Economic Development
John Alexander, City Administrator
201 Indiana Avenue
P: 419.872.8010
F: 419.872.8019
E: jalexander@ci.perrysburg.oh.us
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide the highest quality of service while facilitating the orderly development and strategic and efficient use of land; encouraging flexibility in design and choices that meet the diverse needs of the community; maintaining the integrity of and encouraging appreciation of our historical heritage and cultural resources; and supporting a sustainable local economy.
The City of Perrysburg is committed to economic development for the City. We understand that continued commercial and industiral development is essential to our continuing to be a sustainable community. To achieve this continuing sustainablility we have a number of structures in place to foster and encourage economic growth. These include:
- Revolving Loan Fund
- Community Reinvestment Area
- Enterprise Zone
- Job Creation Program Grant
- Planned Industrial and Commercial Areas
- Downtown Perrysburg, Inc.
Our commitment to economic development balances the community quality of life with the need to maintain our high level of service delivery.
2010 Objectives
Economic Development:
1. Capitalize on Perrysburg's competitive advantage and continue to support job creation and retention within the community.
2. Provide a leadership role in the initiative: NEXTECONOMY – focusing economic opportunities on “development-ready” sites in a planned and coordinated, strategic approach.
3. Focus development opportunities on the SR25 Employment Corridor in a planned and coordinated manner.
4. Coordinate all economic development activities, the preparation of various grant applications and the administration of ongoing grant programs. Programs to include: Revolving Loan Fund; Enterprise Zone; Community Reinvestment Areas; and Job Creation Program.
5. Maintain statutory compliance with all Federal, State and County incentive programs as required.
6. Coordinate a follow-up Economic Development reception event.
7. Establish and implement a City-wide on-going Business Visitation Program including Mayor, City Administrator and Members of City Council.
You will find that our City staff is prepared to help you turn your vision into reality for the benefit of you and PERRYSBURG.
Nelson Evans, Mayor
John Alexander, City Administrator