Stark County
Stark County includes hundreds of service and manufacturing companies that benefit from excellent accessibility to the U.S. market, a skilled workforce, transportation (air and major highways), and a low-cost utility infrastructure. Home to six colleges and universities, Stark County fosters active collaboration with businesses to help train and prepare employees for jobs in emerging technologies like fuel cells, wind energy, and oil shale exploration and development. Stark County is anchored by Canton, home to the NFL Professional Football Hall of Fame. The area also offers 20+ golf courses, arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living.
Stark County Stats
– population:
373,612
– Workforce:
280,000
| Notable Higher Ed. / Vocational Training Institutions |
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| Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Kent State University Stark Campus |
| Malone University |
| University of Mount Union |
| Northeast Ohio Medical University |
| Stark State College |
| Walsh University |
| Notable Employers |
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| The Timken Company |
| TimkenSteel |
| Diebold Nixdorf Corporation |
| The Kenan Advantage Group |
| Shearer’s Foods |
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