Akron Prepping Incentives to Keep BFNAT Tech Center
Reacting to Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s stated desire to upgrade its research and development facilities in the U.S., city, county and state officials in Ohio are working to develop an incentive package designed to keep those operations in Akron.
BFNAT Wants New Tech Center, Akron or Nashville Possible
Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire wants a new technical center, and is considering either building new facilities in Akron or Nashville, or trying to rehabilitate its nearly 100-year-old existing facility in south Akron.
Goodyear Offers IT Internships to Akron Seniors
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a new program to provide paid summer IT internships to seniors of Akron Public Schools.
Akron Begins Formal Work on New Goodyear HQ, Retail Area
(Akron/Tire Review) Akron City Council took the first steps toward creating a new area for Goodyear’s world headquarters yesterday, approving a measure to acquire 20 properties on the city’s east side to be converted into office and retail space.
Michelin to Close Akron Tire Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) One of the last vestiges of the BFGoodrich name in the Akron area is going away with yesterday’s announcement that Michelin North America will close its specialty competition tire production facility in Mogadore.
Goodyear Will Get New Akron Home Under Redevelopment Plan
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear would like a new headquarters building in its hometown of Akron, and will get one if (and, it’s a mighty big “if”) a developer and multiple government bodies can pull together the right deal.
Goodyear Cuts 15 in Akron
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear has laid off some 15 workers at its corporate offices and technical center in Akron, Ohio.
The legacy lives on: Andrew Firestone’s journey from reality TV star to entrepreneur
Andrew’s sharp business acumen has been heavily influenced by family and his deep appreciation for his great-grandfather’s work developing the Bridgestone-Firestone company and brands.
The legacy lives on: Andrew Firestone’s journey from reality TV star to entrepreneur
Andrew’s sharp business acumen has been heavily influenced by family and his deep appreciation for his great-grandfather’s work developing the Bridgestone-Firestone company and brands.
SRNA promotes new director of OE for four-wheel and two-wheel businesses
He’s been with SRNA since Feb. 2013, focusing his time on motorcycle OE throughout the entirety of his tenure.
