12 Counties One Voice
		NORED Facilitates job creation, retention, capital investment, and the competitive business climate throughout Northwest Ohio
	A Positive Force
	The NORED region is made up of a diverse mix of businesses, from manufacturing and tourism to service and high-tech.  NORED takes a "big picture" view of economic development opportunities and pending legislation.  NORED understands that when an investment is made in Northwest Ohio, each of its individual counties feels the rewards.  The economic development success in Northwest Ohio was recognized by Ohio Governor Bob Taft, who said, "...You have made Northwest Ohio a model for regional economic development and growth".
	What Is NORED 12 Counties - One Voice
	NORED  is an alliance of twelve counties in Northwest Ohio. Twelve Counties - One Voice.  Since 1988 NORED has been assisting the business growth of Northwest Ohio. Originally comprised of ten counties NORED has been joined by Paulding County in 2000 and Hancock County in 2007. The twelve NORED counties are represented by their respective economic development organizations. The charter members of the NORED board of trustees include the directors of these organizations, plus representatives from the City of Toledo and the Regional Growth Partnership. The charter members of NORED include Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood Counties. At large board membership also includes private sector and public sector representatives with a stake in the economy of Northwest Ohio. The association has been very effective in developing a synergistic alliance among its members.  This alliance has allowed Northwest Ohio to gain influence with the State of Ohio and to develop a more visible identity, both nationally and internationally.