Our Impact
Discover how AEDG is helping businesses in Lima and across Allen County grow, create jobs and drive long-term economic development. From partnerships to community initiatives, our collaborative efforts are helping shape a strong economic future.
Who We Are
Our mission is to create an environment for new business development in Lima and Allen County, support the growth of local companies and drive future opportunity. By promoting and nurturing existing businesses while helping new ones get established, we aim to drive job creation and strengthen the region’s economic future.
PLACE.
Lima/Allen County is within a day’s drive of:
Lima/Allen County is located along Interstate 75 and U.S. 30, making interstate travel quick and easy.
PEOPLE.
Lima/Allen County is a manufacturing region.
We make things! From the Ford F-150 pickup to Tide laundry detergent and from mashed potatoes to jet fuel.
Lima is ranked third in the nation in manufacturing among cities with a population of 150,000 or less.
• Manufacturing per capita in Lima/Allen County – $43,687
• Lima has 108% more manufacturing jobs than the average city
POSSIBILITIES.
It’s an exciting time to be in Lima/Allen County.
Downtown revitalization projects, community engagement, and industrial growth are happening throughout the area.
Available industrial land and buildings, prime business sites, planned housing development and a tremendous collaborative
spirit among local and state partners ensure continued growth.