Mar 23, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardFive County Northwest Ohio Collaborative Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030
This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Five County Northwest Ohio Collaborative provides a shared roadmap for long-term economic growth, increased productivity, wealth diversification, and regional resiliency across Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. The plan is structured around four main goals: growing and diversifying the region's business landscape, creating and sustaining infrastructure assets and natural resources, fostering regional vitality and inclusivity, and enhancing workforce readiness and employment opportunities. It aims to support collective action to achieve sustainable prosperity and prepare for economic disruptions.