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Greater Akron Chamber and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Present Economic Outlook 2020

11.12.2019

The Greater Akron Chamber and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend this year’s Economic Outlook 2020 for discussion about the n...read more

Area Business News

Elevate Akron Event Connects Minority Business Owners With New Opportunities

10.25.2019

Mike Smith is looking for ways to help build his year-old trucking and logistics company, Smooth Transporters. The 37-year-old Kent businessman was among abo...read more

Chamber Events

11.22.2019
Economic Outlook 2020
Kent State University Stark Conference Center
12.04.2019
KNOW & YPN Holiday Mixer
R. Shea Brewery
12.13.2019
Morning Buzz - December
Hilton Garden Inn

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The Greater Akron's economic and business climate is ideal for growing businesses. This is the home of more than 21,000 businesses, including more than 150 Fortune 500 companies that have operations in the region.

The region boasts some of the world's leading liquid crystal and polymer research. Over 16,000 polymer industry employees live here, and Greater Akron is the nation's leading manufacturer of plastic processing equipment. Plus, Akron hospitals rank among the 50 best in U.S.

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