OhioSE

“The fact that five of the communities in the OhioSE region have made this prestigious list is a direct testament to the hard work that our local economic development professionals and their partners are doing to keep their communities competitive and their economies growing through new investment and jobs creating projects,” said Matt Abbott, President and CEO of OhioSE. “This designation is a true example of our region’s strong competitive business climate.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX-pPBwV #WeAreOhioSE

The JonesZylon Co, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, and the Coshocton County Port Authority, today announced it is investing $200,000 in its West Lafayette facility in Coshocton County, Ohio. JonesZylon is a designer and wholesale/distributor of food serving trays, dinnerware, and carts for the corrections, healthcare, and long-term care industries. The company was part of Jones Metal until 2014 when it was purchased by its current owners, Rob & Tracey Zachrich. “We are coming alongside hospitals and rehab facilities by providing innovative meal delivery solutions to enable their staff to spend more time with patients while delivering high-quality meals,” said Tracey Zachrich, CEO of the JonesZylon Company. “The support from JobsOhio is helping us get our new innovations to market faster than we otherwise could have.” This investment is supported by a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjFuV98B #WeAreOhioSE #SoutheastOhio #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

Congratulations to Gallipolis, Athens, Cambridge, Chillicothe, and Zanesville on being named in the Top Micropolitans List by Site Selection Magazine! 🙌 Gallipolis completed three qualifying projects, and Athens, Cambridge, Chillicothe, and Zanesville each completed two.   Ohio led the way among states with the most Top Micropolitans, with 20 communities ranking. We're proud to see Southeast Ohio well represented! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx36gpsZ #WeAreOhioSE

💧 Your Bottled Water, LLC dba Sunrush Water, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, and Jackson County Economic Development Partnership, today announced an investment of over $100,000 to expand its operations in Jackson County, creating three new jobs. Sunrush Water bottles water through its own treatment and proprietary processing technique for commercial use. The company also serves water distributors across the Midwest. “We at Sunrush Water are very excited about the new project,” said Michael Blum, Owner of Sunrush Water. “With the help of the JobsOhio Small Business Grant, we will be able to provide other regional bottling companies and distributors with a broader range of products that they would normally have to source from other parts of the country or even other countries.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/guxXQaFR #WeAreOhioSE #SoutheastOhio #EconomicDevelopment #SmallBusiness

🌾 Shagbark Seed & Mill, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, and the Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC), today announced an investment of over $128,000 to expand its operations in Athens County, creating three new jobs. Shagbark Seed & Mill, an Ohio-based certified organic mill that processes Ohio’s organic grain and bean crops, is partnering with Ohio family farms to offer freshly milled and delicious heirloom products. “This investment is going to help us work with more farmers, make more products, and connect with more customers throughout the region,” said Michelle Ajamian, Founding Partner of Shagbark Seed & Mill. With this investment, the company will increase its electricity capacity, allowing for improvements in efficiency and new equipment. 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dC2ivYWV #WeAreOhioSE #SoutheastOhio #OrganicFarm #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

We're listening: projects need power, ready sites, incentives, and access to labor. ⚡ The OhioSE legacy of coal extraction and heavy metal manufacturing leaves the region with a robust power grid, and we have ready sites to access that power. ✅ In addition to high-power access, much of Southeast Ohio qualifies as an Energy Community and 52% of the census tracts within our region meet or exceed at least one of the Justice40 criteria thresholds. There are over 75 sites in Southeast Ohio that are located within both Energy Community and Justice40 tracts. 🚗 With more than 145,000 workers leaving the region for work daily, we have residents who would much rather work closer to home, giving new employers a strong labor pool for operations. 📍 Find the site that's right for you: https://lnkd.in/g4QMQhtD Featured Site: Muskingum River Industrial Park: https://lnkd.in/g7CUfvd4

Tecnocap Group, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, Ohio Department of Development, and the Belmont County Port Authority, today announced an investment of over $4.5 million to move its operations to Bellaire, Ohio, creating 29 new jobs. The development is being supported by a tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development. “Tecnocap choosing to move its operations to Ohio attracts a worldwide metal packaging manufacturer and 29 jobs to the village of Bellaire,” said JobsOhio President and CEO JP Nauseef. “Tecnocap’s investment is in both the town and its people as it is revitalizing a former canning facility that stood vacant for decades and filling it with new machinery and employment opportunities for Belmont County’s workforce.” The investment includes the purchase and renovation of a 90,000 square-foot building in Bellaire, Ohio that has been vacant since the 1990s. Facility improvements will include dock repairs, electrical upgrades, and roof repairs, as well as machinery and equipment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaxPYfsw #WeAreOhioSE #EconomicDevelopment #EconDev #JobGrowth #SoutheastOhio

📣 OhioSE, along with the OhioSE Board of Directors, and JobsOhio, are excited to announce Matt Abbott as OhioSE's new President and Chief Executive Officer! With deep-rooted connections in Southeast Ohio and a Muskingum University alumnus, Abbott previously served as the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority executive director for over nine years and was one of the co-founders of Zanesville’s Foxfire Community Schools for at-risk youth. He has held numerous leadership roles with local organizations, including Advisory Board Member of OhioSE, President of Eastern Ohio Development Alliance, and Chair of Muskingum County Chamber. “The OhioSE Board of Directors made the right choice in selecting Matt Abbott as the president and CEO of OhioSE – his great energy, passion, and results are exactly what’s needed to capitalize on the opportunities ahead,” said JobsOhio President and CEO JP Nauseef. “I would also like to extend my appreciation to Katy Farber, who has successfully filled the role of interim president since July 2023, offering her team stability while also achieving tremendous results for the 25-county region, including a 60% increase in job creation and infrastructure building projects since 2019.” Please join us in welcoming Matt Abbott as he steps into this vital leadership role! Read more: https://lnkd.in/egtCmyAr #WeAreOhioSE #SoutheastOhio #TeamOhio

📣 Congratulations to Gallia County Economic Development, Cambridge Guernsey County Community Improvement Corporation, and Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority on receiving assistance from the All Ohio Future Fund to advance infrastructure! Thank you to the Ohio Department of Development for investing in future economic development projects in Southeast Ohio. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSgQsFyJ

JobsOhio and its regional partners work hard to help Ohio lead the nation in delivering new jobs, business, and a massive ROI for our state. 🙌 Since 2011, together OhioSE and JobsOhio have supported over 440 company expansion, attraction, and site projects in Southeast Ohio, creating 12,600+ new jobs through over $15 billion in fixed asset investment.   Don’t just take our word for it. Read why Ohio’s business leaders stand behind the need to extend JobsOhio’s innovative funding model to bring more prosperity to our state: https://lnkd.in/gQVNTjvp #TeamOhio #EconomicDevelopment #EconDev Pat Tiberi Ohio Business Roundtable Ohio Chamber of Commerce Steve Stivers JP Nauseef