Data & Research

Strong research and business intelligence serves as the foundation for sound economic development practice, marketing, and strategic decision-making. With our Elevate Greater Akron partners, we are investing in research that will create opportunity and advance the Greater Akron economy.

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Strong research and business intelligence serves as the foundation for sound economic development practice, marketing, and strategic decision-making. With our Elevate Greater Akron partners, we are investing in research that will create opportunity and advance the Greater Akron economy.

Research Insights

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Deep dive analysis to inform economic development strategies

Regional Economic Indicators

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Deep dive analysis to inform economic development strategies

Regional Economic Indicators

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Tracking economic trends against
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Deep dive analysis to inform economic development strategies

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Quarterly Research Updates

Information, insights, and expectations
from our business leaders

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Tracking economic trends
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Development Strategies

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Greater Akron’s economy relies on our ability to be forward-thinking – identifying new ways to address existing challenges and new opportunities that mobilize our assets and position the region for growth. This work begins with research, where we find the gaps and proportionately calculate how to act, collectively.

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Inform Economic Development Strategies

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Greater Akron’s economy relies on our ability to be forward-thinking – identifying new ways to address existing challenges and new opportunities that mobilize our assets and position the region for growth. This work begins with research, where we find the gaps and proportionately calculate how to act, collectively.

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Elevate Greater Akron Market Assessment

At the onset of Elevate Greater Akron, a full market assessment was commissioned to determine the true state of our economy.

Akron’s Polymer Cluster: Pre-Vetting the Potential for a Cluster Initiative

Akron has a longstanding history in the polymer industry. To better understand the roots of our challenges and the potential opportunities, a research assessment was completed on the polymer industry ecosystem.

Economic Case for Inclusion: Creating a New Narrative for Greater Akron

This research explores the impact of racial exclusion on the regional economy and the actions essential to creating an inclusive approach to economic development. This narrative led to Greater Akron’s first-ever Inclusion Summit in 2019 and is the basis for more extensive diversity and inclusion work being done throughout the region.

Gender Equity and Women’s Leadership Study

Women’s Network Leadership Institute exists to Connect, Empower and Inspire through professional development, leadership training, continuous research and thought leadership. In 2019, Women’s Network Leadership Institute released the Gender Equity and Women’s Leadership Study on the status of women in Summit County.

Polymer Industry Cluster Strategic Framework

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Elevate Greater Akron Market Assessment

At the onset of Elevate Greater Akron, a full market assessment was commissioned to determine the true state of our economy.

Akron’s Polymer Cluster: Pre-Vetting the Potential for a Cluster Initiative

Akron has a longstanding history in the polymer industry. To better understand the roots of our challenges and the potential opportunities, a research assessment was completed on the polymer industry ecosystem.

Economic Case for Inclusion: Creating a New Narrative for Greater Akron

This research explores the impact of racial exclusion on the regional economy and the actions essential to creating an inclusive approach to economic development. This narrative led to Greater Akron’s first-ever Inclusion Summit in 2019 and is the basis for more extensive diversity and inclusion work being done throughout the region.

Gender Equity and Women’s Leadership Study

Women’s Network Leadership Institute exists to Connect, Empower and Inspire through professional development, leadership training, continuous research and thought leadership. In 2019, Women’s Network Leadership Institute released the Gender Equity and Women’s Leadership Study on the status of women in Summit County.

Polymer Industry Cluster Strategic Framework