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Business Acceleration Resource Team

Business Acceleration Resource Team

Not Hitting Your Business Goals?​

  • Struggling with profits?

  • Not sure if your go-to-market plan is working?

  • Is marketing, sales, or tech falling short—or are you unsure where to even start?​

Not Hitting Your Business Goals?​

  • Struggling with profits?

  • Not sure if your go-to-market plan is working?

  • Is marketing, sales, or tech falling short—or are you unsure where to even start?​

You’re not alone.

Small and mid-sized businesses face unique challenges—and often, limited access to the resources needed to move forward confidently.

That’s where we come in.

Meet the B.A.R. Team

In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.

We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.

Marketing

ScottWright

Scott Wright

Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Customer Targeting
Digital Marketing
Lead Generation
Product Launch

Finance

Peter_Geise

Peter Geise

Cash Flow Management
Access to Capital
Repeatable Business Processes
Profitable Revenue Growth
Strategic Financial Models
Grow Transferable Value

Sales

GaryBernstein

Gary Bernstein

Sales Strategy
Revenue Growth
Sales Infrastructure
Sales Management
Sales Team Development
 

Business Operations

AndyPlatt

Andy Platt

EOS Implementation
Leadership Team Dev.
Vision Building
Business Traction
Team Health
Executive Coaching

IT / Cyber

PatGolembiewski

Pat Golembiewski

CIO Direction / Oversight
CyberSecurity
Data Analytics
Tech Support / Help Desk
ERP / system integrator
OT / Operational Tech.

Human Resources

ChrissyMyers

Chrissy Myers

HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Ownership Transitions
Hiring & Retention
HR Optimization

Legal

CJMeager

CJ Meager

Entity Formation/Restruct.
Corporate Governance
Asset Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Emerging Business Issues
Succession Planning

Meet the B.A.R. Team

In partnership with the Greater Akron Chamber, the B.A.R. Team exists to help Chamber-member CEOs and business owners like you tackle barriers to growth.

We’re a team of experienced executive leaders donating our time and expertise to support regional business success—because we believe in growing Greater Akron, together.

Marketing

ScottWright

Scott Wright

Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Customer Targeting
Digital Marketing
Lead Generation
Product Launch

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Finance

PeterGeise

Peter Geise

Cash Flow Management
Access to Capital
Repeatable Business Processes
Profitable Revenue Growth
Strategic Financial Models
Grow Transferable Value

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Sales

GaryBernstein

Gary Bernstein

Sales Strategy
Revenue Growth
Sales Infrastructure
Sales Management
Sales Team Development

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Business Operations

AndyPlatt

Andy Platt

EOS Implementation
Leadership Team Dev.
Vision Building
Business Traction
Team Health
Executive Coaching

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IT / Cyber

PatGolembiewski

Pat Golembiewski

CIO Direction / Oversight
CyberSecurity
Data Analytics
Tech Support / Help Desk
ERP / system integrator
OT / Operational Tech.

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Human Resources

ChrissyMyers

Chrissy Myers

HR Compliance
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Ownership Transitions
Hiring & Retention
HR Optimization

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Legal

CJMeager

CJ Meager

Entity Formation/Restruct.
Corporate Governance
Asset Protection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Emerging Business Issues
Succession Planning

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What You’ll Get — At No Cost

This is a free service for Chamber-member CEOs and business owners. You’ll receive:

  • A 30-minute online business assessment

  • A 1-hour consultation call with a seasoned executive

  • Actionable next steps + a written summary

  • Referrals to trusted partners from our network

  • No sales pitch—just real guidance, from real leaders

We respond to all requests within 7–10 business days.

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What You’ll Get — At No Cost

This is a free service for Chamber-member CEOs and business owners. You’ll receive:

  • A 30-minute online business assessment

  • A 1-hour consultation call with a seasoned executive

  • Actionable next steps + a written summary

  • Referrals to trusted partners from our network

  • No sales pitch—just real guidance, from real leaders

We respond to all requests within 7–10 business days.