Sheffield Village has a long history of commerce dating back to the time when traders traveled from Canada across Lake Erie to the Black River at French Creek where they traded with the Indians.

In 1845, attracted by the location, fertile land and abundance of natural resources, German settlers came to the area to start a new life. From these beginnings, Sheffield Village and much of Lorain County have seen an increase and diversity of commerce.

What follows is a brief prospectus of Sheffield Village

Location and Population
Sheffield Village is located in Lorain County, approximately 20 miles southwest of Cleveland. The 2000 census figures show Lorain County with a population of 284,644, an increase of 3.9% from the 1990 census; and Sheffield Village with a population of 2,949, an increase of 47.5% from the 1990 census.

Government
Sheffield Village operates under a statutory form of government with a mayor and village council. The village council is made up of six elected representatives. The village is zoned and is administered by the Village Planning and Zoning Commission.

Police
The police department includes 28 full and part-time officers.

Fire/EMS
The fire department, which is certified for, and handles, EMS responses, includes 47 personnel and eight pieces of equipment. The Ohio inspection rating is 7. The village is currently being re-evaluated.

Tax Information
Commercial/Industrial:
 Real Property - $53.713668 per $1,000 Valuation
 Real Property in Ohio is taxed at 35% of fair market value.

Personal Property - $77.74 per $1,000 Valuation
 Personal Property in Ohio is currently taxed at 18.75% of fair market value.for exsisting equipment. New machinery and equipment is not taxable

Village Income Tax
The Village of Sheffield currently has a 1.5% village income tax.

Transportation Facilities
Norfolk/Southern and Conrail have active rail facilities serving Lorain County. There are also 16 different trucking companies that service Sheffield Village.

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport is approximately 18 miles southeast of Sheffield Village. Lorain County Regional Airport is located 11 miles southwest of the village and has a 5,000 foot paved runway for private and executive aircraft. Great Lakes Shipping can be accommodated at nearby Lorain Harbor.

The Ohio Turnpike (I-80) is approximately 3 miles south of the community. I-90 runs along the eastern boundary of this Ohio village and State Routes 2, 301, 611 and 254 run through this community.

Utilities
  Electric Power - Electrical power is provided by the Ohio Edison Company. There is adequate power available in the Sheffield Village area for any type of business requirement.

  Fuel Gas - Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc. serves as the distribution system for Sheffield Village. Current gas rates and supplier information are available upon request from the company.

  Water & Sewer - The water source is Lake Erie. Currently the Village is purchasing from Avon Lake and distributing water within the community. Current usage is 490,000 gallons per day. Sewage treatment is provided through the Village. Current treatment capacity is 7.5 MGD with an average daily treated of 4 MGD.

  Telecommunications - CenturyTel is the provider of communication needs to the community.

Business and Industries
Some of the principal industries located in Sheffield Village are: Standard Pipe, manufacturer of steel pipe coating; Metokote Plating Co.; Pennsylvania Electric Coil - electric motor repair; ServiSteel - steel splitting; and Lorain Aluminum Manufacturing - aluminum doors, windows and siding.

Labor:
Based on the Ohio department of Job & Family sevices, the available workforce for Lorain County in August of 2006 was 156,200 with an unemplyment rate of 6.0%. exsisting employers are able to draw from a skilled, highly productive workforce.

Education:
The Sheffield-Sheffield Lake School system provides primary education in four elementary, one middle and one high school building. Enrollment during the last five years has averaged 2,685 students. The Lorain County Joint Vocational School also serves the community. Advanced education is provided at Lorain Community College located 3 miles from the French Creek Business Park. Also, Cleveland State University, Oberlin College, and Baldwin Wallace are all within 25 miles of Sheffield Village.

Recreation
The Village owns and operates a 46-acre park in the community. It is also part of the Metro Park System. There are 10 public and 4 private golf courses in the area. The Village is within easy driving distance to many of the cultural activities and professional sports that are available in Cleveland. Many other recreational activities are provided by the Village’s proximity to Lake Erie.

Healthcare
Health care to Sheffield Village is available through Lorain Community Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, and Elyria Memorial Hospital. Also, the world-famous Cleveland Clinic is within 25 miles of the Village.