Lorain County proclaims October Manufacturing Month after presentation on local programs

Oct 21, 2026

Commissioners proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month after a Community Development presentation highlighting nearly 350 local manufacturers, 22,000 workers, student internship matches and multiple career‑focused events this month.

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Brandon Timke of the Lorain County Community Development Department presented the county’s Manufacturing Month activities and asked commissioners to recognize the sector’s contribution to the local economy. "Today, our county is home to nearly 350 manufacturing businesses, employing around 22,000 workers," Timke said, and then listed internship programs, career expos and college information sessions planned throughout October.

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