Akron announces new small business initiativeAkron Mayor Shammas Malik says the city's new Small Business Enterprise initiative is a way to expand the base of contractors for municipal work.Akron Beacon Journal17d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyShammas Malikakron small business initiative launch
CitiCenter project gets underway in downtown AkronKickoff event marks beginning of transforming historic building into apartments From left, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Welty Enterprises CEO Don Taylor and Summit County Assistant Chief of Staff Greta Johnson celebrate at the Sept. 10 CitiCenter Project kickoff event. DOWNTOWN AKRON — After years of planning, financing challenges and delays, redevelopment…akron.com21d agoWhole story →BuildShammas Malikciticenter redevelopment kickoff
Made in Akron: Mayor debuts pre-approved home designsThe city of Akron has debuted 10 residential home plans that Mayor Shammas Malik's administration said will simplify the building process.Akron Beacon Journal1mo agoWhole story →BuildShammas Malikakron housing initiative
Rep. Sykes presents more than $1 million in ceremonial checks for Akron Infrastructure ProjectsU.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (center) presented a $1.2 million check to Akron Mayor Shammas Malik (left) with the support of several city officials. AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) Aug. 21 presented ceremonial checks totaling $1.45 million to the City of Akron for the Downtown Akron Main Street Project and the East Copleyakron.com1mo agoWhole story →BuildJusticeShammas Malikakron infrastructure funding
City of Akron enacts zoning change to reflect data center concernsA zoning change crafted by Akron Mayor Shammas Malik's administration and approved by City Council reflects concerns about data centers' growth.Akron Beacon Journal2mo agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyShammas Malikakron zoning change
