A Successful Year,A Promising Future

The Regional Growth Partnership’s annual meeting offers us the opportunity to recognize the previous year’s successes across Northwest Ohio as well as to look ahead at new initiatives and possibilities to further elevate the region.

That’s certainly the case again this year. We celebrate the new jobs and investments created by businesses across the 17-county region. And we celebrate in collaboration with our economic development partners in Northwest Ohio – all of them critical to our regional accomplishments.

Moving ahead, the RGP will continue focusing on our core industries – those where we have a competitive advantage – and we confidently anticipate ongoing success.

Into 2023 and beyond, we will enhance our areas of focus on some new initiatives designed to elevate our competitiveness in the global economic development arena. We will be implementing aggressive strategies to attract white-collar businesses and knowledge-based workers. 

Our plan is to position this region where we enthusiastically embrace these new initiatives, build on our current professional ecosystem, and draw these targeted businesses to Northwest Ohio.

Capitalizing on our inherent assets and striving toward these new opportunities will help drive our strategic efforts to discover and realize even greater success.

PRESIDENT & CEOREGIONAL GROWTH PARTNERSHIP

Overview | 2022 METRICS

The Numbers Add Up

The Regional Growth Partnership is the lead economic development organization representing 17 counties in Northwest Ohio. As a 100% privately funded corporation, the RGP is committed to attracting new investment, new business and new high-quality jobs to the region.

Those efforts are accomplished through:

  • Proactive outreach and engagement with companies and site consultants
  • Aggressive lead-generation marketing programs
  • Effective Business Retention & Expansion Program
  • Targeted efforts to drive workforce development

 

The RGP also serves as Northwest Ohio’s Regional Network Partner for JobsOhio to facilitate economic development efforts as well as manage the incentive process.




In collaboration with our local, regional and state economic development partners, the RGP reports the following results across Northwest Ohio for 2022:

3,353

New Jobs

14,589

Retained Jobs

$3.4B

Capital Investment

100

Projects

Overview | Metric Breakdown

Digging Deeper

Inside the Numbers | Advanced Manufacturing

Making it Better

While Northwest Ohio continues its strategic efforts in diversifying the industry base within the regional economy, we certainly acknowledge and appreciate the foundation advanced manufacturing has here. We built a prosperous economy around our ability to make things better than anyone. And that won’t change. An abundance of talent, passion, and work ethic have helped Northwest Ohio remain one of the most robust environments for advanced manufacturing. Just over the past five years, new and existing businesses across the 17-county region have created more than 10,000 new jobs and invested nearly $5 billion into their operations.

2022 Results:

910

New Jobs

$361M

Capital Investment

Building a Case

  • Toledo region named #5 Manufacturing Hub in U.S.
  • Lowest taxes in Midwest for Capital-Intensive Manufacturing
  • Ohio has third largest manufacturing workforce in U.S.
  • 400 manufacturing companies operating in Northwest Ohio
Inside the Numbers | Advanced Manufacturing

Making it Better

While Northwest Ohio continues its strategic efforts in diversifying the industry base within the regional economy, we certainly acknowledge and appreciate the foundation advanced manufacturing has here. We built a prosperous economy around our ability to make things better than anyone. And that won’t change. An abundance of talent, passion, and work ethic have helped Northwest Ohio remain one of the most robust environments for advanced manufacturing. Just over the past five years, new and existing businesses across the 17-county region have created more than 10,000 new jobs and invested nearly $5 billion into their operations.

2022 Results:

910

New Jobs

$361M

Capital Investment

Building a Case

  • Toledo region named #5 Manufacturing Hub in U.S.
  • Lowest taxes in Midwest for Capital-Intensive Manufacturing
  • Ohio has third largest manufacturing workforce in U.S.
  • 400 manufacturing companies operating in Northwest Ohio

“We have people who come to work every day, we have people who are committed to their jobs. The company has confidence to continue investing in Old Fort because they can count on us to succeed, meet project objectives … it’s a win-win.”

