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Akron, Ohio Resources for Entrepreneurs

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Ohio Entrepreneurial Resources

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Useful Information on Akron, Ohio

Did you know that approximately 217,000 people live in Akron? That's the count according to recent census data.

Akron, Ohio Newspaper Advertising

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Radio Advertising in Akron, Ohio

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Starting a Business in Akron, Ohio

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Business Demographics for Akron, Ohio

Akron has more than 7,000 businesses. The table below contains business types with the largest number of businesses operating in Akron:

Business Type
# of
Businesses
Limited-Service Restaurants
250
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
248
Offices of Lawyers
233
Religious Organizations
200
Full-Service Restaurants
158
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
133
Offices of Dentists
116
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
109
Beauty Salons
101
Commercial Banking
96
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
80
Landscaping Services
73
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
67
Child Day Care Services
63
General Automotive Repair
63
Civic and Social Organizations
61
Engineering Services
60
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
60
Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
60
Janitorial Services
58
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
57
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
57
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
56
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
51
Residential Remodelers
50

 

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