Trumbull Commissioners approve economic development contract with Lake to River
TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - Trumbull County Commissioners have unanimously approved a 12-month $45,000 contract with Lake to River to continue its economic development efforts in the county.
Lake to River is the network partner of JobsOhio, which serves all three counties in the Mahoning Valley, as well as Ashtabula County. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Lake to River in April of 2024.
In Trumbull County, Lake to River leads the countywide business, retention and expansion efforts, as well as the attraction of new investments by providing a broad range of economic development services.
According to a press release, Lake to River is experiencing an "unprecedented" amount of inquires related to local expansions and the attraction of new companies considering investing in the area.
In Trumbull County, Lake to River is managing several pending projects totaling more than $70 million of investment expected to be announced within the next 12 to 24 months.
"Lake to River is a vital economic development partner for Trumbull County, helping to strengthen our relationships with existing businesses and attracting new ones to the area," said Trumbull County Planning Commission Director Julie Green.
