Elevate Greater Akron is a collaborative of government, business, civic leaders working together to capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly changing world.
SPARK Akron resides within the New Fundamentals Priority of Elevate Greater Akron. Their mission is to further develop and sustainably maintain a set of robust entrepreneurial support services that facilitates the inclusive growth and longevity of small businesses in Greater Akron.
Key Strategies
Support small businesses and entrepreneurs via coordinated support services, shared strategies, and shared measures that prioritize inclusive growth and longevity.
Cultivate and grow a vibrant network of technology-based startups, investors, mentors, and industry experts.
Convene. Connect. Collaborate.
Through our work leading the Spark initiative, we aim to:
- Convene the regional entrepreneurial support network
- Create communication channels for service providers
- Connect entrepreneurs to resources
- Facilitate easeful navigation of ecosystem offerings
- Collaborate on capacity-building initiatives
- Capitalize upon opportunities to improve network functionality
Spark is a collection of nearly two dozen entrepreneurial support organizations across Greater Akron who work together to ensure that entrepreneurs are connected to the resources they need to be successful.