McKee Materials Announces New Production Plant in Washington County

McKee Materials, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority (SeOPA), announced an investment of over $980,000 in Washington County, Ohio. With deep family roots in the paving industry, McKee Paving & Sealing was founded in 2013; further expansion into mining of raw materials and operation of hot-mix […]

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Micro Machine Works, Inc. Grows Impact in Washington County

In January of 2023, Micro Machine Works, Inc. announced plans to expand its business in Washington County, Ohio. With an investment of over $650,000, the company purchased new equipment to increase its capabilities. This investment was supported by a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant of $40,000. Micro Machine Works is a veteran-owned company founded in 1992 that […]

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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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Micro Machine Works Investing in Washington County Facility

Micro Machine Works, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority today announced it is investing $650,000 in its Barlow Township (Washington County) facility. Micro Machine Works was founded in 1992 and produces custom metal parts for manufacturers. The company specializes in machining small and precise parts to […]

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Platinum Healthcare Partners Announces Expansion in Washington County, Addition of 55 New Jobs

Platinum Healthcare Partners, doing business as Regional Collection Services (RCS), today announced its plan to create 55 new jobs and invest $383,000 to expand its services in Washington County, Ohio. In collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority (SeOPA), Regional Collection Services is investing in a new office […]

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Southeastern Ohio Port Authority Partners with Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad to Acquire Former AEP Muskingum River Site

The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority (SeOPA), in partnership with the Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad (BIP), a company of Cathcart Rail, has purchased the 165-acre site of the former American Electric Power (AEP) Muskingum River Plant in western Washington County, OH. The rail-served site provides access to abundant electricity, natural gas, and process water for future […]

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