Discussion today featuring @cheeseaugrattan @MDFinanceSD! These stellar folks helped us set up the Akron Resiliency Fund with Western Reserve Community Fund to aid small businesses in need of financial support.
This is hands-down one of the most beautiful old/new spaces in Akron and an incredibly inspirational example of redevelopment from a small business that has always embodied the future of this city. Congratulations @PrittEntGroup! Everyone else - click thru for major office envy!
Want to see the inside of our brand new space? Maybe you want to hear more about the design and construction process? Or learn about the Carlton Building's rich Akron history?
Join us tomorrow at noon for a Virtual Open House from our new PEG Headquarters!
.@lizmwalters was the first woman elected to lead @OHdems as chair. She’s working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot and usher in a new generation of leaders who will deliver more opportunity for working people in Ohio.
ALT Female State Party Chairs. Elizabeth Walters. Ohio. "As the first woman elected to lead the Ohio Democratic Party, I am eager to lift up the voices and leadership of other women in my state. I am lucky to stand on the shoulders of so many incredible women who paved the way for me and others in Ohio, but know that ultimately, we must carry as we climb and reach back to help other women succeed in leadership roles in Ohio. "
Akron Area Businesses:
The Akron Resiliency Fund is a partnership between the City of Akron and the Western Reserve Community Fund. @AkronOhioMayor@Its_ROSScheck
Learn more about the low cost loans for small businesses: developmentfinanceauthority.…
Proud that @AkronOhioMayor is already taking big steps in these areas w @AkronUL MCCAP procurement reform, WRCF’s Akron Resiliency Fund, Morter at @Bounce_Hub and others. We’re not done yet, but we’re making strides.
“As a City, we are always asked to show ROI for the investments we make in economic development. The Akronite app is already showing 9x the return for every $1 we’ve put in. That makes it one of the most impactful programs we have.”
-@JimmyJoeHardy
So, funny story...I thought I deferred my @AkronMarathon entry...but then a cool lil virtual run box showed up on my doorstep. So now I kinda have to run it.
I should still have plenty of training fitness left over from a 50-miler I did a few weeks ago, so this seems like a normal thing to do on a random Saturday. But what I’d really like to do is help someone else reach their goal.
All this to say, anyone running the @AkronMarathon who would like a pacer? I would probably be most effective at helping someone cross their finish line in around 5 hours. I can talk or not talk, encourage you or be tough as preferred, and remind you to hydrate! Anyone??
Over the years we’ve become so much more than Halloween and we’re proud of the growth. With the addition of a spring event a new name was in order and we hope you embrace it.
Every so often you get a race that’s pure magic. Everything clicks, and every step is full of gratitude. 2020 has not been easy, which made this gorgeous night run and equally gorgeous 37 minute PR even sweeter.