Nelsonville, Ohio –– JobsOhio announced today that it has made a $2 million investment in Appalachian Growth Capital, LLC (AGC). This investment was made as a long-term, low interest loan to AGC that will allow AGC to help more small companies in Appalachian Ohio with financing during this economically difficult time. “JobsOhio’s assistance to Appalachian […]
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Companies would invest millions into education if cracker plant is built
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — If PTTGC America and Daelim Chemical USA go forward with a world-scale petrochemical complex in the Ohio Valley, significant revenue is guaranteed to flow to schools and local government services. As part of an economic development deal between PTTGCA and local governments, the project would invest $47.5 million over 15 years […]
Roadwork Completes Riffle Machine Works Expansion in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio: March 10, 2020 –– In October, Riffle Machine Works began moving forward with a $1.6 million capital investment expansion which is creating an extra 47,000 square feet to their facility and adding 25 new jobs.The decision was made because they work in a highly competitive market and Riffle Machine Works wanted to be […]
We Are OhioSE
It’s official! We are now Ohio Southeast! The APEG organization, along with over 450 stakeholders completed a regional strategic planning process in 2019 that culminated into the SE Ohio Regional Prosperity Plan. We learned many important things throughout this planning process; perhaps most importantly, we explored and discussed the advantages of repositioning the region for business development and attraction purposes. […]
Spectrum Internet® Launches in Rural Athens County
Charter’s significant investment brings new broadband, mobile, enhanced video and phone services to more than 2,400 homes and businesses COLUMBUS, Ohio – Feb. 7, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced that following the completion of its all-digital network upgrade, it has launched Spectrum Internet and other service offerings for more than 2,400 homes and […]
AOMC Holding Quarterly Stakeholder Gathering
Marietta, Ohio: January 28, 2020– The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition (AOMC) is hosting their first Quarterly Stakeholders’ Gathering on February 4, 2020. Guest speakers include Eric Burkland, President of the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted. AOMC formed in early 2019 in partnership with The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, Grimm Scientific, Miba Bearings US, […]
Prosperity Plan Update #2
The Prosperity Plan planning phase concluded in April 2019, and the plan was rolled out in June at our first-ever Annual Meetings, but the work is far from complete. Team Leads meet quarterly to provide updates. The progress reported at the second Team Lead Meeting on November 22nd is noted below. Are you interested in helping […]
APEG President, Mike Jacoby Lauds Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Election to Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission
Nelsonville, Ohio, January 10, 2020—The 25 counties that comprise the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG), one of six JobsOhio network partners throughout the state of Ohio, will benefit and gain additional exposure with the recent election of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Economic Development in Appalachian Ohio […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Named 2020 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair
ARC’s unique federal-state partnership model invested nearly $177 million in Appalachia’s economic development during fiscal year 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 2020—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas announced that Appalachia’s 13 governors have elected Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to serve as ARC’s states’ co-chair for 2020. As part of ARC’s federal-state […]
Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credit Program News
The Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credit Program provides an incentive for Taxpayers to invest in projects in economically distressed areas known as “Ohio Opportunity Zones”. These Ohio Opportunity Zones are qualified opportunity zones in this state designated by the Federal Statute 26 U.S.C. 1400Z-1. Qualified Taxpayers that have made investments in an Ohio Qualified Opportunity Fund (“Fund”) […]