Dave Johnston, Plant Manager, Church & Dwight

INSIDE THE NUMBERS | ADV MFR SPOTLIGHT

Church & Dwight

Church & Dwight is a leading manufacturer of baking soda, carpet deodorizer, kitty litter and laundry detergent. Increased customer demand in the cat litter segment drove the company’s need to expand. The New Jersey-based headquarters chose Old Fort in Seneca County as the place to invest because of its consistent dependability – having being recognized as the company’s highest performing plant.

Project Highlights:
  • 80 new jobs
  • $50 Million capital investment
  • Preferred employer in Seneca County
  • Key Partners: Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, Regional Growth Partnership, JobsOhio, Ohio Rail Development Commission

Inside the Numbers | Automotive

An Automotive Charge

Long recognized as a leading location within the automotive supply chain, Northwest Ohio continues attracting massive investment to the industry. Over the past five years, businesses have invested nearly $2 billion into operations while creating more than 4,500 new jobs. Yet our region has also been aggressive in preparing and marketing for the evolution of smart mobility, particularly with EVs. For the RGP, we’re getting large sites ready to accommodate the needs of suppliers including EV battery manufacturers.

2022 Results:

947

New Jobs

$911M

Capital Investment

Driving it Home

  • Automotive workforce exceeding 45,000
  • GM transmission investing $760 million to make EV drive systems
  • Five massive, shovel-ready sites available today for EV market
  • Ohio #1 manufacturer of engines and transmissions
Inside the Numbers | Automotive Spotlight

An Automotive Charge

Long recognized as a leading location within the automotive supply chain, Northwest Ohio continues attracting massive investment to the industry. Over the past five years, businesses have invested nearly $2 billion into operations while creating more than 4,500 new jobs. Yet our region has also been aggressive in preparing and marketing for the evolution of smart mobility, particularly with EVs. For the RGP, we’re getting large sites ready to accommodate the needs of suppliers including EV battery manufacturers.

2022 Results:

947

New Jobs

$911M

Capital Investment

Driving it Home

  • Automotive workforce exceeding 45,000
  • GM transmission investing $760 million to make EV drive systems
  • Five massive, shovel-ready sites available today for EV market
  • Ohio #1 manufacturer of engines and transmissions

“The workforce here is fantastic. We’ve got a lot of really skilled people. They’re always willing to learn and grow with the company. So it’s made a very good environment to continue investing in the site here in Bellevue.”

— Chris Kramer, Plant Manager, Autokiniton

INSIDE THE NUMBERS | AUTOMOTIVE SPOTLIGHT

Autokiniton

Tier 1 automotive supplier Autokiniton was awarded new business to manufacture frames for the Ford F150 Lightning electric truck. The project includes a production assembly line featuring new equipment and machinery. The company chose to expand in Bellevue because of the highly skilled and trained workforce as well as direct access to rail.

Project Highlights:
  • 150 new jobs
  • $15 million capital investment
  • Production will reach 250,000 frames a year
  • Key Partners: Sandusky County EDC, RGP, JobsOhio

Business Development & Marketing | Metrics

Taking Care of Business

The Regional Growth Partnership’s business development team leads the regional effort to attract new business and investment to Northwest Ohio. The team has implemented a strategic, aggressive approach in targeting its key audiences, which include site consultants and C-level executives within industries of strength.

Business development’s sales activities use various methods and techniques to create multiple touch points and engagements with key contacts. The team also understands the imperative need to meet face-to-face. In 2022, the RGP traveled across the country, taking 18 trips, and visiting eight different states to meet with consultants at strategic conferences.

The RGP team’s domestic travels in 2022 included:

Business Development & Marketing | Metrics

Taking Care of Business

The Regional Growth Partnership’s business development team leads the regional effort to attract new business and investment to Northwest Ohio. The team has implemented a strategic, aggressive approach in targeting its key audiences, which include site consultants and C-level executives within industries of strength.

