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Akron’s Old Factory Revived as Tech Hub
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An old Akron tire factory is reborn as a tech accelerator, sparking a quiet Midwest comeback. Once the “Rubber Capital of the World,” the city’s population dipped sharply after automation hit—but now, startups are moving in, young engineers are returning, and downtown is reviving. With machine shops just blocks away and new apartments popping up, Akron’s industrial past is fueling a new tech future. While growth is slow and empty storefronts remain, the small gains signal a hopeful reversal after decades of decline.
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