Lake Erie West is a regional concept defined as the Western Basin of Lake Erie, crossing the Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan state lines as well as  international borders.  A time-based strategy, the epicenter of Lake Erie West is the crossroads of America - the intersection of I-75 and I-80/90 (the nation's busiest), and the region includes everything within a one-hour drive from that center.

Formed as a non-profit organization in 1992, Lake Erie West continues to raise the flag, linking communities and promoting the region with a common identity.