| Relocate Your Business Working closely with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio
Department of Development, Summit County Economic Development, Summit County Port
Authority and other area development organizations, the Mayor’s Office of Economic
Development strives to attract new businesses to the City of Akron. We will work
confidentially with companies to find the right site for their business while assembling
an attractive package of incentives designed to ease the financial burdens incurred when
expanding or relocating a business. Add to the mix our outstanding location and high
quality of life, and you have the ideal location for your business – Akron, OH. Call
us at 330-375-2133 and let us know how we can assist you. Get to know Akron’s
advantages and you will appreciate the "big city" amenities and the small town
charm.
 Strategic
Location
Akron is strategically located within a 500-mile radius of
42 major U.S. cities that encompasses 55% of U.S. manufacturing plants, 57% of the total
U.S. population, and 60% of its buying power.
Affordable Land -- (See Expand Your Business –
Vacant Land)
Akron: The Polymer Center --
The presence of three major universities and an
international industrial consortium make the Akron area one of the leading liquid crystal
and polymer research and development centers in the world. In addition, Akron boasts the
largest concentration of plastics and rubber manufacturing plants, machines, and materials
in North America. Polymer companies in Greater Akron employ almost five times as many
plastics workers as the average U.S. region.
Akron’s Cluster Industries --Area companies
benefit from industry clusters which allow them to take advantage of common technologies,
a shared labor pool, and close proximity to suppliers and buyers. Akron's cluster
industries are:
- Plastic Products, Polymers, and Chemicals
- Metalworking
- Biomedical Industry
- Instruments and Controls
- Information Technology
- Motor Vehicles and Equipment
- Insurance and Related Services
Transportation Network
Utilities-- Akron boasts an abundance of fresh
water, plentiful natural gas, reliable electricity, and a high speed, high quality
communications network complete with fiber optics, satellite, high speed-broad band
internet access.
Workforce – Greater Akron offers an
experienced, skilled and educated workforce for companies concerned with the quality of
their products and services.
Health Care – Akron enjoys quality health care
provided by Summa Health System’s (www.summahealth.org)
Akron City Hospital and St. Thomas Medical Center; Akron General Medical Center (www.agmc.org); Children’s Hospital Medical Center of
Akron (www.akronchildrens.org) and a
multitude of medical facilities and highly skilled physicians. Northeast Ohio has one of
the largest concentrations of medical research and treatment facilities in the United
States including the world famous Cleveland Clinic (www.clevelandclinic.org) and University
Hospitals (www.uhhospitals.org).
Education – Residents of Akron recognize the
importance of quality education and generously provide for public school construction,
renovations and operations. The Akron Public School (http://www.akronschools.com/) system is
complimented by a variety of private elementary and secondary schools that together
provide high quality education opportunities and a sound springboard to post secondary
training and education.
The University of Akron (www.uakron.edu),
the public research university for northern Ohio, is a world leader in creating new
materials for the new economy; a national leader in the development, protection,
management and commercialization of intellectual property; and a regional leader in
information technology initiatives.
Thirteen colleges and universities are located within
commuting distance of Greater Akron and offer a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and
doctoral programs. Within a 50-miles radius are thirty-two colleges and
universities—more than any other regions except New York. These universities offer
courses and internships that respond to the needs of the business community.
Learning is not restricted to our fine educational
facilities. The Akron-Summit County Public Library (www.akronlibrary.org)
has aggressively invested in the expansion and upgrade of its already highly functioning,
comprehensive system.
Leisure Links -- Opportunities to pursue your
favorite leisure activity abound in and around Akron. Whether your prefer a tranquil
stroll along the banks of the Cuyahoga, fine dining, a bustling nightclub, spectator
sports, visual and performing arts, or participant sports—it is here in Akron!
Spectator Sports
Amusement Parks/Activities
Performing and Visual Arts
Museums and Historical Attractions
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