Milo’s Whole World Gourmet Grows Impact in Athens County

In July of 2021, Milo’s Whole World Gourmet announced plans to invest over $450,000 to upgrade its Athens County facility and purchase new machinery and production equipment. The investment was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $50,000. Milo’s Whole World Gourmet is a creator and producer of specialty foods based in Athens County, Ohio. […]

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The Spot on Main Growing Operation in Jackson County

The Spot on Main, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership today announced it is investing $58,000 in its downtown Jackson facility. Founded in 2017, The Spot on Main is a woman-owned business currently providing coffee and other provisions. Owner Jenny Massie is planning for her […]

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River Roasters Coffee Company Grows Business and Impact in Meigs County

In 2021, River Roasters Coffee Company announced plans to expand its food and beverage business in Meigs County, Ohio. With an investment of over $260,000, the company constructed a new building, purchased a commercial roaster, and built a commercial kitchen for food production. The new operation, supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $50,000  allowed […]

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Speyside Bourbon Cooperage Growing North American Headquarters

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage is again demonstrating its commitment to the Ohio Southeast region. The company, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP), today announced it is investing $7.5 million in its Jackson (Jackson County) facility. Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, founded in Scotland in 1947 and owned […]

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Gerber & Sons, Inc.  Expanding in Holmes County

Gerber & Sons, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Holmes County Economic Development Council, today announced it has committed to investing $26.3 million to redevelop an unused industrial property in the Holmes County section of Baltic. Established in 1905 and now with the fifth generation of family leadership, Gerber […]

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Governor DeWine Announces Nearly 200 New Jobs for Jackson County

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today joined Bellisio Foods, Inc., JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP), to announce that nearly 200 new jobs are coming to Jackson County.  Bellisio Foods, the nation’s third-largest producer of single-serve frozen entrees, will invest $40 million to expand […]

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Grupo Bimbo to Build a New Facility in Muskingum County

Mexico-based food company Grupo Bimbo, in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, and the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), today received Ohio Tax Credit Authority approval for a new production facility at the National Road Business Park east of Zanesville, creating 320 new jobs. “The investment being made […]

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General Mills Announces Investment of $100 Million in Wellston Facility

General Mills, a leading global food company and one of southeastern Ohio’s largest employers, today announced a new project in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP) that will expand their operations in Wellston, Ohio, creating 30 new jobs. The General Mills’ […]

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Bunker Hill Cheese Company Announces Expansion

Bunker Hill Cheese Company, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and The Holmes County Economic Development Council, today announced an investment of $104,000 in their Holmes County facility, creating ten new jobs. A family-owned Ohio company, Bunker Hill Cheese Company operates a cheese product manufacturing facility and retail outlet in Holmes County, […]

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Benestar Brands Announces Expansion in Scioto County, Ohio

Benestar Brands, an international food producer and the world’s leading producer of pork snacks, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Scioto County Economic Development, today announced an investment of $2.5 million to expand their current operations in Scioto County. The new manufacturing and distribution facility will be located in the SOAR […]

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