The Port Authority of Allen County approved hiring a consulting firm to help guide the future of Memorial Hall.
The Allen County Port Authority is moving forward with possible revitalization options for Memorial Hall, including the potential to redevelop the historic building into a boutique hotel.
Local leaders shared predictions on economic growth, banking, agriculture and weather during the Lima Rotary Club’s Groundhog Day meeting, highlighting optimism for development alongside challenges for farmers.
For 10 years, MakerFest has connected high school students with local companies and career paths they might not see in a traditional classroom.
Economic development can be a tricky and trying business, as it takes time to get the right fit. To improve the way they do business, the Allen Economic Development Group and the Greater Lima Region are doing some restructuring. Allen Economic Development Group executive director Dave Stratton is moving into the lead role of the Greater Lima Region, and Cindy Leis is taking the helm of Allen Economic Development Group.
Members of the ALL team were led by director Matt Childers as well as president and CEO of economic development Dave Stratton and Good Foods company founder and president John Heaphy. The group toured the new Spring & Main building led by Heaphy and got a sneak peek at the new businesses inside, which include the new Casa Lu Al, No-No's Cellar, and Vista Tacos, along with the 3rd-floor space for Rudolph Foods R&D department.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Allen Economic Development Group gave the community an update on their latest work to make the region a more attractive …
A large crowd of American Township residents attending Monday night's board of trustees meeting voiced concerns about potential development north of Bluelick Road. To help residents who have questions, the Allen Economic Development Group provided a presentation on 3 potential development concepts with the 800-acre property.
Allen County, OH (WLIO) - Business owners, local elected officials, and members of the community gathered to celebrate a great year for busine…
The Allen Economic Development Group giving a mid-year update to commissioners that has seen 11 projects asking for a “request for information” from the group. That is information about development sites that meet specific qualifications asked of the company. Out of those 11 requests, 6 are active with 3 being very significant in coming to Allen County. One key to development is being site certified and also has a few buildings on hand.