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About Kent    Vision for Kent

Kent, Ohio Profile (PDF)     City Map PDF

Kent, Ohio Profile (Doc)     Campus Map PDF

Downtown Kent Development Strategy (Doc)

Downtown Kent Development Block Map (Doc)

Link to U.S. Census Bureau report for Kent, Ohio

http://censtats.census.gov/data/OH/1603939872.pdf

City of Kent Traffic Counts:

Kent Traffic Flow 

Kent Ravenna Traffic Flows    

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS)

Traffic Flow Maps

Portage County Demographics and Profiles

Portage County Profile (PDF Format)

Demographics Six Page Portage Profile PDF Produced by the Office of Strategic Research, Ohio Department of Development). (194kb)

Profiles for all Ohio Counties are provided on the Ohio Department of Development Web Site.

Portage County Industrial Directory (Microsoft Excel Format)

Top 25 Portage County Employers (PDF Format)

2000 Portage County Census by Community (PDF Format)

Visit "Explore the Possibilities Online"  Published in 2001, the new publication serves as a relocation guide for new residents and businesses. Many files are available for downloading in PDF format.

For Additional Profiles and Demographics contact:

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.

City of Kent Economic Development  The City of Kent is dedicated to serving the needs of the business community by providing an economic environment whereby the local economy may grow and prosper. To this end, the community's resources are allocated in such a manner to promote the continued maintenance and expansion of the local economic base. It is through this joint effort between the public and private sectors that the economic health of the community is maintained.

City of Kent

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.

Real estate tax levy information is now provided to you as a public service by the Portage County Auditor's Office. Start Your Search link will take you to our real estate appraisal database where you can call up property by owner's name, address or parcel number.

http://portagepropertymax.governmaxa.com/propertymax/rover30.asp

The Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium (NEOTEC) is a ten-county economic development partnership. Member counties include Ashtabula County, Columbiana County, Mahoning County, Medina County, Portage County, Richland, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County and Wayne County. Major cities within NEOTEC member counties and Northeast Ohio include Akron, Canton, Cleveland, East Liverpool, Kent, Mansfield, Medina, Warren, Wooster and Youngstown. Our mission is to promote domestic trade, international trade and global competitiveness of the region and its businesses.

Workforce Resources:

Download a summary of the Portage County Human Resource Association (PCHRA) 2001 and 2002 wage and benefits surveys and find out you can participate in the 2003 survey and receive a free copy of the complete report. Requires Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded free at www.adobe.com. Produced with the cooperation and support of the Portage County Workforce Policy Board and the Portage County Commissioners. More details about PCHRA

Portage Workforce Connection: Resources for businesses, workers, community services and economic development.

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.

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.
 

Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium (NEOTEC)
Foreign Trade Zones and the Northeast Ohio Logistics Network

The City of Kent Downtown Facades Program (KDFP) is designed to encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of commercial structures within the Central Business District (CBD). Through both grants and loans funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the City will assist property owners in undertaking capital improvements designed to revitalize the City’s CBD, promote additional pride of ownership, and create an environment conducive to business growth and expansion. This two-tiered approach is designed to address both the immediate needs of the City’s business and property owners, as well as establishing a strategic, longterm approach to preserving and enhancing the City’s architectural presence.

Small Business Resources:

Visit these websites for all sorts of business information to help you be successful!

North East Ohio Regional Resources

Team NEO Welcomes you to Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio is home to a rich and diverse population of more than 4 million, a labor force of almost 2 million, and a gross regional product of more than $134 billion, supported by thriving businesses in a wide range of industries – as varied as metalworking; financial services and insurance; healthcare and bioscience; and instruments, controls and electronics.

The Northeast Ohio region encompasses 13 counties including the major markets of Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Lorain and Youngstown. Team NEO can assist in relocating your business in Northeast Ohio and can also help facilitate the growth of your established Northeast Ohio business.
 

Explore Northeast Ohio on REDIS, the new GIS tool from Team NEO!