News and Announcements Archives

Newsletter Archives

Shale fracturing pros and cons; Region’s manufacturing will outpace nation; Regional tax-revenue sharing could halt competitive “poaching” by communities.

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H2A Guest-Worker Program: a regulatory nightmare for local employers; Six Community Challenges for 2012; A World Apart; Local Companies with High Growth Sales, 2011

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Congrats Steve LaTourette; Lake County Eastern Governments Form Cooperative; Unemployment Rate; House Price Declines; Legislative Breakfast Scheduled for 2-27-12; Married couples now in minority; Half of Us are Poor; Farm of the Future

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Getting In Shape; Government’s Retreat: Whether we like it or not, it is time to expect less from government; Private Prisons Hit Snags; NE Ohio’s manufacturing sector flexing its muscle; Asian Carp for Dinner?

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Growth Spurt in IT Industry; Getting Around in Growing Cities; Edible Landscaping

Some good news for the economy: The IT industry is having a growth spurt. Spending on information technology will climb by about 5% next year, following a 7% jump this year over last. Consumers shelling out for hot new gadgets play a part, but the biggest outlays are by firms upgrading equipment and services. Total U.S. expenditures on IT will near $625 billion in 2012, vs. $600 billion in 2011.

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Current Economic Recovery; Ohio & Regional Jobs and Employers Chart; Ohio Manufacturing Solid But Tax Climate Lags; Training in Solar Technology; Job Openings

The grades are in. Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research gives a report card on manufacturing and logistics every year. Ohio leads the class in manufacturing but needs to make good on a promise to bone up on its economic development studies by improving the tax climate for business. Ball State’s Dr. Hicks gives the state an A in logistics for its strong transportation abilities and robust infrastructure…

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China and India lead the way in GDP Growth GDP 2011 2012 World 4.4 4.5 United States 3.0 3.2 Euro Zone 1.6 1.8 China 9.4 9.2 Japan 1.4 2.2 United Kingdom 1.7 2.3 Brazil 4.5 4.3 Russia 4.8 4.5 Canada Read More

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China and India lead the way in GDP Growth GDP 2011 2012 World 4.4 4.5 United States 3.0 3.2 Euro Zone 1.6 1.8 China 9.4 9.2 Japan 1.4 2.2 United Kingdom 1.7 2.3 Brazil 4.5 4.3 Russia 4.8 4.5 Canada Read More

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Welcome to new member Ted Kozenko of TP Comps, PO Box 1303, Mentor 44061-1303. A business resiliency company. Groupon “Groupon” is the fastest growing internet business with 40 million coupon customers. They send coupons to your email address and if Read More

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  • Lake County Development Council

    LCDCLCDC and its members constitute a significant part of what makes Lake County such a great place to live and do business.

    The Council seeks to enhance the quality of life in Lake County and stands to assist you and receive your input.

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  • MAY LUNCHEON MEETING
    Fri. May 10, 12 noon at Dino's in Willoughby. Christopher Galloway, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Concord Township speaking.
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    TRUSTEES MEETING
    May 30, 2013, 8 a.m. First Merit conference room, 7800 Reynolds Rd., Mentor.