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WHAT IS NORED
12 Counties - One Voice
Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development Association (NORED) is a non-profit association of economic development practitioners and partners spanning 12 counties throughout Northwest Ohio. It is a forum for the exchange of information among its members and others aimed at increasing job opportunities and improving the quality of life throughout the region. NORED provides professional development programs for its members, advocates for legislative changes to enhance economic development, and implements programs to market the benefits of locating in Northwest Ohio.
Since 1988 NORED has been assisting the business growth of Northwest Ohio. The charter members of NORED include Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, and Wood Counties. At large board membership also includes private sector and public sector representatives with a stake in the economy of Northwest Ohio. The association has been very effective in developing a unified voice among its members to affect decisions in Columbus and in Washington D.C.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Leadership in economic development
Branding in a world-wide marketplace
Opportunity for professional and personal success
Advocacy in Columbus and Washington for your voice
Connections to the region’s political and business leaders
Access to the right information.
OFFICERS AND STAFF
Matt Gilroy, President
Ph: 419-337-9255
Email: mgillroy@fultoncountyoh.com
Matt Davis, Vice President
Ph: 419-252-2700
Email: davis@rgp.org
Beth Hannam, Secretary
Ph: 419-332-2882
Email: director@sanduskycounty.org
Renee Smith, Treasurer
Ph: 419-435-7789
Email: fostoriaed@aol.com
Hans Rosebrock, Past President
Ph: 419-249-5230
Email: hdrosebrock@firstenergycorp.com
Will Burns, Administrator
Ph: 419-260-5202
Email: wburns@bgsu.edu