JobsOhio
Team NEO is the JobsOhio Network Partner for Northeast Ohio: The state of Ohio has identified a network of six partners across the state to act as regional partners for JobsOhio, the state's agency for job creation and economic development. As the JobsOhio regional partner for Northeast Ohio, Team NEO collaborates with the region's 18 county partners to expand and retain existing business and job growth.
Are you a Northeast Ohio company looking to expand? We can help by connecting you with resources that will support your growth.
For information on research, financing, training programs or growth incentives, please reach out to the following:
NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
ASHLAND COUNTY
Evan Scurti
Director, Ashland County Economic Development
419.289.3200 x101 | Email Evan
ASHTABULA COUNTY
Brian Anderson
Executive Director, Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County
440.576.9126 | Email Brian
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Tracy Drake
CEO, Columbiana County Port Authority
330.386.9051 | Email Tracy
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Deb Janik
Sr. VP, Real Estate & Bus. Develop., Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP)
216.592.2268 | Email Deb
ERIE COUNTY
Peter Zaehringer
Executive Director, Erie County Economic Development Corporation
419.627.7791 | Email Peter
GEAUGA COUNTY
Frank Samuel
President, Geauga Growth Partnership
440.564.1060 | Email Frank
HURON COUNTY
Carol Knapp
Director, Huron County Development Council
419.663.4232 | Email Carol
LAKE COUNTY
Catherine Walsh
Interim Executive Director, Lake Co. ED Ctr./Lake Co. Port Authority
440.357.2290 | Email Catherine
LORAIN COUNTY
Steve Morey
President and CEO, Team Lorain County
440.328.2563 | Email Steve
MAHONING COUNTY
Sarah Boyarko
Vice President Economic Development, Retention & Expansion,Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
330.744.2131, ext. 17 | Email Sarah
MEDINA COUNTY
Bethany Dentler
Executive Director, Medina County Economic Develop. Corp.
330.722.9215 | Email Bethany
PORTAGE COUNTY
Brad Ehrhart
President, Portage Development Board
330.297.3470 | Email Brad
RICHLAND COUNTY
Aaron Wiegand
Executive Director, Richland County Community Development Group
419.755.7234 | Email Aaron
STARK COUNTY
Stephen Paquette
President and CEO, Stark Development Board, Inc.
330.453.5900 ext.14 | Email Steve
SUMMIT COUNTY
Richard Rebadow
Sr. VP, Economic Development, Greater Akron Chamber
330.237.1217 | Email Richard
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Sarah Boyarko
Vice President Economic Development, Retention & Expansion,Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
330.744.2131, ext. 17 | Email Sarah
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY
Gary Little
Executive Director, Tuscarawas County Community Improvement Corporation
330.691.0878 | Email Gary
WAYNE COUNTY
Rodney Crider
President, Wayne Economic Development Council
330.264.2411 x203 | Email Rod
Team NEO's Regional Business Development Group
Christine Nelson
Vice President, Regional Business Development
216.363.5414 | Email Christine
Steve Fritsch
Senior Director, Strategic Network Engagement
330.414.4676 | Email Steve
Walt Good
Director, Regional Business Development
330.519.7205 | Email Walt
Stephanie Mercado
Director, Regional Business Development
440.864.3369 | Email Stephanie
