City of Athens Celebrates Historic Investment in Athens Armory

A downtown Athens revitalization project designed to foster small business and economic development growth was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today. The City of Athens, in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Athens City Community Improvement Corporation, and the Athens County Economic Development Council, announced the historic […]

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Doc Spartan Grows Business and Impact in Portsmouth, Ohio

In 2021, Doc Spartan and Spartan Solutions Group announced plans to expand their businesses in Scioto County, Ohio. With an investment of over $120,000, the company modernized its manufacturing process. The purchase of new equipment and machinery was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $50,000. Doc Spartan is a veteran-owned business that manufactures small-batch […]

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Tri-State Smart Home Solutions LLC Growing Its Gallia County Operations

Since its founding in 2018, Tri-State Smart Home Solutions LLC has put together an impressive track record of growth. Now, thanks to assistance from JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Gallia County Economic Development, and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, the company, owned and operated by Chris and Lorrie Farver, […]

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Levi Hollow Tools Grows Business and Impact in Adams County

In 2021, Levi Hollow Tools announced plans to increase the company’s manufacturing capability to facilitate continued online sales growth and bring on three additional employees. Supported by a $25,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant, the company was able to purchase the equipment it needed to accelerate growth. The family-owned and operated specialty woodworking tool manufacturing company was […]

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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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Community of Zanesville Celebrates Opening of The Downtown Exchange

The Downtown Exchange, a revitalization project designed to foster small business growth and economic development in downtown Zanesville, celebrated its opening today. The Downtown Exchange business owners, in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting celebration this morning and […]

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Precision Welding & Installation LLC Growing in Muskingum County

In order to meet growing customer demand, Precision Welding & Installation LLC today announced plans to construct a new building in Hopewell Township (Muskingum County). Precision Welding & Installation (PWI) has been delivering high-quality metal fabrication to its customers for over a decade. The company specializes in the fabrication of structural steel, structural steel erection, […]

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Eric Taylor Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager, Shale Specialist

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Eric Taylor as its new Project Manager and Shale Specialist, effective Tuesday, August 1. Taylor’s hire follows the departure of Bill Arnett, who recently accepted the role of Economic Development Director of the Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation. Taylor is a Marietta College alum and an experienced business […]

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