Business development’s sales activities use various methods and techniques to create multiple touch points and engagements with key contacts. The team also understands the imperative need to meet face-to-face. In 2022, the RGP traveled across the country, taking 18 trips, and visiting eight different states to meet with consultants at strategic conferences.

The RGP team’s domestic travels in 2022 included:

The Numbers Don't Lie

43

Leads generated from attraction efforts

28

Leads generated from site consultants

218

Business retention meetings led to 70 new projects

The Numbers Don't Lie

43

Leads generated from attraction efforts

28

Leads generated from site consultants

218

Business retention meetings led to 70 new projects

Business Development & Marketing | Site Selection Campaign

On Target

Business Development initiated a rigorous site selector campaign in 2022 intended to provide critical information about doing business in Northwest Ohio. The unique, creative campaign first identified 50 of the top national site consultants. It began with a personalized welcome video from RGP President Dean Monske emailed to each consultant inviting them to engage with a series of touchpoints and creative materials delivered through various channels over a two-month period.

Those innovative communications included:
  • 360-degree video
  • Cell phone video viewers
  • Story maps for data
  • Video testimonials
  • Vidbook presentation of area assets

Within the campaign, the RGP acknowledged the valuable role consultants play in streamlining projects, and the goal for the RGP was to provide necessary data to help them gauge whether Northwest Ohio is the right match for clients seeking location investment.

Business Development & Marketing | Hosted Events

Take a Look Around

Along with traveling directly to meet with top targets across the country, the RGP also hosted numerous events in 2022. These are valuable in that they provide the opportunity to present the regional assets directly to the audience. There’s direct value and benefit for both parties.

It also allows the RGP to include local subject matter experts to provide further in-depth information, which all consultants desire.

A sampling of the hosted events from 2022:
  • Toledo Technology Transportation Summits – included GM  
  • FAM Tour - 10 national consultants
  • Economic Development sales training for LEDO’s and elected officials with Carol Johnson
  • Region visit by Newmark Consulting
  • IAMC Local Event at First Solar

Business Development & Marketing | Hosted Events

Take a Look Around

Along with traveling directly to meet with top targets across the country, the RGP also hosted numerous events in 2022. These are valuable in that they provide the opportunity to present the regional assets directly to the audience. There’s direct value and benefit for both parties.

It also allows the RGP to include local subject matter experts to provide further in-depth information, which all consultants desire.

A sampling of the hosted events from 2022:
  • Toledo Technology Transportation Summits – included GM  
  • FAM Tour - 10 national consultants
  • Economic Development sales training for LEDO’s and elected officials with Carol Johnson
  • Region visit by Newmark Consulting
  • IAMC Local Event at First Solar

Business Development & Marketing | International Metrics

Around the World

The Regional Growth Partnership has taken a lead role for Northwest Ohio in developing new international investment and trade opportunities. With excellent research and educational facilities, multiple funding sources, every form of transportation, lower operating costs and a strong experienced workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has become a premier location for international investment.

Global Metrics
  • 5 Sales Trips, including Germany and Italy
  • 20+ leads
  • 500+ new jobs
  • $700 million investment 
  • FDI from two dozen companies representing Canada, Europe, Asia and Brazil

Business Development & Marketing | In Other Business

Mixing it Up

The Regional Growth Partnership completed a Target Market Study intended to serve as a roadmap in developing strategies for white-collar corporate attraction. Building on its continued successes, the RGP strives to help grow white-collar jobs and investment in the Toledo region, more specifically identifying target industries to help diversify the economy, complement the skill sets of Northwest Ohio residents and attract higher wage jobs to the region.

Business Development & Marketing | In Other Business

Mixing it Up

The Regional Growth Partnership completed a Target Market Study intended to serve as a roadmap in developing strategies for white-collar corporate attraction. Building on its continued successes, the RGP strives to help grow white-collar jobs and investment in the Toledo region, more specifically identifying target industries to help diversify the economy, complement the skill sets of Northwest Ohio residents and attract higher wage jobs to the region.

