Plastic Compounders Announces Expansion in Cambridge, Ohio

Plastic Compounders, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Cambridge-Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation, today announced an investment of $500,000 to expand its production facility in Cambridge, Ohio, creating five new jobs. Plastic Compounders recycles post-industrial regrind into pellets and compounds the pellets into a wide range of commodity and […]

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McKee Materials Announces New Production Plant in Washington County

McKee Materials, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority (SeOPA), announced an investment of over $980,000 in Washington County, Ohio. With deep family roots in the paving industry, McKee Paving & Sealing was founded in 2013; further expansion into mining of raw materials and operation of hot-mix […]

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Brad Peoples Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Brad Peoples as its new Project Manager, effective Thursday, August 1. Peoples’ hire follows the departure of Tom Poorman, who recently announced his retirement after decades of serving in economic development in Southeast Ohio. Peoples is an experienced business development professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination […]

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Ross County Manufacturer Announces Expansion

Maggie’s Farm and Aromatics LLC, a woman-owned company specializing in home body products, announced a significant expansion of its operations in Chillicothe, Ohio. Founded in 2020, the company is based out of the historic Union Block building in downtown Chillicothe and manufactures bath & body, home fragrances, and personal care products for wholesale, supplying over […]

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Opportunity Appalachia Announces Five Selected Projects in Ohio

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, […]

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Pallet Distributors Inc dba Epallet Inc Adding New Equipment to Byesville Plant

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 […]

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Geiger Brothers, Inc. Announces Expansion in Jackson, Ohio

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 […]

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American Heavy Plates, LLC Adding Finishing Facility to Monroe County Operations

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 […]

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Herr Foods, Inc. Announces Investment in Jackson, Ohio

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. […]

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Red Tail Design Company Grows Business and Impact in Athens County

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 […]

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