Why Greater Akron?

The Greater Akron Region — comprised of Summit, Portage and Medina Counties in the heart of Northeastern Ohio, is rich in history, commerce, industry and culture. While the Greater Akron region gained its fame for rubber and tire production, it is quickly gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries. In recent years, more than 2.5 billion dollars in private capital has been invested in new plants and plant expansions in Summit, Portage and Medina Counties. Want more information? Click on the link below for a more extensive list of our competitive advantages.