The Akron RubberDucks is hosting three job fairs for the 2020 season-- the Food & Beverage Job Fairs on Thurs., Feb. 26 and Tues., March 9, and the annual Akron Baseball Job Fair on Tues., Feb. 25, for game-day and part-time positions. All job fairs are at Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., and run from 5 to 7 p.m. The Food & Beverage Job Fair on Feb. … [Read more...]
Buy local at Crafty Mart’s Holiday Market Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Crafty Mart will host its 11th Annual Holiday Market, starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 1, at Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S. Main St., on the second floor. The Holiday Market will feature 70 Akron-area artists and makers selling one-of-a-kind gifts. Throughout the two-day event, Crafty Mart will host DIY workshops, an Iron … [Read more...]
Bounce hosts Startup Showcase pitch event, featuring local CEO Aaron Christopher ‘AC’ Evans
Members of the community will be able to connect with Bounce Innovation Hub’s most promising startups in a live pitch/networking event. The inaugural Startup Showcase takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. The Showcase features pitches from 16 of the organization’s business startups. Attendees also will hear from Aaron … [Read more...]
Kenmore Boulevard Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places
Photo: Jesse Barton The National Park Service has added the Kenmore Boulevard Historic District to its National Register of Historic Places. Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance Executive Director Tina Boyes announced designation Sept. 6 during the organization’s final Kenmore First Friday event of 2019. It is the first such designation for a neighborhood business district in … [Read more...]
Communications, marketing firm Amp Strategy announces newly expanded team
(L to R): Morgan Lasher, Lindsey Phillips, Becky DeHart, Kat Pestian and Meghan Meeker Amp Strategy recently added two new employees: Meghan Meeker, who joined the team after her work as the social media manager at the University of Akron; and Lindsey Phillips, a specialist in operations with a background in corporate banking and nonprofit communications, added her skills … [Read more...]
Greater Akron Chamber, Women’s Network announce partnership
Collaboration will support women’s leadership programs, gender equity The Greater Akron Chamber and Women’s Network recently announced a formal partnership with the goals of enhancing gender equity and inclusion across the region. (From left) Women’s Network Executive Director Jan Conrad and Greater Akron Chamber President and CEO Steve Millard “We’re thrilled to … [Read more...]
Akron Recording Company hosts ‘Where the Hell is Akron, OH?’ Vol. 2 vinyl release for one-year anniversary
Akron Recording Company (ARC) celebrates its one-year anniversary along with the vinyl release of “Where the Hell is Akron, OH?,” Vol. 2 on Friday, Sept. 13, with a party at its studio at 243 Furnace St., in Akron. ARC will host tours of the recording facility from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by live music and other festivities lasting all night. Admission price is a $5 suggested … [Read more...]
APS, Mustard Seed partnership provides fresh veggies, healthy eating curriculum to third-graders
Image, by Jill Wellington from Pixabay Akron Public Schools has partnered with Mustard Seed Market to provide 1,500 third graders (78 classrooms) with a sample box of fresh vegetables to enhance their classroom gardens. The effort helps students learn about the importance of healthy eating and how real food reaches their plates. Despite the Veggie U organization … [Read more...]
Go ‘In Too Deep’ at January’s Electric Pressure Cooker
Start off your 2019 piping hot at the 41st edition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret! "[The #EPCooker is] the trippiest open mic I've ever been to!" – Chelsea Blackerby Through humble beginnings in the basement of the Every Blooming Thing flower shop in Highland Square, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 50+ audience members, 20+ performers, and … [Read more...]
Software startups earn $45,000 in Investments in FUEL Akron competition
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio pitched and negotiated for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s product development accelerator at the recent third annual FUEL Akron, in front of a crowd of 75 people. Three of the four came to investment agreements for a total of $45,000. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created … [Read more...]
