The Art Factory, a full service ad agency in Akron, offering original design work, print ads, photography, corporate videos, and integrated promotional campaigns. The Art Factory in Akron, 330-535-2221 or ArtFactoryInc.com.

Audio Concepts, offering radio, television, new media and voice talent for over 20 years. To hear examples of voice talents for video, audio or radio production visit hearaudioconcepts.com. Their publications “ Tips for Successful Podcasting” and “Tips for Successful Radio Production" are also available on their website, hearaudioconcepts.com, or for more information, call 330-670-9100.

Akron-Canton Airport, offering Frontier Airlines daily flights to Denver and the West, aboard full-size jets with live satellite TV in every seatback. The Akron Canton Airport and Frontier Airlines, online at Frontierairlines.com.

Akron Art Museum, akronartmuseum.org.

The Art Factory, a full service ad agency in Akron, offering original design work, print ads, photography, corporate videos, and integrated promotional campaigns. The Art Factory in Akron, 330-535-2221 or ArtFactoryInc.com.

“The Bang and The Clatter Theatre Company,” with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and, Sunday matinees at 3pm. For more information, 330-606-5317 or bnctheatre.com.

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery, Don Drumm Studios and Gallery, offering works by over 500 American artists, with artist-designed home accessories including cookware, glassware, lamps, switchplates, mirrors, wall sculpture and garden art. Don Drumm Studios and Gallery, 437 Crouse Street near the University of Akron, with details and online shopping at dondrummstudios.com.

Kent Stage, 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent. For more information 330-677-5005 or kentstage.org.

Lazar’s Art Gallery and Creative Framing in Canton. Representing over 700 American artists, Lazar’s Art Gallery offers indoor and outdoor art in a variety of media and styles that suit many décors. The gallery and framing studio are open Monday through Saturday, with in-home consultations available. For more information, lazarsartgallery.com.

Musica at Mocha Maiden, where culture, coffee and music converge. Mocha Maiden offers coffees, teas and espressos 7:30am to 6pm every workday, and displays jewelry, paintings and artwork from local artisans. Next door, Musica stage showcases live music and performance art in a smoke-free environment, with beer, wine and spirits available. Musica at Mocha Maiden, downtown Akron at Main and Market behind Crave Restaurant.
Online at 1akron.com, or, 330-374-1114.

Akron Auto Club (AAA), offering one hundred years of service in Summit County to motorists and travelers with emergency road service, towing, insurance services, and travel planning. AAA memberships are available at four Summit county locations and at aaa.com.

Cascade Auto Group, offering the full line of Subaru, Mazda, Audi, and Porsche products. Cascade Auto Group, serving Summit County for 35 years, online at cascadeautogroup.com.

Tri City Nissan, serving the greater Akron area since 1959, with over 180 new and pre-owned cars and trucks in stock. Tri City Nissan, open evenings Monday thru Thursday on Tallmadge Avenue, off Route 8, between the Tallmadge Circle and Brittain Road. 330-633-3234 or always online at tricitynissan.com.

“A Way of Life Hair and Health Center” in Ravenna, offering traditional hair and skin services for men and women, along with hair extensions, and permanent cosmetics. A Way of Life Hair and Health Center, 658 West Main Street in Ravenna. 330-296-4176 or online at Awayoflifehairandhealthcenter.com. Not just a salon, A Way Of Life.

Totally Cooked Catering and Totally Cooked Bar-b-que Company, an offsite caterer providing fresh cuisine for corporate and personal events in Northeast Ohio. Totally Cooked have opened their new location at 2730 Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls. Totally Cooked Catering, operating 7 days a week to meet catering and bar-b-que needs. 330-923-9964.

"Totally Cooked Catering, Market and Bakery,” now offering ready-made entrees and side dishes for lunch and dinner from their new “Totally Cooked TO-GO” location at the corner of Front Street and Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls. Totally Cooked Catering, Market and Bakery. Chef inspired creative cuisine, open 7am to 7 pm weekdays, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. 330-923-9964 or totallycooked.com.

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The Greater Akron Chamber, committed to continual improvement of our community, economy, and quality of life. Membership in the Greater Akron Chamber is open to businesses in the greater Akron region. For membership information, 330-434-SAVE, or greaterakronchamber.org.

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank helping to end hunger in our region. Let’s make a better tomorrow for all of us. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, at akroncantonfoodbank.org or 330-535-6900.

Akron Life & Leisure, Greater Akron's lifestyle magazine with info on places to go, things to see and do, entertainment, arts, dining and cultural events. Akron Life & Leisure can be found at Borders, Acme, Barnes and Noble and other stores in the area. Akron Life & Leisure, 330-253-0056 or akronlifeandleisure.com.

