/news/tags/akron-economic-development Akron economic development en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT /news/community/2019-04-15/this-is-akron-hopeful-signs-emerging-in-akrons-economy Marlene Denholm and Brooke Kennamore get a firsthand look at ongoing Akron economic development. That’s because they have a true front-row seat to the… Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:00:00 GMT /news/community/2019-04-15/this-is-akron-hopeful-signs-emerging-in-akrons-economy Jim Mackinnon & Doug Livingston/Akron Beacon Journal /news/economy/2018-12-10/analysis-finds-akron-office-space-is-in-high-demand A new analysis finds that more employers are seeking Akron for office space. The Cleveland-based research firm JLL found the city’s office vacancy rate is… Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:22:38 GMT /news/economy/2018-12-10/analysis-finds-akron-office-space-is-in-high-demand /news/economy/2017-12-07/an-executive-search-is-underway-for-a-leader-of-akrons-innovation-hub The newly selected board of directors for Akron’s advanced innovation hub is beginning the process of finding a CEO. The innovation hub program, which is… Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:41:49 GMT /news/economy/2017-12-07/an-executive-search-is-underway-for-a-leader-of-akrons-innovation-hub /news/economy/2017-09-26/akron-hopes-for-a-bounce-in-economic-development Akron is looking to get a Bounce. That’s actually the name of a project announced last month by Mayor Dan Horrigan. It’s aimed at energizing business… Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:45:12 GMT /news/economy/2017-09-26/akron-hopes-for-a-bounce-in-economic-development /news/economy/2017-08-12/akron-gets-a-bounce Getting Akron to grow again is a stated goal of Mayor Dan Horrigan. To do that he is initiating an economic development program called BOUNCE. It’s aimed… Sat, 12 Aug 2017 13:54:42 GMT /news/economy/2017-08-12/akron-gets-a-bounce