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11 Ways to Support Downtown Akron Businesses

Supporting downtown businesses is essential for building community and strengthening the local economy. Here are 11 easy-to-implement ideas for supporting them.

The 11 Best Things About Living in Downtown Akron

There’s so much to love and so much to do here. Come join the fun and make this place your home–or your favorite place to hang out, catch a show, have dinner, and stroll about. It doesn’t take long to realize: downtown is where Akron happens.

37 Women-Owned Businesses in Downtown Akron

Women’s History Month may have passed, but we celebrate our female entrepreneurs every day of the year.

34 Black-Owned Businesses in Downtown Akron

Check out our guide to Black-owned businesses in downtown Akron.

Downtown Akron Shopping Guide

Check out these awesome Akron retailers for everything from clothes to board games to bike gear. You may even find your new favorite store.