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Seal-Tite® Of Hillsboro Announces Investment, Addition of 80 New Jobs

Seal-Tite, a leading manufacturer of galvanized steel air distribution systems, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Highland County Economic Development today announced it is investing in retooling and software to meet increased demand from customers. The investment will result in the creation of 80 new jobs.  “Seal-Tite is proud to partner […]

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Rural King to Bring North American Import and Expand Operations in Waverly, Ohio

Rural King, ‘America’s Farm and Home Store’, based in Mattoon, Illinois, today announced plans to expand current operations in southern Ohio, alongside JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Ohio Development Services Agency, and Pike County Economic & Community Development. The family-owned business will invest more than $33 million to purchase and renovate the Jackson […]

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Scioto County Economic Development Office, Southern Ohio Port Authority, and Scioto County Board of Commissioners Break Ground at S.O.A.R. Business Park

The Scioto County Board of Commissioners, Scioto County Economic Development Office, Southern Ohio Port Authority, JobsOhio, and Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) celebrated the groundbreaking of the first spec building at the Southern Ohio Aeronautical Regional (S.O.A.R.) Business Park on Friday, September 24. Attendance at the ceremony included representatives from the Ohio Valley Regional Development […]

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Ridge Corporation Announces $11 Million Investment in Muskingum County

Ridge Corporation, an Ohio based manufacturer of thermoplastic materials, in collaboration with JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, has announced it is investing at least $11 million to expand its production facility in Muskingum County, pending approval of state and local assistance. “We know […]

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Village of Glouster Seeing New Investment and Revitalization

The Village of Glouster in Athens County is seeing a surge of new investment and downtown revitalization thanks to the work of local business and community leaders. Dirty Girl Coffee, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC), has announced the company is investing at least […]

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Amelia Gray Skin Care and Cosmetics of Portsmouth Announces Expansion, Creation of Three New Jobs

Amelia Gray Skin Care and Cosmetics, a locally owned and operated business in Portsmouth, Ohio today announced expansion plans and the creation of three new jobs. Founded in 2015, the woman-owned business provides estheticians on-staff with expertise in personalized custom skincare routines and makeup. Amelia Gray’s staff experience and curation abilities help them stand above […]

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Appalachian Community Capital Receives $1.5 M Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission

Appalachian Community Capital today announced receipt of a $1,500,000 technical assistance grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help bring investment into Central Appalachian communities in five states: Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is a lead partner in Opportunity Appalachia, an initiative designed to provide targeted […]

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Long Ridge Energy Terminal Developing Data Center Campus in Hannibal, Ohio

Long Ridge Energy Terminal (Long Ridge), in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Monroe County Economic Development today announced that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority granted it a 75 percent, ten-year Data Center Sales Tax Exemption. Long Ridge, which recently completed construction of a 485 megawatt gas fired power plant, is offering […]

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Rocky Brands Announces Investment in Distribution Center in Logan, Ohio

Rocky Brands, Inc., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation today announced plans to invest over $1,135,000 in distribution center machinery and equipment, creating 60 new jobs. Founded in 1932, Rocky Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium quality footwear and apparel […]

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Governor DeWine Applauds $3.57 Million JobsOhio Infrastructure Investment

Governor DeWine Applauds $3.57 Million JobsOhio Infrastructure Investment to Provide Foundation for Increased Investment and High-Paying Jobs in Southeastern Ohio A new sewer line promises to open new economic opportunities in Scioto and Lawrence County through the commitment of several partners. Contractors from Tribute Contracting and Consultants are on site now to install nearly 5.5 […]

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