Allen Economic Development Group

Allen Economic Development Group

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Our mission is to create an environment for new business development, to promote and nurture existing business and to facilitate the creation of new jobs in Allen County. This cooperative effort of the public and private sectors has been one of the catalyst for the economic growth that Lima/Allen County has experienced.

05/29/2026

Major data center projects have options when choosing where to locate, and regions like Allen County stand out for a reason. Northwest Ohio offers key advantages that matter for this type of investment, including direct access US-30 and I-75, access to major fiber connectivity, extensive utility infrastructure, available land, and a strong workforce pipeline supported by nearby colleges, universities, and local career centers.

Site selection experts have pointed to these strengths as reasons the region is increasingly competitive for data center development. This kind of opportunity does not happen by accident. It reflects years of investment in the assets, infrastructure, and people that make the region well-positioned for long-term growth.

Full sources linked in our blog: https://www.aedg.org/data-center-updates/what-is-a-data-center-and-why-does-it-matter-for-communities-like-ours/

05/27/2026

Downtown Lima is seeing huge momentum. New restaurants. New loft apartments with waiting lists. Renovated buildings. The Central District is growing. Projects like Metro Center, GLR's Park & Amphitheater restoration, and ongoing renovation along Market Street are changing what it feels like to walk through downtown Lima.

This is what community investment looks like up close. Take a look at what Downtown Lima has to offer!

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144 S Main Street
Lima, OH
45801

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
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