Business Development & Marketing | In Other Business

"Award Winning"

Gary Thompson, executive vice president at the Regional Growth Partnership, was presented a national award for his lifetime work in economic development. The Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) presented the Mary Jo Hanover Award at the association’s Spring 2022 Forum in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The award is presented annually to an economic developer who “exemplifies the spirit of the IAMC.”

IAMC is the leading industrial and manufacturing real estate trade association, offering professional development, networking opportunities and resources for its members in the U.S. and abroad. 

“This is an extremely prestigious award recognizing dedication to the profession and a commitment to the growth of communities. Gary’s demonstrable efforts over the years, both with the RGP and IAMC, embody the definition of professional economic development.”

J. Tate Godfrey, CEcD, IAMC Executive Director

Business Development & Marketing | Digital Advertising

Digital Reality

The RGP unveiled a new initiative in 2022 – digital advertising – which immediately began paying huge dividends. Digital advertising is an enhanced lead generation tool that also elevates our goal of brand awareness. This strategy allows us to expand beyond our current customer reach … we’re getting in front of people who didn’t know we exist. In addition, we’re still able to target a specific audience and we’re able to reach that audience quicker. And it’s extremely cost-effective.

The RGP ran three digital advertising campaigns in 2022:

Site Marketing

Investor Attraction

Business Retention & Expansion

181K impressions989 clicks2 leads

128K impressions1,100 clicks34 leads

133K impressions615 clicks7 leads

Business Development & Marketing | Digital Advertising

Digital Reality

The RGP unveiled a new initiative in 2022 – digital advertising – which immediately began paying huge dividends. Digital advertising is an enhanced lead generation tool that also elevates our goal of brand awareness. This strategy allows us to expand beyond our current customer reach … we’re getting in front of people who didn’t know we exist. In addition, we’re still able to target a specific audience and we’re able to reach that audience quicker. And it’s extremely cost-effective.

The RGP ran three digital advertising campaigns in 2022:

Site Marketing

181K impressions989 clicks2 leads

Investor Attraction

128K impressions1,100 clicks34 leads

Business Retention & Expansion

133K impressions615 clicks7 leads

Business Development & Marketing | Social Media

A Social Breakthrough

Throughout 2022, the Regional Growth Partnership experienced continued growth across our social media channels. Thanks to a thriving content marketing and social media program, the RGP generated fresh content, attracted new followers, and engaged heavily with audiences. Since implementing this program, social media has become a primary source of website referrals and a quick way to engage with target audiences. Despite not having a Facebook page, RGP was still generating website traffic through the platform, prompting us to plan and develop a strategy to add this channel in 2023. With this new channel, the RGP aims to expand our social media presence and drive even more traffic to the website. Through social media, the RGP can promote successful projects and stories, foster connections, and increase awareness of real-time events and relevant content highlighting the Northwest Ohio region.

The Social Advantage

  • Social media accounts for 15% of website traffic
  • LinkedIn gained 1,098 new followers in 2022, a 42% increase from 2021
  • 2022 saw a 20% increase in engagements compared to 2021
  • Traffic to the website from social media increased by 6.3%; time on site also increased by 5%
  • LinkedIn was the 3rd highest source for site traffic, trailing only direct visits and organic Google searches
Business Development & Marketing | Site Marketing

A Site to be Seen

A cornerstone of the RGP’s marketing efforts over the years has been promoting the top sites across Northwest Ohio. The region has taken aggressive steps in building an inventory of shovel-ready and authenticated sites as well as spec buildings.

In marketing the sites, the RGP shoots drone video and then designs an email which includes photos, a map and key attributes of each respective site. In addition, the site marketing is also incorporated into the RGP’s digital advertising initiative. The target audience for this campaign is national site consultants.

