Over the past three and a half years as program director in Akron, I have guided a steadily flowing pipeline of ideas, a cascade of creativity that enhances life here. This month, I will be leaving Knight Foundation with the confidence that Akron’s future is bright with innovation and opportunity. As Knight’s program director, I […]
Article · February 4, 2014 by Jennifer A. Thomas
Photo credit: Flickr user Knight Foundation. Related Link Report: “Arts & Culture Assessment for Summit County” Today, the GAR and Knight foundations are releasing a new study on the arts in Akron, a first of its kind look at the challenges and opportunities for our arts institutions, future audiences and our community. Among the findings: While Akron residents both […]
Article · January 13, 2014 by Jennifer A. Thomas
The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program at The Akron Urban League from Knight Foundation on Vimeo. “Think big; start small; act fast.” That was the advice from speaker Gary Schoeniger during a recent community breakfast highlighting the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program at the Akron Urban League. The program, which seeks to promote entrepreneurship among those who […]
Article · July 10, 2013 by Jennifer A. Thomas