Epitome Magazine, celebrating their fifth year as Northeastern Ohio's magazine for creative women. Available at over 500 locations, Epitome magazine focuses on the arts, minds and ambitions of Northeastern Ohio womem. Epitome Magazine at 330-836-7808 or epitomemag.com.

Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve, announcing open Girl Scout membership registration for girls and adult volunteers. Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve currently serves over 13,000 girls and over 3,000 adult volunteers in Summit, Medina, Portage and northern Wayne counties and is now is now accepting membership registration for girls and adult volunteers into this worthwhile organization. More information is available at GirlScoutsWR.com or 330-864-9933.

Goodwill Industries of Akron, now accepting vehicle donations. When you donate your vehicle to Goodwill, your tax deduction is greater since they re-sell directly to the customer, and the amount they sell it for is the amount you deduct. Donate your vehicle to Goodwill and free yourself from the time, hassle and uncertainty of selling a used vehicle yourself. For more information, 877-282-8675 or goodwillakron.org.

The Gift Gallery by Weaver, a project of the County of Summit Board of MRDD. Weaver Gift Gallery offers a selection of hand-sewn items, candles, picture frames, pottery, Afghans, and purses created by local artisans with disabilities. The Gift Gallery by Weaver, now with three locations. On Manchester Road in Coventry, Ravenna Road in Twinsburg and their new location on Wedgewood Drive in Ellet, or weavergiftgallery.org.

Vision Support Services, 325 East Market Street. For more information, 330-253-2555, or vssakron.org.

Canal Town Builder’s “Hickory” neighborhood, located along the towpath trail in the Cuyahoga River Valley. Hickory neighbors the MetroPark’s trails and bike paths, minutes from downtown Akron, and offers a mix of traditional architecture and green-friendly design for singles, families and empty-nesters in city-homes, cottages and bungalows. Hickory, east of Merriman on Memorial Parkway. Open weekends 1 to 4pm and online at 1akron.com.

R. B. Stout, providing landscape services from initial design to annual maintenance. R. B. Stout’s staff of agronomists, horticulturists, landscape designers and nursery technicians has served area customers for over fifty years. R. B. Stout, 330-666-8811, or online at rbstoutinc.com.

Steve Gross Concrete Construction in Akron, offering commercial and residential concrete construction, including driveways, patios, and decorative stamped concrete Steve Gross Concrete Construction. 330-928-7201, or, via email at sgrossconcrete@sbcglobal.net.

Tim Englert Construction, serving Summit and Medina County homeowners since 1975. Offering “design-build”, room additions and kitchen remodeling, Tim Englert Construction is a full service remodeling company. Project ideas and more information available at 330-336-2770, or, online at remodelmyhome.com.

Williams Hardwood Flooring of Akron, offering over 300 combined years of staff experience in hardwood flooring sales, installation and refinishing. Williams Hardwood Flooring is committed to environmental responsibility by using the Dust Evacuation System, which allows hardwood floors to be sanded without dust in the refinishing process. 330-535-9189 or online at williamsflooring.com.

Gamesnake.com a website that connects backyard athletes with pickup games in over 100 sports in the area. Users can find, join, or start a pickup game anytime. More information on their website, gamesnake.com.

Gamesnake.com: Can you come out and play?

Akron Public Schools, online at akronschools.com.

Learning RX in Akron, committed to helping individuals of all ages “train the brain” and strengthen cognitive skills. More information about Learning RX can be found on their website, learningrx.com or at 330-668-9711.

The University of Akron Research Foundation, connecting bright ideas to resources that work. Inspire. Invent. Innovate. The University of Akron Research Foundation, online at UAkron.edu.

Co-Op Optical Eye Care Center. Located on Kent Road at the corner of route 59 and 91, Co-Op Optical in Stow offers eye care service for all ages. Fashion eyewear styles from Kate Spade, Nine West, and Ralph Lauren are offered in plastic, metal and rimless designs. Eyewear fashion links and eye health info are available at coopoptic.com. Co-Op Optical Eye Care Center in Stow, 330-688-8244.

Auctioneer Mark Shroeder of Auction Brio, offers professional fundraising services through the design, marketing and performing of silent and oral fund raising auctions for schools, churches, charities, and other non-profit organizations. Mark Shrader at Auction Brio. 216-210-2020, or online at auctionbrio.com.

