What a Night! GGP’S Homegrown Geauga was a Virtual Hit!

It was a difficult decision, but in July, just less than 4 weeks before the August 7th event, Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) announced that their signature fundraiser, HomeGrown Geauga (HGG), was going to be 100% virtual. HGG provides key support for Geauga Growth Partnership’s mission to enhance the economic climate in Geauga County by attracting new business, supporting existing businesses, and preparing the workforce of the future.  This critical event was scheduled to take place in person at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens; however, out of concern for the health and wellness of sponsors and supporters, GGP made the call to hold the fundraiser as a live streaming event.

The Clinton County Port Authority Receives Local Community Impact Grant from Duke Energy Foundation

The Clinton County Port Authority was invited to apply for a Duke Energy Local Community Impact Grant earlier in the year, and recently received notification that it was successful in obtaining the $2,500 grant.  

“We believed our new program would be the perfect fit for the funds the Duke Program targets,” said Economic Development Director, Jennifer Ekey. “We will be using them specifically for long-term strategic planning and marketing materials that portray Economic Development opportunities in Clinton County.”

‘Diamond in the rough’: Development groups join forces to promote U.S. 30 corridor

BUCYRUS — For years, Ohio’s economic development efforts have centered on the “Three C’s”: Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati.

Gary Frankhouse, executive and economic development director for the Crawford Partnership, wants to add a fourth C: the U.S. 30 Corridor.

“We’re trying to eliminate a county-boundary mindset and create a regional marketing approach,” he said.

3 Historic Urbana Landmarks Being Transformed for Senior Apartments

The Champaign Economic Partnership (CEP) has announced that years of determined work by a public-private partnership is paying off for the city of Urbana.

Work got underway September 17, days after $13 million in financing was released, to transform three historic buildings into 51 affordable apartments for senior citizens. The buildings include the Douglas Hotel – an 1870 landmark vacant since 2004 in the center of downtown Urbana – and the former Urbana North and South Elementary Schools, which were replaced in 2018 by a new elementary/middle school.