Growth Happens Together
Growth Happens Together
Growth Happens Together
Strong economies aren’t built by one organization.
FEDC brings businesses, government, education, workforce development, and economic development partners together to support investment and growth in Fostoria.
Whether we’re helping an existing employer plan its next expansion or introducing a company to Fostoria for the first time, our role is to connect the right people, resources, and opportunities to help move business forward.
Strong economies aren’t built by one organization.
FEDC brings businesses, government, education, workforce development, and economic development partners together to support investment and growth in Fostoria.
Whether we’re helping an existing employer plan its next expansion or introducing a company to Fostoria for the first time, our role is to connect the right people, resources, and opportunities to help move business forward.
Strong economies aren’t built by one organization.
FEDC brings businesses, government, education, workforce development, and economic development partners together to support investment and growth in Fostoria.
Whether we’re helping an existing employer plan its next expansion or introducing a company to Fostoria for the first time, our role is to connect the right people, resources, and opportunities to help move business forward.
Supporting The Busineses Already Here
Business attraction is only one part of economic development. Supporting the companies already operating, employing people, and investing in Fostoria is equally important.
FEDC’s Business Retention + Expansion (BR&E) Program creates an ongoing connection with local employers to better understand what they need to remain competitive and grow.
Through company visits and conversations, FEDC identifies opportunities, challenges, and potential resources that may support expansion, workforce development, infrastructure needs, and continued investment.
Supporting The Busineses
Already Here
Business attraction is only one part of economic development. Supporting the companies already operating, employing people, and investing in Fostoria is equally important.
FEDC’s Business Retention + Expansion (BR&E) Program creates an ongoing connection with local employers to better understand what they need to remain competitive and grow.
Through company visits and conversations, FEDC identifies opportunities, challenges, and potential resources that may support expansion, workforce development, infrastructure needs, and continued investment.
Supporting The Busineses Already Here
Business attraction is only one part of economic development. Supporting the companies already operating, employing people, and investing in Fostoria is equally important.
FEDC’s Business Retention + Expansion (BR&E) Program creates an ongoing connection with local employers to better understand what they need to remain competitive and grow.
Through company visits and conversations, FEDC identifies opportunities, challenges, and potential resources that may support expansion, workforce development, infrastructure needs, and continued investment.
Business Retention +
Expansion in Action
LISTEN
Maintain direct communication with Fostoria businesses and understand the opportunities and challenges affecting their operations.
CONNECT
Identify local, regional, state, and federal resources that may support business needs and future investment.
RESPOND
Use employer feedback to help identify priorities and opportunities to strengthen Fostoria’s business environment.
ADVOCATE
Create stronger lines of communication between local industry, community leaders, and decision makers.
Business Retention +
Expansion in Action
LISTEN
Maintain direct communication with Fostoria businesses and understand the opportunities and challenges affecting their operations.
CONNECT
Identify local, regional, state, and federal resources that may support business needs and future investment.
RESPOND
Use employer feedback to help identify priorities and opportunities to strengthen Fostoria’s business environment.
ADVOCATE
Create stronger lines of communication between local industry, community leaders, and decision makers.
Business Retention +
Expansion in Action
LISTEN
Maintain direct communication with Fostoria businesses and understand the opportunities and challenges affecting their operations.
CONNECT
Identify local, regional, state, and federal resources that may support business needs and future investment.
RESPOND
Use employer feedback to help identify priorities and opportunities to strengthen Fostoria’s business environment.
ADVOCATE
Create stronger lines of communication between local industry, community leaders, and decision makers.
Connected to the Resources Your Business Needs.
One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone.
FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
Connected to the Resources Your Business Needs.
One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone.
FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
Connected to the Resources Your Business Needs.
One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone.
FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
Strong local relationships help businesses navigate community resources, connect with decision makers, and identify opportunities for investment and growth.
Our local community resources include:
Fostoria Community Foundation
City of Fostoria
Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce + Visitors Bureau
Fostoria Learning Center
LOCAL +
COMMUNITY
LOCAL+
COMMUNITY
LOCAL+
COMMUNITY
Strong local relationships help businesses navigate community resources, connect with decision makers, and identify opportunities for investment and growth.
Our local community resources include:
Fostoria Community Foundation
City of Fostoria
Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce + Visitors Bureau
Fostoria Learning Center
Strong local relationships help businesses navigate community resources, connect with decision makers, and identify opportunities for investment and growth.
Our local community resources include:
Fostoria Community Foundation
City of Fostoria
Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce + Visitors Bureau
Fostoria Learning Center
WORKFORCE +
EDUCATION
WORKFORCE +
EDUCATION
WORKFORCE +
EDUCATION
Education and workforce partners connect employers with talent, customized training, and resources to develop the skills their operations need.
Our partners include:
Northwest State Community College
Custom Training Solutions
OhioMeansJobs
Education and workforce partners connect employers with talent, customized training, and resources to develop the skills their operations need.
Our workforce + educational resources include:
Northwest State Community College
Custom Training Solutions
OhioMeansJobs
Education and workforce partners connect employers with talent, customized training, and resources to develop the skills their operations need.
Our workforce + educational resources include:
Northwest State Community College
Custom Training Solutions
OhioMeansJobs
REGIONAL +
STATE
REGIONAL +
STATE
Regional and state partnerships expand access to economic development programs, funding opportunities, and specialized resources that support business investment and expansion.
Our regional + state resources include:
Regional Growth Partnership
Ohio Department of Development
*One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone. FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
REGIONAL +
STATE
Regional and state partnerships expand access to economic development programs, funding opportunities, and specialized resources that support business investment and expansion.
Our regional + state resources include:
Regional Growth Partnership
Ohio Department of Development
*One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone. FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
Regional and state partnerships expand access to economic development programs, funding opportunities, and specialized resources that support business investment and expansion.
Our regional + state resources include:
Regional Growth Partnership
Ohio Department of Development
*One project may involve several of these organizations. You don’t have to navigate them alone. FEDC helps businesses identify the right partners and bring them into the conversation based on the needs of the project.
Working Alongside Fostoria Businesses
Our strongest understanding of Fostoria’s business environment comes from the companies operating here every day.
Working Alongside
Fostoria Businesses
Our strongest understanding of Fostoria’s business environment comes from the companies operating here every day.
Working Alongside Fostoria Businesses
Our strongest understanding of Fostoria’s business environment comes from the companies operating here every day.
Start With FEDC
You don’t have to know which organization, program, or resource you need before reaching out.
Whether you’re planning an expansion, facing a business challenge, exploring workforce needs, or considering a new investment in Fostoria, FEDC can help bring the right people to the conversation.
Start With FEDC
You don’t have to know which organization, program, or resource you need before reaching out.
Whether you’re planning an expansion, facing a business challenge, exploring workforce needs, or considering a new investment in Fostoria, FEDC can help bring the right people to the conversation.
Start With FEDC
You don’t have to know which organization, program, or resource you need before reaching out.
Whether you’re planning an expansion, facing a business challenge, exploring workforce needs, or considering a new investment in Fostoria, FEDC can help bring the right people to the conversation.
