Huron County Growth Partnership

From our team at Huron County Growth Partnership, we want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are SO thankful to all of our members, investors, board of directors, committee members, communities and everyone who continues to play an active role in helping our organization achieve great things! Without all of you, our work cannot be done! Together, we can achieve so much. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends. Comment below and tell us what YOU are thankful for this year ?? ??

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? Formerly Norwalk Economic Development, Huron County Economic Development and Huron County Chamber, we are proud to now be ??????, ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ????????????????????????. Our organization came together under one roof in early 2024 and have been working tirelessly to not only continue many of the programs you grew accustomed to in years past, but to grow our portfolio of offerings and continue to provide more value to our members, our businesses, and every community that falls within Huron County, Ohio! For more information on our services, programs, events and more, give our office a call! 419-668-4155

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? In 2024, HCGP leveraged $?,???,??? for business and community growth Our economic development team has strong connections to Federal, State and Local programs. If a business or community is planning any kind of project, please contact our office to see how we can help! There may be assistance out there to help you achieve your goals. If we don't have the resource ourselves, we can at least put you in contact with the people that do! Our mission is to ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????????????, but we can't do that without being involved in your plans in the early stages. Contact our office to see how we can help your business grow or expand! 419-668-4155

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? 315 ???????????????? & ????A?????????? were impacted in 2024 through our Business Advisory Council and Teacher & Student Bootcamps! If you recall from a previous post, we facilitate the Huron County Business Advisory Council through our office. We collaborate with our local schools and businesses to provide workforce development training and educate local teachers and students on the types of jobs that exist locally, whether a college education, trade certification or no experience is necessary. This helps prepare our local talent for what might be available to them upon graduating and helps our community retain more of that workforce in our region. If your business or school would like to get involved in our workforce development programs, contact our office and ask for Kayla! 419-668-4155

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? Huron County Growth Partnership's RISE program, Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, offers assistance across the entire business development continuum. Consultations and many of the services are offered free of charge! In 2024, 60 ??????????P?????????????? were advised. Whether you're at the ?????????? ????, ?????????? ???? ???? ???????? ???????????????? stages, our RISE program is here to help you! Call us to schedule your advising session today! 419-668-4155

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? HCGP hosts a number of professional events throughout the year; some member-exclusive and some open to the public. These events range from professional development classes and workshops to networking breakfasts or after hours and so much more. In 2024, we had 1,368 ?????????????????? at our professional events and we expect that number to continue to rise as we provide a wider variety of valuable resources for our business community for years to come. Interested in learning about the professional events we have scheduled for 2025? Contact us for more information!

?? HCGP BY THE NUMBERS ?? Huron County Growth Partnership currently has 310 ??????????????! Many of these members first joined under either the Huron County Chamber of Commerce, Huron County Development Council or Norwalk Economic Development Corporation. We have since formed the Growth Partnership and are working to expand our reach to businesses and communities throughout Huron County! If you've been thinking about joining, stop by our office or give us a call to discuss how we can enhance your business through membership today!

Congratulations to Payne, Nickles & Company for being honored as an IPA Best of the Best Firm for 2024! Read about the honor below in the Press Release: Sandusky, Ohio — November 15th, 2024—?Payne Nickles & Company is excited to announce its recognition as an?INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Best of the Best Firm?for 2024. This honor, based on the results of the?IPA Practice Management Survey, places Payne Nickles among ten firms recognized in the?under $10 million revenue category?and highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the accounting industry. Abbey Bemis, Chief Operating Officer, expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, "Being named an IPA Best of the Best Firm is a proud moment for our team. This accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and building strong relationships with our clients. We are excited to continue raising the bar in everything we do.” The IPA Best of the Best selections are based on rigorous analysis and feedback from 620 firms across the nation. This accolade places Payne Nickles & Company among the elite in the accounting industry, a testament to their forward-thinking strategies and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. For more information about the IPA Best of the Best Firms and to view the complete list of recognized firms, please visit the?INSIDE Public Accounting?site. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated team and valued clients for making this achievement possible. About Payne Nickles & Company: Payne Nickles & Company is a full-service accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Sandusky and Norwalk, Ohio. Recognized as an IPA 500 firm, the company provides comprehensive services including accounting, tax planning, financial reporting, forensic accounting, business valuation, payroll administration, bookkeeping and QuickBooks consulting. For more information, visit pncpa.biz. For further inquiries, please contact: Abbey Bemis Chief Operating Officer Email: [email protected]

HCGP & partners facilitate the ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? (BAC) in which local school districts and companies partner for youth workforce development. We believe – ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ????, ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? ????. The opportunities are endless to connect local youth with local employers and HCGP is committed to ?????????????????? ?????? ????-???????????????????? ?????? ??????????. Do you have a business in Huron County that would be interested in hosting a group of teachers and/or students and educating them on the opportunities that exist within your company? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???? ??????! ??????-??????-????????