From corporate headquarters and major facilities of global corporations, mixed-use and upscale development, to a thriving small- to middle-market size business community, and leading edge start-ups, Lorain County is a welcome home to any size business.

With its proximity to Lake Erie, Lorain County features abundant water resources, as well as competitive natural gas and electrical utilities. Major ground, air, rail and other resources are available to new and existing businesses.

Lorain County is centrally located near air, rail, water and highway access points, making transport convenient and efficient. The county is located within a 15-minute drive of Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, and within a 45-minute drive of Akron-Canton Airport. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides direct flights to nearly 80 domestic and international locations, and handles more than 2,200 flights per week, with multiple direct flights to major airports such as Newark and Chicago O’Hare.

Lorain County, Ohio has an abundance of shovel- ready sites and move-in condition buildings. Industrial and business parks in Lorain County are ready for businesses to expand – now! Multiple shovel-ready industrial and business parks offer opportunity for medical and bio-industries, alternative energy, R&D and manufacturing, food packaging and processing, automotive, fabricating, call centers, data processing and distribution facilities.

With a population of nearly 300,000, employers find ready access to a diverse workforce employed in industries such as health care, manufacturing, education, food service, and professional/technical services.  Not only is Lorain County a convenient place to work, it is home to a work ethic that is second to none.

Lorain County offers its employers and residents a low cost of living and housing – with a variety of public and private k-12 and post-secondary education options. The area has numerous opportunities to join the crowds as a spectator of exciting local sports events.

One of Lorain County’s most attractive features is its ideal location – perfectly situated on Lake Erie, halfway from downtown Cleveland to the east and the Lake Erie Islands and North Coast resort areas to the west. As one of Ohio’s largest counties, it is also a vibrant area for new or expanding businesses. Not only is Lorain County a convenient place to work, its family friendly environment makes it a great place to relax and play.