Welcome from the President


We are committed to leading collaborative efforts to advocate for the most livable community and promote business retention, growth, development.

The wearerealamerican.com website is a great reflection of our region and showcases the strength of our businesses, quality of life and abundant resources. We offer a variety of fine dining establishments, unique shopping and refined culture and arts for you to enjoy as well as many events, attractions and athletic activities to do within the region that would make you feel right at home.

We are proud to communicate the great opportunities for businesses large and small and for families to relocate to the Greater Lima Region. Whether you are a business trying to find an industrial site or a business wishing to start or move to our community, we are prepared to accommodate your needs.

If you are a new resident, new employee or spouse relocating to our region, mentors are available to welcome you and to immediately connect you with our community. We have a great Young Professional group that focuses on attracting and retaining young professional talent. They are developing more effective means of marketing and recruiting future young professionals and continue to develop programs and events to meet the young professionals’ needs.

Chambers, economic development organizations, convention and visitors’ bureaus, downtown organizations, top investors and government entities are working together to develop a common ground to move the region forward through economic and community development opportunities.

Every day new businesses are locating to the Greater Lima Region while others are expanding and growing. We would love to have you consider coming to the Greater Lima Region. We have a lot to offer! To learn more, please visit WeAreRealAmerican.com.

Jed Metzger
President/CEO