Research & Resources
Research & Resources
Greater Akron’s economy relies on our ability to be forward-thinking
Elevate Greater Akron is identifying new ways to address existing challenges and foster new opportunities that mobilize our assets and position the region for growth. This work begins with research, where we find the gaps and calculate how to act.
Market Assessment
At the onset of Elevate Greater Akron, a full market assessment was commissioned to determine the true state of our economy.
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Polymer Research
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.
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Foreign Direct Investment Report
This report: 1) summarizes how efforts to boost exports and FDI fit into Elevate Greater Akron’s vision for the economy, 2) assesses the region’s recent performance in exports and FDI, and 3) lays out a new approach.
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Market Assessment
At the onset of Elevate Greater Akron, a full market assessment was commissioned to determine the true state of our economy.
Read More
Read More
Polymer Research
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.
Read More
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Foreign Direct Investment Report
This report: 1) summarizes how efforts to boost exports and FDI fit into Elevate Greater Akron’s vision for the economy, 2) assesses the region’s recent performance in exports and FDI, and 3) lays out a new approach.
Read More
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Inclusion Narrative
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 and is the basis for more extensive diversity and inclusion work.
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Greater Akron Business Navigator
A product of Elevate Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Business Navigator provides our region’s startup, small, and scale-up business with customized resources. This navigator leverages and complements the work of our partners and community organizations.
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Polymer Industry Cluster
Elevate Greater Akron partners launched the Polymer Industry Cluster consortium to conduct a deep examination of the region’s polymer industry and develop a framework to leverage its full potential. The goal is to elevate Northeast Ohio’s policy industry into a truly dynamic enterprise positioned for strong, sustainable growth.
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Inclusion Narrative
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 and is the basis for more extensive diversity and inclusion work.
Read More
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Greater Akron Business Navigator
A product of Elevate Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Business Navigator provides our region’s startup, small, and scale-up business with customized resources. This navigator leverages and complements the work of our partners and community organizations.
Read More
Read More
Polymer Industry Cluster
Elevate Greater Akron partners launched the Polymer Industry Cluster consortium to conduct a deep examination of the region’s polymer industry and develop a framework to leverage its full potential. The goal is to elevate Northeast Ohio’s policy industry into a truly dynamic enterprise positioned for strong, sustainable growth.
Read More
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