“I was reading an article in Belt Magazine and it mentioned a film called Moundsville, a documentary about Moundsville, West Virginia. I watched it and loved it. It was such an interesting portrait of a place. I started talking about it on Twitter, and one of the directors, John Miller, reached out and we began […]
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, […]
“I was teaching weaving at Ohio University in my 20s when I heard one of the graduate students was holding a papermaking workshop, so I went and fell in love with the art of making paper from the moment that I tried it. I can’t explain how it happened—how do you explain when you fall […]
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 […]
