What is the Stark County Port Authority (SCPA)?
The SCPA is a public entity created by the Stark County Commissioners in 1995 to provide the greater Stark County area with another economic development tool. The Port Authority’s goal is to generate new capital investment and jobs by helping existing companies grow and expand, and attracting new companies.

Who runs the SCPA?
The SCPA is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. Each member of the Board is appointed by the Stark County Commissioners to serve four-year terms.
Current Board of Directors

The SCPA contracts with the Stark Development Board to provide administrative and consulting services to assist the SCPA in the conduct of its business. The Stark Development Board (SDB) is a private, not-for-profit economic development organization created in 1985 by business and public officials. The SDB serves as the lead organization in Stark County to retain businesses, assist existing businesses with expansion, and attract new companies, capital investment and jobs to Stark County.

Port Authority Administration

Learn more about the Stark Development Board

How is the SCPA Funded?
The SCPA has received initial "start-up" funding from Stark County government. The Port Authority also collects fees from companies who take advantage of the various types of programs it provides.

What programs and services does the SCPA offer?
The SCPA offers a variety of programs and services to assist companies who are interested in expanding or relocating their operations. SCPA programs include:

Foreign Trade Zone Sites

Bond Financing for Established Companies

Real Estate Acquisition and Development

Infrastructure Financing

Special note:The Stark County Port Authority does not make direct grants to businesses. Its programs are generally directed at manufacturing, warehouse/distribution or large service companies. For information on direct asset financing, contact the Stark Development Board at 330.453.5900.