Contact Information ? ROTATION DIRECTION ? INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS MAHONING VALLEY OPPORTUNITY ZONES PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP BY: JOIN US AS WE BUILD A VIBRANT FUTURE TOGETHER The Mahoning Valley has long been a region In the last 10 years, the Valley has realized unemployment levels of grit, a region of fighters, a region that more than $10 billion of public and private remain higher than state and punches above its weight. investment in catalytic projects, from scaling national averages; our downtowns startup companies and major industrial and commercial corridors have vacant Our region, comprising Youngstown, Warren and manufacturing facilities, to housing and and underutilized space; and we aren’t and surrounding communities in Mahoning hospitality and transformational infrastructure fully leveraging regional assets such as the and Trumbull counties in Ohio, is rooted in developments. Mahoning River. a strong industrial heritage: industry sprang up along the banks of the Mahoning River, Today, our downtowns are centers of As we work to support projects in the 15 and at its height, the region produced more commerce, entertainment, education and designated Opportunity Zones in the steel than any other place on Earth. Since the innovation; our business parks are home to Mahoning Valley, it is our hope that investment mills shuttered, the region has had to rebuild successful and diverse companies; and our in eligible tracts will serve to further strengthen its economy, drawing on our long legacy of neighborhoods continue to stabilize. our regional economy and enhance the traditional manufacturing and looking toward quality of life throughout the entire Valley. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a an innovative future. ways to go. Our population is slowly declining; In particular, we have two priority areas in which we are looking to secure Opportunity Zone investment: First, we would like to see vacant and underutilized properties returned to productive use—from new industrial space and historic preservation projects in our downtown districts to attainable housing, capital investment is needed in our real estate stock. Second, we hope to target investment in our many startup, small and midsize local companies, allowing them to undertake strategic innovation and sustainable growth, and create new jobs for Valley residents. Whether you are a property owner with an eligible site, a developer with a project or an investor in potential Qualified Opportunity Funds and projects, we have the resources available to assist in every step of your due diligence process. There has never been a better time to join us and learn what so many investors already know: the Mahoning Valley is truly a region on the rise and is poised to continue this momentum as we look ahead to 2020 and beyond. Join us as we build a vibrant future together. Our economic development community— A single point of contact backed by a comprehensive network of support. The public and private members The Northeast Ohio Development Finance of the Mahoning Valley’s economic Authority, a division of the Western Reserve Port Additional development system offer a full spectrum Authority, provides a variety of financing tools of resources for every stage of your for development projects, including capital Partners project, and our organizations are poised leasing, property assessment clean energy to support your investment.We recognize (PACE) bonds, tax increment financing and Youngstown State conduit revenue bonds. University that entering a new market and conducting the necessary due diligence Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Youngstown Business can be overwhelming, and our robust, is a voluntary association of local governments Incubator collaborative network is prepared to in Northeast Ohio, bringing communities assist you every step of the way with our together to create a unified voice in areas Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center (TBEIC) expert, proven and confidential services. such as transportation, water and air quality, land use planning and local infrastructure The Youngstown/Warren Regional projects.As the region’s Metropolitan Planning City of Youngstown Chamber will serve as the single point of Organization, Economic Development District City of Warren contact for Opportunity Zone projects in and Appalachian Regional Commission the Mahoning Valley and assist investors Local Development District, Eastgate also City of Girard as a local project manager, bringing leads a variety of regional initiatives including together partners and resources on a Grow Mahoning Valley, a public-private City of Struthers customized basis to provide the highest council organized to prioritize infrastructure level of service. improvements, as well as efforts to revitalize the City of Campbell Mahoning River corridor. Village of Lowellville The Regional Chamber is a private, non- The Mahoning Valley Economic Development profit organization that provides leadership Corporation is a private, non-profit economic Austintown Township development corporation and Certified and business services to promote the Trumbull Co. Planning Development Corporation focused on the Commission growth of the Mahoning Valley and our revitalization and economic diversification 2,600 members—representing more than of the Mahoning Valley region. Our mission Trumbull Co. Board of 125,000 employees.As the lead economic is to help businesses grow and create and Commissioners development organization and local retain jobs. We accomplish this by providing access to capital through business loans, Mahoning Co. Board of partner for JobsOhio and TeamNEO, we development of business parks and providing Commissioners coordinate local development efforts rail service through a network of shortline among the many organizations working railroads. Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation to serve the business community. JOIN US AS WE BUILD A VIBRANT FUTURE TOGETHER The Mahoning Valley has long been a region In the last 10 years, the Valley has realized unemployment levels of grit, a region of fighters, a region that more than $10 billion of public and private remain higher than state and punches above its weight. investment in catalytic projects, from scaling national averages; our downtowns startup companies and major industrial and commercial corridors have vacant Our region, comprising Youngstown, Warren and manufacturing facilities, to housing and and underutilized space; and we aren’t and surrounding communities in Mahoning hospitality and transformational infrastructure fully leveraging regional assets such as the and Trumbull counties in Ohio, is rooted in developments. Mahoning River. a strong industrial heritage: industry sprang up along the banks of the Mahoning River, Today, our downtowns are centers of As we work to support projects in the 15 and at its height, the region produced more commerce, entertainment, education and designated Opportunity Zones in the steel than any other place on Earth. Since the innovation; our business parks are home to Mahoning Valley, it is our hope that investment mills shuttered, the region has had to rebuild successful and diverse companies; and our in eligible tracts will serve to further strengthen its economy, drawing on our long legacy of neighborhoods continue to stabilize. our regional economy and enhance the traditional manufacturing and looking toward quality of life throughout the entire Valley. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a an innovative future. ways to go. Our population is slowly declining; In particular, we have two priority areas in which we are looking to secure Opportunity Zone investment: First, we would like to see vacant and underutilized properties returned to productive use—from new industrial space and historic preservation projects in our downtown districts to attainable housing, capital investment is needed in our real estate stock. Second, we hope to target investment in our many startup, small and midsize local companies, allowing them to undertake strategic innovation and sustainable growth, and create new jobs for Valley residents. Whether you are a property owner with an eligible site, a developer with a project or an investor in potential Qualified Opportunity Funds and projects, we have the resources available to assist in every step of your due diligence process. There has never been a better time to join us and learn what so many investors already know: the Mahoning Valley is truly a region on the rise and is poised to continue this momentum as we look ahead to 2020 and beyond. Join us as we build a vibrant future together. Our economic development community— A single point of contact backed by a comprehensive network of support. The public and private members The Northeast Ohio Development Finance of the Mahoning Valley’s economic Authority, a division of the Western Reserve Port Additional development system offer a full spectrum Authority, provides a variety of financing tools of resources for every stage of your for development projects, including capital Partners project, and our organizations are poised leasing, property assessment clean energy to support your investment. We recognize (PACE) bonds, tax increment financing and Youngstown State conduit revenue bonds. University that entering a new market and conducting the necessary due diligence Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Youngstown Business can be overwhelming, and our robust, is a voluntary association of local governments Incubator collaborative