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Inside Economic Development with Matt Gilroy
Chamber Amplified
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This week on Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Doug Jenkins sits down with Matt Gilroy, Director of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development, to discuss the future of economic development in Findlay and Northwest Ohio.
Matt explains how communities like Findlay compete for business investment, workforce growth, and long-term economic opportunities.
The conversation covers:
- What economic development organizations actually do
- Why Findlay continues to stand out nationally as a micropolitan community
- Opportunities in life sciences, biotech, defense technology, and logistics
- The importance of workforce, education, and infrastructure
- How Northwest Ohio benefits from its location between Detroit, Columbus, and Dayton
- Challenges facing economic growth in the coming years
If you’ve ever wondered how communities attract new businesses, and what happens behind the scenes before major investments are announced, then this episode offers an inside look at the process.
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