Our Mission To champion local and regional collaboration, the sharing of resources and ideas and the creation of a sustainable economic development framework for Erie County to retain, grow and attract jobs. A Public-Private Partnership
Board of Directors President: Ted Kastor, Janotta & Herner, Inc. Vice President: Stuart Wells, Parallax Lighting Secretary: Gary Mortus, First Energy Treasurer: Daniel Moncher, Firelands Regional Medical Center Gary Boyle, Perkins Township Larry Fletcher, Lake Erie Shores & Islands Jim Forthofer, City of Vermilion Dan Frederick, Erie County Township Association Brian Harr, First National Bank of Bellevue Mary Jane Hill, Dorn Foundation Andrew Kurtz, BGSU Firelands Matt Lasko, City of Sandusky Jason McClure, Cedar Point James O. Miller, Civista Bank Brian Shanle, Kalahari Resorts Patrick Shenigo, Erie County Ron Waite, Sandusky Register Andrew White, City of Huron Ex-Officio: Pamela Smith, Erie County Chamber of Commerce Mark Ahlborg, North Coast Young Professionals
Erie County Economic Development Corporation is the pivot point connecting a team of civic, business and philanthropic leaders who know it takes planning, investment, hard work and active partnership to sustain and enhance the economic vitality of our community.
Existing Industry A $37M expansion opportunity brought together parties from ECEDC, the local community, Team NEO, JobsOhio, the Ohio Rail Commission, ODOT, Columbia Gas, Ohio Public Utilities Commission, Ohio Edison and more Sandusky Register Photo
Business Attraction Completing Phase I of Mucci Farm s US Headquarters relied on the vision of many, including the company, ECEDC, BGSU Firelands, City of Huron & Huron Township.
Entrepreneurship A new partnership with the Norwalk Economic Development Corporation has doubled the territory, staff and capacity of our RISE program.
Local Image & Advocacy Thirty-three businesses and counting have been featured in ECEDC digital marketing campaigns, averaging over 1,000 readers each day of the campaign.
Employees at CertainTeed, JBT and Great Lakes Machine Quality of Place Work to Be Done A new initiative with the Firelands Regional Partnership and our adjacent counties will establish a framework to tackle workforce development, our region s greatest barrier to continued growth.
Source EMSI Team NEO Erie County s Progress 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.88 0.86 Change in Post-Recession Employment: Erie County vs Northeast Ohio 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Erie NEO
Keynote Remarks 2018
Richard Hogrefe Owner, H2 Properties
Dennis Shaffer President & CEO, Civista Bank
Annual Awards 2018
Business Pioneer 2018 The Business Pioneer Award recognizes individuals, companies or organizations that have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, outstanding business inspiration and ambition.
Deal of the Year 2018 The Deal of the Year Award recognizes a business that values Erie County as a strategic location.
Visionary Leadership 2018 The Visionary Leadership Award recognizes outstanding efforts in economic development. This award is presented to a leader whose visionary contributions have broken social, political, or economic barriers, thereby opening doors and setting a new course for Erie County.
Lifetime Leadership 2018 The Lifetime Leadership Award recognizes advocates who have made extraordinary contributions toward the vision of a vibrant Erie County over the course of their career. They have exemplified dedication, integrity and honorable service to our community.