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Market Akron's Value Proposition

Description

Develop and implement marketing materials that showcase Akron's strengths and attract business investment.

Why is This Important

How Akron is perceived matters. A compelling, consistent value proposition helps the City compete for businesses, talent, and investment, and tells Akron's story on a regional and national stage.

Initiative Wins

  • Selected a consulting firm through a request for proposals (RFP) process in 2025 to lead economic marketing work.

Impact Spotlight

What We’ve Done This Quarter
  • Contracted with a consulting firm to develop updated economic marketing materials.

What We’re Working on Next Quarter
  • Updating economic branding and marketing materials.

  • Refreshing the Economic Development website with tools and resources for businesses investing in Akron.