City of Stow

Name

City of Stow

Legal name

City of Stow

Website

https://www.stowohio.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1804

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Stow is a municipal government in Summit County, Ohio, serving approximately 35,000 residents with public safety, parks and recreation, public works, permitting, and community support services through a CivicPlus-powered digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public parks recreation
• Community development programs
• Permit processing services
• Public safety services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Stow provides municipal government services to its residents, including public safety, parks and recreation programs, public works, zoning and planning, utility billing, income tax administration, online permit processing, and community support programs such as food pantries and senior services. Core physical assets include City Hall, the Community & Senior Center, Silver Springs Park & Campground, Bow Wow Beach Dog Park, and the upcoming AMP outdoor amphitheater.

Product overview

The City of Stow operates a comprehensive municipal government website (stowohio.gov) built on the CivicPlus CivicEngage platform, providing residents access to city services, permits, recreation programs, and community information. The city's digital product portfolio includes an online permit portal for development and construction permits, and e-billing for water payments and income tax. Key community services include The AMP (an upcoming outdoor amphitheater at 1680 Norton Road under construction), Parks & Recreation programs (fitness classes, youth sports, community bus trips), Silver Springs Park & Campground, Bow Wow Beach Dog Park, and the Stow Community & Senior Center. Social support programs include Stow's Helping Hands, the Back-to-School Community Closet, and a monthly Pop-Up Food Pantry with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Environmental initiatives feature a food waste composting program in partnership with Rubber City Reuse. The city's governance structure includes various boards and commissions with meeting agendas published through the CivicEngage Agenda Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stow Parks & Recreation: City department managing parks, recreation programs, and community facilities including Bow Wow Beach Dog Park, Silver Springs Park, and SOAR Playground.
• The AMP (Stow Amphitheater)
• Stow's Helping Hands
• Stow Community & Senior Center

Products and services

• Online Permit Portal Web-based portal for submitting permit applications and processing permits online for residents, contractors, and businesses operating within Stow.
• Parks & Recreation Programs Municipal recreation programs including fitness classes (Pilates, Yoga), youth sports, flag football, community bus trips, and seasonal events for Stow residents, with registration via the RecDesk platform.
• The AMP (Stow Amphitheater) Upcoming outdoor performance venue at 1680 Norton Road featuring live music, concerts, and community events for Stow residents and visitors. Currently under construction.
• Silver Springs Park & Campground City park with campground facilities, trails, and recreation amenities including access to Burning River Endurance Run events for visitors and residents.
• Bow Wow Beach Dog Park Off-leash dog park facility with amenities for dogs and their owners. Seasonal attraction with sponsorship program available.
• Stow Community & Senior Center Community facility offering programs for seniors and general public, including fitness classes and social activities at 5344 Fishcreek Rd.
• Back-to-School Community Closet Annual program collecting and distributing school supplies and clothing to students in need, operated through Stow's Helping Hands initiative.
• Stow's Helping Hands Community assistance program providing food, supplies, and support services to residents facing challenges or needing extra help.
• Pop-Up Food Pantry Monthly food distribution program in partnership with Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank providing fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food to families in need.
• Food Waste Recycling / Compost Bins Municipal food waste recycling program in partnership with Rubber City Reuse, offering free compost drop-off bins for residents to divert food scraps from landfills.
• Online Payments & E-Billing Online payment system for water bills and other city services with e-billing notification options for residents and businesses.
• Income Tax Services Municipal income tax filing and payment services for residents and businesses operating in Stow.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rubber City ReusecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership to launch Summit County's first municipally funded food waste recycling program. Containers located at Stow City Center Complex and near Stow Community Gardens. Residents receive free buckets and codes to access compost drop-off bins. Program creates nutrient-rich compost instead of sending food waste to landfills, reducing greenhouse gases.
• Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly pop-up food pantry truck at Stow City Hall providing fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food to families in need. Walk-through pantry format open to public while supplies last.
• Burning River Endurance RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosting the Burning River 100-Mile Race at Silver Springs Park featuring 100-mile, 50-mile, marathon, and relay team events. High-profile endurance event showcasing Stow's park system and trail connectivity.
• Local Businesses (Stow Helping Hands)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with local businesses for donation collection sites for community support programs including Back-to-School Community Closet, food drives, and holiday assistance programs.
• Summit County Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on public health matters including mosquito and tick season awareness, West Nile virus monitoring, and health resource distribution.
• EMMCO and Soclof FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partners for The AMP (Stow Amphitheater) project at 1680 Norton Road. Key stakeholders in the outdoor performance venue development.
• Dawn IncorporatedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management team for The AMP amphitheater project.
• Sol Harris DaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partners for The AMP amphitheater project.
• MediaNet AVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudio/Visual partner for The AMP amphitheater project.
• Six Local Communities (Cuyahoga Falls, Munroe Falls, Silver Lake, Hudson, Tallmadge)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for homeless clothing drive initiative combining resources across communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Cuyahoga Falls: Neighboring Summit County municipality of comparable scale and demographics, offering similar municipal services, parks, and recreation programs. Direct competitor for regional talent, residents, and grant funding within the same Northeast Ohio market.
• City of Hudson: Summit County municipality with highly comparable demographic profile, strong schools, and active community engagement model. Both cities compete for affluent residents and family-oriented programming in the same regional labor market.
• City of Tallmadge: Adjacent Summit County city of similar population size and tax structure. Competes directly with Stow for residential growth, retail development, and community identity in the Akron metropolitan area.
• City of Twinsburg: Summit County municipality with comparable population and a comparable recreation/community service portfolio. Both cities pursue similar strategies around parks investment and community programming.
• City of Green: Summit County city with similar demographics and a strong parks/recreation focus including its own amphitheater-style facilities. Direct peer for benchmarking cultural infrastructure investment and recreational programming.
• City of Aurora: Portage County municipality of comparable size adjacent to Stow with similar suburban character and parks infrastructure. Competes for regional recreation-driven tourism and resident attraction.
• City of Kent: Portage County municipality serving as a regional hub with comparable population and similar municipal service offerings. Both cities navigate the balance between local services and regional economic drivers.
• City of Wadsworth: Mid-sized Ohio municipality of similar population size with comparable parks, recreation, and community programming infrastructure. Useful peer for service delivery and capital project benchmarking.
• City of Munroe Falls: Small Summit County municipality bordering Stow that participates in Stow-led regional initiatives including the homeless clothing drive. Adjacent peer for understanding cross-municipal service collaboration.

Broad incumbents

• City of Akron: Larger urban center and county seat anchoring the region. While significantly larger, Akron's policy decisions on infrastructure, transit, and regional planning directly shape the operating environment for Stow and surrounding municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CityofStowOhio/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofstow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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