Staff

Marcel W. Wagner Jr. CEcD President/CEO Barb Holbrook Administrative Assistant Kristina K. Clouse Vice President

Allen Economic Development Group
147 N. Main Street
Lima, Ohio, 45801
Phone: (419) 222-7706
Fax: (419) 222-7916
Email: info@aedg.org
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The Allen Economic Development Group, a public/private partnership, and government officials of both Allen County and the City of Lima, have worked cooperatively to help in the expansion and attraction of new businesses in our county.

The cooperative effort of the public and private sectors has played a vital roll in allowing this growth to take place. Many other factors contributed to the growth as well. A very strong dedicated labor force with good work ethics is readily available, due in some part to the defense downsizing impact on our community. These people have highly marketable skills and can adapt very easily to a company's needs. We are also very fortunate to have a number of universities and adult training facilities in our immediate area to assist companies with any specialized training requirements. Our location on Interstate 75 and State Routes 30 and 33 gives us strategic access to the Midwest and Northeast. We also have unparalleled rail transportation provided by two Class one and two short-line rail carriers.

The Allen Economic Development Group and our local political leadership stand ready to assist in making your move to Allen County, Ohio a wise decision.

Feel free to contact The Allen Economic Development Group office toll-free at 1(877)222-7706 for assistance or email us at info@aedg.org.

A professional staff is available to provide economic development assistance. Services for new and expanding businesses include:

• Site and building information
• Financing information
• Utility information
• Transportation Information
• Market information
• Labor information
• Tax information and incentives
• Planning and coordination of the entire project
• Publicity opportunities

This cooperative effort of the public and private sectors has been the catalyst in the economic growth that has taken place. Many other factors contributed to the growth as well. Location on Interstate 75, the community is ideal for transportation-dependent businesses. The labor force in the region is derived from agricultural and industrial backgrounds and is hardworking, adaptive and extremely productive. Utility capacity in the region is generous and the rates are very competitive.

We are also very fortunate to have a number of universities and adult training facilities in our immediate area to assist companies with any specialized training requirements. Unparalleled rail transportation is also available and provided by two Class one and two short-line rail carriers.

The Allen Economic Development Group and our local political leadership stand ready to assist in making your move to Allen County, Ohio a wise decision. Feel free to contact The Allen Economic Development Group office toll-free at 1(877)222-7706 for assistance or email us at info@aedg.org.

Sam Bassitt Allen County Commissioner Mayor David Berger The City of Lima Thomas Biddle TOMZ Enterprises Darrell Buroker Citizens National Bank Keith Deters General Dynamics ~ Joint System Manufacturing Center John Johnson JP Morgan Chase Steve Johnson The Lima News

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