Lorain County Community Development

On November 20, Neighborhood Alliance celebrated the completion of the Ben and Jane Norton Center at the Haven Center Emergency Shelter in Lorain, Ohio. This new expansion adds 19 much-needed rooms, with 11 dedicated to families in crisis, providing them with safe, dignified housing. Read more about this important milestone and the continued efforts to empower those in need in Lorain County: https://lnkd.in/ejWa5pHD

Lorain County, Ohio was well-represented at today’s Team NEO's Developing Opportunities Event hosted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the City of Canton, Ohio. The event featured several highlights, including a keynote address by Torrence Hinton, President of Ohio FirstEnergy, and an overview by Katie Meehan of Team NEO, who focused on emerging development opportunities. A Fireside Chat, moderated by Bryce Sylvester of Cushman & Wakefield, brought together Ben Sio of CenterState CEO and Christine Nelson of Team NEO. They shared insights into how Northeast Ohio and CenterState NY competed for an economic development project. - Dave Greenspan, Lorain County Ohio Government - Rob Duncan, OhioCED, Lorain County Community Development - Carrie Porter, City of Oberlin, Ohio - Lisa Hutson, ONE Lorain County - Brandon Thimke, Lorain County Community Development

The Lorain County Community Development Department and ONE Lorain County recently had the pleasure of meeting Kianga Holland, the owner of Kreations by Kianga. Kreations by Kianga is currently operating out of the City of Elyria's Hall as part of the city's Downtown Retail Pop-up Shop Program. This program supports small businesses by providing them with an opportunity to grow into brick-and-mortar storefronts, helping to boost downtown retail. Specializing in customized gifts and crafts, Kreations by Kianga offers a variety of unique, personalized items for any occasion. Explore their designs by visiting them in person or online at https://lnkd.in/eBvQyPs7 Holiday shoppers, take note! Kreations by Kianga's Black Friday Sale is happening now through December 2 with Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off on Engraved Glass Ornaments and the "Oh Snap!" Gingerbread Ornament, plus 50% Off Shipping on all orders! #SupportSmallBusiness #LorainCounty #ElyriaOhio #HolidayShopping #PersonalizedGifts #ShopLocal

? The Lorain County Community Development Department recently had the opportunity to meet with Absolute Machine Tools at their Lorain, Ohio headquarters. ? This employee-owned company is a leading importer and distributor of CNC machine tools across North America. ? For over four decades, Absolute Machine Tools has been providing and servicing state-of-the-art equipment for manufacturers in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, mining, energy, medical, and military/defense. ? The machine solutions Absolute Machine Tools delivers impact manufacturers worldwide, and we’re proud to have them as an integral part of our Lorain County business community. To learn more about Absolute Machine Tools, visit them online at: https://lnkd.in/eVHVRF4y ? #LorainCounty #OhioManufacturing #CNCMachines #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingSolutions #EmployeeOwned

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Your courage and commitment to our freedom make our communities stronger, and for that, we are deeply grateful. To all our Veterans—thank you for your service. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #LorainCounty #HonoringOurHeroes #VeteransSupport

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A terrific example of a Lorain County business leveraging Ohio's TechCred program to develop their workforce! #TechCred Re:Build Cutting Dynamics Lorain County Community College Ohio Department of Development Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Ohio Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation https://lnkd.in/ehCjw9uK

Today is Election Day! ?? Every vote counts—make your voice heard. ??? Head out and cast your ballot. #ElectionDay #GoVote Lorain County Chamber of Commerce ONE Lorain County Ohio Excels Community Foundation of Lorain County Rex Engle Stephen Coleman Al Feronti CLU Myles Bremke Anne Schaum, ACNP Kathy Quintiliano Lorain County Community College Jon Husted Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Team NEO Greater Cleveland Partnership MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network: Manufacturing Works The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Annie Carstarphen Cheeseboro Brandon Kushinski, Ed.D.

#TechCred applications are now open for November! This is a fantastic chance for businesses in Lorain County, Ohio to invest in their workforce and get reimbursed for upskilling initiatives. Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/drQ7cErt Ohio Department of Development Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ONE Lorain County Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Lorain County Community College Lorain County JVS

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