Regional Growth Partnership, Inc.

What Regional Growth Partnership, Inc. does

Regional Growth Partnership, Inc. (RGP) is a private, nonprofit economic development corporation headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, that serves as the lead EDO for 17 counties in Northwest Ohio. The organization is 100% privately funded by a coalition of more than 80 regional companies, institutions, and investors, including ProMedica, Owens Corning, First Solar, Stellantis, Dana, Cleveland-Cliffs, Fifth Third Bank, and the University of Toledo. RGP provides a unified set of services covering business attraction, retention and expansion (BRE), site selection, incentive facilitation, workforce development, international development, and small business grant administration. Its core product surface includes business development outreach, a regional sites-and-buildings inventory, the Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP) for spec-building development, facilitation of the JobsOhio Small Business Grant Program (up to $50,000 per grant), workforce development via the Ohio to Work program, and quarterly labor market research and whitepapers.

RGP operates as JobsOhio's exclusive Regional Network Partner for Northwest Ohio, giving it the structural role of channeling state-level incentive programs into the region. Its go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven: a dedicated business development team conducts proactive outreach, attends industry conferences (IAMC, Site Selectors Guild Forum, NATT BATT, Management Briefing Seminars), and hosts annual FAM (familiarization) tours for site consultants and corporate real estate professionals. Customer engagement is segmented vertically across five core industries — Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, Food Processing, and Logistics & Distribution — with a sixth emerging vertical in Data Centers and opportunistic expansion into defense/aerospace (e.g., the Ukrainian Defense Drones selection). 2025 reported outcomes were 4,895 new jobs, 16,177 retained jobs, and $3.3 billion in capital investment across 115 projects, contributing to a five-year cumulative total of 22,000+ new jobs and $12 billion in capital investment.

Technically, RGP is not a technology company; its underlying stack consists of digital marketing platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, X), GIS for site selection, and labor market data analytics supporting quarterly workforce reports and whitepapers (autonomous vehicles, future mobility, site selection guides). It maintains a Manager of Information Technology on staff and a Regional Talent Manager overseeing workforce pipeline programs. The organization is governed by a private investor coalition rather than a parent entity, has no public/recurring government funding, and is led by President and CEO Dean Monske with a C-suite that includes COO/CFO Tim Wisnewski and CMO John Gibney.

Name

Regional Growth Partnership, Inc.

Legal name

Regional Growth Partnership

Website

https://rgp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RGP is a private, nonprofit economic development corporation serving as the lead EDO for 17 counties in Northwest Ohio. It is 100% privately funded by 80+ regional investors and operates as JobsOhio's Regional Network Partner, providing business attraction, site selection, incentive facilitation, and workforce development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM), Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Economic development
• Site selection services
• Workforce development
• Business attraction
• Regional economic planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Investor Funding: RGP is a 100% privately funded corporation. More than 90 companies and institutions across Northwest Ohio have made financial investments in RGP to support economic growth. Investors receive benefits including seat at the table in regional strategy, lead role in community betterment, and new business opportunities through enhanced engagement.
2. JobsOhio Network Partnership: RGP serves as Northwest Ohio's Regional Network Partner for JobsOhio, facilitating economic development efforts and managing the incentive process for the state.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Regional Growth Partnership, Inc. is a private, nonprofit economic development organization serving a 17-county region of Northwest Ohio. It provides site selection, workforce development, business attraction and expansion support, and regional economic planning services to companies and communities, and is 100% privately funded by investor contributions headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.

