Stark County: Past Development Efforts

Stark County’s economic development activity began with the formation of the Stark County OEDP Committee in 1993. Stark County had their Initial Overall Economic Development Plan completed in that same year and approved by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in 1994, designating Stark County as a redevelopment district. 

The top five priorities identified by the Stark County OEDP Committee involved small business expansion, health care facilities increase, and attraction of value-added business, housing improvements, and utility improvements. A list of strengths and weaknesses was also compiled to assist the committee in formulating the goals and objectives for the county.