ABOUT US
Economic Development • Chamber of Commerce • Tourism
Welcome!
Welcome to GreaterFindlayInc. and the Northwest Ohio region!
GreaterFindlayInc. is a unique combination of the best practices and focused efforts of our community’s traditional Chamber of Commerce and economic development partners including the Economic Development Council the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and our private and public partners.
In fact, GFI is the centerpiece for private-public cooperation, a value that sets our community apart from all others. Bound by that cooperative spirit, the Greater Findlay region enjoys a tremendous quality of life, abundant job opportunities, unparalleled educational resources and a commitment to high-quality, low cost health care for our citizens.
Whether you’re here for a visit or for a lifetime, do take the time to see why the Greater Findlay area is the star of Northwest Ohio. To find out more about the Greater Findlay area, contact GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313, or e-mail us at info@greaterfindlayinc.com.
It’s great having you here!
OUR MISSION:
Helping the Greater Findlay region to grow and prosper
VISION:
We will have…
Financial resources to achieve goals, diverse revenue sources
Job ready sites in Greater Findlay
Member retention rate in the top 10% of the nation
Talented and dedicated team members
The best private/public partnership in Ohio
We will do…
Create a small business development center – Center for Entrepreneurship
Aggressively market the community
Create a center of commerce and tourism
We will be…
Recognized as one of the best growth micropolitan communities in the U.S.
Center for technology acceleration in the state
Respected and valued as a business advocate and partner
The undisputed economic development leader in the region
VALUES:
Integrity - The character to be trustworthy and honest and the competence to deliver on our commitments.
Exceed Expectations - Under promise and over deliver. Exceed stakeholders (clients, members, team members, Board members) expectations in everything we do today and in the future.
Focused - Stay on task and achieve the goals we set. The courage to say “no” when appropriate.
Innovation & Creativity - Being creative and inventive to solve problems and develop solutions to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Think outside the box with global perspective, buck conventional wisdom.
Positive & Fun - An environment that is fun and where the team members exhibit enthusiasm and motivation for their career.
Forward Looking - Identify what we need to do today to preserve our community's wealth and quality of life over the next 10-20 y ears.
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