A diverse blend of manufacturing, retail establishments, agriculture, arts and entertainment create the character and charm of Lima, Ohio. You'll find the hospitality of the area is warm and welcoming providing a quality of life unmatched by any other city in the area. A city with small town appeal, Lima residents know their neighbors and reach out to help others in need.

The city dominates the area as an employment and retailing center for the 430,000 people who live in Allen and the surrounding counties. In fact, St. Rita's Medical Center is the largest employer in Allen County. Numerous small communities all look to Lima for their healthcare, shopping, entertainment and social activities.

With a firm commitment from the community and the state, Lima City Schools are in the midst of a more than $100 million dollar project to create new and renovated schools with state-of-the-art technology and security. When the project is complete, there will be one centralized high school, five elementary schools and three middle schools.

Higher education opportunities are also abundantly available in Lima. A branch campus of The Ohio State University, Rhodes State College, and the University of Northwestern Ohio, Bluffton College and Ohio Northern University make obtaining an advanced degree accessible and convenient.