Why Join Made in Akron?

We're Building a Community of Owners Making It In Akron

Since our first store in 2009, our goal has always been to align the "Made in Akron" brand with the products and services actually made in Akron.

With our new platform, we're excited to use both technology and physical marketing to help Owners generate additional sales, reach new Customers and build an Owners community.

Here are the 5 steps we're taking to build Made in Akron:

First, We Assemble

We've built a Shopify-based platform that's stable, secure and scalable.

Our processes make sense, with a monthly membership that's affordable.

Owners can easily join and participate without *any* extra work on their part.

Second, We Distribute

In addition to the online MIA Marketplace, we're focused on promoting and selling our pre-made gift boxes in hotel, hospital & airport gift shops, local retail stores and through florists, travel agents and real estate professionals.

We're offering both global shipping and local delivery to get our gift boxes into as many hands as possible.

Third, We Promote

A combination of creative marketing, social media and uniquely creative gift boxes help our Owners grow their brand awareness for nominal cost.

Fourth, We Interact

The MIA Owners community will provide support, coaching, mentorship and assistance for those with challenges or questions about their business.

Finally, We Learn

MIA will offer programs to help Owners learn new skills, refresh old ones and simply understand the variety of opportunities each Owner has to grow their business and brand.