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Business Briefs - July 27

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Dick Goddard to
visit Learned Owl

Legendary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard will sign copies of his new book "Six Inches of Partly Cloudy" at the Learned Owl Book Shop, 204 N. Main St., July 30 from 1 to 2 p.m.

In the book, Goddard celebrates 50 years on TV with personal stories, cartoons, fun facts and essays about weather, pets, Ohio history, the TV business and more. Also included are favorite stories about Goddard, told by his friends and colleagues, and dozens of photos. Goddard is donating his income from this book to animal charities.

Goddard has served as the chief meteorologist at WJW TV8 since 1966. He forecasts the weather Monday through Friday on Fox8 News. National surveys by Herb Altman Research have twice named him as the most popular local television weatherperson in America. In 2001, Ohio Magazine named him Best Meteorologist. Goddard served with the U. S. Air Force before receiving a bachelor's degree from Kent State University. A native of Akron, he lives in Medina.

For more information, call the book shop at 330-653-2252.

Later in the summer, Goddard will appear on the Main Street Green on Aug. 14 from 5 to 6 p.m., before Polka Sunday in the Hudson Summer Music Festival.

Great Clips collecting school supplies

Great Clips in its partnership with WJW Fox 8 TV is asking Hudson residents to "Stuff the Bus." Throughout August, Great Clips of Hudson will collect school supplies at its Hudson location in the Acme Plaza, next to Panera. Great Clips will reward those who donate with a certificate good for $3 off a September or October haircut. All donations will be forwarded to the Hudson City School District to benefit deserving children. This effort is designed to offset the costs for those most affected by the economic downturn. Appointments are note necessary. For more information, visit www.greatclips.com.

Radcom hires

Radcom Inc., a Hudson-based consulting firm that provides custom learning solutions, has added to its staff of professionals to meet the business needs of growing companies in the area.

New hires include Kevin Halaburda of Bay Village as a senior project writer, Jo Ellen Frost of Hudson as a project writer, Suzi Hrubik of Akron as an associate writer and Christy Esau of Lyndhurst as a writing assistant.

Halaburda was hired to head up projects for several area manufacturing firms. Halaburda started his career in technical communication at Radcom after graduating from Baldwin-Wallace with a bachelor's degree in English.

Frost, who was an IT resource management specialist, supervisor and trainer at FirstEnergy for many years, came to Radcom through Radcom's professional development courses. Frost earned her bachelor's degree in technical education and associate degree in data processing from The University of Akron.

Hrubik is a graduate of The University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a master of arts in instructional technology. She taught computer education at a Catholic school and spent 12 years in the fields of technical support and Web design. As Radcom's newest associate writer she fulfills multiple roles including providing technical support, performing project work, and spending one day per week at a client site for a staffing engagement. She also serves as webmaster for the Radcom website and assists the marketing department by enhancing Radcom's social media presence and lending her skills in graphic design.

Esau most recently worked at the Lubrizol Corp. as a part-time contractor working on technical editing and reviewing courses. Esau earned her undergraduate degree in English from Notre Dame College with a minor in writing, and her master's degree in English from John Carroll University.

Triathlon training offered in Hudson

Hudson Fitness and Pilates, a personal training and pilates studio located in the Evaporator Works, will begin offering triathlon training with triathlon coach Robin Grioni.

"There are many people who have achieved their goal of running a marathon and are now looking to answer the question, 'What's next?'" said Grioni, a NSCA certified personal trainer and former US triathlon coach. "There is a tremendous satisfaction in training for and competing in the triathlon."

The number of triathlon events in the U.S has doubled between 2004 and 2010. There are hundreds of triathlon events scheduled in Ohio alone.

"With my triathletes, the training programs are personalized and designed based on the athlete's strength and weaknesses, every plan includes conditioning for all three sports with focus on aerobic endurance, sport specific weight training, and core routines for power and muscular endurance," Grioni said. "We also get into nutrition, equipment, the technical aspects of the actual event and race etiquette."

Since 2001, Grioni has completed numerous triathlons and has coached individuals who were training for their first triathlon, as well as those who were looking to improve their performance.

For more information on training or to schedule an appointment, call 330-656-5411.

Business Professionals looking for members

Hudson business owners who are interested in joining are welcome to attend Hudson Business Professional's weekly meetings Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Summa Wellness Institute on Hudson Drive.

Hudson Business Professionals was formed with the purpose of developing stronger relationships among business professionals who live or work in and around Hudson. The ultimate goal is to help each member's business grow through qualitative consultation and steadfast support, while simultaneously investing themselves in the community.

