Partners and Resources

The 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.

ONE Lorain County’s mission is to encourage economic growth and prosperity in Lorain County in coordination with other economic development organizations, public sector leaders and philanthropic organizations.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Get 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.