Speaker Series Luncheon featuring Doug Piekarz, Akron Zoo President and CEO
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
BUSINESS SPEAKER INFORMATION:
SPEAKER: Doug Piekarz, President and CEO
TOPIC: “On a Mission to Make an Impact”
Doug Piekarz became president & CEO in 2015. Prior to taking the lead role at the zoo, Doug was the vice president of planning and conservation programs. Doug has over 26 years in the zoo profession, specializing in the areas of strategic and master planning, animal and facility operations, exhibit development, and green practices. Doug joined that Akron Zoo in 1998 as the general curator and has held several positions at the Akron Zoo. Before coming to the Akron Zoo, Doug was a senior wild animal keeper and area supervisor at the Bronx Zoo in New York.
Doug is very passionate about conservation and building value for wildlife and wild places through connecting people to nature. Doug has been actively involved in a number of field conservation programs and sustainability programs.
Besides his involvement at the national level, Doug is involved at the local level with several organizations or initiatives. A few of these include:
- Leadership Akron, Class 24, Alumni
- Summit of Sustainability Awards Committee
- Green Energy Ohio
- Entrepreneurs for Sustainability
Location
IN PERSON MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON
THE WORKZ on the Riverfront
2220 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls
11:30 pm to 12:00 pm Social Connections
12:00 pm to 1:00 om Speaker Presentation
Sponsored by:
Continuing Health Care of Cuyahoga Falls
Fees/Admission
IN PERSON LUNCHEON and NETWORKING: $15.00 per person (includes lunch)
Menu selection will be provided after registration
Social distancing and CDC guidelines will be in place for the event. Capacity is will be limited.
By registering for this event, attendees and their guests assume all risks and accepts sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending the EVENT. Attendee hereby releases, covenants not to sue, discharges, and holds harmless The Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from any such claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. Attendee agrees to comply with all safety procedures, some of which may be COVID-related, that may be implemented by the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce and THE WORKS, including, but not limited to, mask wearing and social distancing requirement and restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, in order to protect as much as possible, the health and safety of all event attendees.
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Contact Information
Kamelia Fisher, Executive Director
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Description
Join us at the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce Business Speaker Series monthly meeting. These meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month unless notated otherwise. Space is limited. This is an opportunity to connect in person and meet and learn from our community leaders. This is a professional development speaker series offering insights on business topics and core business strategies.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
- 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Social Connections
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Speaker Presentation
What is the Chamber Monthly Speaker Series?
An opportunity for our community and business leaders to attend a monthly professional development speaker series offering insights on business topics and core business strategies Live or Virtual...
Why sponsor a speaker?
This is a great opportunity for you to select a professional speaker that aligns with your own business.
Co-brand your business with the speaker you select to sponsor.
Interested in being a Speaker Sponsorship?
Contact Kamelia Fisher, Executive Director, @ director@cfchamber.com
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