10/02/2026
This morning's Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast looked at what a weekend in Geauga is worth. 🍁
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month's GEL "Economics of Place," a conversation on tourism and what it means for our local economy. Moderated by Kimm Leininger of Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc., our panel followed one visitor's trip, and one visitor's dollar, through the county:
• Destination Geauga (Kathy Shimer) on who visits and why they come
• Geauga Amish History Center (Nora Kurtz) on the heritage behind Amish country and how to visit respectfully
• Punderson Manor State Park Lodge (Christine Blythe) on overnight stays, weddings, events, and the state park
The big question: when a visitor spends money here, where does it go next, and what turns a day trip into a night? Thanks to our panelists and to the business owners and community leaders who joined the conversation!
Save the date: GEL State of the Schools, November 6, 2026! Our annual State of the Schools brings together superintendents from Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Kenston, West Geauga, Auburn Career Center, and the ESC of Lake/Geauga County to share district updates with the Geauga business community. This year, they'll focus on the economic impact of their districts.
Registration for this event fills up fast. Don't forget to save your seat: https://geaugagrowthpartnership.com/event/geauga-economic-leadership-g-e-l-breakfast/