The program’s effectiveness shined bright last year when a consultant received a site marketing email from the RGP just prior to visiting the region for a project where she was scheduled to tour some predetermined sites. Upon receiving the email, she contacted the RGP requesting that site be added to her visit, and thanked the organization for its impactful and valuable marketing content.

Watch Example Site Marketing Video

Business Development & Marketing | Lead Gen Programs

Leading the Way

The RGP Marketing team ran a campaign with Automotive News magazine highlighting opportunities in NW Ohio for companies in the EV supply chain. We promoted authenticated and shovel-ready sites as well as available spec buildings and large sites. This program generated 31 leads. Marketing also ran a program in Business Facilities magazine, similar to the prior, promoting our top sites for those in the EV supply chain. The program included digital ads highlighting the large sites available. Analytics for the first three months of the campaign found impressions exceeding 168,000. Clicks were well above 200 and the CTR averaged .13%. Those leads are being entered for email follow and digital advertising.

Business Development & Marketing | Marketing Lead Gen Programs

Leading the Way

The RGP Marketing team ran a campaign with Automotive News magazine highlighting opportunities in NW Ohio for companies in the EV supply chain. We promoted authenticated and shovel-ready sites as well as available spec buildings and large sites. This program generated 31 leads. Marketing also ran a program in Business Facilities magazine, similar to the prior, promoting our top sites for those in the EV supply chain. The program included digital ads highlighting the large sites available. Analytics for the first three months of the campaign found impressions exceeding 168,000. Clicks were well above 200 and the CTR averaged .13%. Those leads are being entered for email follow and digital advertising.

Business Development & Marketing | Video & Drone

A Pretty Picture

Our Marketing process begins by determining the purpose of proposed programs, followed by identifying goals, strategies, audiences and messaging. Once we have that, we need to develop content to help tell the story. And that point cannot be emphasized enough. Battling in a competitive industry, we are fighting to get our messages through to our target audiences, fighting through the noise of our competition. It’s imperative we have the right content – valuable, timely, newsworthy, creative, engaging – content that’s going to get them to respond, take action, answer and engage. 

The RGP has been as aggressive as any economic development organization in developing compelling video stories which help tell the story about Northwest Ohio. We’ve invested much time and resources into video and drone, and the results are demonstrated by the high user engagement rate.

Resources & Services | Spec Buildings

Build, Baby Build

Over the past several years, the Regional Growth Partnership, in conjunction with its economic development collaborators across Northwest Ohio, has prioritized product development. We understand companies seeking new locations sometimes need more than just a site. We know that having an inventory of spec buildings keeps us in the competitive mix to land new projects. 

National site consultant Jason Hamman said industrial inventory in the Midwest is low, so having spec buildings keeps a community competitive.

Having available space gets you a ticket into the dance. Site selection is about risk mitigation, so being able to eliminate the time and cost aspects of taking a site and making it development ready, that really jumpstarts the timeline for a client to make a decision about a particular site.”

- Jason Hamman, President, Hamman Consulting Group



Resources & Services | Spec Buildings

Build, Baby Build

Over the past several years, the Regional Growth Partnership, in conjunction with its economic development collaborators across Northwest Ohio, has prioritized product development. We understand companies seeking new locations sometimes need more than just a site. We know that having an inventory of spec buildings keeps us in the competitive mix to land new projects. 

National site consultant Jason Hamman said industrial inventory in the Midwest is low, so having spec buildings keeps a community competitive.

Having available space gets you a ticket into the dance. Site selection is about risk mitigation, so being able to eliminate the time and cost aspects of taking a site and making it development ready, that really jumpstarts the timeline for a client to make a decision about a particular site.”

- Jason Hamman, President , Hamman Consulting Group



We could not have done this without that money. This OSIP program through JobsOhio allows us to be competitive.”

