Lake to River is home to a diverse economy built on strong regional assets. From advanced manufacturing and logistics to food and agribusiness, these industries drive growth, create opportunities, and shape the future of Eastern Ohio
As the official JobsOhio regional partner for Eastern Ohio, Lake to River works directly with businesses, site selectors, developers, and community leaders to match opportunity with place. Whether you are expanding an existing operation, evaluating available industrial sites in Ohio, or exploring a new market entry, our team brings the regional knowledge and statewide network to make it happen.
This is not a region reinventing itself from scratch. It is a region that never stopped building, and is now doing it smarter, faster, and with greater purpose than ever before.
Our team works with businesses and their advisors to identify, evaluate, and advance sites across the Lake to River region. From initial site screening to infrastructure assessment and connection with local government partners, we streamline the site selection process so companies can make informed decisions faster.
Lake to River’s core mission as an Ohio economic development organization is to grow the regional economy by attracting new investment and helping existing businesses expand and thrive. That means proactive outreach to companies in our key industry sectors, as well as ongoing engagement with businesses already operating in the region to ensure they have the support they need to stay, grow, and compete.
A business is only as strong as the people who power it. Lake to River connects employers with workforce development resources across Eastern Ohio, including training providers, educational partners, and talent recruitment initiatives. Whether a company needs to reskill an existing workforce or build a pipeline of new talent, our regional workforce coalition is designed to help.
Navigating the landscape of local, regional, and state incentives can be complex. Our team has the expertise to help businesses identify and access the programs that best align with their investment and hiring goals, from JobsOhio grants and loans to local enterprise zone agreements and tax increment financing.
