ONE Lorain County

06/05/2026

Is Your Shop Floor Secure? Meet the Expert Helping Manufacturers Lock the Digital Door!

The countdown is on for our next morning networking session, and we are thrilled to introduce the powerhouse speaker leading the charge: Ken Fanger, MBA, CMMC-RP, President of On Technology Partners!

Ken is a seasoned cybersecurity trailblazer who completely cuts through the IT jargon. He brings real-world, high-impact strategies straight to the manufacturing sector, helping companies protect what matters most—their operations, intellectual property, and supply chain integrity.

At Forge Forward: Locking the Shop Door, Ken will share his exclusive insights into the massive technological shifts currently hitting the industry. If you want to know what’s coming next for manufacturing, this is the room you need to be in.

Start your morning with a great breakfast, incredible networking with fellow manufacturing leaders, and insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

When: Thursday, June 23 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Sugarcreek Restaurant (5196 Detroit Road, Sheffield)
Seats are filling up fast! Click more to secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ghv7sYAU

Proudly presented by Buckeye Community Bank, Lorain County JVS, ONE Lorain County, Manufacturing Works, and the Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Above a raised concrete stage is now a permanent awning structure, with new lighting and sound equipment. Framed behind it is the city's Charles Berry Bascule Bridge.

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

What’s better than starting your day with a hot, healthy breakfast and great conversation with fellow manufacturing leaders?

Protecting your business from the latest digital threats while you do it.

From the front office to the shop floor, keeping our facilities connected keeps us competitive—but it also opens up new cyber risks. We invite you to grab a plate, connect with peers, and join us for the next event in our series: Forge Forward: Locking the Shop Door.

This hands-on, in-person morning session is built for manufacturing pros who want practical, high-impact defense strategies to protect their operations, intellectual property, and teams.

Featured Speaker:
Ken Fanger, MBA, CMMC-RP, On Technology Partners

When: Thursday, June 23 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Sugarcreek Restaurant (5196 Detroit Road, Sheffield)
Spaces are limited! Click the link below to learn more and secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/p4puj8ue

Proudly presented by Buckeye Community Bank, Lorain County JVS, ONE Lorain County, Manufacturing Works, and the Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College

Connect with ONE, Thrive with ALL!
Lorain County JVS Lorain County Community Development Lorain County Community College Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Educational Service Center of Lorain County Team NEO Ohiomeansjobs Lorain County Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College Manufacturing Works

05/27/2026

Local officials and business leaders invited developers to Lorain Tuesday morning at Ariel Broadway Hotel to highlight investment opportunities downtown and along the waterfront.

05/22/2026

Kaitlin Flanigan, board member for the nonprofit organization Main Street Grafton, presented the proposed Main Street Station project to Council, outlining a downtown revitalization effort centered around the repurposing of the former Rite Aid building on Main Street.

05/20/2026

At ONE Lorain County, we are immensely proud of how Lorain County embodies our community's spirit of collaboration. By working hand-in-hand, we aren't just training students—we are co-authoring the next chapter of workforce development. Together, we ensure our manufacturing, technology, and trades sectors have a direct pipeline of world-class opportunities.

When education and industry collaborate, our whole region wins.

Let's keep building tomorrow, together.

Connect with ONE, Thrive with ALL!
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05/20/2026

From the front office to the shop floor, keeping our manufacturing facilities connected keeps us competitive—but it also opens up new digital risks.

We invite you to join us for the next event in our series, Forge Forward #2: Locking the Shop Door.

This hands-on, in-person session is for manufacturing professionals who want practical, high-impact defense strategies to protect their operations, intellectual property, and team.

What we’ll tackle:

AI on the Shop Floor: The incredible opportunities of AI, and the hidden risks it brings to your network.

The Compliance Evolution: Navigating the shift from ISO 27000 to CMMC, and why it matters for your upcoming supply chain contracts.

Your Action Plan: Simple, powerful ways to protect your business in a digital world without slowing down production.

Get some real talk, fresh insights, and the chance to network with fellow local manufacturing leaders!

When: Thursday, June 23, 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Where: Sugarcreek Restaurant (5196 Detroit Road, Sheffield)

Click the link below to learn more and secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forge-forward-2-series-for-leaders-in-manufacturing-tickets-1988482422454?aff=oddtdtcreator

Proudly presented by Buckeye Community Bank, Lorain County JVS, ONE Lorain County, Manufacturing Works and Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College

Connect with ONE, Thrive with ALL!
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05/18/2026

VA Education Benefits Now Available at LCJVS Adult Career Center

LCJVS Adult Career Center is proud to support our veterans as they transition from military service to meaningful civilian careers. The following ACC programs are now approved for VA funding, making career training more accessible and affordable:

🔧 Automotive Service Technician
🚑 CDL
👨‍⚕️ Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
⚙️ CNC Operations & CAD/CAM Programming
🦷 Dental Assisting/Radiography
🚑 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
💆 Esthetician
💅 Manicurist
🩸 Phlebotomy Technician
🔥 Welding & Fabrication

VA Education Assistance provides funding for non-degree career training, offering financial support during enrollment and a direct pathway to in-demand careers.

➡️ Learn more about VA education benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov

➡️ Explore all LCJVS ACC programs & register for a Career Night Information Session:
https://acc.loraincountyjvs.com/192989_2

Your next mission starts here. 🎓

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