The City of Portsmouth was recently announced as one of the Top 10 Best Micropolitan Communities in the United States per Site Selection Magazine’s 2016 rankings. The competition is based on the number of qualified economic development projects in areas with 10,000 to 50,000 population. Portsmouth’s six qualified projects tied them with eight other cities […]
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APEG News Around the Counties
Ross County’s ED Leader Retires Active operations of the Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio (EDASO) began when founding CEO Christopher Manegold arrived in July 2006. During a 40-year career, Chris previously directed local chambers and economic development organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Casper, Wyoming. A Cincinnati native, Chris received a B.A. in Political […]
Nelsonville School Commons is one meticulous historical renovation project
NELSONVILLE — When walking into one of the 33 apartments under construction at Nelsonville School Commons — a $9.6 million project that is turning the former Nelsonville Senior High and Junior High buildings into affordable housing units — one thing stands out. It is how careful project developer The Woda Group Inc. is being about […]
Warren Taylor to Give Keynote Speech at CWRU Food Week
Few success stories start with a glass of milk. Even fewer with kefir, the oldest cultured milk product known to man. It’s a tart and yeasty cross between buttermilk and yogurt, a favorite of Warren Taylor, founder of Snowville Creamery, a small dairy production plant in Pomeroy, Ohio. He hoists a glass of the homemade […]
Something’s brewing in Jackson
As of late February, Jackson is now home to its very own craft beer brewery and tap room. Sixth Sense Brewing Company officially opened its doors Feb. 24 at 175 E. Main Street, just next door to Arch & Eddie’s. There’s a good reason why the new brewery and tap room is in such close […]
APEG officials say Ohio River sites are a hot development commodity
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — A representative from the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth, or APEG, spoke before Belmont County Commissioners on Wednesday morning. APEG is Ohio’s economic development organization, and it works to expand and develop businesses across the state. The group works closely with Belmont County’s port authority and the community improvement corporation, and is […]
Sen. Peterson joins Vinton County leaders for groundbreaking of new grocery store
COLUMBUS—State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House) joined area leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony of Vinton County’s new supermarket, Campbell’s Market. Construction of the new supermarket is welcomed news to the rural county of about 13,200 residents. Vinton County has had no grocery store since 2013, forcing residents to drive more than 30 minutes to […]
Entrepreneurs offer start-up advice to small businesses
CHILLICOTHE – Building partnerships, finding the right resources and discovering the right niche are among the keys to starting your own business, five area business professionals who have found success said during a seminar on entrepreneurship Thursday at Ohio University Chillicothe. The Chillicothe area is experiencing a fresh spirit of entrepreneurship, as evidenced by the […]
Ohio Ag director checks out local farm
Ohio’s farms are blooming as the top industry and state officials were on hand Monday to recognize a local institution during Ohio Ag Week. Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels met with owners Bill and Janet Stacy of Stacy Family Farm at their location on Ohio 7 in Reno. The farm is known predominately […]
Stirling Ultracold and VWR Announce North American Distribution Agreement
Stirling Ultracold, developer and manufacturer of a new generation of environmentally-friendly Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Freezers, has announced a new distribution agreement with VWR (NASDAQ: VWR), the leading global independent provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers. Athens, Ohio (PRWEB) March 02, 2017 Stirling Ultracold has announced a new distribution agreement with […]
