Downtown Akron Partnership

The Great Escape Room in Akron is excited to offer three immersive rooms including Moriarty's Gameroom: The Hunt is Afoot, Poker Night at The President's Bunker and Sherlock's Study: What's Up Watson?

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Akron, OH 44311
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Polymer Industry Cluster Selects Hans Dorfi as Executive Director and Chief Innovation OfficerToday, the Greater Akron Chamber and Polymer Industry Cluster announces Dr. Hans Dorfi as the Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of The Polymer Industry Cluster (PIC). Dorfi will assume the role and responsibilities immediately.

City of Akron and Downtown Akron Development Corporation (DADC) Announce Christopher J. Hardesty as DADC Inaugural Executive DirectorAt the recent State of the City address, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik shared the news that Christopher J. Hardesty would take the reins as the first Executive Director of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation (DADC). Today, the city and DADC are sharing more information about Mr. Hardesty and what his first steps will look like in the new role. Hardesty is set to begin on July 7.

Summer Exhibitions Honor Akron’s History through ArtFive exhibitions open at Summit Artspace (140 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44308) on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Summer exhibitions will be open during public hours on Fridays from Noon to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Friday, September 13, 2025.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.