Initiatives

GGP members believe collectively by working through partnerships we create a much stronger and more vibrant business environment. We attract new business and help existing companies in a variety of ways. We offer training for adult and youth workforce development. Investing in the business community is an investment that benefits Geauga residents.

Accomplishments

• Advocating for businesses and partnering with FirstEnergy for greater availability of electrical energy resulting in the installation of upgraded transmission lines
• Partnering with Everstream to expand access to broadband internet services through their fiber network
• Advocating for companies by researching and locating properties best suited for business relocation and expansion
• Advocating for zoning changes, financing and other business needs
• Communicating to keep Geauga business community abreast of the status of shale oil and gas development
• Collaborating to establish and implement Bridges@Work services to help Geauga workforce to navigate solutions to personal concerns.
• Collaborating to establish and implement Bridges2Work to help the unemployed or underemployed expand their skill sets and gain meaningful employment
• Advocating to offer savings plans in healthcare, energy and lighting
• Advocating to offer a GGP Workers Compensation group savings
• Collaborating to establish health and wellness education, resources and training
• Collaborating with educators to build and present robust and diverse professional development training programs
• Innovating to develop and provide vibrant and relevant Youth Workforce Education programs