Recent Presentations & Trainings
Lorimor, C., & Anderson, R. (2023). Grant Management Experience from a Community who has Been There. Brownfield Services & Grant Readiness 101. Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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Lorimor, C., Anderson, R., Brittain, E., & Cavalier, A. (2023). Small Communities, Big Solutions. 2023 National Brownfields Conference. Detroit, Michigan.
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Lorimor, C. (2023). Mindful Customer Service. Barnesville, Ohio.
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Lorimor, C. (2023). The Power of Words in Economic Development. Bridgeport, Ohio.
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Lorimor, C. (2024) Panelist in "The Importance of 'Community' in Brownfield Projects: Tools and Tips for Success." at the Ohio Brownfields Conference.
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Local history. Titles TBA.
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My Story
Crystal is an economic developer and certified business advisor by day as the executive director of the Community Improvement Corporation in Belmont County, Ohio. She came to this field after almost twenty years in higher education. She has a bachelor's degree in communication and a master's degree in public administration. Her personal interests include local history, metal detecting, preserving the cabin, Appalachian culture, hiking, and traveling. She pulls from these diverse areas, both professional and personal, to think creatively to solve problems and challenge the status quo.
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She has done many presentations over the years. Topics have included local history, communication in the workplace, mindful customer service, brownfields, community development, and more. Audiences have included people of all ages and all group sizes.
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Crystal welcomes opportunities to help communities and businesses. Whether through her professional role or her personal interests, contact Crystal via the form below if you have a project idea.
