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Advantage Tent Fittings Grows Business and Impact in Ross County

In 2020, Advantage Tent Fittings, Inc. announced plans to expand its business in Chillicothe, Ohio. With an investment of $80,000, the company modernized its manufacturing process with the purchase of a new state-of-the-art radio frequency vinyl sealing machine. The purchase was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $20,000, along with a $20,000 Flour BWXT […]

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Historic Investment Announced in the Village of Shawnee

A downtown revitalization project in the village of Shawnee designed to foster small business and economic development growth was announced today. Black Diamond Development LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio and Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), announced the historic investment of over $1.3 million to fully renovate and develop two historic downtown buildings. Black Diamond Development […]

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Opportunity Appalachia Announces Launch in Ohio

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Opportunity Appalachia will host a webinar on Tuesday, February 27 at 2:00 pm EST to launch a third, expanded phase of Opportunity Appalachia. As the lead partner in Ohio, OhioSE invites all interested community and economic development leaders, local elected officials, developers, and business owners to learn about the […]

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EZG Manufacturing Announces Expansion in Malta, Ohio

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 […]

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Marisa Vetula Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager, Shale Specialist

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 […]

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Michael Bond

“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 […]

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OhioSE, JobsOhio and the Athens County Economic Development Council Secure New Manufacturing Production Line in Athens County

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 […]

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Tina Ruble Joins OhioSE Team as Sites Specialist

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. […]

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Sustaining Economic Growth in Southeast Ohio

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 […]

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