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Chambers and Visitor's Bureaus:
Aurora
Chamber of Commerce
Brimfield
Area Chamber of Commerce
Garrettsville-Hiram
Area Chamber of Commerce
Rootstown
Chamber of Commerce
Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce
Ravenna Chamber of Commerce
Streetsboro Chamber
of Commerce
Greater
Akron Chamber
**Other nearby
Chambers of Commerce
Central Portage
County Visitors and Convention Bureau
Aurora Visitors and Convention Bureau
Streetsboro Visitors
and Convention Bureau
 Better Business
Bureau Akron: Serving Ashland, Medina, Portage, Richmond,
Summit, and Wayne Counties.
Kent Area Links:
Brimfield
Township:
Brimfield Township is located in Portage County, in the heart of
Northeast Ohio. We are a rapidly expanding community dedicated to
maintaining our rural identity, preserving our heritage and
balancing our growth.
 City of Kent:
About the City of Kent, Kent City Council, Kent City Services,
Calendar, & More.
City of Kent
Parks and Recreation: Kent Parks and Recreation
Department's Home Page.
City Manager Blog, Kent 360:
Blogs elevate and connect. They don’t rely on throwing information
up over the wall and hoping for a safe landing on the other side,
they tear down the wall and allow ideas to be exchanged in
conversation. This is a quantum leap for interactive communication
and is great news for citizen access and participation in their
local government.
Cornerstone
Community School:
Innovative Christian Education
Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This page provides small
employers with basic information about EOC-enforced laws and
processes. It highlights select issues of particular interest
to small businesses.
Family &
Community Services of Portage County seeks to support,
strengthen, and empower individuals and families through a broad
continuum of community-based services that meet the needs and values
of the community.
 Geauga
Lake Family Amusement Park- Cedar Fair L.P, owner of Cedar Point
(located in Sandusky, Ohio), announces its purchase of the Six Flags
Worlds of Adventure property. The park changes its name back to the
familiar Geauga Lake and begins the process of re-introducing a
family amusement park back to the community. Though the animal park
is shut down and all animals are transported to other Six Flags
parks, Geauga Lake continues its tradition of great family fun,
rides and attractions!
Kent American Legion:
Welcome to the Kent Ohio American Legion Post 496.
Kent City School District: Information on the Kent City School District.
 Kent Community Directories: Events, Education, Government, Parks
& Recreation, Travel & Tourism, Hotels & Lodging,
Restaurants, Postcards, & Much More.
Kent Environmental Council:
Advocacy for a Livable, Sustainable Environment.
Kent Free Library:
Kent Free Library, 312 West Main Street
TEL. (330) 673-4414, FAX (330) 673-4893, TDD (330) 677-4278
Kent Historical Society:
The Kent Historical Society has a NEW location at 234 South Water
Street in beautiful Kent, Ohio.
Our facility includes
the Rowe Museum. Our offices are open Wednesdays and Fridays from
9-4. The Rowe Museum is open Thursdays and
Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kent League of Women
Voters: The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political
organization that encourages the informed and active participation
of citizens in government. The League influences public policy
through advocacy and education advocacy. It never supports or
opposes any political party or candidate. Its legal structure is
what is known as a 501(c)(4) corporation.
Kent-Portage
Small Business Development Center:
The Kent/Portage Small Business Development Center offers the
support and training that will lead you to profits, jobs and
success. A professional staff, with knowledge of the needs of
small businesses (up to 500 employees) is available for counseling
at no charge. Whether you are just beginning with a new idea
or product, in the start up stage of your business, or dealing
with the issues of growth, an SBDC counselor will be able to
assist you.
Kent Regional Business
Alliance: The Kent Regional Business
Alliance (KRBA) (home in Kent to the Small Business Development
Center) is a non-profit organization, established in 1994 as a
cooperative undertaking among Northeastern Ohio businesses, area
Chambers of Commerce, Government, and the Kent State University
system. Its mission is to facilitate the growth and development of
small businesses and high technology industry throughout northeast
Ohio. From new business orientations, for start up businesses, to
topic specific workshops, from one to one guidance from a certified
business counselor, to small business loans.
