About Us
Located in the heart of downtown Cuyahoga Falls, The Business Commons carries forward the proud legacy of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber—continuing a long tradition of championing local business and strengthening this community. Today, it serves as a resource for Chamber members designed for connection, learning, and practical business support for small businesses, business owners and their teams.
Built with Chamber members in mind, The Commons offers flexible co-working, private offices, meeting rooms, and an event venue for workshops, roundtables, networking, and community gatherings. Whether members are meeting clients, working alongside peers, or hosting a team session, the space makes collaboration easy and keeps them close to the Chamber network.
More than a workspace, The Business Commons is where members access small business programming, trusted resources, and expert guidance—rooted in local relationships and backed by regional reach. As one of the region’s spaces for connection and collaboration, The Business Commons complements additional regional resources like Bounce Innovation Hub by offering another regional space to learn, meet, and grow together.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cuyahoga Falls Chamber is continuing its long tradition of supporting local business through a new chapter as The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls, powered by the Greater Akron Chamber. This unified identity creates a Chamber member-focused center for small business programming, resources, coworking, events, and community connection.
This transition reflects a shared commitment to strengthening business support in Cuyahoga Falls and across the region. With the partnership between the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber and the Greater Akron Chamber (beginning in November 2024), the business community now benefits from expanded programming, broader services, and a more connected experience — while maintaining a strong local presence to those legacy members of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber. Since joining forces, engagement in events and member participation has continued to grow and the future is bright for the benefit of the business community.
The Business Commons is a place where Greater Akron Chamber members and the wider business community can work, connect, and participate in small business programs, resources, and events. The Commons will also offer coworking memberships, day passes, 12-month private office leases, conference rooms, a huddle room, and a modern event space. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, printing and scanning, free parking, lockers, business address services, a kitchen and coffee bar, and 24/7 secure access.
Located at 111 Stow Avenue in downtown Cuyahoga Falls, the space is currently undergoing renovations with an anticipated open date in Q1 2026.
Although the name will evolve from The Cuyahoga Falls Chamber to The Business Commons of Cuyahoga Falls, the purpose stays steady: supporting local business success and community vitality. Members of the Greater Akron Chamber will have access to the small business programming at the space, as well as discounts on coworking memberships, meeting rooms and event space. Businesses in Cuyahoga Falls seeking additional chamber benefits can access those by joining the Greater Akron Chamber.
The Business Commons will remain a local center for small business programming, resources, and relationships—complementing other regional spaces like Bounce Innovation Hub and giving businesses multiple pathways to connect and grow.
Businesses in Cuyahoga Falls now receive the best of both worlds:
- Local support and small business programming at The Business Commons
- Regional reach and expanded benefits through the Greater Akron Chamber
This includes access to more than 120 regional events, Goldmine Group peer networks, workforce services, advocacy and government affairs engagement, employee group benefits, business operations discounts, and economic development resources — all designed to help businesses grow and thrive.
All former members of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber have the opportunity to continue their membership as a part of the Greater Akron Chamber. We have communicated with these members about the process of converting their memberships and will continue offering support to make this happen. Akron Chamber members will have access to small business programming at The Business Commons, along with member rates for coworking, meeting rooms, and event space.
The change to The Business Commons provides a simpler, clearer identity for the business community — and highlights this space as a center for Greater Akron Chamber programming, member services, and local connection in Cuyahoga Falls.
Yes — the former Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Board will transition into an Advisory Council for The Business Commons. This group will be comprised of local and regional business leaders and will help guide programming priorities, placemaking ideas, and member needs at The Commons.
Absolutely! All programs and events hosted at The Business Commons will be open to Greater Akron Chamber members whether their business is located in Cuyahoga Falls or anywhere in the Greater Akron region.
111 Stow Avenue will be the permanent home of The Business Commons, featuring coworking, private offices, meeting space, and serving as the primary location for Greater Akron Chamber small business programming in Cuyahoga Falls. Renovations are currently underway, with an expected opening in Q1 2026.
The Business Commons is one of several strong regional resources for business growth, and we’re lucky to have so many partners working toward the same goal. Alongside spaces like Bounce Innovation Hub, organizations like the Akron Urban League and resources like the Small Business Development Center, The Business Commons serves Greater Akron Chamber members as a resource for small business programming and community connections in a collaborative work environment.
This shared ecosystem means entrepreneurs have multiple doors to walk through as they learn, build relationships, and expand across Greater Akron.
The Business Commons carries forward nearly 100 years of Cuyahoga Falls Chamber leadership and community support. The relationships, service mindset, and local impact that defined the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber remain central — now strengthened by greater regional collaboration and expanded tools for business success.
There will be a lot of opportunities to engage with The Business Commons – from co-working memberships and meeting spaces – to small business events and programs, and business owner roundtables – there are a lot of benefits. The 2026 events and program schedule will be live soon. There are also sponsorship opportunities and naming rights available for events and conference rooms available on the website.
Contact Juliana Kless, coordinator, at jkless@greaterakronchamber.org or call 234-303-1689 for questions about The Business Commons space, events and programs.