Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry has reorganized the Summit County
Department of Community & Economic Development by creating an internal
Economic Development Task Force (EDTF).
The EDTF is comprised of economic development professionals and research
analysts within the Department of Community and Economic Development.
The newly created EDTF recently hosted a “Manufacturing Workforce
Development Forum” to discuss staffing issues within the local machining
industry. The purpose of the forum was to meet with local manufacturers
to identify and discuss workforce development issues.
Business owners, citizens and local government entities interested in
meeting with the EDTF or participating in future forums should contact
the Summit County Department of Development at 330-643-7769.
Economic Development Task Force Members:
- Connie Krauss, Director
- Scott Wagner, Deputy Director
- Peter Zaehringer, Economic
Development Administrator
- Jason Haas, Research Analyst
- Deborah Richmond,
Executive Assistant
-
Robert Henwood,
Land Development Administrator
-
Nick
Lautzenheiser, GIS Technical Applications Administrator
For more information or to schedule a
meeting, please email the Summit County Economic Development Task Force
at: EDTF@summitoh.net
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Summit County EDTF, in
conjunction with the Akron Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of
Macedonia contracted with
Silverlode Consulting Corp., to complete an analysis of the
potential economic and fiscal impacts that could result from the future
development of an area of approximately 900 acres adjacent to SR 8
(located on the east side of State Route 8 and bounded by Highland Road
to the north and Hines Hill Road to the south).
There are concerns about potential negative impacts that could result
from development within the site, however it is also understood that the
area is attractive for future development. The site contains significant
woodlands, is bisected by the Brandywine Creek and its associated
floodplain, and contains many wetlands. The site includes privately
owned land in Macedonia, Northfield Center Township, and the Village of
Boston.
Download the Silverlode
press release presentation by following this
link. Complete copies of
the Silverlode study can be obtained by contacting:
Robert Henwood via email or by calling 330-643-2551.
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