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Find Your Next Advantage in Lucas County
Comprehensive, data-driven site selection support for growing businesses.
The Lucas County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) helps businesses find the ideal location for growth and success. Our team works closely with companies, developers, and local partners to identify available properties, evaluate infrastructure and workforce assets, and connect you with key resources to streamline the decision-making process.
Whether you’re expanding, relocating, or launching a new operation, LCEDC offers the data, insights, and connections to make your site selection efficient, strategic, and seamless.
Lucas County's Site Readiness Program Is Leveling the Playing Field for Industrial Investment.
Our LCReady program gives landowners, communities, and developers a clear path to turning raw land into investment-ready sites.
The three-tier program — LCNavigate, LCEvaluate, and LCCertified — walks site owners through zoning and infrastructure assessment, funded due diligence (up to $100,000 available annually), and a market-ready certification recognized by regional and national site selectors.
Because when a company is evaluating locations, unprepared sites don't make the cut. LCReady makes sure Lucas County does.
How We Support Site Selectors
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Available Properties
Access curated industrial, commercial, and office sites across Lucas County.
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Data & Insights
Get the numbers you need. Market demographics, labor force analytics, and cost comparisons.
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Infrastructure & Logistics
Take advantage of our prime location near I-75, I-80, rail connections, and port access on Lake Erie.
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Partnership Network
We coordinate with regional and state-level partners like JobsOhio and RGP Northwest Ohio to make every step simpler.
Available Project Sites
Yarder Manufacturing 2025 Project Site
Why Lucas County Works for Business
Located at the heart of the Midwest, Lucas County offers the ideal mix of location, workforce, and affordability that modern businesses demand.
Strategic Location: Within a one-day drive of more than half the U.S. population.
Competitive Costs: Lower operating expenses and reliable access to utilities and infrastructure.
Skilled Workforce: Home to leading educational institutions and robust workforce pipelines.
Collaborative Community: Business-friendly local governments and proactive economic development partners.
Contact us.
Gina Kaczala
Program Manager
(419)213-3710
Dana Dusseau
Data Analyst
(419) 213-3704