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Research Supports Shopping Small this Holiday Season

Friday, December 13, 2019

Community members are encouraged to spend the day visiting and supporting small businesses. The National Federation of Businesses has data demonstrating just how important it is to shop small during the holiday season. For example, from 2010 – 2018, Small Business Saturday alone generated $103 billion in sales for small businesses, with 2018 setting a record of $17.8 billion in sales (National Federation of Independent Business, 2019). In addition, the majority of these businesses reported that the holiday season represented a significant portion of their annual sales. Additional Research Local holiday shopping generates billions in sales, but what happens to those dollars...

Unemployment rate, labor force up in Clark, Champaign counties

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The unemployment rates for Clark and Champaign counties jumped in October as more people than previously projected are looking for jobs, according to monthly unemployment figures released by the state. The unemployment rate in Clark County increased from 4.2% in September to 5% in October, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. In Champaign County, the unemployment rate increased from 3.8% in September to 4.8% in October. Read full article.

National Skills Coalition selects Ohio Workforce Coalition to Join State Policy Advocacy Network

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

The National Skills Coalition has selected the Ohio Workforce Coalition to join SkillSPAN, a nationwide network of non-partisan coalitions focused on advancing state policies that expand economic opportunities for workers and their families, while boosting local businesses’ capacity. The Ohio Workforce Coalition joins the original 10 founding states and will receive a $25,000 grant to advance work throughout 2020. The Ohio Workforce Coalition brings three major goals to SkillSPAN, including building the skills of adult workers, working to meet the skill needs of employers, and strengthening the entire workforce system. Through this partnership, the Coalition will be better suited to accomplis...

Columbus setting the PACE nationally for commercial energy efficiency and sustainability financing

Monday, November 25, 2019

In under three years of operating its commercial PACE (property assessed clean energy) financing district, the greater Columbus region has become a national leader in energy efficiency and sustainability financing. With nearly $100 million invested, the region boasts the largest total investment of any region in the state. As of mid-2019, central Ohio also had the largest total commercial PACE investment of any single metropolitan region in the nation. In early 2016, the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District was formed through the cooperation of the City of Columbus, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and ...

Port Authority Receives ODOT Aviation Grant

Monday, November 25, 2019

(WILMINGTON, OHIO) The Clinton County Port Authority (Port Authority) received a Notice of Project Approval (NPA) indicating that it has successfully secured grant funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) FY2020 Ohio Airport Grant Program. These funds will be leveraged with Port Authority funds to complete repairs of concrete infrastructure on Taxiway A and Taxiway C, as well as replace lighted signs along Runway 22R/4L. “ODOT Aviation has offered consistent support of the Wilmington Air Park’s capital investment program, enabling continued rehabilitation of infrastructure and other aviation equipment,” said Port Authority Executive Director Dan Evers. “Growing operations at the airport...

Staffing firm interested in expanding to Springfield

Sunday, November 24, 2019

A Tennessee-based staffing firm is looking to do business in Springfield with the hopes of setting up an office in the area. Jason Leverant, the president and COO of AtWork, said his company is interested in Springfield due to the city’s location to other markets and the fact that it is home to a number of manufacturers. Read full article.

auticon, an IT and Compliance Consulting Business, Creates 50 New Jobs for Ohioans on the Autism Spectrum

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Collaborative tech community leads to company’s new regional headquarters Company Name: auticon Location: Columbus Industry Sector: IT Company Profile: auticon is an IT and compliance consulting business specifically employing adults on the autism spectrum as IT consultants. The company leverages demand for outsourced IT services to drive social change and create careers in high-tech for people with specialized abilities, improving their self-sufficiency and quality of life. Founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2011, auticon is a unique social enterprise that employs more than 170 IT consultants on the autism spectrum, making it the first enterprise to scale this model worldwide. The company currently has 15 offices across the globe...

Air Cargo Equipment Company Satco, Inc. Chooses Ohio For New Operations

Friday, November 01, 2019

CVG and local air cargo growth were major factors in investment decision Company Name: Satco, Inc. Location: Miami Township Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Company Profile: Satco is a family-owned and operated manufacturing business that prides itself on building strong and lasting relationships with its customers, many of whom rank among the largest cargo airlines in the world. Satco manufactures unit load devices and air cargo equipment for commercial cargo and passenger aircraft. Company Website: https://www.satco-inc.com/ Read full article.

JOB ALERT: Cellphone company filling 50 permanent positions

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

AT&T needs about 50 workers ahead of the holiday for permanent positions, including some locally. Ahead of the holidays AT&T will hire 50 full- and part-time permanent employees at several Ohio stores, including the Alex Bell Road shop in Centerville. Read full article.

