Greater Akron, comprised of Summit, Portage and Medina counties, is the economic and cultural hub of the 4 million-population Northeastern Ohio region. Greater Akron is home to more than 21,000 companies, including more than 150 Fortune 500 companies....
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Greater Akron, comprised of Summit, Portage and Medina counties, is the economic and cultural hub of the 4 million-population Northeastern Ohio region. Greater Akron is home to more than 21,000 companies, including more than 150 Fortune 500 companies. Building on its heritage of rubber and tire production, Greater Akron has transformed itself into a world-class center for research and development in a variety of leading-edge industries, including polymers, liquid-crystal development, and biomedicine and health. Higher education and research powerhouses, such as the University of Akron and Kent State University, as well as a vibrant downtown and distinct neighborhoods, rich cultural offerings, proximity to outdoor recreation destinations, like Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and access to major league sports in baseball, football, basketball and pro golf have made Greater Akron a magnet for jobs and investment.
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