We are proud to call Greater Akron our home. A premier community in which to live, work, and play, our region off ers a thriving business community, a multitude of entertainment options, excellent health care, and top-notch educational and career opportunities. With its small town feel and proximity to a larger metropolitan area, Akron truly encompasses the best of both worlds.

We have made great strides in recent years to improve the business climate in our region and have proven that Greater Akron is a player on the global stage. Our community is blessed with a group of dedicated leaders committed to improving the Akron region’s economic future, and we are home to world-class hospitals, outstanding research universities, and a wonderful quality of life.

There is still much to be done, however. We find ourselves today in an increasingly challenging global economy where competition is intensifying for talent and capital investment. New economies across the globe are being formed, and communities are working strategically to reinvent themselves. As Greater Akron’s business, civic, academic, and political leaders, we believe now is the time to aggressively leverage our physical and intellectual assets, attract and retain talent, and become further united in our pursuit of a more prosperous community.

With this in mind, we are excited to announce Advance Akron. Our Region. Our Future. – a regional economic development blueprint designed to position our economy for business and talent attraction and retention and for capital investment. These strategies and goals are achievable. Working together, we can move Greater Akron aggressively forward and successfully position our region as a premier global destination for business, talent and families.

Please join us in supporting this exciting and important strategy to Advance Akron. With your leadership, focused strategies, aggressive execution, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Our Region and Our Future will be stronger and more prosperous for generations to come.