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I think Akron-Canton is a primary airport to those who regularly fly routes out of that airport and to people who live more within it's range. It is much more of a convenient, peaceful and often low cost (Overall) place to fly out of. Especially if you live close. To these people, Cleveland is the secondary airport. Of-course Cleveland-Hopkins is bigger. Cleveland is a bigger city. Quite obviously you can go more places direct. But to call one or the other primary or secondary, doesn't seem acurate. No one has officially named one or the other primary or secondary. It's a matter of perception. I'll bet if you ask people in Spring Filed or North Canton which is their primary airport, with the exception of a few who can truly benefit by making that trip to Cleveland, they'll say Akron-Canton.

There are situations when it is definitely beneficial to comute either way. Also, parking prices at A-C are a fraction of what they are at C-H. And who said you have to drive. You can mass transportation it all the way. Akron Metro offers very comfortable reclining seats for napping. Pick it up downtown Cleveland and relax, worry free. I've done it.

I never thought about it until you guys mentioned it, but for travelers south and southeast of Akron, east of Akron and Southwest of Akron, there is only one real airport serving them. There are some really long distances either of those directions until you reach another real airport. A-C is really serving a huge area, which because of distance and the Akron-Canton-Massilon Metro, contains a lot of people and businesses.

And the flip side is, will the AK route be profitable in this economy? If not, it could be pulled and those passengers will be right back at Hopkins. "True that." The fact that route hasn't existed to this point in time suggests that there has never been a huge demand for it. It's hard to believe everyone could simply miss an opportunity with the demand all in their face. How likely is it that this demand suddenly appeared? Either someone has totally slipped all of these years or they believe that the new business influx between South Akron and North Canton has been increasing the demand.

The problem is that the laws are made by people who were born, raised and still have silver spoons in their mouths. The problem isn't how strict the laws are, it's who the laws are strict on. They are too strict on people who they shouldn't be strict on at all and not strict enough on people who should be boiled in oil. Example: Person A has three DUI's and gets 90 days in jail. Example B: Person B has no points on his license, no DUI's but lets his insurance lapse one month so he could afford to pay his mortgage and keep a roof over his family's head, gets a letter in the mail suspending his license because his SSN came up in the lottery. Wow! He works in Cleveland and lives in Canton so he gets stopped on the way to work Driving on a suspension. Does anyone really expect this guy not to drive to work so he can pay his bills? His family is counting on him. What's the solution? Give him even more fines, another suspension, put him in jail for a while so he can loose his job. Don't get me going on this. It's horrible and ridiculous. Anyone with a Suspended License for a Non Moving Violation or DUI should be given another chance, under condition they are continually monitored to show proof of insurance. That way, the tax dollar sucking jails would be much less crowded, the number of drivers under suspension would be cut by at-least two thirds and people could pay their mortgage instead of worrying about paying Fines and Reinstatement Fees. They could make it to work on time, as well and increase productivity. This is a huge problem that isn't designed for safety or to keep insurance prices low. They are bringing up this problem because Ohio is facing a huge deficit and this is big, big, money for the state government, who runs the BMV. I hope everyone wakes up on this!

I think that even though it will be Business Class Prices, convenience will keep many Akron, Canton, Massilon Travelers, who would normally commute to C-H, right at home at A-C Airport. This may cause C-H to offer those would be commuters a price incentive, if they notice a sizable decline in ridership on that route. I guess it depends on how much of a reduction, if any, C-H will see on that route. I do expect that there will be some reductions, not fatal or even very painful, but some. With the economy the way it is, even some can be more painful than usual. When you feel a pain, you do something about it.

Based on what is being reported in this article; this has been long awaited. There appears to be a need, as well. There is a large population of people and business men and women who make A-C Airport very viable. I can speak from experience when I say how much of a pain in the rear end it is to live in Akron and have to go all the way to Cleveland Hopkins just to fly to certain destinations. Contrary to what some may believe, this will have little to no negative affect on Cleveland Hopkins, but a very positive affect on Metropolitan Akron, Canton, Massilon. This will probably envoke some Fare Wars between A-C and C-H Airports, that will be good for all N.E. Ohio travelers to and from D.C.

Well, it's still big as hell and water drips on your head.

Anyone who has never been up close to that airdock, has no idea how huge it is. It is the largest building in the entire world, without interior supports. It looks like it could just cave in at any minute. It is so big, it has it's own atmosphere and clouds form and it rains inside. I forgot how many football fields would fit in side. I use to know. Definitely more than one.

Yeah, I'm living in Winston-Salem right now. Boring!!!! Not a bad place, but not my cup of tea. Can't wait until I can move.

