Collaboration Generates Business Growth

Traveling the region one gets to see many different kinds of collaborations that work to strengthen our region's economy. The Wayne Economic Development Council is one of the region's stronger collaborations and its performance during the global recession of 2009 reinforces the benefits of forging strong private, public partnerships focused on helping companies grow.

Check out this update from the Council:

Wayne County enjoyed another successful year of growth in 2009. Thanks to the investments of a number of new and expanding businesses, Wayne County saw 23 new project announcements totaling more than $123 million in new investment and 960 employees. This compares to 15 project announcements in 2008 totaling more than $77 million in new investment and 522 jobs.

"Wayne County’s quality growth efforts and aggressive marketing programs have made us leader in new business growth not only in Ohio but across the nation," said WEDC president Rod Crider. "For three consecutive years, we’ve been named one of the top ten areas in the country for new business growth. With these results, we are hoping to make it four in a row. Our thanks go out to those businesses who continue to invest their resources here."

Learn more about the Council from its web site.