Join us as we talk to one of Akron's go to guys for insight. Dr. Goggins is the proud father of four, an educator, advocate, author, and scholar. He specializes in Diveristy, Equity, and Inclusion, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed/Healing-centered Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and African-centered Education and Rites of Passage.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice

ACV with Dr.Goggins

Join us as we talk about community with Akron City Council member Russell Neal. Russ Neal (D) was elected to represent Ward 4 on Nov. 3, 2009. He is a 1980 Buchtel High School alumnus and has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing from Ohio University. He is also a graduate of the East Akron Neighborhood Development’s Applied Leadership on the Neighborhood Level program. He owns Graffiti Print Shop and unity365.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

ACV with Russ Neal

To spur its economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Akron has launched the Akronite app.  Akronite is a comprehensive city-centered software platform to increase civic and community engagement, raise up female- and minority-owned businesses, and help residents connect with local retailers. Mayor Dan Horrigan and his Office of Integrated Development worked with Colu to create a customized Akronite app designed to propel the resurgence of Akron’s small business community. We interviewed two members of the Colu team (Michael Mazur and Calvin Saunders) while they were in town to celebrate the Akronite app. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice #23 with Michael Mazur and Calvin Saunders of COLU

Welcome to ACV with Kat Mcdaniel, Today we discuss the arts with local actress Crystal Panther and Arnold Tunstall, founding board member of Akron Soul Train.  Akron Soul Train is an artist residency program connecting and empowering the community and artists by granting fellowships that provide resources for all creative disciplines to foster a more vibrant downtown Akron. Check out www.akronsoultrain.org for grant opportunities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Welcome to another episode of Akron Community Voice with Kat Mdaniel. This week we talk to Shop Local Akron, an online platform that sales exclusive local products. Think Amazon for local businesses. If you are a local business owner, then you should love this show. For more info go to www.shoplocalakron.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice #20

Welcome to another episode of Akron Community Voice with Kat Mcdaniel. This week we are joined by Akron based motivational speaker J Black.  We discuss mentorship, motivating others and his new book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice #19

Thanks for checking out another episode of Akron Community Voice with Kat Mcdaniel. This week we talk about the MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy. This 15 week program takes place at the Bounce innovation Hub in Akron, Ohio. For more info go to www.bouncehub.org/mortar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice #18

Join is for a community discussion from the black perspective covering entrepreneurship, community building and creative arts in Akron, Ohio. With Kat Mcdaniels and Ace Epps. Made possible through a partnership with WAKR 1590AM and BMe Akron. Today's guest: Suzanne Smaltz of Health Markets --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice #17

Join is for a community discussion from the black perspective covering entrepreneurship, community building and creative arts in Akron, Ohio. With Kat Mcdaniels and Ace Epps. Made possible through a partnership with WAKR 1590AM and BMe Akron  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Join us as we talk to local hip hop artist Kindu Kinte of Cultivated Ground. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Thanks for joining Kat Mcdaniel and Ace for another week of Akron Community Voice. We talk to Sekoya Kendrick of 1472 Inc. She has been selected to participate in the new MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Welcome to another show.  This week we talk to local business facilitator and advocate Cindi Woodrum about commercial development and the Next Level Incubator. This show is a partnership with WAKR 1590 and Be You Podcasting Company. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice w/ Kat McDaniel

Thank you for joining us as we talk to Robert Dejournett Vice President of Opportunity and Inclusion at Greater Chamber of Akron. We discuss what resources are available for local business owners as well as introducing our listeners to the gaccovid19.org website. There is also a special announcement by our friends at Mobile Meals who continue to provide food for seniors in need.     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice with Robert Dejournett

Thanks for joining us for a look into the entrepreneurial journey of local business owner Joi Wilson of JLW Tax and Financial Services LLC.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice with Kat Mcdaniel

Throughout this 15-week course, MORTAR helps both existing and emerging entrepreneurs build a comprehensive business canvas and learn the nuances of business management; The goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally. We don’t stop when the program’s over, however! MORTAR alumni will have access to new customers and opportunities for additional funding in addition to a mentorship network of business leaders. Applications are now open until 3/15/20 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akroncommunityvoice/message

Akron Community Voice featuring The MORTAR Program

Akron Community Voice (ACV) is a radio show and podcast featuring hosts Ace Epps and Kat Mcdaniel who looks to give Akron residents a voice through a collaboration with WAKR 1590, BMe Akron, and the Self Advancement Center. ACV give local story tellers resources to record and produce professional quality radio shows and podcasts