19.1.10 youngstown warren regional chamber - ed brochure

1. Your single point of contact for
Economic Development
Information and Project Assistance
REACHCUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & EMPLOYEES
Regional Chamber Youngstown Office
First National Tower
11 Central Square, Suite 1600
Youngstown, OH 44503-1512
Regional Chamber Warren Office
Regional Chamber Building
197 West Market Street, Suite 400
Warren, OH 44481-1024
P: 330.744.2131
F: 330.746.0330
development@regionalchamber.com
regionalchamber.com
Follow us on:
• 400 miles to Chicago or New York
• 75 miles to Cleveland or Pittsburgh
• 7 Major Highway Connections
• 2 Class I Rail Providers
• Access to 2 international airports, 6 shipping
ports and 6.3 million people
The Youngstown/Warren Regional
Chamber’s Economic Development
Division has helped more than 500
companies with investment of $6.5 bil-
lion, resulting in 23,650 new jobs, 33,200
retained jobs and 27 million square feet of
building space constructed or absorbed.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“To provide economic development,
advocacy and business services
to promote the growth of our
members and Valley.”
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Cover photo by Mike Nizami/Flying Fox USA

2. ONLINE INFORMATION
Incentive programs • The region’s business environment • Regional facts, figures and statistics • The Chamber’s array of development services and achievements. And much, much more.
Visit regionalchamber.comto get started.
The Regional Chamber’s
Economic Development
Division provides a broad range
of expert, confidential and
proven business development
services. We will help you
identify available buildings and
sites, secure project incentives,
obtain information, plus a
whole lot more…
We are your first point of contact with key officials, working directly with
federal, state and local government agencies — advocating on your behalf.
LAND AND BUILDINGS
Find the best place for your business.
• Available buildings and sites
• Confidential tours arranged at your request
• Customized site selection services
INCENTIVES
New and existing firms can benefit from incentive
programs that will boost their bottom line. We will assist
in securing:
Tax Incentives, such as:
• Tax credits for job creation and technology investments
• Real property tax abatements for new building
construction and/or building renovations/improvements
in qualified EZ and CRA areas
Grants/Funding for:
• Employee training
• Research and development
• Public infrastructure improvements
Financing for Investments in:
• Land
• Building construction/improvements
• Machinery, equipment, furniture and/or fixtures
• Research & development
CUSTOMIZED SERVICES
The Regional Chamber considers your business needs top
priority, offering detailed, customized assistance with:
• Site and property searches
• Executive tours
• Local demographic and socioeconomic data
• Workforce and wage information
• Local industry and supply chain analysis
• Introductions to local businesses
• Resources to assist decision-makers
• Press release communications
• Groundbreaking/ribbon cutting ceremony coordination
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Build your business through global trade. The Chamber
can provide information and resources for doing business
around the world. We offer technical assistance through
our partnerships with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance
Network, Youngstown State University and Northeast
Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium.
BUSINESS RETENTION &
EXPANSION VISITS
Regional Chamber staff conduct daily visits with the
local business community. During these confidential
discussions, Chamber staff present current programs to
assist in strengthening and growing existing business,
some of which may include access to:
• Incentives & financial resources
• Subject matter experts
• Local, state and federal government
• Strategic business development analysis
• Workforce assistance
Highlighted companies Lordstown Energy Center, (above), AT&T, Arconic, Aim Transportation Solutions and Mellace
“The Chamber’s Economic Development department
was a considerable resource for our project on several
fronts, including market research, coordination of grants
and incentives and making introductions to state and
local partners. Their support was an important factor
in our decision-making process for our project. They’ve
supported us since day one and are still supporting us
today.”
—Pat Callihan, president of Ellwood Engineered
Castings, a division of the Ellwood Group Inc.