Regional Growth Partnership (RGP)

The Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) is a private-sector-driven and funded economic development company, focused to meet the needs of clients in a confidential, innovative and time-sensitive fashion.

Toldedo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments is the governmental partner
of choice to coordinate regional assets, opportunities, and challenges.

Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce  TASBA/Small Business Development

The Chamber offers many business development resources to help entrepreneurs start a new venture or expand their existing one. The Toledo Area Small Business Association (TASBA), the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Minority Business Services (MBS), the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Minority Contractors Business Assistance Program (MCBAP) can provide financial, marketing, and management assistance to companies just starting out, those facing a critical turning point in development, or those poised to move to the next level. Best of all, individuals can utilize these services at no cost.

Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)

SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Local chapters provide free counseling and low-cost workshops in their communities. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate their time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE was founded in 1964.

Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority

The Port Authority has developed a national reputation for innovative business financing, assisting more than 225 economic development projects representing a total investment of more than $1.3 Billion while helping to create and retain more than 13,000 jobs. 

Lucas County Community Improvement Corporation (LCIC)

The LCIC offers dynamic results to business and industry for economic growth and retention. Our innovative partnerships with developers, governments, business leaders, and the non-profit sector allow us to package solutions effectively and efficiently. This collaboration allows for seamless integration into the long-term strategic plans for the region and offers business and industry reliability of resources.

 Fulton County Community Improvement Corporation (FCCIC)

The staff of the Fulton County Economic Development Office will work confidentially on your behalf to find a suitable location to suit your company's specific criteria. Whether you are looking for industrial space in an existing building, or you are looking to develop a site from the ground up, we can be of assistance.  

University of Toledo - Urban Affairs Center

The Urban Affairs Center is an applied research unit of The University of Toledo within the Office of Research and a member of the Ohio Urban University Program. Our mission is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of Toledo and its metropolitan region.