The mission of the Northeast Ohio Development and Finance Authority is to foster a strong economic environment, which supports businesses and nurtures growth and new investment in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties by providing financing and incentives that will facilitate economic development and improve the quality of life for the residents we serve. Moving forward... The Northeast Ohio Development and Finance Authority will continue to deploy a wide range of innovative financing mechanisms to promote economic growth and new investment in the Mahoning and Trumbull Counties of Ohio.