Who We Are
Our mission is to create an environment for new business development, promote and nurture existing businesses, and facilitate the creation of new jobs in Allen County.
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, planned housing development, and a tremendous collaborative
spirit among local and state partners ensure continued growth.