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Today, Opportunity Appalachia, a program of Appalachian Community Capital, and State Lead for Ohio, Ohio Southeast, announced the selection of 29 projects to participate in its program aimed at increasing job growth, business support, and investment in Central Appalachia. These projects are set to create over 2,700 jobs and attract over $270 million in financing, […]
Pallet Distributors, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation, today announced a commitment to invest $5.9 million to expand the overall capacity of its plant in Byesville, creating 18 new jobs. Founded in 1996 as Pallet Distributors, ePallet has grown and evolved into a multi-national […]
Geiger Brothers, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership, today announced an investment of over $500,000 to expand its operations in Jackson, Ohio, creating 20 new high-wage jobs. Founded in 1909, Geiger Brothers, Inc. performs highly specialized engineering and manufacturing to support niche industries including […]
American Heavy Plates Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Monroe County Port Authority, today announced a commitment to invest more than $10 million to further expand its operations in Monroe County. Founded in 2017, American Heavy Plates Solutions is a supplier of made-to-order […]
Herr Foods, Inc., a recognized leader in the snack food industry, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Jackson County Ohio Economic Development Partnership, and the Jackson Civic Improvement Corporation today announced an investment of $31 million in Southeast Ohio, creating 125 new jobs in Jackson and Chillicothe, Ohio. Herr Foods Inc. […]
In 2022, Red Tail Design Company invested over $100,000 to expand its business in Athens County, Ohio, purchasing new machinery and equipment to support production growth and fulfill its growing demand. The purchase was supported by a JobsOhio Small Business Grant of $25,000. Red Tail Design Company is a multifaceted design shop that tackles small […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced 21 new economic development projects to transform communities along Ohio’s Appalachian waterfront. As part of Ohio’s Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative, $152 million will be awarded to communities in 12 counties to expand access to local waterways, revitalize historic […]
Taking place from May 6 – 10, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world. Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Economic Development Week, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). “As […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio’s Appalachian region that will raise the area’s profile as a travel destination and improve the quality of life for local residents. As part of the new Appalachian Downtowns and Destinations […]
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced 90 local government entities, representing 12 Appalachian states, have been selected to participate in READY Local Governments. One of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia, READY Local Governments is designed to help participants leverage federal funding opportunities and create lasting, positive change in their communities. […]