Product overview

Regional Growth Partnership, Inc. (RGP) is an economic development organization that operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization's primary product is its comprehensive economic development services, which include business development and attraction, site selection assistance, workforce development, international development, and access to various incentive programs. RGP facilitates the JobsOhio Small Business Grant Program and Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP) as key service offerings. The organization also provides research resources including quarterly workforce reports and investment profiles. RGP serves as Northwest Ohio's network partner for JobsOhio, connecting businesses to incentive programs and supporting companies across five core industry sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy, Food Processing, and Logistics & Distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Selection Services Assists companies evaluating locations in Northwest Ohio by identifying, vetting, and presenting available sites, buildings, and infrastructure within the 17-county region served by RGP.
• Workforce Development Connects employers with regional workforce data, training pipelines, and talent development resources to support hiring and upskilling needs across Northwest Ohio.
• Business Attraction and Expansion Support Provides project-management assistance, incentive coordination, and concierge support to companies expanding operations or relocating to the 17-county Northwest Ohio region.
• Regional Economic Planning and Research Develops regional strategies, market research, and demographic/economic analyses that guide public and private investment decisions across the 17-county service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,000+ new jobs and $12 billion capital investment generated in Northwest Ohio over the last five years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• JobsOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRGP serves as Northwest Ohio's Regional Network Partner for JobsOhio. JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation that enhances company growth through business attraction, retention, and expansion. RGP facilitates economic development efforts and manages the incentive process through this partnership.
• Toledo-Lucas County Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for economic development activities, logistics, and transportation infrastructure including cargo operations at the Port of Toledo.
• Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal economic development partner working on workforce development, business retention and expansion, and business recruitment for Sandusky County.
• NAI Harmon GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial real estate firm that develops spec buildings with OSIP program assistance. Partnered on APackaging Group project in Defiance and other site development.
• Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram created by JobsOhio to boost state competitiveness. OSIP provides grants and low-interest loans for speculative site and building development. RGP has facilitated 14 OSIP projects resulting in 2.1 million square feet of space.
• JobsOhio Small Business Grant ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRGP facilitates the JobsOhio Small Business Grant program offering up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses. Since 2020, RGP has helped 138 businesses secure $4.3 million in grants creating 562 new jobs.
• APackaging Group (APG)majorOthers$49 million investment for first U.S. manufacturing facility at newly constructed spec building in Defiance, creating 135 new jobs. Example of OSIP program success facilitated by RGP and NAI Harmon.
• QTS Data CentersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerQTS announced $10 billion investment for data center campus in Van Wert, creating 1,500+ construction jobs and 200 full-time positions. RGP supported project attraction with $200 million projected tax revenue over 20 years.
• OPmobilityflagshipOthersGlobal automotive supplier building first Midwest Exterior & Lighting plant in Rossford, Wood County with 500+ jobs. Start of production planned for second half 2027.
• Ukrainian Defense Drones (UDD)flagshipOthersUkrainian drone manufacturer selecting Northwest Ohio for first U.S. assembly and manufacturing center in Lucas County, creating at least 300 new jobs. Part of Pentagon's $1 billion Drone Dominance Program.
• Charles River LabsmajorOthersGlobal preclinical research company investing $43 million in Allen County expansion, adding 105 new jobs at Spencerville facility.
• Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.minorOthersGlobal specialty chemical company building new plant in Defiance serving Eastern Great Lakes region, creating at least 17 new jobs.
• Napoleon, Defiance and Western RailwayminorOthersRailway infrastructure partner supporting Tessenderlo Kerley project with $13 million in line rehabilitation investments.
• Kalmbach Feeds/K9 & Kin BrandsflagshipOthers$125 million expansion investment in Wyandot County including ground-up construction of new pet food manufacturing facility, creating 213 new jobs. Largest single private expansion investment in Wyandot County history.
• Ice IndustriesmajorOthersMetal stamping and manufacturing company opening 150,000 SF plant in Bowling Green to supply solar panel components, creating 60 new jobs.
• Actual Reality Technologies LLCminorOthersAI-based services company expanding in Perrysburg with $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant, creating 22 new jobs for predictive maintenance solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Greater Cleveland Partnership: Cleveland/Northeast Ohio's regional economic development and chamber organization. Functions as the lead EDO for its multi-county region with similar investor-backed governance, business attraction focus, and program offerings, competing for state and JobsOhio attention.
• Columbus Partnership: Central Ohio's CEO-led economic development organization representing the Columbus region. Operates a private, investor-funded EDO model analogous to RGP and competes for the same JobsOhio network partner designation and project pipeline.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: Southwest Ohio's regional chamber and economic development body serving the Cincinnati tri-state area. Functions as a multi-county EDO with similar services in business attraction, site consulting, and international development, competing for state-level projects.
• Dayton Development Coalition: West Central Ohio's JobsOhio regional network partner serving the Dayton region. Performs identical economic development functions (site selection, business attraction, international FDI) and shares the same investor-funded, multi-county regional EDO model.
• Greater Akron Chamber: Northeast Ohio regional chamber and economic development organization serving the Akron/Summit County region. Comparable mid-sized regional EDO offering site selection, business retention, and workforce development services with overlapping investor base.

Broad incumbents

• JobsOhio: Ohio's statewide private nonprofit economic development corporation and RGP's primary state-level partner. JobsOhio manages the state's overall business attraction, retention, and expansion strategy, with RGP operating as its exclusive regional network partner for Northwest Ohio.

Others

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global commercial real estate services firm with dedicated Location Solutions and incentives advisory practice. Works with corporate clients on site selection and incentives negotiations that overlap with RGP's service offering, and is a frequent counterpart in NW Ohio deals.
• Site Selection Group: Independent site selection consultancy serving corporate clients evaluating locations. Functions upstream in the same project funnel as RGP, advising the same site consultants and corporate real estate professionals on regional competitiveness.

Regional players

• Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Michigan's state-level economic development organization. Adjacent geographic peer offering comparable business attraction, incentive administration, and site selection services; competes with RGP for projects in border counties and shared Great Lakes industrial corridors.
• Indiana Economic Development Corporation: Indiana's lead economic development agency and JobsOhio-equivalent in neighboring Indiana. Competes with RGP for Midwest manufacturing relocations, particularly automotive and logistics projects, and shares the same advanced manufacturing and EV-focused economic development thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RGP_Toledo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regional-growth-partnership

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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