JobsOhioThe State of Ohio offers performance-based incentives to assist companies that are starting, relocating or expanding operations in the state. Funding decisions are based on a number of project factors, including but not limited to job creation, payroll figures, fixed-asset investment commitment, project location and project return on investment.
Learn moreLorain County Community DevelopmentThe department’s mission is to serve Lorain County residents through community development initiatives by striving to improve the quality of life; to foster smart growth; to promote economic vitality; to encourage development and redevelopment and to provide tools to community leaders for management and for making policy decisions. LCCD offers site selection assistance and a Revolving Loan Fund that provides gap financing up to 50% of overall project costs.
Learn moreLorain Port and Finance AuthorityThe Lorain County Port Authority promotes economic development by assisting private industries initiatives, by encouraging development and redevelopment and by promoting investment in business, industrial and transportation projects. Their customized lending tools can be used for equipment, construction, land and building acquisition, and facility improvements.
Learn moreLCCC Small Business Development CenterThe Ohio Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide a high-impact, front-line program designed to facilitate small business growth, job creation and access to capital. SBDCs provide confidential one-to-one business advising at no cost, management training and education programs, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Learn moreLorain County Chamber of CommerceThe Lorain County Chamber of Commerce prides itself on offering the area’s best value-added benefits to its members. In addition to networking and promotion of local business, the Chambers offers educational programming, seminars and employee training on a variety of topics.
Learn moreNorth Ridgeville Chamber of CommerceGet connected at the local level! The North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Power of More Chambers, a partnership of nine chambers in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.
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