A local development council was honored for a project that reopened the Athens Mold & Machine Inc. on Mill Street. The Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC) received the Best Project Runner Up award by the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA). The award was handed out at OEDA’s 2016 Annual Summit Excellence Awards on Oct. […]
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FWD:Energy receives research subsidy from the Department of Energy
FWD:Energy Inc., Zanesville, Ohio, has been awarded a research subsidy of $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for use at federal laboratories to advance its technology to turn scrap tires into a key ingredient for lithium-ion batteries called Green Battery Carbon. The awarded funds are provided through the DOE’s Small Business Vouchers Pilot (SBV), […]
Making Something Happen Part I
By Jason Kester – Executive Director, Southern Ohio Port Authority In my last article, we discussed the need “To Make Something Happen” and the need for partnerships and creative thinking to develop an industrial park. One fantastic example is right here in Scioto County. A little less than two years ago, under the leadership of […]
Business park seeks more companies at Longaberger site
FRAZEYSBURG – In 2013, the global leader in licensed sports merchandise opened its second state-of-the-art distribution center in Frazeysburg. Fanatics Inc. occupies a 600,000-square-foot facility at the East Central Ohio Business Park, a 700-acre tract owned by The Longaberger Co. It, as well as other businesses in the area, are hoping to expand the park with new industry, making […]
Bellisio Foods introduces EatingWell frozen entrées
Bellisio Foods, a frozen food companies, and Meredith Corporation , a media and marketing company and the owner of the EatingWell® brand, today introduce EatingWell™ frozen entrées. EatingWell frozen entrées are a delicious addition to the freezer aisle and feature ingredients selected specifically for those seeking great-tasting, better-for-you meal options. The EatingWell line of frozen entrées includes eight flavorful meals such as Cherry Port Pork, Indian […]
Harrison County residents get glimpse at new $53 million centralized school
CADIZ Harrison County residents got a first glimpse last week at what their new $53 million centralized school will potentially look like. At a community meeting Thursday, architect Greg Galieti of SHP Leading Design of Columbus, provided details on the interior, exterior and grounds of the facility. About 35 people were present, including parents, political […]
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O’Neil Center Lease Is Extended
The O’Neill Center lease was extended for an additional 90 days during Tuesday’s special session of Marietta City Council. “The lease is up today, and needs to be extended,” said Councilman Roger Kalter, D-1st Ward, who chairs council’s lands, buildings and parks committee. He noted the lease extension is to give the city and the […]
Belpre Council Moves on Sewer Extension
BELPRE – Belpre City Council is moving forward on efforts to get funding to repair and extend sewer service north along Ohio 7 from Belpre. At Monday’s meeting, council approved the second and third readings of a resolution granting permission for Mayor Mike Lorentz to apply for a public works grant through the federal Economic […]
County plans for new economic development website
A new website dedicated toward economic development in Vinton County is being planned by the county’s Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber recently received a $7,250 grant from AEP Ohio to finance the website project. County Marketing Director Caleb Appleman said the website and donation will “allow us to remain competitive with other counties in our […]
