Join us as we talk Rubber City Match with Heather Roszczyk from the City. Rubber City Match pairs new and expanding businesses with Akron’s top real estate opportunities, providing funding and technical assistance along the way.

Building owners with vacant storefront properties in one of our Great Streets districts may apply to have their building marketed as a top property and be matched with vetted, quality businesses. Entrepreneurs, with a new or expanding business, may apply for grant funding for technical assistance, design and architectural services, and capital to help make their idea a reality.

We also talk to local entrepreneur and owner of Marketing Juice, Miranda Imperi.

Join us as we discuss MORTAR at Bounce. 

MORTAR is a 15-week accelerator course that helps both existing and aspiring non-tech entrepreneurs learn the nuances of business ownership and build a comprehensive business canvas; the goal being to launch businesses that create jobs and circulate dollars locally.

Welcome to Akron Community Voice.   

This show is made possible through a partnership with WAKR 1590 and can be heard every Sunday morning on 93.FM at 9:30am

This week sitting in for Katt Mcdaniel is Shante Robinson, Outreach Rep for The Be You Podcasting Company.

In the studio we chat with local entrepreneurs Brandy Coffey and Barbra Foster.

Two African American women that have followed their passion and started business. 

Check out how their story and why they decided to create their own business.

Veida Rose is the owner of The "Me Time Lounge" a private massage studio.

She provide women & men of achievement with all they'll need to complete work related task & feel relaxed at the same time.

Tiffany Adjei is the owner of Honesty Healthcare a Northeast Ohio Region based company providing quality non-medical home-care. They offer quality safety-based services that let you stay current with the care we provide for your loved one while you're away. Their trusted caregivers provide personal care services and support, allowing loved ones to preserve their independence and promote their well-being.

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This show features a participant of the Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program.  A class that help would be business owners develop an entrepreneurial mindset and validate business ideas. Mr. Smith has overcome gang banging, incarceration and bad choices to become a local entrepreneur who looks to sell produce in a local farm he is cultivating in Stow, Ohio.

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Rosie Murphy is a journalist serving as Editor-in-Chief of The Devil Strip, a local news organization in Akron, Ohio. They seek journalism that connects people to each other, illuminates neighborhood challenges and solutions, and engages the community throughout.

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 Our guest for this show is Shamika Johnson. She is the Founder and CEO of Healing hands Relaxation and Beautifully Bare, a massage parlor and Yoni steam/meditation space. From the working professional, to the grieving family member, her goal is to provide the highest point of relaxation for every client, leaving them to feel their most comfortable selves, with a mind free and at ease.

We also chat with local artists Dray Evans and Nichole Epps