Stories spark connections. They allow us to see ourselves in history and help us to relate to those around us. They remind us of our commonalities and serve as critical junctures for ideas, opportunities, and a sense of community.
Storytelling is a universal concept that lies at the foundation of this work. There are stories of growth, innovation, collaboration and progress all around us. They need to be told as a way to connect people and inspire them to keep moving forward. Share your story with us and help us to continue to Elevate Greater Akron.
Growth Story
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“Fortunately with some of the incentive money, the PPP loans, we were able to get back to full production very quickly and actually build inventory. That really paid dividends a couple months later when the plants reopened and the market recovered very quickly. Cars have been heavily in demand by consumers and our sales have…
Read More“With all the variability that’s going on, you have inflation, you have lack of space especially in the warehousing community; those are things were we are looking to provide solutions and opportunities for our clients. So they are able to bring their product and we are able to move it effeciently for them.” Jonathan Thornton, Director…
Read More“We’ve gone from small venues of 23 business to working with the Summit County Parks Department and renting a park and doing 100 vendors and food trucks and music. Having a set schedule and a set location here in the Akron area, I have to say people have been great.” Want to learn more about…
Read More“My brand is not just for one demographic of people. It’s for everybody in the whole world so that is where we came up with the name Ethicrace.” – Terrence Bailey Sr., CEO/Co-Founder Ethicrace Clothing Company Want to learn more about this growth story? Visit Ethicrace Clothing Company
Read More“People can come in, get enrolled, train for just four months and literally change their life. People have changed professions. People have gained employment in just four months and many of our graduates nowadays are placed before they even graduate because the demand is so high.” Want to learn more about this growth story? Visit…
Read More“Green Harvest Capital is a private equity fund that was founded to own and operate workforce housing real state in Northeast Ohio. We look for neighborhoods like Highland Square, walkable neighborhoods with establishments that are convenient to our tenants.” Want to learn more about this growth story? Visit Green Harvest Capital
Read More“One of the pieces of advice that I was given that I remind myself all the time is it’s not about the decision, it’s about being decisive. If I have to pivot, if I have to change what I’m doing, I will do that but I am just not planning on giving up until it’s…
Read More“Connect with other local businesses. That is the biggest thing I can say is connect with other local businesses. Support them. They’ll support you back and be vulnerable with your community.” Giovanna Knudsen, Owner, Rogue Awakening Want to learn more about this growth story? Visit Rogue Awakening
Read More“My wife and I, we wanted to open up a gym to help our family members and just give back. We wanted it to be more of a family type of gym where everybody felt comfortable to train the way they wanted to train. And one of the things we wanted to stress was versatility…
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