Summit Economic Partnership Information

The Summit Economic Partnership is a nonprofit, 501 c3 tax-exempt, organization designed to promote industry and economic diversification, entrepreneurial engagement, and workforce development in Summit County. It accomplishes these goals by providing “concierge-type” service that connects existing local businesses, local workers, entrepreneurs, and entities seeking to locate or expand business and employment offerings in Summit County, with local champions, resources, and programs to advance their goals. The Summit Economic Partnership is focused on bridging gaps to help businesses and workers thrive. The Summit Economic Partnership board of directors is composed of top-level Summit County executives, elected officials, and other education and industry leaders. These high-level relationships serve as local champions for entrepreneurs, existing local business, and outside businesses looking to expand living and sustaining wage jobs to Summit County. These efforts also include vocational training, mentorships, partnerships with other local industry and nonprofit organizations, and connections to financing and real estate resources.