AKRON: The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau on Monday announced the recipients of its 2016 Partnerships in Motion — Destination Development Grant Program.
A total of $49,950 was awarded to eighteen Summit County organizations, businesses and events.
Grantees include:
• Akron Civic Theatre, $2,500.
• Akron Marathon Race Series, $3,500.
• Akron RubberDucks, $5,000.
• Akron Zoo, $3,750.
• ArtsNow, $5,000.
• Barberton Beautification Program, $950.
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, $1,500.
• Crafty Mart, $1,250.
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, $2,000.
• FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, $1,500.
• Hale Farm & Village, $3,500.
• MAPS Air Museum, $1,000.
• RDA Hotel Management, $3,500.
• Summit County Historical Society, $4,000.
• Summit Artspace, $1,500.
• Tuesday Musical Association, $1,500.
• World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational, $4,000.
• Zeber-Martell Clay Studio & Art Gallery, $4,000.
The program helps qualifying tourism entities with efforts to enhance tourism in Summit County.
The goals of the program include increasing overnight stays; promoting a positive image and increasing visibility of local attractions; increasing spending by visitors and attracting newcomers to programs and activities.