Outreach Charitable Giving Fund of Akron Community Foundation has been recognizing local non-profits proving financial literacy education programming in Northeastern Ohio through grants. In 2020, AGP is proud to announce a total of $30,000 has been awarded to the following 12 non-profits …
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Remember the days of reviewing a business before social media? The Better Business Bureau has been facilitating ethical exchanges between consumers and businesses for decades, and we’re joined by director of operations, Edwin Hubbard, Jr., to discuss how local businesses can leverage accreditation with the BBB. Also, Edwin shares how he manages an impressive volunteer …
This week on Sliced, we have an extended episode to continue the critical discussion on racial equality. The Black Lives Matter movement is more than a hashtag, more than a trend, more than a month. It’s a conversation that must go on within our communities to see change. Today, we talk to several of AGP’s …
Marling Engle from Metisentry is here (virtually) with us today to discuss their new project – creating a SaaS factory. Chuck & Brittany learn all there is to know about SaaS (at least in 30 minutes), and Marling discusses how technology will continue to help grow and shape companies as they come back from possible …
