Greetings! from the City of Kent (the original Tree City and home to Kent State University) and the greater Portage County region. The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting/enhancing the Kent Area's economic health and quality of life.

Feel free to browse our web site to learn about Kent's businesses, organizations, events and attractions. Explore our Relocation Resources page for community demographics & resources.

There are numerous quality businesses and organizations to serve your needs. Kent offers many unique shopping, eating, and entertainment opportunities for you and your family. If you need help finding all the important places, please feel free to call the Chamber Information Center or just click the "request a travel guide" button to the left.

We offer help and information on everything from relocation to local shops and banking. Please stop by and pick up a map, visitor's guide, or just browse our office to become familiar with all the amenities Kent has to offer.

     Kent State University, founded in 1910, has an enrollment of more than 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students and is a major factor in the economy of the community.  The University presently has approximately 3,150 full and part-time employees.

     Kent State offers quality academic programs in emerging, high-demand fields; a nationally and internationally recognized faculty; and an exceptional student life program. Among universities in Ohio, Kent State is known for providing highly personal attention for its students - who come from across the nation and some 90 foreign countries - and for its strong commitment to student success.For students considering universities in Ohio for their undergraduate or graduate studies, consider Kent State.

Take a Virtual Tour of Campus: Click here

The Central Portage County Visitors and Convention Bureau features attractions, lodging, dining and entertainment in the Kent/Brimfield area. 

Planning a Wedding or Conference in Kent or Portage County?

We can help. The Central Portage Visitors Bureau completed our new Special Event Resource Guide in January and features a comprehensive listing of hotels, restaurants, reception halls & conference centers, catering, florists, and wedding boutiques. Use the "Contact Us" form to Request Special Event Resource Guide.

 
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Contact: Bill Hoover, Executive Director

Located in Historic Downtown Kent
138 East Main Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
330.673.9855 Fax 330.673.9860

E-mail:  bhoover@kentbiz.com
 

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