Kelly Pariso of Ameriprise Financial, offering retirement and financial planning for individuals, families and small businesses. Financial planning with Ameriprise includes the “Dream Book,” a guide to envision your years ahead. In the Akron area, Ameriprise Financial at 3333 Massillon Road in Green, 234-294-3035. The Personal Advisors of Ameriprise Financial, member NASD and SIPC.

Margida and Associates, Certified Public Accountants, providing business and tax consultation for over 7 years.
Margida and Associates, 3926 Clock Pointe Trail, suite 102, in Stow. 330-926-0023.

North Akron Savings Bank, committed to serving the local communities of Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Munroe Falls, Norton, Silver Lake and Stow since 1921. North Akron Savings Bank, online at NorthAkronSavingsBank.com.

Stifel Nicolaus, offering investment services since 1890, with local offices on Embassy Parkway in West Akron, and, in Downtown Canton. Stifel Nicolaus, at 330-665-2916, or online at Stifel.com.

Anthe’s Restaurant at The Portage Lakes. Anthe’s menu offers a variety of entrees including steaks, fresh seafood, Italian fare, and seasonal and weekly features. Anthe’s Restaurant offers lunches, dinners and cocktails Tuesday through Sunday at their hilltop location on Manchester Road near the intersection of route 619. Anthe’s at the Portage Lakes, 330-644-2230.

The Barley House, an Irish-themed pub and eatery downtown Akron at Main and State, next to Canal Park Stadium. The Barley House offers Irish pub ambience 7 days a week, including fair-weather alfresco sidewalk dining, and a menu of hot and cold sandwiches, salads, pizza, and full course meals. The Barley House, in the historic O’Neil’s Building, also offers live Irish music Thursdays 6 to 8pm.

Beau’s Grille at the Hilton of Akron/Fairlawn. Chef Beau Schmidt’s menu offers a chicken sausage appetizer with Creole mustard, to entrees of grilled sea bass over lobster smashed potatoes.Beau’s Grille at the Hilton of Akron Fairlawn.
330-867-5218 or beausgrille.com.

The Desert Inn Restaurant in Canton, offering a Shish Kabob “family style” dining experience with entrees including flaming steak Dianne, rack of lamb, and lobster tail. The Desert Inn is open for lunch weekdays, and dinner 7 days a week. The Desert Inn, at 204 12th St. NW in Canton, near the Canton Civic Center. 330-456-1766

Flury’s Café. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday, Flury’s Café offers pumpkin pancakes, cream of potato soup, and homemade cookies. Flury’s Cafe, 1300 Sackett Avenue, between Front Street and State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-1315.

The Harbor Inn at the Portage Lakes. The Harbor Inn menu offers crab cakes, Gorgonzola salad, blackened grouper, and “Harbor Chicken.” The Harbor Inn includes their fine dining Seafood Restaurant, casual fare at the lighthouse Bar and Grill, along with private dining and banquet facilities. The Harbor Inn, 562 Portage Lakes Drive, between South Main and Manchester Road. 330-644-1644 or online at theoldeharborinn.com.

The Lockview Restaurant, downtown Akron, offering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soups, hand-pattied all beef burgers, eclectic wines and imported beers. Open for lunch weekdays and dinner Monday through Saturday, including late evening dining. The Lockview, 207 South Main Street, across from the Akron Civic Theater and Lock 3 Live. 330-252-5128 or thelockview.com.

Moe's Restaurant, 2385 Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with a menu that changes weekly. Moe's Tavern offers late night hospitality 6 nights a week. Moe's Restaurant, 330-928-6600.

Rosarita Cantina, a new Tex-Mex restaurant on Akron’s near west side, at 566 White Pond Drive. Rosarita Cantina is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, including Sunday brunch from 10am to 3pm. Their menu offers fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, along with steaks, seafood, appetizers and deserts. Rosarita Cantina, just east of the White Pond Drive exit, off I-77. 330-867-RITA.

The Saffron Patch, 1244 Weathervane Lane in the Merriman Valley. The Saffron Patch offers Indian cuisine, including Tandoor specialties, Chicken Nizani, Balti Lamb, vegetarian curries, lunch buffets, and a Monday night vegetarian buffet. The Saffron Patch in Akron, 330-836-7777 or saffron-patch.com.

Susan’s Coffee & Tea, at their remodeled location in Kent, now offering wireless internet, and live music on Saturday evenings from 7 to 9pm. Susan’s Coffee and Tea in Kent, open 7 days a week at 623 East Main Street, across from Kent State University. Susan’s Coffee & Tea, online at susanscoffee.com.

Locally-owned Swensons Drive-In Restaurants, serving the Akron area since 1934 and offering soups, salads, sandwiches, sides and shakes, made to order, for drive-in or take-out dining, all year long. Swensons has seven locations in Akron, Canton and Cleveland and is online at swensonsdriveins.com.

Advanced Hydrorganics, a hydroponic indoor garden store at 2725 Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls. They offer lighting systems, organic grow medias, nutrients, supplements and other products to “grow big or grow home.”
Advanced Hydrorganics, 330-922-0330 or advancedhydrorganics.com.

Graf Growers, a local greenhouse & garden center located on White Pond Drive just off Interstate 77. Graf Growers offers greenhouse fresh plants and accessories for the patio and landscape, including flowering hanging baskets, annuals, herbs, perennials, shrubs, trees and growing advice. Open 7 days a week, Graf Growers Garden Center, 1015 White Pond Drive, online at grafgrowers.com.

R. B. Stout, providing landscape services from initial design to annual maintenance. R. B. Stout’s staff of agronomists, horticulturists, landscape designers and nursery technicians has served area customers for over fifty years. R. B. Stout, 330-666-8811, or online at rbstoutinc.com.

Suncrest Gardens.The Garden Center offers a gallery atmosphere and is home to a collection of giftware and garden art. Suncrest Gardens, located off Route 8 between Hudson and Peninsula at 5157 Akron-Cleveland Road. Suncrest Gardens, 330-650-4969.

Mustard Seed Market and Café. The eclectic bar includes a selection of wine, beer and spirits, organic coffee and espresso beverages, fresh fruit and vegetable cocktails, and dairy and non-dairy shakes. Mustard Seed Market has locations in Montrose and Solon. More information at mustardseedmarket.com.

Doctors Josephine Aronica and Jack Singluff at Lake Cable Medical Center in Canton, offering both traditional and alternative medical treatment and procedures such as acupuncture, Chelation therapy, and massage therapy. Lake Cable Medical Center is accepting new patients at their office at 5850 Fulton Drive Northwest in Canton. Lake Cable Medical Center at 330-494-8641.

New Earth Naturals in Cuyahoga Falls, committed to healthy living, offering the return of The Earth Shoe, with “negative heel construction,” which positions the heel below the toe for natural body alignment and mirrors the effects of walking barefoot in the sand. New Earth Naturals, 1605 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-2415 or newearthnaturals.com.

Pure Intentions, the wheat grass growers. Studies have shown natural wheatgrass juice to be an anti-oxidant, and a source for improving digestion, energy, and endurance. Pure Intentions offers bulk wheatgrass, manual and automatic juicers, and wheatgrass by the shot. Pure Intentions Wheatgrass Plant, at 1862 Akron Peninsula Road in the Merriman Valley. 330-923-8822 or pureintentionsinc.com.

Reflections Vein Center, offering treatment of varicose veins, and their underlying cause, through minimally invasive surgical techniques. Reflections Vein Center is located at 2603 West Market Street in Akron. More information on treatment options, medical staff, and treatment recovery times, Reflections Vein Center, 330-864-0832, or online at reflectionsveincenter.com.

Summa Health System, including Akron City, Saint Thomas, and Cuyahoga Fall General Hospitals. Summa offers a network of community health centers providing a full range of care including in-home, emergency, rehabilitation, and nursing. For more information on Summa Health System, or facility locations, summahealth.org.

“Pieces Fine Furniture Consignment” in Cuyahoga Falls. Pieces offers 4,500 square feet of gently used furniture and home décor items ranging from classic to trendy, retro to funky. New consignments arrive daily.Open Tuesday through Sunday, “Pieces Fine Furniture Consignment” at 2131 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. 330-920-8070 or piecesfurnitureconsignment.com.

The Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 West Market Street, in Akron, is an ideal choice in Ohio for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel features a comprehensive fitness center with indoor and outdoor swimming pools - sauna - exercise room - and a full-time masseuse. Other amenities that add to our guest's enjoyment are Beau's Grille and Lounge and Mr. Jim's Shoe Shine Service. As well as excellent shopping and entertainment opportunities nearby. Located in the upscale suburban Fairlawn area of Ohio and close to Cleveland, Akron and Canton. The Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 330-867-5000.

The Hudson Room Restaurant at The Holiday Inn of Hudson. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, The Hudson Room’s menu includes traditional and contemporary sandwiches and entrees, vegetarian selections, soup and salad bar, and their own deserts. For lunch or dinner, it’s The Hudson Room at the Holiday Inn of Hudson, on Route 8, near the Ohio Turnpike. 1-800-653-9191.

