2. Be recognized and viewed as an ideal location for new businesses to locate and existing businesses to expand.
3. Be recognized nationally as one of the most livable communities in the Midwest.
One of the ways GLR is doing this is by hosting the MakerFest career fair each fall which attracts thousands of students and adults and gives them hands-on experience in different professions. Swick encouraged businesses and individuals to contribute to the Greater Lima Region to enable the organization to succeed in its mission.
Also at Monday's meeting, Lima Memorial physician assistant Natalie Lammers encouraged us to live heart-healthy lives. She says that everyone should have their blood work done so they know their numbers and can adjust their lifestyles and medicines accordingly. She also said that it's vitally important to get help immediately if you think you are having a heart attack. The longer you wait, the more heart muscle you lose. If you can get to the emergency department within an hour, you'll have a much better chance of recovery.
We were also excited to present Sheriff Matt Treglia with a check for $6,000 to help purchase exercise equipment for the sheriff's office. Treglia told us it was the single largest donation he has received for the department.
