Helping Lucas County businesses stay, grow, and thrive.
Our team works one-on-one with local companies to understand needs, remove barriers, and connect you with the right resources, so you can focus on growth.
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What our BRE team does
We partner with companies to understand challenges, align resources, and support sustainable growth in Lucas County. Our goal is simple: help businesses stay and expand here, strengthening jobs, investment, and community prosperity.
We help you choose the right site and guide you through permitting and zoning so your expansion stays on track.
Business Expansion Support
Connect with top talent and access training programs that strengthen and grow your workforce.
Workforce Development
Incentives & Funding
Unlock tax credits, local incentives, and grant opportunities to make growth more affordable.
Business Resources & Support
Gain access to local networks, leaders, and data insights that help your business compete and thrive.
Reach Out
Josh Thurston, Business Engagement Specialist, at LCEDC would be happy to discuss our Business Retention & Expansions Program with you. You can reach Josh at:
(419) 213-3705
JThurston@co.lucas.oh.us
