AKRON, Ohio — The Greater Akron Chamber is proud to build on its long-standing partnership with Akron Public Schools by becoming the named partner of the Academy of Innovation and Industry at Garfield Community Learning Center (CLC).  As the named academy partner, the Greater Akron Chamber Academy of Innovation and Industry will provide instructional support and real-world…

Akron, OH – The Greater Akron Chamber has announced that Dr. Para M. Jones, President of Stark State College, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber Chairman’s Award For Community Impact.  Dr. Jones will be honored at the Greater Akron Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the John S. Knight Center.…

Akron, OH – The Greater Akron Chamber has announced that Dr. Cliff Deveny, Emeritus CEO and Strategic Advisor at Summa Health, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award.  Dr. Deveny will be honored at the Greater Akron Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the…

Cuyahoga Falls – After nearly a century of supporting local businesses, the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce is beginning a new chapter as The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls (The Business Commons), powered by the Greater Akron Chamber. Located in the heart of downtown Cuyahoga Falls at 111 Stow Avenue, The Business Commons will serve…

Akron-Canton, OH –The Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance (ACAA) is pleased to announce that Dwayne Groll, CEO of Environmental Design Group and ACAA co-chair, was honored with the 2025 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award through the National Small Business Association (NSBA). This prestigious, national award recognizes a U.S. small business leader committed to advocating for…

Bounce Innovation Hub, in partnership with the Polymer Industry Cluster, has announced the selected companies for the inaugural Synthe6 Materials Accelerator cohort, a new 12-month accelerator for polymer and materials science startups. In this first cohort, early-stage companies are accelerated with grant funding, commercialization training, and access to industry leaders through the Polymer Industry Cluster.

Akron, OH – The Polymer Industry Cluster, in partnership with The University of Akron, is excited to announce the selected location for a new facility that will enable researchers, small businesses and established polymer companies to accelerate the production of advanced polymer materials and support go-to-market strategies for these innovators. The facility will be located…

Akron, OH – Today, the Greater Akron Chamber and Polymer Industry Cluster announces Dr. Hans Dorfi as the Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of The Polymer Industry Cluster (PIC). Dorfi will assume the role and responsibilities immediately. In this role, Dorfi will be responsible for leading the work of the Polymer Industry Cluster on…