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  • February 13, 2023
    What is the Greater Akron Business Navigator?

    Last month, the Elevate Greater Akron collaborative announced the launch of the Greater Akron Business Navigator, a new website aimed at connecting the region’s entrepreneurs in startup and small businesses […]

  • February 01, 2022
    Getting to better, together

    What began in the Fall of 2019 as a meeting to facilitate introductions within a community of immigrant and refugee service providers evolved into a healthy collaboration of organizations who work together to support people who leave their homes abroad and resettle in the Akron community. 

  • February 17, 2021
    Elevate Greater Akron 2.0

    In recent years, GAR has invested time and resources in the development of the Elevate Greater Akron economic development plan with the City of Akron, Summit County and the Greater […]

  • January 26, 2021
    GAR AWARDS $200,000 TO KNOW COVID PROGRAM

    GAR Foundation has dedicated $200,000 to the creation of the Know COVID program. This effort is designed to connect Akron’s healthcare system with trusted neighborhood organizations to develop culturally competent, […]

  • October 08, 2019
    Not just babysitting: initiative aims to improve early childhood education in Akron

    By: Jennifer Pignolet, Akron Beacon Journal For a moment, Tequlla Thomas almost had all four 2-year-olds sitting together on their floor cushions in preparation for story time at Lois Lester’s […]

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