Under the Rust Belt Revealing Innovation in Northeast Ohio

Authors

Thomas Bacher, University of Akron Main Campus

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Description

Many areas of the Midwest faced economic challenges after large manufacturing industries, that once operated with three shifts, cut back or went out of business completely. Northeast Ohio was not immune to this downturn and experienced major declines in its population base and tax revenue streams. How could the area recover? This work looks at the post-manufacturing business climate in Northeast Ohio whose major cities, Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, were faced with re-inventing themselves and their industrial bases. Using an interview format, the book details how entrepreneurs saw opportunities to develop services and products in the area. Their stories illuminate the process of innovation.

ISBN

978-1-937378-21-9

Publication Date

Fall 10-15-2014

Publisher

University of Akron Press

City

Akron, Ohio

Keywords

Regional Development, Business, Ohio

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Recommended Citation

Bacher, Thomas, "Under the Rust Belt Revealing Innovation in Northeast Ohio" (2014). University of Akron Press Publications. 172.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/uapress_publications/172