Ohio Trade Zone Gets New Manager in Quiet Handover
Published Date: 6/1/2026
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The Foreign-Trade Zone 181 in Akron/Canton, Ohio, has a new boss! The Development Finance Authority of Summit County is now in charge, taking over from the Northeast Ohio Joint Office of Economic Development. This change is official as of May 2026 and keeps the zone running smoothly to help local businesses trade smarter and faster.
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