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

  • Abbey Bemis

    Executive Director

    Abbey Bemis

    Abbey works with the Board of Directors to set the strategic vision for the organization, designing and aligning programs and activities with the economic needs of Erie County. This includes extensive business and community outreach and collaboration with public and private organizations who contribute to the region’s economic and community development ecology. Abbey has a Master’s in Business Administration from Duke University. Abbey has family roots in north central Ohio and has been a resident of downtown Sandusky for 8 years.

    CONTACT:

    abbey@eriecountyedc.org

  • Sarah Ross

    Program Manager

    Sarah Ross

    Sarah establishes relationships with businesses, entrepreneurs and community partners in an effort to facilitate existing business growth and new business development. She is responsible for the management of RISE, the Erie County Business Advisory Council, and organizational marketing efforts. Sarah has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communications from Calvin College and a Masters Degree in Sport Management from Barry University. Sarah sits on the Boards of Directors of the Huron Chamber of Commerce and Ritter Public Library. Born and raised in Huron, Ohio, Sarah resides in Vermilion with her husband John and twins Raymond and Lillian.

    CONTACT:

    sarah@eriecountyedc.org

  • Lindsey Hoke

    Office Manager

    Lindsey Hoke

    Lindsey joined ECEDC in March 2019.  In this role, Lindsey’s primary duties include Marketing and Accounting support as well as special projects. Lindsey has an Associates of Applied Business Degree specializing in Marketing and Sales.  Her past work experience includes working for small businesses in Erie County. Lindsey and her husband Dan reside in Perkins Township with their two daughters.






    CONTACT:

    office@eriecountyedc.org

  • Kelleigh Beatty

    Firelands Forward Project Coordinator

    Kelleigh Beatty

    Kelleigh joined the team in 2020 as the project coordinator of Firelands Forward, a new regional workforce development initiative housed by ECEDC. In this role, she is responsible for managing the Advisory Board and Work Groups, and building collective impact capacity across both Erie and Huron counties. She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Political Science from Miami University, with a concentration in Public Administration. A Sandusky native, Kelleigh is an avid sailor, and races with the Sandusky Sailing Club.

    CONTACT:

    kelleigh@eriecountyedc.org

 

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

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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)

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Paul Koch

Civista Bank

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Chris McCully

EHOVE Career Center

Andrew Kurtz

BGSU Firelands

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Matt Lasko

City of Sandusky

 

Jason McClure

Cedar Point

 

Sara Ann MacKinlay
& Swasita Saigal

Exsurco Medical

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Mike Spafford

City of Huron

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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.

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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:

LET'S CONNECT

247 Columbus Ave., Suite 126
Sandusky, OH 44870

Phone: (419) 627-7791

Email: office@eriecountyedc.org

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ABOUT ECEDC

A private non-profit organization serving our community through comprehensive economic development programs. We're here to help individuals and businesses start, stay, and grow in Erie County.