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WE ARE HIRING

Executive Director

ECEDC is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Erie County Economic Development Corporation is responsible for promoting, facilitating, and coordinating economic and workforce development in order to strengthen and expand regional business that retains, trains, and expands local employment.

Full Job Description

To Apply - Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@eriecountyedc.org. The initial review of applications will begin April 10th and will remain open until filled.

ABOUT US

30,000 FOOT VIEW OF WHAT WE DO

STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT

To grow economic opportunities for individuals and businesses and facilitate the creation and retention of jobs through collaborative and comprehensive economic development programs.

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STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS

Assist new & existing businesses

Attract new businesses

New and small business development

Engage educational institutions on career development initiatives

Foster regional workforce development and talent attraction

Engage in public discussion on economic development issues

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MENTORSHIP AND ASSISTANCE TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
 

REGIONAL COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

OUR STAFF

Meet The Team

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Abbey Bemis

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Executive Director

Erie County Economic Development Corporation

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David White

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Executive Director

Firelands Forward

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Lindsey Hoke

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Office Manager

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Makenna Laser

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Manager, Business Services and Communications

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Alissa Fisher

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Coordinator,

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Erie County Economic Development Corporation

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Nico Samaniego

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Coordinator, Business Development

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Luis Quezada

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Work Wellness Coach

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WE HAVE A STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FULL OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

LEADING THE COUNTY

President:

Andrew Kurtz

BGSU Firelands

Vice President:

Stuart Wells

Parallax Lighting

 

Secretary:

Mary Jane Hill

Randolph & Estelle Dorn Foundation

 

Treasurer:

Daniel Moncher

(Ex-Officio)

Gary Boyle

Perkins Township

 

Larry Fletcher

Shores & Islands Ohio

Mayor Jim Forthofer

City of Vermilion

 

Dan Frederick

Erie County Township Association

Troy Fronzaglio

CertainTeed Corporation

Ted Kastor

Kastor Construction LLC.

Paul Koch

Civista Bank

John Kridelbaugh

Sandusky Register

Matt Lasko

City of Huron

Kula Hoty Lynch

Hoty Enterprises

Jason McClure

Cedar Point

Chris McCully

EHOVE Career Center

Ben Moncher

Janotta & Herner

Spencer Patterson

Ardagh Group

Steve Shoffner

Erie County

Dave Weisenberger

Tusing Builders

Eric Wobser

City of Sandusky

James O. Miller

Civista Bank (ex-officio)

Kate Alexakos

NCYP (ex-officio)

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Investors

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:

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