SummaCare's Individual Solutions, offering individual or family health insurance plans for the self-employed, recent college graduates, and early retirees. SummaCare's Individual Solutions offers online quotes at SUMMACare.com, or, 888-996-8675.

The law offices of Scanlon and Gearinger. Serving Akron since 1975, Scanlon and Gearinger offers legal services focused on motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death. Scanlon and Gearinger, 330-376-4558 or scangearlaw.com.

Ohio Valley Guitars in Kent, offering locally designed acoustic guitars that include solid spruce tops, abalone inlays, rosewood fret boards and vintage c-shaped necks. Ohio Valley Guitars at ohiovalleyguitars.com, and locally at Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina, and Minerva Music Center in Minerva.

Time Traveler CDs, a locally-owned old-school record store. For over 20 years, Time Traveler CDs has offered new and used CDs and music memorabilia, import and domestic, from their location at 2615 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Time Traveler’s Scott Shepard has opened a second location at 214 North Main Street in Hudson. Time Traveler CDs: Music from the past, present and future. 330-923-4408 or 330-655-8463.

Woodsy’s Music in Kent, supporting live music in Northeast Ohio for over 30 years. Woodsy’s offers new and used acoustic, electric and bass guitars, keyboards, amps, percussion, school band and orchestra instruments. Woodsy’s Music, 135 South Water Street in Kent, woodsys.com.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, offering weekend train service from Akron's Northside station, one block north of Luigi's. Excursions to Canton-area attractions depart at 9:30am, and roundtrips through Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Peninsula leave at 1:15pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Railroad also offers a “Rail & Trail" one-way trip through the national park with your bicycle on board to ride back on the Towpath Trail. Reservations and more information at 800-468-4070 or CVSR.com.

Metro Parks Serving Summit County, offering programs and events in the Metro Parks year-round. Summit County Residents can receive a subscription to the events guide at 330-867-5511 or online at summitmetroparks.org. Metro Parks Serving Summit County, celebrating 85 years of service to our community.

JCSi, a provider of PC and network sales, installation, support and repair services since 1992. JCSi offers Internet services including website design, hosting, access and email. JCSi offers local and long distance phone service plans. JCSi, helping businesses use today’s technologies, at 330-689-0155 or jcsi.com.

One of A Kind Pet Rescue, 1699 West Market Street, in Akron. One of A Kind Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, and providing shelter and medical treatment for homeless pets. All rescued pets are spayed or neutered and adopted into appropriate homes. All animals are micro-chipped to aid in their safe return should they ever become lost. One of A Kind Pet Rescue, 330-865-6200, or oneofakindpets.org.

Valley Animal Hospital and Celebrity Pets Salon and Boutique, in Akron’s Merriman Valley. Valley Animal Hospital provides pet physicals, surgical services, and boarding. Celebrity Pets Salon and Boutique offers spa services and styling for dogs and cats, along with gift items for pets and their people. Open Monday through Saturday, Valley Animal Hospital, and Celebrity Pets, in The Merriman Valley, at 330-869-4660.

Mustard Seed Market and Café. The eclectic bar includes a selection of wine, beer and spirits, organic coffee and espresso beverages, fresh fruit and vegetable cocktails, and dairy and non-dairy shakes. Mustard Seed Market has locations in Montrose and Solon. More information at mustardseedmarket.com.

Pure Intentions, the wheat grass growers. Studies have shown natural wheatgrass juice to be an anti-oxidant, and a source for improving digestion, energy, and endurance. Pure Intentions offers bulk wheatgrass, manual and automatic juicers, and wheatgrass by the shot. Pure Intentions Wheatgrass Plant, at 1862 Akron Peninsula Road in the Merriman Valley. 330-923-8822 or pureintentionsinc.com.

New Earth Naturals in Cuyahoga Falls, committed to healthy living, offering the return of The Earth Shoe, with “negative heel construction,” which positions the heel below the toe for natural body alignment and mirrors the effects of walking barefoot in the sand. New Earth Naturals, 1605 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. 330-929-2415 or newearthnaturals.com.

The Grape and Granary, supplying the needs of Akron-area home brewers and winemakers since 1992. The Grape and Granary also offers supplies and books on cheese-making and coffee bean roasting. The Grape and Granary, 915 Home Avenue in Akron. 1-800-695-9870 or thegrape.net.

Sarah's Vineyard, 1204 West Steels Corners, across from the main gate of Blossom Music Center, online at sarahsvineyard.com.

The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Norton. The tasting room, overlooking acres of vineyards, offers handcrafted wines by the glass, bottle or case. The Winery at Wolfcreek, offers live music Monday and Wednesday evenings. Online at wineryatwolfcreek.com.

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