Established on June 22, 1995 by resolution of the Stark County Board of Commissioners, the SCPA was originated to use its broad statutory powers as a tool to promote economic development in Stark County. While many port authorities are established to operate transportation facilities, the SCPA helps create and preserve jobs through a wide variety of financing, real estate and foreign trade zone programs.
Vision Statement
The SCPA will use the unique power and authority granted to port authorities in Ohio to provide the greater Stark County area with an economic development tool for new capital investment, job creation and retention.
Mission Statement
With our Vision Statement as our foundation, the SCPA will use all due diligence and sound business practices, using the expertise of qualified administrators and consultants, to meet the following objectives:
- To assist in the process of creating and managing foreign trade zones (FTZs) within Stark County
- To serve as a financing vehicle for business development
- To assist in real estate acquisition and development to further Stark County’s economic development activities
- To serve as a resource for funding infrastructure and related improvements necessary for economic development
- To promote, advertise and publicize the services, facilities and programs of the SCPA
Meeting Schedule
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2026 Scheduled Meetings are as follows:
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026*
Thursday, December 17, 2026*
*Dates are tentative and subject to change based on board members availiability, holiday schedules, etc.