Chuck Bills, President & CEO Ohio Logistics

Resources & Services | OSIP

InfrastructureImprovements

The Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP) was established to create inventory within the state that has not been organically developed by the market. The primary goal of OSIP is to fill gaps in Ohio’s site inventory with real estate targeting near-term sector wins to ensure our state is more competitive for reactive site selection projects.  

In an effort to effectively utilize the OSIP program, the RGP has worked with the region’s LEDOs, developers and likely program participants to build the project pipeline.

Since the program’s inception, 13 projects across Northwest Ohio have been offered assistance though the OSIP Program, with 4-5 more scheduled for construction. And the RGP continues to build-out that pipeline.

Most recently, the RGP worked with Ohio Logistics to secure a $1 million JobsOhio OSIP grant to help construct a 100,000 spec building in Bowling Green.

Resources & Services | Talent & Workforce

A Talented Team

Over the last several years, the RGP has committed to addressing the workforce needs of companies across Northwest Ohio by putting forth additional resources and support. Along with key partners across the region as well as JobsOhio, we continue to push initiatives designed to align talent with the right skill sets to meet business demand today and tomorrow. In addition, we work to connect businesses with training resources and services to build their workforce.

Making Ohio

Pilot program for Northwest Ohio launched in Q3 2022 to promote awareness of manufacturing as a career choice. Marketing efforts drove interested candidates into funnel for vetting where they were directed to available jobs or continued workforce training.

6-Month Results
  • 33 direct job placements 
  • 5 directed for further ed/training

Talent Acquisition Services

The JobsOhio Talent Acquisition Services (TAS) program helps identify a company’s talent challenges and builds sustainable talent recruitment strategies that support every stage of the candidate’s journey. A significant achievement in 2022 was the successful completion of a TAS program with Altenloh, Brinck & Company, which received an $85,000 TAS incentive, leading to the creation of 181 new jobs.

The TAS program implemented and successfully executed three strategies to attract new workers to Altenloh:
  • Develop new recruiting brand
  • Create career site and social media strategy
  • Develop targeted job posting campaign
Resources & Services | Research

Finding the Answers

The RGP houses an aggressive, nimble department conducting industry research, providing technical assistance and collecting data and analyses for internal and external partners. Research supports business development, marketing, site selection and project management.

The research department is of great value in utilizing data to demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of the region. By evaluating demographic and workforce data, the research team can promote economic growth in Northwest Ohio and construct a compelling business case for companies considering investing in the area.

2022 Successes and Metrics:

  • Fulfilled 100% of client requests
  • Developed more than 50 data/talking points for bus dev/marketing 
  • Contributed to more than 70% of projects 
  • Issued quarterly macro/labor reports
RGP & JobsOhio | Lima Vibrancy Grant

Downtown ...

Everything’sWaitingfor You!

An exciting, aggressive effort to revitalize downtown Lima is under way. The project involves renovating buildings and creating new workspaces, shops, studios and flats. With major support through the JobsOhio Vibrant Communities Program and the Regional Growth Partnership, Lima sees this as an opportunity for the community to take flight.

JobsOhio created the program to assist distressed, small and mid-size cities with catalytic development projects that fulfill a market need and represent a significant reinvestment in the community.

“We really want to make downtown a destination place … an entertainment district. This JobsOhio Grant has sparked a lot of downtown revitalization.”

 Tracie Sanchez, Central District, Managing Partner

RGP & JobsOhio | Habitat for Humanity

RGP Builds Hope Through Habitat for Humanity

The Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio recently joined together to contribute toward a Habitat for Humanity project in Sandusky County. Representatives from both groups volunteered to help build a new home for a family of six.

A dozen staff members between the two agencies contributed their building skills over several shifts. The work included the construction of an outdoor storage shed. As part of JobsOhio’s Charitable Giving Initiative, the RGP considered volunteer opportunities within the Northwest Ohio region, ultimately choosing the Habitat project in Fremont.

“We could not think of a better team-building project than to help build a safe and comfortable home for a single mother and her children. When you can get outside and get hands-on within the community, sweat a little bit and make a difference, that’s very fulfilling."

