A ZipsGuide to

Shopping Small & Local In Akron

A ZipsGuide to Gifting

Moms, Dads & Grads

Written by University of Akron Students, ZipsGuide tells the story of downtown Akron's small, local businesses while offering an in-depth look at their products and services.

As we transition from spring into summer, we get hit with a gifting triple threat: Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation parties. What you won't find in this guide is a big-box, mass-produced, plastic approach to celebrating your loved ones. Instead, you'll find unique gift ideas from intrepid Zips who have done the research and sought out Akron's best.

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The content of this website was created by students in the Spring 2024 Public Relations writing course at The University of Akron (and students from previous semesters). Any of the information on this website may be used the way a feature news release would be used. If a significant portion of a student's work is used, a byline will help them build their professional writing portfolio.

For high resolution images to run with a story about shopping small in Akron or to reach any of the businesses featured in the guide, contact Professor Julie Cajigas at julieca@uakron.edu for additional media information.