Wayne Economic Development Council

Non-profit OrganizationsOhio, United States2-10 Employees

The Wayne Economic Development Council is a nonprofit organization based in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, focused on expanding and attracting business activity in the region to spur investment and job growth. The organization emphasizes a favorable local business climate, supported by incentives, access to markets, and a low cost of doing business, underpinned by a strong Ag-Bioscience infrastructure and a high quality of life.

Its work includes community outreach and regional development initiatives, such as Building Futures Manufacturing Nights announced in 2024 to inform students and parents about manufacturing careers, along with ongoing collaboration to develop opportunity zones since 2017. The council has also pursued changes to its digital presence, launching a new website in 2023 with Golden Shovel Agency, and it has a history of leadership shifts, including appointing John Crum as interim president in 2021.

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