Mike Jay, Director of Strategic Networks, Regional Growth Partnership

RGP & JobsOhio | Habitat for Humanity

RGP Builds Hope Through Habitat for Humanity

The Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio recently joined together to contribute toward a Habitat for Humanity project in Sandusky County. Representatives from both groups volunteered to help build a new home for a family of six.

A dozen staff members between the two agencies contributed their building skills over several shifts. The work included the construction of an outdoor storage shed. As part of JobsOhio’s Charitable Giving Initiative, the RGP considered volunteer opportunities within the Northwest Ohio region, ultimately choosing the Habitat project in Fremont.

“We could not think of a better team-building project than to help build a safe and comfortable home for a single mother and her children. When you can get outside and get hands-on within the community, sweat a little bit and make a difference, that’s very fulfilling."

Mike Jay, Director of Strategic Networks, Regional Growth Partnership

RGP & JobsOhio | Hometown Heroes

A Salute to Service

To honor servicemen and women from the local community, JobsOhio and the Regional Growth Partnership, in conjunction with the Toledo Chamber, hosted a Hometown Heroes event at a Toledo Walleye game. 

Hometown Heroes represents Ohio’s desire to thank those who serve our country, recognize the sacrifices they make, and let them know, regardless of where they are stationed, Ohio always welcomes them home.

The event attracted 135 Veterans and Active Military, starting with the retiring commander of the 180th Fighter Wing doing the ceremonial puck drop. During intermissions, the military guests were able to ride around the rink in the famous “Fanboni.” And perhaps the greatest highlight was four future soldiers giving their oath to enlist in the U.S. Army, which was broadcast on the arena’s jumbotron.

Hometown Heroes events also allow military members and their families to connect with their local community leaders, legislators, and industry leaders. And the events offer an opportunity for the community to share their appreciation and thank those who serve their country.

Become an Investor Today

90

Investors

100%

Privately Funded

  • Investors help drive Northwest Ohio’s economic development strategy
  • Investors are afforded greater opportunities for engagement in business development activity

For more information about supporting economic development in Northwest Ohio, contact:

Tom Hamway
419-356-3536
hamway@rgp.org

90

Investors

100%

Privately Funded

  • Investors help drive Northwest Ohio’s economic development strategy
  • Investors are afforded greater opportunities for engagement in business development activity

For more information about supporting economic development in Northwest Ohio, contact:

