Medina County Economic Development Corporation

06/18/2026

Member Spotlight: Blue Technologies, Inc. - US 💻
We’re featuring Blue Technologies, an award-winning provider of office technology solutions helping organizations improve productivity, security, and efficiency. Their services include managed IT, managed print, enterprise content management, unified communications, and business technology hardware from leading manufacturers.

By combining industry-leading technology with responsive customer support, Blue Technologies helps businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and stay focused on what they do best. Their expertise makes them a valuable partner for organizations of all sizes throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Learn more: https://btohio.com/

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Member Spotlight: Pride One Construction 🏗️

We’re featuring Pride One Construction, a Medina-based general contractor and real estate developer specializing in multi-family housing, senior living communities, residential developments, and specialty construction projects. Since 1991, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects while helping shape communities throughout the region.

Homegrown in Medina, Pride One Construction brings together in-house expertise across construction, land development, estimating, project engineering, and accounting to provide a seamless experience for clients. With more than $3 billion in construction value completed and over 16,000 residential and commercial units developed, Pride One continues to make a significant impact on the built environment across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

Learn more: https://prideoneconstruction.com/

06/11/2026

Join us for our MCEDC Summer Social on Tuesday, July 7, at the beautiful Blair Center in Westfield Center. This isn't just for our members—this event is open to the public, and we’d love to see you there!

Get ready for a relaxed evening featuring an "elevated picnic" and plenty of opportunities to connect with Medina County’s dynamic business leaders and community members. Whether you’re looking to grow your professional circle or just enjoy a great meal in good company, this is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 7
⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Location: The Blair Center (9079 Leroy Rd, Westfield Center, OH)
🎟 RSVP Deadline: June 30

Don't wait until the last minute—grab your tickets now and help us celebrate the season!

Register here: https://mcedcsummersocial2026.eventbrite.com/

06/09/2026

A "high-stakes" vision for an Akron Revival is officially taking flight, and it’s being led by a powerhouse right here in our own backyard! 🏙️🚀

Gino and Barbara Faciana of Pleasant Valley Corporation have been quietly amassing some of Akron’s most iconic landmarks—including the PNC Center and the former FirstEnergy headquarters. By consolidating these marquee towers, they are positioning themselves to lead a coordinated redevelopment of the city’s skyline and retail core.

Medina County is proud to have Pleasant Valley Corp. headquartered in our community! It’s inspiring to see such local leadership driving a massive regional impact and reshaping the future of Northeast Ohio.

Read more about the project here:
Crain's Cleveland Business: https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/commercial/ccl-akron-revival-faciana-20260508/?utm-content=article1-headline&utm_source=Morning10&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260511
Hoodline: https://hoodline.com/2026/05/facianas-quietly-amass-akron-s-biggest-towers-in-high-stakes-downtown-play/

05/21/2026

We had a fantastic turnout at the Western Reserve Masonic Community for this morning’s MCEDC Member Meeting. A huge thank you to our hosts and sponsors for providing such a beautiful setting for our discussion on "Vital Signs for a Healthier Community and a Stronger Economy."

Our Executive Director, Bethany Dentler, led a high-impact panel that explored the critical link between public health and economic vitality. We were joined by an expert panel of leaders who shared their perspectives on building a more resilient Medina County:

- Steve Hambley, Medina County Commissioner
- Colin Johnson, Deputy Health Commissioner
- Jason French, President of Western Reserve Masonic Community

It was a morning of insightful data and meaningful collaboration. We were also thrilled to welcome our newest members to the MCEDC family:

- Brock11 Consulting
- USA Mobile Drug Testing Northeast Ohio
- Wadsworth Square Foundation
- The Interior Design Studio

Thank you to everyone who joined us to help shape the future of our local economy!

05/19/2026

Bridging the gap between local industry and the future workforce! 🛠️💼

We recently had the pleasure of coordinating an incredible tour of the Medina County Career Center (MCCC) with the leadership team from Spray Products (located right on Lake Road in Medina).

As a premier contract manufacturer of aerosols and liquid consumer products, Spray Products uses and creates many items perfect for automotive service technicians. This made a partnership with MCCC’s top-tier automotive and diesel programs a natural fit! The teams discussed exciting future collaborations, including student internships, workforce training, apprenticeship preparation, and advisory board participation.

A massive thank you to Steve and Annette at MCCC for giving us a front-row seat to see their amazing faculty, staff, and students in action.

(Bonus: Swipe to see the MCCC’s impressive new expansion! They are currently making a $4.5 million investment that will bring the entire facility to a massive 305,000 square feet! 🏗️✨)

05/12/2026

Member Spotlight: Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) 🎓

We’re featuring Cuyahoga Community College, a leading educational institution serving Northeast Ohio and a key partner in workforce development across the region. As Ohio’s oldest and largest community college, Tri-C offers more than 1,000 courses and over 200 career and technical programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers.

Through degree programs, certifications, and corporate training initiatives, Tri-C plays a vital role in helping individuals build skills while supporting local businesses with a strong, job-ready workforce—making a lasting impact on economic growth throughout Medina County and beyond.

Learn more: http://tri-c.edu/