Northeast Ohio seeks $75 million 'Build Back Better' boost for manufacturing, polymers
April 21, 2022
Northeast Ohio is putting itself in the running for a $75 million infusion of federal cash intended to boost economic development, including growing a polymer industry cluster in and around Akron.
A proposal aimed at securing the funding is now being polished and finalized, focusing on smart manufacturing and advanced materials and centered around eight projects with a strong diversity and inclusion theme. The goal is to improve the regional supply chain and economy while addressing structural inequities that cause individual and community distress.