I caught the flu in basic. My choices were to either deal with it or sit it out in the hospital and re-do basic. Well, you know what my choice had to be. I dealt with it. I started as a Squad Leader and got fired and recycled after 1 bad day of getting caught eating M&M's, stuffing my laundry down my All Weather Coat, someone tossed a penny on my bead (You AF Vets know what a problem that is) and I was so pissed, I kicked and bent an ironing board. That was a bad day. I got recycled 4 days, which was like 4 extra weeks. Town pass in San Antonio was nice, though. Didn't get any, but did plenty of looking and flirting.

I did basic there too. It rained about one hour our of the 7 weeks I was there. People were falling out and busting their face and jaw on the ground. It was so hot, they made us drind two glasses of water before they would let us eat. That riverwalk gives me ideas of how Akron's downtown revitalization of the Ohio Canal could turn out.

I think a good economy would help Akron Proper. It would mean less bleeding of jobs from the manufacturing sector, which is doing much better in Akron, lately, due to the increase in exporsts, as a result of the weak dollar. I believe that there might be more expansions of current business in Akron, added to a couple more expansions into Akron. As far as the regionalism that has taken place and becoming more popular, people hate when I say it, but the truth is the truth. The suburbs have saved the inner cities in NE Ohio. Luckily, many people who could no longer stand life in the city, didn't find a need to have to move out of the region or the state. They simply moved out of the city. If not for urbanized suburbs, people who like urban life but couldn't make it in the cities of Northeast Ohio, would have left completely. When people lost their jobs in the city, the suburbs had jobs, so many of those people who would have left, simply drove a little further to go to work. They got off work and came back to the city to spend their money, keeping the cities going. The cities now have a chance to draw these people back in and more people from out of the area. I know there has been a price to pay for this, we now have the city, then the urbanized suburb. There will still be real suburban life, it will just be further out than it use to be. As far as the inner cities, they are reorganizing and will begin to compete with the suburbs again. As the economies of Cleveland and Akron get better, they have far too many resources, amenities and things to offer for the suburbs to continue to compete. The cities will begin to win the development. They can offer the biggest tax breaks, infrastructure improvements, entertainment, etc. In this case, regionalism has saved this area. A price has been paid, but not too big of a price, I think.

Imagine what would be going on in Akron if the economy was good

Awsome Cleveland! I'm glad to see Cleveland getting on the positive road for a change!

When you say "more descriptive thread title", do you mean my title needs to be more descriptive or that I need to be more precise with my choice of threads to post this article. I'm sorry, but I am totally confused by these threads and how to post what, where. I can't figure out where to go to even start a new thread. And what is the difference between a development thread and a construction thread. This is a new development concerning a new development, that will consist of new construction, which could facilitate a city discussion. I'm not trying to be difficult, but I need clarification. I would be more than happy to follow the rules. I really try, yet every time I post something, it seems to be the wrong place.

2008 City of Akron NEWS Releases from the desk of Mark Williamson A. SCHULMAN TO OPEN POLYBATCHÒ MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN AKRON, OHIO (08/20/08) - A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM) announced today that it is expanding its North American PolybatchÒ manufacturing operations with a new plant at the site of its existing distribution warehouse in Akron, Ohio. "We needed a new facility in the United States to build on our global success with Polybatch," said Joseph M. Gingo, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We intend to be a leader with this product line in the U.S. market just as we are an established leader in Europe and Mexico." A. Schulman will receive financial incentives from the City of Akron, Summit County and the State of Ohio. The Company expects the facility to provide approximately 20 new jobs initially, and approximately 60 additional positions within the next few years as production increases. The site has served as a manufacturing facility for other A. Schulman products in the past, and was the Company’s first plant when it opened in 1929. The Company has used it solely as a warehouse for its distribution business since November 2000. The distribution operations will continue at the site. "Our decision to invest in this facility is in line with our overall strategy to maximize the use of our existing assets," Gingo said. "With the building and infrastructure already in place, we expect the conversion to be quick and manufacturing to begin at the site by October 2008." Gingo added, "We greatly appreciate the support of the city, county and state leaders and their dedication to making this project possible. A. Schulman has a long and proud history in Akron, and we intend to continue to be a major contributor to the community." Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic said, "It is critical for us to create partnerships if we want to remain competitive as communities in Northeastern Ohio. The economy dictates that we join forces, combine resources and be a force for creating and retaining jobs. Akron has done this with companies small, medium and large and with considerable success." Summit County Executive Russell Pry added, "The Job Center and Department of Economic Development have worked collaboratively with A. Schulman to provide Workforce Investment Act training funds so that the Company can hire workers who have been dislocated from other businesses in the county. This is a win for Summit County, as we get to keep good paying jobs right here." A. Schulman’s Polybatch product line consists of specialized, high-tech additives for polypropylene, film, extrusion, injection molding and thermoforming applications, primarily in the packaging market. The additives enhance the performance of customers’ products with features such as antibacterial, antifogging and antistatic properties, easy-open packaging, and cling and foaming agents. About A. Schulman Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins. These materials are used in a variety of consumer, industrial, automotive and packaging applications. The Company employs about 2,200 people and has 16 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe (including Asia). Revenues for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007, were $1.8 billion. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historic or current facts. They use such words as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, but are subject to a variety of uncertainties, unknown risks and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment, which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of the Company. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements, and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance, include, but are not limited to, the following: Worldwide and regional economic, business and political conditions, including continuing economic uncertainties in some or all of the Company’s major product markets; Fluctuations in the value of currencies in major areas where the Company operates, including the U.S. dollar, euro, U.K. pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Chinese yuan and Indonesian rupiah; Fluctuations in the prices of sources of energy or plastic resins and other raw materials; Changes in customer demand and requirements; Escalation in the cost of providing employee health care; The outcome of any legal claims known or unknown; The performance of the North American auto market; and The North American recessionary economy. Additional risk factors that could affect the Company’s performance are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, or underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, these developments could have material adverse effects on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. A. Schulman does not undertake an obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new events, information or circumstances, or otherwise. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance related to forward-looking statements can be found in A. Schulman’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. :clap:

