2026

By ElevateGreaterAkron | April 10, 2026

January: Elevate Greater Akron hosted the next webinar in its series focused on The New Fundamentals, highlighting coordinated support for local business growth and featuring discussion on business retention and site readiness in Summit County
February: The City of Akron was awarded recognition from the United States Conference of Mayors for its leadership and innovation in advancing local economic and community priorities.
February: The Greater Akron Chamber became a named partner of Akron Public Schools’ Academy of Innovation and Industry at Garfield CLC, strengthening education‑to‑career pathways.
February: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected Summit County to receive $500,000 in Brownfields Job Training funding to support workforce development tied to environmental remediation.
February: Elevate Greater Akron and ConxusNEO launched the Workforce Event Series: Deep Dives to convene employers and partners around workforce needs, talent pathways, and system alignment.
March: The Downtown Akron Development Corporation awarded Business Development Grants to support small businesses and advance downtown Akron redevelopment efforts