Ashtabula County | www.co.ashtabula.oh.us : Ashtabula County is the northeastern-most county in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population was 102,728; its county seat is Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river of many fish." The county is probably best known for having seventeen covered bridges within the county limits. Grapes are a popular crop and there are several wineries in the region owing to the favorable microclimate created by adjacent Lake Erie.
City of Cleveland | www.city.cleveland.oh.us : Cleveland is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The municipality is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles (100 km) west of the Pennsylvania border. It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location at the head of numerous canals and railroad lines. Over the years, Cleveland's businesses have diversified into the service economy, including the financial services, insurance, legal, and healthcare sectors. As of the 2000 Census, the city proper had a total population of 478,403, and was then the 33rd largest city in the United States.
Cleveland Foundation | clevelandfoundation.org : Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world's first community foundation and the nation's second-largest today, with assets of $1.8 billion and 2009 grants of $79 million. The foundation improves the lives of Greater Clevelanders by building community endowment, addressing needs through grant making, and providing leadership on vital issues. Currently the foundation proactively directs two-thirds of its flexible grant dollars to the community's greatest needs: economic transformation (including advanced energy and globalization), public school improvement, human services and youth development, neighborhoods and housing, and arts advancement.
Cuyahoga County | cuyahogacounty.us : Ohio's Cuyahoga County is the most populous county in the state, with a population of 1,393,978 according to the 2000 census. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a 13-county region joined together in economic development initiatives.
Lake County | http://www.lakecountyohio.org/
Lorain County | loraincounty.us : Industries such as shipbuilding, steelmaking, auto manufacturing, fishing, and farming brought people to Lorain County and created its industrial heritage. Today the county has a number of industrial sites, available land near railroads, highways, and deepwater access to Lake Erie. Existing manufacturers, infrastructure, and location make Lorain County a great location for the growing renewable energy market. Lorain County Community College (LCCC), Lorain County JVS, and Oberlin College offer a number of cutting-edge educational and training programs for residents and employers. LCCC has the only accredited two-year degree program for wind turbine technicians in the state of Ohio.
NorTech | nortech.org : NorTech, a regional nonprofit technology-based economic development organization, is a catalyst for growing Northeast Ohio's technology industries. By accelerating commercial activity, marshaling resources, and forging collaborations, NorTech is leading an effort to build regional technology clusters in Northeast Ohio that will make the region more economically diverse. NorTech Energy Enterprise, an initiative of NorTech, leads efforts to stimulate growth in the region's advanced energy industry cluster and provides operational support to LEEDCo.
