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Want to discover the personalities, leaders, and voices who are making things happen and making a difference in our region? Welcome to Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, where Greater Akron Chamber CEO and President Steve Millard engages in conversations with business owners, influencers, and government officials to discover what makes a group of people come together, the possibilities on a local and regional level, and the potential of an area that pulls together. Fascinating journeys, strong opinions, unique perspectives, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the business and legislative initiatives that are the heartbeat of our community.
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Dreamers, Drivers, Doers is hosted by Greater Akron Chamber. The show has published 173 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How The University of Akron is Beating the Odds" (20 October 2026, 26 minutes), "When the Workplace Faces Trauma, What Should Employers Do?" (6 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "When the Workplace Faces Trauma, What Should Employers Do?" (6 October 2026, 23 minutes).
Dreamers, Drivers, Doers publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 173 episodes.
Booking probability for Dreamers, Drivers, Doers is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dreamers, Drivers, Doers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dreamers, Drivers, Doers's contact route on record: verified email.
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Greater Akron Chamber hosts Dreamers, Drivers, Doers, a business podcast with 173 episodes published.
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As colleges across Ohio face dropping enrollments, The University of Akron (UA) is boldlydefying higher education trends. The public university reported consecutive enrollmentgrowth for the past two years – that hasn’t...
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Ep. 183 (publish 10/6/2026)Title:When the Workplace Faces Trauma, What Should Employers Do?No employer expects to face tragedy in the workplace, but every organization should be prepared for how to respond...
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No employer expects to face tragedy in the workplace, but every organization should be prepared for how to respond when it happens. Host Steve Millard sits down with Rebecca Cole, CEO of Victim Assistance Program, to...
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Child care isn't just a family issue, it's an economic issue. In this episode, host Steve Millard sitsdown with Liz Hibbs (Early Childhood Education Alliance), Ricardo Henriquez (Shift Work Forward),and Emily Lundgaard...
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What got a company to its current stage of growth often isn't what will get it to the next one. Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this conversation...
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For companies in growth mode, growth gets harder—not because opportunities disappear, but because there are too many directions to pursue. Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium...
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Building a great company requires more than a great idea—it takes discipline, focus, and relentless curiosity. Building on insights shared at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium, Steve...
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Alison Matas-Smith knows how Gen-Z works. Through her role as the AVP of Communications and Talent Development at Schauer Group, she develops a robust internship program at the insurance firm all year round. In this...
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Every growth story has a side that people don’t see. Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber's inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this conversation explores the realities behind scaling a...
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Growth-stage companies don’t usually struggle because they lack talent—they struggle because they’ve built the wrong structure at the wrong time or failed to evolve their culture as the business grows. Recorded live at...
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Fresh off the National Science Foundation’s announcement of up to $160 million to support the NEO-SMART Engine, Steve Millard sits down with NEO-SMART CEO Nick Barendt and Hans Dorfi, Executive Director and Chief...
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At some point, every founder has to ask: am I just running a business, or actually building something that lasts? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this...
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What does it actually look like to use AI inside a growing business? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this special episode features a candid conversation...
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Get an inside look at how the next wave of polymer solutions is taking shape and the people drivingit forward. This special episode features a clip from an Elevate Greater Akron webinar centeredonthe region’s “Global...
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Supporting brain health at work starts with awareness, action, and the right resources. Steve Millard sits down with Lindsay Walker, State Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association in Ohio, to discuss the...
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What does it take to lead through the decisions that define growth? Recorded live at the Greater Akron Chamber’s inaugural Business Growth Symposium on June 12, 2026, this special episode brings together three leaders...
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What started as a routine visit to the library with her children turned into a powerful production rooted in memory, family, and love. Ashley Moore Dunson, executive producer and partner at MooreDunson Co., shares the...
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Where research and development dollars are invested, jobs and economic growth follow. Ohio Representative Jack Daniels joins John Rizzo, VP of the Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance (ACAA), and Dreamers, Drivers, Doers host...
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From access to capital to navigating uncertainty, small businesses are looking for real solutions, right now. In this episode, host Steve Millard sits down with Brad Zaun, Acting Regional Administrator for the Great...
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As employee benefits continue to evolve, employers are rethinking how to take care of their most valuable asset—their people. In this episode, Steve Millard talks with Grey Kennedy of CAPTRUST, plan administrator of the...
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CEO, Associated Underwriters Insurance
Strategic Growth Lead, Utility Engineering, Medical Service Company
Vice President of Digital and Information Technology, United Methodist General Board of Church and Society
President and CEO, Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
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