717 Credit Union to host Coffee and Conversations networking series

717 Credit Union is starting a monthly Coffee and Conversations networking series in partnership with The Business Journal; the first event is Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Kent branch on State Route 59 and is free with required reservations.

717 Credit Union is launching a monthly networking series called Coffee and Conversations in partnership with The Business Journal. The series is intended to bring together local business owners, professionals and community leaders across northeastern Ohio. The first event is scheduled for Thursday from 8 to 9 a.m. at the 717 Credit Union branch in Kent on State Route 59. Organizers say the series will rotate among the credit union's branches across the region. Key details: - The debut event is set for Thursday, 8–9 a.m., at 2301 State Route 59 in Kent. - The event is free to attend, but reservations are required and must be made by Wednesday; registrants were asked to include their name, business name and email. - Guest speakers at the Kent session include Kent State University athletics staff: football coach Mark Carney, men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff, women's basketball associate head coach Fran Recchia and wrestling coach Josh Moore. - Coffee and Conversations will continue monthly and will be hosted at various 717 Credit Union branches, including locations in Akron, Canton, Streetsboro and the Mahoning Valley. - As part of the partnership, attendees will receive digital-only access to The Business Journal for seven months and 17 days. Summary: The series is presented as an opportunity to foster face-to-face networking and to extend The Business Journal's reach into local communities. Additional Coffee and Conversations events and locations will be announced throughout the year.