EZG Manufacturing, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Morgan County Development, announced an investment of over $475,000 to renovate two buildings at Malta Industrial Park. The expansion will create 36 new jobs in Morgan County. Since 1998, EZG has become a leading equipment manufacturer for the masonry, fencing, hardscape, precast, and […]
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Marisa Vetula as its new Project Manager and Shale Specialist, effective Thursday, February 1. Vetula is an experienced economic development professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination and communication. Prior to joining OhioSE, Vetula served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Belmont County Port Authority. She […]
“Years ago, my grandmother had a stroke and woke up in the hospital with her mind intact, but was completely unable to speak. I got firsthand experience with the tools available to help people in those situations, and kept asking like, ‘Wait, that can’t be it? There’s got to be something better available, right? We […]
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), JobsOhio, and the Athens County Economic Development Council have worked with global diagnostics manufacturer, QuidelOrtho, to bring a new manufacturing production line to Athens County. The site currently employs over 150 people and per the agreement with JobsOhio is expected to increase headcount by at least 10% in the coming […]
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Tina Ruble as its new Sites Specialist, effective Monday, January 15. Ruble is an experienced sites professional with a demonstrated history of project coordination and management. Prior to joining OhioSE, Ruble worked in right of way, executing easements and option agreements and providing support for due diligence studies. […]
In the ever-evolving economic landscape of 2023, Ohio stood out as a beacon of resilience, innovation, and strategic growth, ranking #2 in the U.S. for announced deals. This year, JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation, met the challenges head-on and achieved remarkable economic and community development milestones. JobsOhio’s 2023 journey has created sustainable job […]
In January of 2023, Micro Machine Works, Inc. announced plans to expand its business in Washington County, Ohio. With an investment of over $650,000, the company purchased new equipment to increase its capabilities. This investment was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $40,000. Micro Machine Works is a veteran-owned company founded in 1992 that […]
Pap’s Hilltop Distillery, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, today announced plans to invest $494,000 to expand its operations in Bainbridge, Ohio, creating three new jobs. The family and woman-owned micro-distillery crafts small-batch, double-distilled spirits in copper pot stills and produces over a dozen variations […]
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) announced today Amanda Sutphin as its new Regional Talent Coordinator, effective Monday, December 4. Sutphin is an experienced public service professional who has served the Corporation of Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) and Washington County Department of Job and Family Services for a combined 21 years. During her time at COAD, […]
So far in 2023, 22 companies in Southeast Ohio have utilized the JobsOhio Inclusion Grant to fuel business growth, creating 124 jobs and leveraging over $10 million in fixed capital investment across the region. The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant was developed to assist eligible businesses in designated distressed communities and/or owned by underrepresented populations across the […]
