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Brodie Stutzman

“Music and art didn’t seem like the most realistic career path, so I studied biology. I got through school okay, but I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue down that career path, so I took a break, stayed here in Steubenville, and got a job working at Nelson’s. I also had a small group […]

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Sewah Studios Announces Expansion in Marietta, Ohio

Sewah Studios Inc., America’s leading manufacturer of cast aluminum roadside historic markers, announced today plans to invest nearly $500,000 to expand its facility in Marietta, Ohio, creating five new jobs. Founded in 1927 by E.M. Hawes, the small sign business began in an old organ factory. Hawes (the reverse spelling of which is Sewah) wanted […]

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Objective Reality VR Expands Operations in Chillicothe, Ohio

Objective Reality Games LLC in Chillicothe, Ohio has announced plans to expand the application of its augmented reality software for industrial applications and training programs through Objective Reality VR. Objective Reality VR is a virtual and augmented reality development studio designed by experienced professionals in educational gamification. Taking what they’ve learned through traditional VR and […]

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Riffle Machine Works, Inc. Plans to Expand Ross County Operation

Riffle Machine Works, Inc., one of the largest manufacturing employers in Ross County, has announced plans for an expansion project at its location near Chillicothe, Ohio. Founded in 1980, Riffle Machine Works, Inc. is a primary sequenced components supplier to several major truck manufacturers. The company is one of four manufacturing support services (MSS) companies […]

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City of Athens Celebrates Historic Investment in Athens Armory

A downtown Athens revitalization project designed to foster small business and economic development growth was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today. The City of Athens, in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Athens City Community Improvement Corporation, and the Athens County Economic Development Council, announced the historic […]

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Doc Spartan Grows Business and Impact in Portsmouth, Ohio

In 2021, Doc Spartan and Spartan Solutions Group announced plans to expand their businesses in Scioto County, Ohio. With an investment of over $120,000, the company modernized its manufacturing process. The purchase of new equipment and machinery was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $50,000. Doc Spartan is a veteran-owned business that manufactures small-batch […]

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Tri-State Smart Home Solutions LLC Growing Its Gallia County Operations

Since its founding in 2018, Tri-State Smart Home Solutions LLC has put together an impressive track record of growth. Now, thanks to assistance from JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Gallia County Economic Development, and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, the company, owned and operated by Chris and Lorrie Farver, […]

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Levi Hollow Tools Grows Business and Impact in Adams County

In 2021, Levi Hollow Tools announced plans to increase the company’s manufacturing capability to facilitate continued online sales growth and bring on three additional employees. Supported by a $25,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant, the company was able to purchase the equipment it needed to accelerate growth. The family-owned and operated specialty woodworking tool manufacturing company was […]

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