Akron, Ohio-Accra, Ghana Partnership

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Tracy Tanner, M.B.A.
Tracy Tanner, M.B.A.
Growing up in a family-owned business etched a sense of ownership and responsibility in Tracy Tanner’s core being. It also explains why when you read through her bio, you’ll discover such varied experience, “We truly wore all hats”. Like in her upbringing, Tracy started her career with the conscious decision to experience all sides of the technology supply chain. Beginning in retail, she jumped at the chance to go through a rigorous training that exposed her to every aspect of the business. “I felt right at home at Micro Center.” Tracy stayed with this philosophy of absorbing what she could when transitioning to other companies.
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Hello Everyone!

In celebration of Black History Month, please join the call tomorrow between Accra, Ghana and Akron, Ohio to see how their teams are focused on economic development along with other things but most of all building rich, long-term partnerships. Kolena is honored to play a small role in this by collaborating with the University of Ghana. Intrigued? More to follow.
 ZOOM TO AFRICA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FRIDAY, FEB. 26 | 11:30AM–1PM

Celebrate Black History Month with Global Ties Akron!

For the past five years, the cities of Akron, Ohio, and Accra, Ghana have collaborated under the umbrella of the Akron-Accra Partnership Board to develop several successful exchanges on both sides of the Atlantic.

Join us Friday, Feb. 26 from 11:30am–1pm, for this free, interactive event. Get an insider’s view on the past, present, and future projects of the Partnership and expand your worldview. Educators and parents are especially encouraged to attend along with their students.

FROM AKRON TO ACCRA AGENDA:

  • Take a fun, virtual tour of Akron, Ohio, and Accra, Ghana
  • Meet members of the Accra-Akron Partnership Board, including:
    former Mayor of Akron Jeff Fusco, Akron’s Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Samuel DeShazior, Global Ties Akron Executive Director Michelle Wilson, and Ghana’s Abdulsalam Mohammed
  • Learn about the genesis of the partnership, past projects, and future plans
  • Participate in a lively discussion and question and answer sessions with panelists
We look forward to seeing you virtually next Friday!  REGISTER NOW to reserve your seat. A Zoom meeting confirmation will be sent to the the email address you provide.