The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts, a partnership between the Sorenson Impact Center and Forbes, have today (December 12, 2019) announced a new list recognizing community organizations and OZ Funds that are committed to achieving equitable economic growth in underserved and overlooked communities throughout the country. We are pleased to announce that Opportunity […]
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Workforce Cited as Major Reason for Case Farms Expansion in Holmes County
Winesburg, Ohio: December 10, 2019 –– Case Farms, a local poultry farming and processing group, cited local reliable workforce as a major reason for their new Ohio expansion. The company is working to expand and renovate its Winesburg facility (located in Holmes County) to process more poultry, adding 144 new jobs. The expansion represents a […]
GTL Lumber Inc Proud to Operate and Continue Investment in Ironton
Ironton, Ohio: December 4, 2019 –– GTL Lumber Inc., a venture between Graf & Thomas Lumber and Greg Lute Trucking, led by an experienced ownership team with nearly one hundred years in the forest product industry, recently expanded in Ironton, Ohio, and they are excited about the future of the facility. GTL purchased the drained […]
Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions Expands in Southern Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio: November 22, 2019 –– Johnson’s Emergency Vehicle Solutions is expanding operations in Jackson County, Ohio. Adding to their current facilities, the 7,000 square foot service facility outside of Coalton will support their continued growth in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and help them expand capacity and create additional jobs in southern Ohio. […]
AMG Announces Appointment of Thomas Centa as President of AMG Vanadium
Amsterdam, 12 November 2019 — AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. (“AMG”, EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: “AMG”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Thomas Centa has been appointed President of AMG Vanadium. Mr. Centa has been with AMG Vanadium since May 2018, serving as Executive Vice President. Mr. Centa reports to Mr. Eric Jackson, AMG’s Chief Operating Officer. […]
QuickLoadz continues expansion at Theisen Industrial Park
NELSONVILLE — A Nelsonville company with plans to add dozens of new jobs is continuing its expansion thanks to sizable grant funding publicized this week. QuickLoadz, a company that produces high-tech trailers for moving shipping containers, has moved from a small building in Nelsonville to the Bill Theisen Industrial Park. The company is continuing to […]
Greenfield Products Increases Full Time Employees to Highest Number Ever
Greenfield, Ohio: October 28, 2019 –– Greenfield Products, longtime Highland County company and proud ‘Made in the USA’ manufacturer recently announced a company expansion that will enable them to go above fifty full time employees (FTE). Established in 1959, they have always had operations in Highland County. The company has a line of marine products […]
QuickLoadz Expanding in Athens County
Nelsonville, Ohio; October 28, 2019: Quick Loadz Container System (QuickLoadz), a rapidly growing manufacturer of patented truck beds and trailers that automatically load and unload shipping containers, announced today its expansion into the Bill Theisen Industrial Park in Athens County. The announcement was made in London as QuickLoadz celebrated its graduation from the London Stock […]
Riffle Machine Works expanding again with multimillion-dollar project
CHILLICOTHE – Riffle Machine Works is moving forward with another expansion, nearly four years after its last multimillion-dollar project. Tammy Eallonardo, economic development director with Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, joined two Riffle officials Monday at a Ross County Commissioners meeting to discuss the latest project. Commissioners Dwight Garrett, Doug Corcoran and Steve Neal […]
APEG Named Lead Partner in Opportunity Appalachia
Bringing Opportunity Zone investment to Central Appalachian coal-impacted communities, creating new jobs and businesses that support sustainable growth. Appalachian Community Capital today announced receipt of a $1,000,000 technical assistance grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help bring Opportunity Zone investment into Central Appalachian communities in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. APEG is a lead […]
