WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
RELATIONSHIPS ARE AT THE CORE
OF EVERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
Our ECEDC staff , and our board of directors all live, work, and are deeply involved here in Erie County. We care about the community from the small start-up to big industry looking to expand, relocate, or develop new markets. Business is about people, and relationships and that's what we're here for. If you need business assistance, training, have questions, or are looking to find resources and information, we're ready and willing to help you. We'll take the time to figure out exactly what it is you need and connect you to the right people. Just give us a call or send us a message!
OUR STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WE HAVE A STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FULL OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
LEADING THE COUNTY
President:
Ted Kastor
Janotta & Herner, Inc.
Vice President:
Stuart Wells
Parallax Lighting
Secretary:
Mary Jane Hill
Randolph & Estelle Dorn Foundation
Treasurer:
Daniel Moncher
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Gary Boyle
Perkins Township
Darlene Crooks
Label Aid
Larry Fletcher
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Mayor Jim Forthofer
City of Vermilion
Dan Frederick
Erie County Township Association
Paul Hoffman
North Coast Young Professionals
(ex-officio)
Patrick Shenigo
Erie County
Ron Waite
Sandusky Register
James O. Miller
Civista Bank (ex-officio)
Pamela Smith
Erie County Chamber of Commerce (ex-officio)
Paul Koch
Civista Bank
Chris McCully
EHOVE Career Center
Andrew Kurtz
BGSU Firelands
Matt Lasko
City of Sandusky
Jason McClure
Cedar Point
Sara Ann MacKinlay
& Swasita Saigal
Exsurco Medical
Mike Spafford
City of Huron
Dave Weisenberger
Tusing Builders
WHAT WE DO
OUR CONNECTIONS
ARE YOUR CONNECTIONS
Our role is to link you with local, regional and state resources that will streamline your development and allow your business to grow and succeed.

INVESTORS
FORWARD THINKING COMMUNITIES
& PRIVATE INDUSTRY
Erie County Economic Development Corporation is a private not-for-profit supported by community-minded local governments, private industry, foundations and individuals. ECEDC Investors recognize that a growing economy will positively impact their bottom line and increase opportunities and quality of life for their employees and families alike. With this generous support, ECEDC is able to provide its services and support free-of-charge to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community initiatives.
To learn more about how you can support ECEDC, please contact Abbey Bemis, Executive Director.
Thank you to the businesses and community leaders below for their vision, support and commitment to Erie County: