Lake county, ohio | port authority
Raising the Tide of
Economic Development
Lake Development Authority ( LDA )
is Lake County's Port Authority
and the economic development arm of the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
We help people, businesses and municipalities move Lake County forward.
and the economic development arm of the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
We help people, businesses and municipalities move Lake County forward.
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Who we are
Lake County's Port Authority
Lake Development Authority (LDA) is Lake County’s Port Authority and the economic development arm of the Lake County Board of Commissioners. LDA was created in February 2007 pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4582.
Our mission is to raise the tide of economic development and community prosperity in Lake County, Ohio. We strategically focus on four key areas: Economic Development, Coastal Development, Workforce Development, and Aviation.
“Together, we are raising the tide of economic development and community prosperity in Lake County, Ohio.”
— Arthur Q. Lindrose, Board Chair & Patrick T. Mohorcic, Executive Director
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What we do
Our Core Initiatives
LDA strategically focuses on four key areas, economic development, coastal resilience, workforce training, and aviation to drive long-term growth and prosperity across Lake County.
Economic Development
Attracting and expanding businesses through financing and strategic partnerships.
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Enhancing 31 miles of Lake Erie shoreline for recreation, tourism, and environmental resilience.
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Linking job seekers and employers through workforce training programs, grants, and job fairs.
Learn moreLake County Executive Airport
Operating Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) as a regional corporate hub for business, community, and recreational aviation in Northeast Ohio.
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What We're Working On
Explore key projects and milestones from 2025 that are shaping the future of Lake County.
economic development
Wickliffe, OH
Lubrizol Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Lake County
Lubrizol is proud to announce a multi-million-dollar investment to elevate its Wickliffe, Ohio headquarters as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028. The investment unites 1,000+ Northeast Ohio personnel under one campus.
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workforce development
Eastlake, OH
Poly6 Technologies to Bring 164 Jobs to Eastlake
Poly6 Technologies, a subsidiary of Consolidated Precision Products Corp., announced plans to expand operations into Eastlake, Ohio. The move is expected to bring 164 new jobs and a $20 million investment to Lake County, strengthening the region's advanced manufacturing sector.
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aviation
Willoughby, OH
LDA Hires Airport Manager & Consultant for Lake County Executive Airport
LDA is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Belluardo as Airport Manager and Quienton Reid as Airport Consultant for Lake County Executive Airport, effective May 6, 2025.
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
Workforce Development Educational Video
Key highlights from 2025 across Lake County.
ANNUAL REPORT
LDA 2025 Report to the Community
Download the complete 2025 Report to the Community from the Lake Development Authority. Review all major projects, milestones, and economic data for Lake County.
- 322 jobs created with $24.5M total payroll
- Over $30M in financing for Downtown Painesville
- Mentor Harbor Channel Walls completed Jan 2026
- 200+ job placements through WDB partnership
- New 5,800 sq. ft. airport terminal groundbreaking