Start a business
The University Park community is strategically located to provide a variety of opportunities for business start-ups.
This 1,000 acre, culturally-rich neighborhood surrounds The University of Akron campus. It is bisected by State Route 8 and directly to Interstate 76. University Park is home to more than 15,000 residents, over 300 businesses, and employs 24,000+ people. It is within walking or biking distance to 8 of the area's 10 largest employers. Each day, more than 29,000 students visit the UA campus and the neighborhood.
University Park Business Association | Business Development Resources
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UNIVERSITY PARK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
The University Park Business Association (UPBA) works on behalf of University Park's business community, including property owners, developers, retail, service, medical and manufacturing businesses, Summa Health System and The University of Akron.
For more information, contact the UPBA Chair:
David Saffles
Accounting Manager at The Chapel
135 Fir Hill
Akron, OH 44304
david.saffles@the-chapel.org
Business Development Resources
Akron Small Business Development Corporation
Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron
City of Akron Office of Economic Development
Ohio Department of Development
Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development
University of Akron Research Foundation