Once again, Akron is positioned to make it's mark on the world! Former Rubber Capital, Current Polymer Capital, Liquid Crystals, Medical Research and Development and now this. This city is showing exactly how a city Adapts, Improvises and overcomes!

Great shots of a beautiful trail

I wish Cleveland could create a TV advertising budget designed to change the horrible perception that many people have of Cleveland. Cleveland is a great city but many people who have never been to Cleveland have a terrible perception of this wonderful town. It would be a great investment to spend a considerable amount of money on changing that perception.

They should have a little more defense this year and an even better running game, which should help the best quarterback we've had in a long time. The offense will be osome, without a doubt. If the defense gives them a little more help than last year, I predict 12-4.

I have been fairly and cautiously confident that Akron would secure the deal. Anytime a decision like this is made, it is about dollars and cents. I guarantee you that the decision was purely based on what was right for the company. My cautious confidence was based on the following: The company's cost of moving expenses for that many employees. These employees aren't replaceable. The cost of moving tools and equipment such a distance. The cost of shipping supplies from area vendors to The Nashville Area with fuel prices pushing up shipping charges. The quality of the well trained and experienced suppliers in this area would probably eliminate any consideration of searching for new ones nearby in that area. The proximity to the Auto Industry has to be a plus. I'm also sure they considered the PR issues of ripping the final leg of the entire company out of The Akron-Canton Metro Area. You're taling over 1 million pissed off tire Customers and Repair Shop Customers, who would probably never spend a dime with that company again. Add in some positive points about the area: Goodyear's 1 billion dollar investment, Akron U's recent and continuing 1 billion dollar investment and the recent and continuing 1/2 billion dollar investment from area hospitals are painting a bright future for the area. B&W is expanding and proximity to Akron's research and development in Polymers may be a strategic move as well. I can imagine the use of polymers in tires in the future. The range of uses for polymers are already amazing. The Firestone Invitational is in Akron and Akron is offering a sweet package with economic might in combination with the state and county that probably couldn't be matched by a small city like Murfreesboro.

This is a move that says Bridgestone/Firestone believes that Akron is still viable and has a bright future. It says that the company has been serviced well by it's suppliers and vendors in this area. And it is a huge ego boost to the city and it's residents. This means new construction and I'm sure that area companies will be contracted. It will be a face lift and boost for South Akron, as well. How many good things can I possible say about this? I'm willing to bet that there will be at-least a slight increase in employment at the new center before it's all over. Way to go Akron!! Woo hoo!

I totally agree.

Hospital breathes life into biomed corridor Ribbon-cutting for specialty hospital at former Taylor Pontiac site on East Market Street By Cheryl Powell Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 03:10 p.m. EDT, Jul 23, 2008 A new specialty hospital for critically ill patients is bringing life to the city of Akron's efforts to boost medical-related economic development. Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic joined leaders of a national specialty hospital chain and Akron General and Summa health systems on today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the city's newest hospital: a 60-bed, jointly owned facility for patients who require hospital stays averaging 25 days or longer.