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Testimonials from Companies

What our Companies Have to Say


The University of Akron
“This is an environment that has unique relationships between the private and the public sector, between business and the educational community, all coming together to achieve a common goal.”
Luis Proenza, President, The University of Akron

Akron General Medical Center
“Industry, education, as well as healthcare, are at the table with a common focus, common interest and common objectives – all working together. That’s extraordinarily strong, and I think that makes for the ingredients for success.”
Alan Bleyer, President and CEO, Akron General Medical Center

Network/Diamond Polymers Inc.
“When I first got into business and had an opportunity to grow my business, there was only one place I wanted to be – and that was in Akron, because it’s more than just a great place to build a business. Akron is a wonderful place to raise a family.”
Allan Woll, CEO, Network/Diamond Polymers Inc.

Brouse McDowell
“The growth and success of our region is not an accident. It is a result of the leadership of business and community leaders working and investing together. This gameplan demonstrates our ability to take a ‘business not-as-usual approach’ to innovative thinking and positive change.”
Robert P. Reffner, Attorney, Brouse McDowell

Advanced Elastomer Systems
“We’re very happy to be here, and for our business, it’s the right place to be.”
Margaret Mattix, Global Marketing Manager, Advanced Elastomer Systems

FirstEnergy Corporation
“When a new company locates here, they’ll find it very easy to do business in the Akron area, to be accepted and to become very much a part of the community.”
Anthony Alexander, Chairman and CEO, FirstEnergy

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