Tom Hamway
419-356-3536
hamway@rgp.org

Become an Investor Today

RGP Investors


A.A. Boos & Sons, Inc.NAI Harmon Group
AEP OhioNational Electrical Contractors Association
Associated General Contractors of Northwest OhioNooter Toledo
Bank of AmericaNORED
Block Communications, Inc.North Coast Gas Transmission
Bowling Green State UniversityNorth Star Bluescope Steel LLC
Cenovus Toledo RefiningNSG/Pilkington North America, Inc.
Charter CommunicationsOhio Logistics, Ltd.
Clark Schaefer HackettOhio Northern University
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
CliftonLarsonAllenOwens Community College
Columbia GasOwens Corning
Comfort Line Ltd.Palmer Energy Company
Crown Battery Manufacturing CompanyPatriot Rail Company
CT Consultants, Inc.PBF Toledo Refining Company LLC
Dana Holding CorporationPenta Career Center
Directions Credit Union, Inc.Plante Moran
DT MidstreamPNC Bank
Eastman & Smith, LtdPolaris Logistics Group
EnbridgePremier Bank
E.S. Wagner Co.ProMedica Health System, Inc.
Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio, NARehmann
First SolarReichle l Klein Group
FirstEnergy/Toledo EdisonRudolph Libbe Group
Foundation Steel, LLCSavage and Associates, Inc.
GBQ PartnersShumaker, Loop & Kendrick
Greater Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.Signature Bank, National Association
Gulfstream DevelopmentSSOE Group
HartSuperior Credit Union
Hylant Group, Inc.The Andersons, Inc.
Industrial Power Systems, Inc.The Huntington National Bank
Integrated Talent StrategiesThe JDI Group
International Brotherhood of Electrical WorkersThe Lathrop Company Inc
InvoltaThread Marketing
JobsOhioToledo Mud Hens
Keller Logistics Group, Inc.Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
KeyBankToledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Kokosing IndustrialTricounty Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Libbey Inc.UAW, Local 12
Lourdes UniversityUniversity of Toledo
Mannik & Smith GroupVan Wert Business Council
Marshall & Melhorn, LLCVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Mechanical Contractors Association of NW OhioWaterford Bank NA
Medical Mutual Of OhioWest Erie Realty
Mercy Health System - Northern RegionWilcox Financial Group, Inc. - EPIC Chair
Miller Diversified, Inc.William Vaughan Company
Morgan StanleyWood County Port Authority
Mosser Construction, Inc.
  • AEP
  • Andersons
  • Associated General Contractors
  • Block Communications
  • Bowling Green State University
  • BP America
  • Charter Communications
  • Clark Schaefer Hackett
  • Cliffs
  • Columbia Gas
  • Crown Battery
  • Dana
  • Defiance College
  • The Delventhal Company
  • Digital 55
  • Directions Credit Union
  • DT Midstream
  • Eastman & Smith
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • First Solar
  • GBQ
  • Gilmore, Jasion & Mahler
  • Gulfstream
  • HART
  • Huntington Bank
  • Hylant Insurance
  • IPS
  • JDI
  • Keller Logistics
  • Key Bank
  • Kokosing Industrial
  • Libbey Glass LLC
  • Lourdes University
  • Toledo Lucas County Port Authority
  • Magna International
  • Mannik & Smith Group
  • Marshall Melhorn
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Mercy Health Partners
  • Miller Diversified
  • Mosser Construction
  • NAI Harmon
  • NECA
  • North Star Bluescope Steel
  • North Coast Gas Trasnmission
  • NSG
  • Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
  • Ohio Logisitcs
  • Owens Community College
  • Owens Corning
  • Penta Career Center
  • Pioneer Lines
  • Plante Moran
  • Plastic Technologies, Inc.
  • PNC Bank
  • Poggemeyer Design
  • Polaris Logistics
  • Premier Bank
  • ProMedica
  • Rehmann
  • Reichle Klein Group
  • Nooter Toledo
  • Rudolph Libbe Group
  • Shumaker
  • Signature Bank
  • SSOE
  • TTL Associates
  • Toledo Edison/First Energy
  • Toledo Refining Company
  • University Of Toledo
  • Vestian Global Workplace Solutions
  • VORYS, Sater, Seymour & Pease
  • Waterford Bank
  • William Vaughan

RGP Staff


Dean Monske

President and CEO
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 307


Bill Burkett

Senior Project Manager
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 315


Matt Davis

Vice President, Real Estate
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 322


Chase Eikenbary

Vice President of Project Management
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 321


John Gibney

Chief Marketing Officer
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 314


Tom Hamway

RGP Foundation President
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 317


Patrice James

VP, Marketing & Research
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 301


Mike Jay

Director of Strategic Networks
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 310


Colleen McCray

Administrative Program Coordinator
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 316


Charlene Page

Regional Talent Manager
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 311


Jessica Sattler

Senior Project Manager
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 319


Jeff Sprague

Vice President, Talent Expansion
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 306


Karin Stever

Administrative Assistant
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 305

Gary Thompson

Executive Vice President - COO
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 313

Tim Wisnewski

Chief Financial Officer
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 308

Paul Zito

Vice President, International Development
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 304

Kevin Schuster

Manager of Information Technology
(419) 252-2700 Ext. 303

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Regional Growth Partnership
Two Maritime Plaza
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-252-2700