Taskforces
Focused groups working on specific community and business initiatives
Our taskforces are specialized committees that focus on specific areas of community and economic development. Each taskforce brings together business leaders, community members, and stakeholders to address key challenges and opportunities in our region.
Focuses on attracting new businesses, supporting existing business growth, and developing strategies for economic expansion in Lake County.
Chair
John Smith, ABC Manufacturing
Goals
- •Attract new businesses to the area
- •Support existing business expansion
- •Develop business retention strategies
- •Coordinate with local government on development projects
Meeting Schedule
Second Tuesday of each month, 8:00 AM
Members
- Sarah Johnson, Lake County Development
- Mike Davis, First National Bank
- Lisa Brown, Painesville City Council
Promotes Lake County as a destination for tourism and works to market the region's attractions, businesses, and amenities.
Chair
Jennifer Wilson, Lake County Visitors Bureau
Goals
- •Promote Lake County tourism attractions
- •Develop marketing campaigns for the region
- •Coordinate tourism events and festivals
- •Support hospitality businesses
Meeting Schedule
First Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM
Members
- Tom Anderson, Fairport Harbor Marina
- Carol White, Grand River Cellars
- David Miller, Headlands Beach State Park
Addresses workforce training needs, education partnerships, and employment opportunities in the region.
Chair
Dr. Patricia Green, Lakeland Community College
Goals
- •Identify workforce training needs
- •Develop partnerships with educational institutions
- •Support job placement programs
- •Address skills gap in local industries
Meeting Schedule
Third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 AM
Members
- Robert Taylor, Auburn Career Center
- Michelle Adams, Ohio Means Jobs
- Steve Clark, Local Manufacturing Council
Monitors legislation and government policies that affect local businesses and advocates for business-friendly initiatives.
Chair
Attorney Mark Thompson, Thompson & Associates
Goals
- •Monitor relevant legislation
- •Advocate for business-friendly policies
- •Facilitate communication between business and government
- •Address regulatory concerns
Meeting Schedule
Fourth Friday of each month, 11:30 AM
Members
- Nancy Roberts, Lake County Commissioner
- James Wilson, Painesville Mayor's Office
- Susan Davis, Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Get Involved
Interested in joining a taskforce? Contact us to learn more about how you can contribute to our community initiatives.
Call: 440-357-7572
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