Banyan Technology

Banyan’s solution creates and maintains direct and instantaneous connections between clients and their freight carriers. Our focus is to enable collaborative relationships that will make both our customers and carriers operations more efficient and more profitable

Energizer

Our Mission:  At Energizer Holdings, we will “do the right thing” in conducting our business to ensure that we preserve the environment for future generations while providing a safe and healthy working environment for all colleagues.

Our Products:  Throughout the years, Energizer has led the industry in eliminating heavy metals from our batteries, while at the same time improving performance.

Heery International, Inc

Heery is a full-service architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management and program management firm with a history of stable leadership and financial strength. 

Heery’s innovative professionals operate from more than 30 offices throughout the United States and overseas.  Our commitment is to provide the very best design and construction expertise throughout the planning, design, construction and commissioning process.

Metcalf & Eddy of Ohio

Founded in 1907, Metcalf & Eddy first won national recognition when it pioneered what would become known as "environmental engineering" through its water and wastewater work. Today M&E provides a full range of services for water resource management; water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction; wet weather controls; and hazardous waste remediation.

M&E employs over 800 professionals at more than 30 office locations. From initial environmental planning and compliance studies to detailed design, turnkey construction, and assistance with facility operations and maintenance, our staff provide engineering solutions that work for government and private clients worldwide

Polymer Diagnostics

PDI traces its roots to The BFGoodrich Company over 50 years ago. Several name changes later, we continue to uphold the same excellence in testing and have been at the forefront of polymer and plastics research ever since. We are a comprehensive problem solving and plastics testing organization, applying our Mind Muscle™ to a wide range of industries.

Our mission is simple:  To deliver to our customers quality and timely services through dedication and teamwork in order to best meet their needs. Our world-class scientists and technicians utilize state-of-the-art equipment and methodology to produce timely and accurate data.

Z-Space Technologies

Z-Space Technologies is a software development company specializing in portable data collection, database, web, and other applications.  We have been providing solutions to the business community since 1996.

Our flagship product is ITScriptNet, a suite of products for program development and communication with batch and real time portable data collection devices.

We have software development specialists for C/C++, .Net and Internet technologies for the PC or Windows Mobile.  We have expert knowledge in bar coding and label printing. ZTI can work with your company to identify project requirements and then provide a cost-effective, timely solution. 

Lorain County Community College

LCCC is Ohio's top-ranked community college.  LCCC has received the state of Ohio's highest quality rating for educational institutions by achieving the Tier 3 Achievement of Excellence. And in 2006, LCCC enrolled a record number of students in over 30 credit programs, along with over 2,000 students in our innovative University Partnership program.

LCCC offers a combination of programs and services that are not available from any other educational institution in the state.

Akron Global Polymer Academy

The Akron Global Polymer Academy at the University of Akron assists the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering in creating and disseminating knowledge about polymer science, polymer engineering, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education by supporting initiatives in P-16 education and other distributive education ventures. Providing consulting and training services to the polymer industry world wide, the Akron Polymer Training Center is the workforce development division of the Akron Global Polymer Academy

Cleveland State University

Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise (GLIDE)

The Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise (GLIDE), founded in 2001, is a comprehensive regional innovation center, resource hub, and business incubator that supports all facets of the start-up, development, and growth of enterprises. Created by a partnership between the Lorain County Commissioners, Lorain County Community College, and the Ohio Department of Development, GLIDE’s objective is to grow jobs and spearhead economic growth in both Lorain County and the Northern Ohio region.

Leadership Lorain County

THE MISSION of Leadership Lorain County is to foster, life long Leaders who serve as catalysts for positive change. We accomplish this mission by:

identifying and bringing together a diverse cross section of emerging and existing leaders who are committed to community service and trusteeship and improving the quality of life in Lorain County; offering class participants expanded knowledge and awareness of existing and emerging community issues, needs, challenges and resources through direct contact with a spectrum of people places and organizations; offering class participants opportunities to explore and strengthen personal leadership competencies through leadership skills development and class community service projects; cultivating and ongoing "network of responsibility" - a bank of Leadership Lorain County graduates who sustain their passion for action by expanding their leadership network, continuing their leadership education, and furthering their contributions to the community through active involvement in civic affairs.

MAGNET

The mission of MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network, is to support, educate and champion manufacturing with the goal of transforming the region’s economy into a powerful, global player.

MAGNET:  

·       Serves as the voice of manufacturing, advocating for manufacturers in dealing with the multitude of regulatory agencies at the local and regional level and in influencing public policy.

·       Encourages manufacturers to adopt the most modern manufacturing strategies and techniques.  

·       Provides a clearinghouse for individual manufacturers seeking assistance in the areas of productivity improvement, global access (sourcing and markets), and product innovation.  

·       Provides a focal point for working with regional educational institutions to provide a comprehensive set of offerings meeting the needs of manufacturing companies.  

·       Maintains, through a separate operating unit, direct consulting services, manages a business incubator, and conducts contract research for government agencies, such as the Department of Defense.