The mission of the Perry Area Joint Economic Development Council, an organization created by Perry Village, North Perry Village, Perry Township, and the Perry School System, is to provide leadership and direction for future economic development. Through cooperation and communication, using sound fiscal and strategic planning, we will maintain our economic base and promote new growth while preserving our rural environment and unique Perry character ans spirit.

Economic Development Councils are provided for under Ohio Revised Code as a way for communities to turn over their economic development activity to a unified organization. Each community must be represented by at least one elected official on the council's board.