Dave’s Markets at Middlebury Plaza
EANDC joins the Akron and Cleveland communities in mourning the passing of Burton Saltzman, a visionary leader whose work helped reshape access to quality food in our neighborhoods. Through his leadership with Dave’s Markets, Burton believed that urban communities deserved the same investment, opportunity, and dignity as any community.
Dave’s leadership--Mr. Saltzman and his two sons--came to Akron at the request of EANDC’s former President and CEO Grady Appleton, as EANDC was developing the Middlebury Market Plaza. Dave’s Markets in Middlebury Plaza is the result of collaboration with EANDC. Its continued presence reflects Dave’s, and the Saltzman Family’s, commitment to keeping food service options alive and vibrant in five Akron neighborhoods.
Rest in peace, Burton. Your impact will continue to nourish this community for generations.