Strengthening Stark

08/22/2026

Stark County needs more middle-income housing | Opinion - from Canton Repository

Guest essayist Todd Hawke writes about how the Stark Economic Development Board and Strengthening Stark are focused on middle-income housing.

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Guest essayist Todd Hawke writes about how the Stark Economic Development Board and Strengthening Stark are focused on middle-income housing.

08/19/2026

Teachers work hard to develop Stark County’s best and brightest young minds. So, Strengthening Stark and the Stark Economic Development Board are working together to give them a break. The goal is to end Stark County’s middle-income housing crisis, so teachers will be able to find more comfortable, affordable housing options. Learn more. https://www.starkcoohio.com/ https://www.strengtheningstark.com/

08/14/2026

'Community priority.' Stark Behavioral Health Urgent Care opens doors - from Canton Repository

Stark County community celebrates opening of new urgent care focused on behavioral health.

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Stark County community celebrates opening of new urgent care focused on behavioral health.

08/14/2026

Tools To Grow & Thrive JumpStart’s Stark County Small Business Impact Program is an intensive 12-week group-based educational program that provides promising entrepreneurs with: Focused business advising Education on various essential business topics Impactful tools and resources to help business ...

08/13/2026

Ohio employers: Applications are now open for the Winter 2026 College Technology Internship Program.
This program connects businesses with college students who can assist with projects such as software implementation, app development, website enhancements and cybersecurity improvements. Participating employers may receive reimbursement for up to two-thirds of an intern's wages, with funding available up to $7,500 per intern. Companies can hire up to 10 interns through the program.
Key Dates:
Company applications: Aug. 3 - 28, 2026
Student applications: Sept. 1 - 25, 2026
Internship period: Nov. 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
This is a great opportunity for employers looking to advance technology projects while building connections with emerging talent.
Learn more: https://development.ohio.gov/business/third-frontier-and-technology/college-technology-internship-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&fbclid=IwY2xjawTq5v5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTg5ejFFeWZLckQ3c25BakNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyQelGtT_t43F22wcSDOS-477w6yoHvVIQarSJpR5nZPJtgpdqA5yyhH48Eo_aem_QXpZ3RWv_9ZhxVZPeoW3tg

08/12/2026

https://www.yourohionews.com/hartville/jumpstart-names-stark-county-entrepreneurial-services-director/1062297

NaSheka Combs-Lemon will lead entrepreneur support efforts and the Stark Impact program. Applications are open through Sept. 7.

08/10/2026

Louisville ranks as one of hottest housing markets in the nation, Realtor.com says - from Canton Repository

A Stark County ZIP code ranks as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation, according to Realtor.com.

Check out this story on: https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/louisville/2026/08/10/louisville-44641-zip-code-makes-realtor-coms-hottest-zip-codes-report/91215534007/

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A Stark County ZIP code ranks as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation, according to Realtor.com.

08/05/2026

Ohio employers: Applications are now open for the Winter 2026 College Technology Internship Program.

This program connects businesses with college students who can assist with projects such as software implementation, app development, website enhancements, and cybersecurity improvements. Participating employers may receive reimbursement for up to two-thirds of an intern's wages, with funding available up to $7,500 per intern. Companies can hire up to 10 interns through the program.

Key Dates:

Company applications: Aug. 3 - 28, 2026
Student applications: Sept. 1 - 25, 2026
Internship period: Nov. 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
This is a great opportunity for employers looking to advance technology projects while building connections with emerging talent.

Learn more: https://development.ohio.gov/business/third-frontier-and-technology/college-technology-internship-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

08/05/2026

Strengthening Stark and the Stark Economic Development Board are working on an initiative to eliminate our community’s housing imbalance by 2030. The average middle-income family of four faces limited housing options and mounting financial pressures. But together, these organizations are working to make things better. Learn more: https://www.starkcoohio.com/ or https://www.strengtheningstark.com/