City of Akron shopping and dining app gives million-dollar boost to local economy

AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron is celebrating a milestone moment. It just generated nearly $1.5 million in economic activity.

And it’s all thanks, in part, to a smartphone app that gives small businesses a second chance at success, the app is called “Akronite”, and it rewards residents for shopping and eating local.

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Written by Mike Holden.

Originally published January 6, 2023.