Community Hub
Local organizations provide a wealth of skills, resources, and talent to make your move successful.
Summit County is supported by a variety of non-profits and local organizations dedicated to fostering economic growth, quality of life and equal representation for all community groups. They can help with a variety of needs, including financing, identifying housing, employment, and softening other barriers to making the move and enjoying your new Life on the Summit.
Greater Akron Chamber
At the Greater Akron Chamber, our work is sharply focused on the success of your business, your employees, and our region. We are at the center of the business community’s work as we advocate, convene, and connect on your behalf to create the conditions for growth and success. The Greater Akron Chamber will work on behalf of your business to catalyze collective action and solve the problems that get in the way of the growth of our region and your organization.
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Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes Akron and Summit County as a premier destination for visitors, conventions, and events. By showcasing the region’s attractions, cultural assets, and business opportunities, the bureau enhances tourism, supports local businesses, and strengthens the area’s economy through strategic marketing and community engagement.
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The County of Summit
Proud of our history, but focused on the future, Summit County is progressive, inclusive, and full of the creative drive necessary to succeed in a modern world. Our community is defined by the character of our people, by their warmth, openness, compassion, and vision for making Summit County the best place to live, work, start a business, and grow. We invite you to join them and move forward with us.
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City of Akron Ohio
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There’s so much to see and do in the Rubber City! Catch a RubberDucks baseball game at Canal Park, experience exotic wildlife encounters at our award-winning Akron Zoo, hike at one of our gorgeous Summit Metro Parks or on a stretch of the historic Towpath Trail, and so much more! There's something for everyone in Akron. Come check us out!
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The University of Akron
The University of Akron is a vibrant community within metropolitan Akron, with more than 80 buildings on 218 acres. The University will be a leading public research university with an unsurpassed commitment to community engagement with a great American legacy city, Akron.
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Akron Community Foundation
Akron Community Foundation is where generous families, individuals, companies and nonprofits make charitable dollars go the furthest for the permanent good of our community.
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GAR Foundation
We are committed to improving the quality of life in Greater Akron by supporting education, economic development, and nonprofit leadership. Through strategic grantmaking, the foundation invests in initiatives that strengthen local schools, foster economic opportunity, and enhance the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, helping to build a more vibrant and prosperous community.
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Downtown Cuyahoga Falls
The Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership is a community based 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and promoting historic downtown Cuyahoga Falls and its riverfront as a vibrant destination for residents, visitors, and businesses.
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Downtown Akron Partnership
Downtown Akron Partnership’s mission is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown.
Since its inception in 1996, Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) has been a catalyst for enhancing the downtown environment by supporting the existing community and developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and attract people to downtown Akron.
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Akron Urban League
The mission of the Akron Urban League is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Summit County, particularly African Americans, through economic self-reliance and social empowerment.
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Bounce Innovation Hub
Catalyzing entrepreneurship and innovation by providing connections, resources and expertise to build a vibrant community for all.
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Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Advancing the spirit of entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio. Through strategic grantmaking and programs, the foundation supports aspiring and established entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, economic growth, and a culture of self-reliance. Its initiatives empower individuals, businesses, and educational institutions to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Knight Foundation
We support informed and engaged communities by funding initiatives in journalism, the arts, and civic innovation. With a strong presence in Akron and other cities where the Knight brothers once owned newspapers, the foundation invests in projects that promote free expression, foster community engagement, and leverage technology to enhance democracy and culture.
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Magnet Incubation Center
We support early-stage manufacturing startups by providing resources, mentorship, and access to advanced technology. As part of MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, the center helps innovators develop and scale their ideas, fostering a strong manufacturing ecosystem that drives economic growth and job creation in the region.
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