proximity to larger population centers like Eastern Toledo and Western Cleveland has helped expand the talent pool. One key partner in this effort is the Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP), which absorbed Erie County’s former economic development entity. Through GSP, the city supports various workforce initiatives, including training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of local industries. “They work with colleges and high schools to create programs that ensure people graduate with skills businesses need,” Lasko says, an approach that helps retain local talent, giving students the opportunity to find jobs in Erie County rather than seeking work elsewhere. MEETING GROWING HOUSING DEMAND As Huron attracts new businesses and strengthens its local economy, housing has become a focal point for city leadership. Mayor Tapp outlines a significant opportunity to redevelop the ConAgra property, a coveted riverfront site. “We’ve really put our heads together over the past two years,” he explains.The city has already selected a developer and is negotiating 177 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 HURON, OH
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