July 2019
Good Afternoon,
We're off to a busy summer. I hope you're enjoying the activity and warm weather.  
 
Below is an update of our past activities and a look at future events at NEDC. These briefings will be distributed monthly in order to keep you informed of our work and vision. The notes are kept brief with a few items updating you on projects, programs and developments in the community. Please let me know if any other member of your team should be added as a recipient, and as always, please let me know of any questions.
 
Sincerely,
Heather Horowitz
New Team Member 
This month, NEDC welcomed our new Administrative Assistant, Michele Dresser. 

Michele comes to us from FTMC. 
She has experience in office management and excels at customer service. 

Stop by and introduce yourself, she would love to meet you.
Thank you for helping NEDC set our 2019 Strategic Priorities. 

New committees are forming this month: 

Marketing & Communications-
Chair, Ron Waite- Norwalk Reflector

Finance/Legal-
Chair, Becky Fair- Olympus

Business Relations -
Chair, Derek Newel- Croghan Bank

NEDC Initiatives
Norwalk Economic Development along with Erie County Economic Development are leading the Firelands Forward workforce strategy.

Regions that most effectively manage their talent will be more competitive in business retention and attraction and the development of jobs that people need to support themselves and their families.

With the understanding that workforce is a shared regional asset. Firelands Forward is a strategic planning process that aims to bring together partners from across functions and communities (Erie and Huron Counties) to increase support of talent retention, development, and attraction in the Firelands region.
Openings are available for
our next RISE advising session on August 6th .
Please contact me
to refer a small business or entrepreneur or reserve a spot for yourself!
Mark your calendars:
Our next bi-monthly Manufacturing Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 14th from 9:30-11:00
SAVE THE DATE
September 26th at
DFCA is kicking off year 2 at Norwalk High School, Norwalk Middle School and Norwalk Catholic School. Last year we tested over 400 students and our hopes are to reach over 600 this year!
If your business would like to support drug free students click below. #futureworkforce
The OhioMeansJobs-Huron County Center offers the following free services to employers:
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  • Job Postings on Website and Job Board
  • Job Fairs
  • Job Matching
  • Local Labor Market Information
  • Resume and Application Collection
  • Pre-Screening of Resumes and Applications
  • Assistance with Interviewing and Pre-Employment Testing
  • Use of Conference Room and Office Space for Recruiting and Interviewing

For any of the above services, contact:
Jake G. Bruder
Workforce Development Trainer & Supervisor
Huron County Department of Job & Family Services
(419) 668-8126 (Ext. 3204)

Would you like to be reimbursed up to 50 percent of the wages earned by eligible new trainees while they learn the job?
 Click here to learn more
Norwalk Economic Development Corporation