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Lorain County Board of Commissioners President Betty Blair Vice President Member Lori Kokoski Ted Kalo County Administrator James R. Cordes
Assistant County Administrator Ronald F. Twining Lorain County Community Development Interim Director Rebecca Jones
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Lorain County Community Alliance Chair Commissioner Betty Blair Vice Chair LaGrange Village Administrator Walt Sukey Secretary Commissioner Lori Kokoski
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Administrative Coordinator Virginia Haynes Updated June 2008
LORAIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Team Lorain County is an independent autonomous economic development organization charged to develop and implement a countywide economic development program inclusive of all communities located throughout Lorain County and in collaboration in the delivery of local retention & expansion support services, marketing Lorain County and handling new business leads.
A Public/Private entity, focused on partnership and collaboration, and dedicated to the creation of competitive advantages for Greater Lorain County companies engaged in the global marketplace. Their program of work includes: Governmental Affairs, Public Policy Formation, Research & Development, ValueAdded-Benefits, and Networking.
President Steve Morey
226 Middle Ave Elyria, Ohio 44035
440-328-2561 226 Middle Ave Elyria, Ohio 44035 www.teamloraincounty.com
President: Frank P DeTillio
440-328-2555 www.loraincountychamber.com
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Treasurer Elyria Township Trustee Bill Holtzman
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Private regional organization formed for the purpose of integrating singular regional efforts into a greater coalition having the means and the joint resources to coordinate, network and support these efforts.
A collaboration of diverse partners working from multiple perspectives to create a united and focused effort toward Lorain County’s future. 226 Middle Ave Elyria, Ohio 44035 440-328-2552 Fax: 440-328-2334 www.lcgp.net
Thomas A. Waltermire, Chairman 737 Bolivar Rd, Suite 2000 Cleveland, OH 44115 216-363-5402 www.teamneo.org
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A three-member board established by the Ohio Revised Code for the purpose of economic development, promoting the welfare of county residents, and environmental protection and resource management.
A county financial agent to foster and support industrial and manufacturing expansion which can provide bonds for public infrastructure.
Board of Commissioners
226 Middle 5th floor Elyria, Ohio 44035
226 Middle Ave 4th floor Elyria, Oh 44035
Contact: Marty Rowe
440-328-2325
www.loraincounty.us
440-329-5111 www.loraincounty.us
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Under the Lorain County Board of Commissioners, Community Development strives to improve quality of life, foster smart growth, promote economic vitality, encourage redevelopment and provide Community leaders with tools for management and policy decisions in four areas: Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Environmental Division, Building Department for unincorporated areas. Interim Director: Rebecca Jones 226 Middle Ave 5th floor Elyria, Ohio 44035 440-328-2326 www.loraincounty.us
LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE A council of governments formed under Ohio Revised Code and made up of political jurisdictions and organizations working together for the benefit of the citizens of Lorain County and the entire region. The Lorain County Community Alliance is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
VISITOR’S BUREAU
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LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
Working toward the preservation of natural areas in the county for the enjoyment and environmental health of future generations. Director: Dan Martin 440-458-5121
Virginia Haynes
12882 Diagonal Rd LaGrange, Oh 44050
226 Middle Ave 4th floor Elyria, Oh 44035
www.loraincountymetroparks.com
www.lccommunityalliance.com
LORAIN COUNTY
An unprecedented collaboration dedicated to Uses this County’s assets to market its potentransforming the economy of the Region, the tial as a destination for tourism and developFund is a grant-making entity for economic ment and showcases a myriad of choices for entertainment and economic growth. development initiatives, consisting of 70 philanthropic organizations from across Northeast Director: Barb Bickel Ohio. 8025 Leavitt Rd. Amherst, Ohio 44001 Contact: Joy Anderson 800-334-1673 Phone: 440-984-3939
Administrative Coordinator
(440) 328-2335
QUALITY OF LIFE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Issues grants for recycling and innovative related projects, and educates the public on matters of recycling and litter control Director: Dan Billman 440-329-5440 226 Middle Ave Elyria, Oh 44035 www.loraincounty.us