All of the members feel a sense of pride and commitment to the city of Hudson and surrounding areas, said Gail
Royster, the club's president.

"Many of us call Hudson home -- both professionally and personally," Royster said. "And we want each other and our town to do and be the best we can be. We appreciate that the community invests in us and we feel it is vital that we invest in the community."

The 2011-12 Hudson Business Professionals board members, in addition to Royster, who owns Royster Realty, include: Vice President Robert Ault of Ault Chiropractic, Secretary Mike McIntyre of McIntyre Insurance, Treasurer Brandon Huth of First Data, Program Chair Mike Battershell of MB Computer Consulting, Membership Chair Dan Bestic of The Veterinary Center of Hudson, and Sergeant-at-Arms Dan Smith of Smith Family Tree Service.

There are also five directors in the organization: Jason Leenaarts of Revolution Fitness, John Sharp of Sharp Law Offices, Kristie Warner of Gavin Scott Salon, Tom Cepek of American Midwest Mortgage and Brian Meyer of WSI.

For more information about Hudson Business Professionals, contact Royster at 330-315-2010 or gail@royster-realty.com.

Laurel Lake to host
ice cream social

Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive in Hudson, will host an Ice Cream Social and Open House Aug. 16 and 18 at 2 p.m. Visitors will enjoy made-to-order sundaes and other treats, and have the opportunity to meet Laurel Lake members and learn more about the community. Guided tours of featured apartment and villa homes will be offered, with retirement counselors on hand to answer questions.

"Each home will showcase Laurel Lake's unique floor plans, interior design ideas and creative additions," says Kathryn Chadwick-Koke, Laurel Lake director of marketing.

The event is free, but space is limited. Register by calling
1-866-650-2100 or visit www.
laurellake.org.

AKHIA adds
six employees

AKHIA, a public relations and marketing communications agency, has added six account service representatives, ranging from entry level to day-to-day leads.

Katrina Healy joins AKHIA as a senior account executive with more than five years of industry experience. Healy earned her bachelor's degree in marketing from Ohio University and her master's degree in business administration from Cleveland State University.

Amber Davis joins AKHIA as an assistant account executive. Davis is a recent graduate from Marietta College, earning two bachelor's degrees in marketing and advertising and public relations. Davis completed five internships in her undergraduate career, including working for Swagelok Co.

Carrie Drummond joins
AKHIA as an assistant account executive. Drummond is a recent graduate of Kent State University, receiving her bachelor's degree in public relations. Drummond completed three internships and worked part-time at Flash Communications (part of University Communications and Marketing at Kent State) during her undergraduate career.

Jodee Hammond joins AKHIA as an assistant account executive. Hammond completed three internships prior to joining AKHIA and worked as a student journalist for the County Music Association. Hammond earned her bachelor's degree from Marshall University and her master's degree from Kent State University.

Holly Kleese joins AKHIA as an assistant account executive. Kleese is a recent graduate of John Carroll University, receiving her bachelor's degree in communications. Kleese completed two internships in her undergraduate career, including an internship with General Electric Lighting.

Lukas Treu joins AKHIA as an assistant account executive, with two years experience in the public relations industry. Treu graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wittenberg University with a bachelor's degree in communication.

Chamber plans
Sept. 16 golf outing

The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 16 at Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club in Hudson. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefit the Chamber's Scholarship fund. Various scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors from Hudson. The Chamber also recognizes COSE as the Champion Event Sponsor this year.

The event is an 18-hole shotgun scramble. Players can sign up individually or in teams of four. The day includes continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, barbecue steak and chicken dinner, and beverages throughout the day. Skill challenges; hole-in-one prizes including $10,000 cash, golf apparel, vacations and Callaway Diablo Irons; door prizes; and team prizes are some of the activities planned for the event. There are also many sponsorship opportunities still available, and the Chamber is accepting door prize donations.

Sign up for early bird registration through July 30. The cost is $100 per person or $400
per foursome. Visit www.
explorehudson.com or call 330-650-0621 for more information on sponsorships, registration and door prize donations.

Nominate employees
of distinction

Goodwill Industries is offering employers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Ashland and Richland counties an opportunity to give their stellar employees the recognition and appreciation deserved through the Employee of Distinction Award Luncheon hosted by Goodwill Industries. The winners will be announced at the event, which will be Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Guy's Party Centre, 500 E. Waterloo Road in Akron, and will be given a special gift from Shulan's Jewelers. The deadline for nominations is July 30. Employers can download the nomination form, RSVP for the luncheon, and learn about sponsorship and advertising for the event online at www.goodwillakron.org. Contact Tracy Keenan at 330-786-2573 or tkeenan@goodwillakron.org for more information.