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Akron economic development details polymer cluster support, Lock 3 expansion and Summit Lake projects
Summary
Economic Development Director Susie Graham Moore outlined 2025 plans including continued support for a polymer research facility, expanded Lock 3 programming, downtown stabilization efforts, Summit Lake projects and a childcare pilot.
Susie Graham Moore, director of economic development, briefed council on the office’s 2025 work plan and budget, highlighting support for the region’s polymer industry cluster, downtown and neighborhood projects, Lock 3 programming and a pilot childcare workforce program.
Moore said the city pledged $750,000 of support over three years for a polymer research facility in partnership with the University of Akron; the 2025 budget is year two of that commitment. She described the city’s ongoing role in Elevate Greater Akron business retention visits and reported that recent partnership work helped leverage more than $13 million in investment and $24 million in added payroll for the city.
Downtown efforts include a multi-year…
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