The Port Authority of Allen County approved hiring a consulting firm to help guide the future of Memorial Hall.
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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.
Cindy Leis and Dave Stratton are in to talk about what's up next for economic development in Lima and Allen County!
“Behind the scenes, we are working on agreements and support and permits and just a number of things that we have to bring in our local agencies like our county engineer and our utilities. And so it takes a number of months to get these projects to the point where you can break ground,” said Cindy Leis, president and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group.
A new arrival to the Mercy Health St. Rita's hospital staff is looking to help expand lung care to the Greater Lima region.
Betsy Billingsley with Visit Greater Lima has more on what's happening in the area in July, and about Lima making an exciting list!
During their annual meeting, the AEDG and Greater Lima Region talked about the various projects and investments that have been made in Lima and Allen County.
Allen County is out for a new build of a data center by Microsoft. Allen Economic Development Group was notified earlier this week that Microsoft had removed Allen County as a location for the expansion. Microsoft representatives were just in town in mid-September, meeting with commissioners, Perry Township trustees, and residents about the proposed project.
Two Allen County organizations talked Monday about their partnership. The CEOs of the Allen Economic Development Group and the Greater Lima Region spoke to the Lima Rotary Club about what responsibilities each organization has and how they work together. They also talk about working with local governments and the Allen County Port Authority to bring in new companies and help existing companies in the area, which is a multi-step process.