Kent River Bend
Neighborhood: Kent's River Bend East Neighborhood web Link.
Kent
Stage: The Kent Stage will feature live performances including
folk, blues, jazz and gospel concerts, theatrical performances and
lectures organized by the non-profit Western Reserve Folk Arts
Association.
Kent State University:
Welcome
to Kent State University!
Kent State University
Athletics: Go Golden Flashes!
Kent State University
Career Services Center: As a multifaceted state-of-the-art
facility, The Career Services Center mission is focused on the
future of Kent State University graduates and on the global community
in which these graduates work, learn, and contribute. Our goal
is to continually provide contemporary, quality services and
resources utilizing the advanced technology and knowledge required
to compete successfully in today's global marketplace.
Kent
State University
Museum: Fashion, Decorative Arts, and More!
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Kiwanis
Clubs: Welcome to our Ohio
District Kiwanis Division 20
website! This site is to inform everyone and Kiwanians of Division
20 - eastern Summit County and Portage County - of the events of the
Ohio District and the Division 20 Kiwanis.
Leadership
Portage County: The
future of Portage County is directly related to the quality of its
leadership. The Leadership Portage County program was established in
1991 to promote community leadership, community involvement, and
community cooperation in Portage County and throughout the NE Ohio
region.
 Main Street Kent-
It has been an exciting year
for Main Street Kent! Although the Main Street program is not an
overnight solution, many successful efforts have been made to
highlight the downtown to potential customers in and out of town.
 Nation
Job: Northeast Ohio Jobs Site- NationJob is a leading,
on-line recruitment service. People from all across the country
can access NationJob to search for job openings throughout Northeast
Ohio.
Northeast Ohio Trade &
Economic Consortium (NEOTEC)
Foreign Trade Zones and the Northeast Ohio Logistics Network
Ron DeBarr, Executive Director
Kent State University Administrative Services Bldg.
Kent, Ohio 44242 USA
E-Mail: neotec@kent.edu
Ohio Chamber of Commerce: Enhancing Ohio's vibrant business climate into the
next century is the top priority for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
From the Statehouse to the White House, the Chamber's skilled
legislative team delivers your message each and every day, driving
policy changes that help keep Ohio business in business
Ohio Department
of Development: The Ohio Department of Development
fulfills a unique mission - to improve the quality of life for
Ohioans. The Department touches Ohioans where they live, work
and play.
Ohio
Department of Jobs and Family Services: Welcome to the
ODJFS Internet site! The site features information about
programs, services, facts, statistics and current news concerning
ODJFS.
 Portage
Area Transit Authority
Provides bus service to selected routes throughout Portage County.
Door To Door
Shuttle Service (by 24 hour reservation only)
Visit their web site or call for routes and schedules.
Phone: Toll free: 1-800-673-1BUS(1287), or Local: (330) 678-1BUS(1287)
Portage County
Explore the Possibilities:
Possibilities. Above all, that’s what Portage County offers.
Possibilities for growth. For accomplishment. In a place where
tradition meets innovation, and where strength is found in
diversity.
Portage
County Elected Officials Directory: Explore the services,
duties and responsibilities of Portage County's elected officials,
county departments and affiliated boards and commissions. Also
includes local, state and federal officials.
Portage
County FedStats: More than 70 agencies in the United
States Federal Government produce statistics of interest to the
public. The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy
maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range
of statistics and information produced by these agencies for
public use.
Portage County
Manufacturing Alliance
is a manufacturing partnership, which consists of representatives
from Portage County manufacturers, distributors, printers and
related support organizations.
The
Portage County Office of Economic Development Web Site provides
information about
Economic Development Financing,
investment and job creation tax credits,
industrial sites,
industrial buildings and
county demographics.
Portage Workforce
Connection: Resources for businesses,
workers, community services and economic development.
Record Courier:
Kent and Portage County's local newspaper.
United Way
of Portage County: The United Way of Portage County
is a system of volunteers, contributors, and 17 local charities
built on the proven effectiveness of these organizations helping
people in our Portage County community.
U.S. Small Business Administration:
The U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent
agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect
the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free
competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall
economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical
to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future,
and to helping the United States compete in today's global
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