Barberton Community Foundation on LinkedIn: #barberton #businessdevelopment #buildingrehabilitation #cityofbarberton (2024)

Our new director of economic development, Gil Gonzales, was recently interviewed by Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com. In the article, Gonzales said that Barberton residents have the grit that's necessary for an entrepreneur to succeed."What Barberton needs is to believe in itself," he said.Gonzales is leading the Newell Street Industrial redevelopment project as well as coordinating the Foundation's Economic Development Assistance Program and Downtown Building Rehabilitation Program, which support expanding business in Barberton, in partnership with BCDC. #BarbertonsGotGritRead the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxJKAD4k

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Barberton Community Foundation is pleased to announce Gil Gonzales has joined the Foundation as its new Director of Economic Development. Gonzales brings a strong background in economic development and a deep commitment to supporting small businesses to his role, where he will lead and support initiatives to grow Barberton’s economic base and strengthen the community by leveraging the Foundation’s resources.Regarding his new role, Gonzales said he sought the opportunity to work in Barberton because of the potential for growth and possibility he sees within the community. "I always knew I wanted to get back into community service and economic development, with a focus on small business support, which is where my passion and heart is,” Gonzales said. “As a long-time economic developer, I am fortunate to be working in Barberton. This city is rich in American history, and full of hard-working people who love their hometown. We have the potential to show the rest of the nation what one small community can do together through collaboration, rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work ahead.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gDKkAyxG

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Hey Barberton! The Game Changer Award is open for nominations! Do you know someone (a person or a business/organization) that has made a positive impact on the community? Help us identify them and celebrate their accomplishments! Make a nomination today at https://lnkd.in/gq6PCgxF

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We're #hiring a new Director of Economic Development in Barberton, Ohio. Apply today or share this post with your network.

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Join us for our Meet & Greet on Friday, March 8 at Kave Coffee Bar from 4-6pm. See you there!

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Barberton Community Foundation is today announcing the selection of Josh Gordon as its next Executive Director.Gordon is a long-time Barberton resident, husband and father of four kids who are all enrolled in the Barberton City School District.He has also been an enthusiastic community volunteer and advocate, serving in various capacities with Barberton Community Foundation over the past decade including as a donor, board member, Educational Excellence committee chair, Vice Chair and Chair of the Board, and as a Friend of the Foundation. He has also worked on a variety of projects with the City of Barberton and the Barberton City School District to promote the community.Gordon has over two decades of professional experience, beginning with radio, TV, and award-winning print journalism before entering the world of marketing communications. Gordon held various leadership positions in business, including leading marketing at an Akron-based software company and later as the global leader of marketing communications for ZimmerBiomet Surgical, a $600M+ division of global medical device company ZimmerBiomet.Most recently he served as President at Full Spectrum Marketing, a full-service marketing communications firm in downtown Akron owned by Dix 1898. In his time with the firm it has grown over 9,200%, helped pass school levies in Barberton and other communities, in addition to serving the global business community with clients like Timken, Arctic Cat, as well as local and regional businesses.“Josh is an experienced leader with an exceptional communications background and a true passion for Barberton,” said Jason Slater, Chair of the Board of Directors of Barberton Community Foundation. “I look forward to welcoming him to the Foundation in this new capacity.”Gordon also serves as the chair of the Promotions Committee for Main Street Barberton and is a board member at Red Oak Behavioral Health, an organization that provides school-based mental and behavioral health services for K-12 students throughout Northeast Ohio.“I am delighted to serve as the next Executive Director of this amazing institution,” Gordon said. “Though I have spent time involved with the organization in various capacities in the past, I am excited to work with our outstanding board and team to understand how to deepen our positive impact.“I have a lot to learn, and like learning by asking questions. The first question I’ll ask is – if something is good for Barberton, what is the best way for the Foundation to be a partner?“I really want to help everyone understand how the Foundation works. The more clear our role in the community is, the better partner we can be in everyone’s shared goal of building upon the positive momentum that is happening in the Magic City!”https://lnkd.in/gssXpJtP

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Hey there community partners! We are still accepting tickets and sponsorships for our Annual Dinner on Thursday, November 2 from 5-9 at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth. We promise it's a fun evening, and we're celebrating our two Game Changers: Brian Canale and Common Threads Closet. Read more about our Game Changers or get a sponsorship/ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ewRP-byT

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