/news/tags/greater-akron-chamber Greater Akron Chamber en-US Copyright Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:01:49 GMT /economy/2023-10-23/akron-selected-as-regional-tech-hub-for-sustainable-polymers Akron was selected as one of 31 tech hubs from a pool of 500 applicants, according to Sen. Sherrod Brown's office. The city is now eligible to compete for a $20 million to $70 million implementation award. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:01:49 GMT /economy/2023-10-23/akron-selected-as-regional-tech-hub-for-sustainable-polymers Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy FirstEnergy announced on Wednesday that it will be relocating its headquarters to West Akron. The departure could have a big impact on Downtowbn Thu, 11 May 2023 23:44:02 GMT /economy/2023-05-11/akron-looks-ahead-to-a-downtown-without-firstenergy Abigail Bottar /economy/2023-01-30/akrons-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-gets-a-new-tool-to-connect-entrepreneurs-to-resources The Greater Akron Business Navigator launched earlier this month with the goal of better matching entrepreneurs to the resources they need. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy/2023-01-30/akrons-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-gets-a-new-tool-to-connect-entrepreneurs-to-resources Abigail Bottar /news/economy/2020-05-17/new-round-of-grants-available-for-small-businesses-in-summit-county There’s a new pot of grant money for small businesses in Summit County struggling to survive during the coronavirus pandemic. The hope is that more of… Sun, 17 May 2020 13:51:43 GMT /news/economy/2020-05-17/new-round-of-grants-available-for-small-businesses-in-summit-county Abigail Bottar /news/community/2019-07-13/womens-network-workplace-research-finds-disparities-in-pay-representation Akron-based Women’s Network of Northeast Ohio has released the somewhat surprising results of research focused on gender equity and women’s leadership in… Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:06:14 GMT /news/community/2019-07-13/womens-network-workplace-research-finds-disparities-in-pay-representation Jennifer Conn /news/economy/2018-10-29/elevate-akron-aims-to-improve-economic-and-job-opportunities A group of Akron leaders revealed a new plan for economic development at a special Akron Roundtable event Monday. A panel of community leaders told the… Tue, 30 Oct 2018 03:34:47 GMT /news/economy/2018-10-29/elevate-akron-aims-to-improve-economic-and-job-opportunities