QuickLoadz Expansion Creates High-Wage, High-Tech Jobs in Ohio

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The manufacturer of patented trucks and trailers will increase capacity and better serves customers with revitalization funding from JobsOhio Company Name: QuickLoadz Container System (QuickLoadz) Location: Athens Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing Company Profile: QuickLoadz Container System (QuickLoadz) is a rapidly growing manufacturer of patented truck beds and trailers that automatically load and unload shipping containers. Company Website: www.quickloadz.com Project Summary: Type of Project: Expansion Number of Jobs: Jobs committed: 40 Capital Investment: $1.2 million Read full article.

Centerville-Springfield firm named to massive $1B defense contract

Monday, October 28, 2019

A company with a presence in both Centerville and Springfield has a role in the execution of a $996 million defense contract. SelectTech Services, of Centerville, will join other firms from across the nation in a newly awarded Air Force contract. The work is in support of various aircraft modifications to Air Force fixed wing and rotary aircraft platforms, a contract announcement said. Read full article.

Classic Car Insurer Hagerty Will Create More Than 120 Jobs in Ohio

Monday, October 28, 2019

Ohio’s business and automotive communities draw the purpose-driven company Company Name: Hagerty Location: Dublin Industry Sector: Financial Services Company Profile: Hagerty is the world’s largest membership, insurance and media organization for collectible vehicles and owners, and an automotive brand dedicated to the love and protection of driving. Company Website: www.hagerty.com Project Summary: Type of Project: New location Number of Jobs: Jobs committed: 127 Types of jobs: Licensed sales agents, adjusters, IT professionals and back office support Read full article.

Here’s Why Ohio Is a ‘Powerhouse’ in the U.S. Aerospace and Defense Industry

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Ohio is a “powerhouse” in the national aerospace and defense industry, with Dayton as a key player in this effort. That’s the view from Joe Zeis, aerospace and defense advisor for the state of Ohio. He elaborated on this outlook at the Dayton Business Journal Aerospace and Defense Forum Oct. 10, serving as a panelist alongside Col. Parker Wright, commander of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; Timothy Sakulich, director of materials and manufacturing directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory; and Angela Fronista, president and CEO of BTAS. Read full article.

Ohio Development Services Agency – Census 2020

Friday, October 25, 2019

Once every decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States. The decennial census has been conducted since 1790, and constitutionally mandates the count of our population and households. The next census occurs in April 2020. The census is the basis for redistricting and reapportioning the number of representatives in U.S. Congress. The population count helps decide where new schools and hospitals are needed and where to add public safety resources. It determines how the federal government will distribute more than $675 billion dollars to state and local communities. Businesses use the census data to decide where t...

Strengthening the U.S. Workforce Pipeline Through Collaborative Action

Friday, October 25, 2019

Northeast Ohio rallies corporations, educational institutions and workforce organizations to realign the talent demand and supply imbalance Like so many regions across the United States, Northeast Ohio is experiencing an imbalance in workforce demand and supply: Job opportunities abound in growing, high-potential industries, but the current talent pool lacks the appropriate knowledge and skills to fill many of these positions. Economic development, corporate, workforce and education partners have joined forces to address this situation with urgency, working to build a strong, qualified talent pipeline to meet the present and future needs of the region’s businesses. Read full article.

Made in Springfield Is a Matter of Pride for the Local Workforce

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Springfield, Ohio is home to creators, makers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs. We are a maker community that supports all types of manufacturing. With our convenient location, available property and skilled workforce, we have everything a manufacturing company needs to thrive in today’s competitive global marketplace. Springfield Proud Made in Springfield is a matter of pride for our local workforce. We know the dedication that goes into producing the best quality products, innovating and creating solutions. It’s what we do, and we do it well. Some Clark County makers are turning their ability and passion for creating things into operating businesses. For example, Jeanne an...

Sheehan Brothers Vending Serves 26 Counties from their Springfield Headquarters

Monday, September 16, 2019

A locally-owned family business, Sheehan Brothers Vending has been rapidly expanding since the company first opened in 1956 as a gumball route. They have taken these modest beginnings and grown into a full-service vending company offering everything from traditional vending machines to office coffee service to Contemporary Cafes (their version of a micro market). They originally served customers in the Springfield market only. Now, they have customers in 26 counties that are serviced on a daily basis. Sheehan Brothers Vending is Expanding in Springfield, Ohio The company has undergone several major facilities expansions to accommodate their growth. Currently, they are in th...

You Can Reach Springfield and Move Products In and Out Quickly

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Manufacturing and logistics companies need to know about Springfield, Ohio. When it comes to location, convenience and transportation, Springfield cannot be beat. Businesses can reach the city and move products in and out very quickly. This is primarily due to Springfield being located at the intersection of major interstates, having two major airports nearby and being a rail-served community. Interstate Access in Springfield and Clark County Clark County has immediate access to Interstate 70 and Interstate 675. With Interstates 71 and 75 in close proximity, the location provides easy access to many profitable markets. Within the region, Springfield is located 25 mile...

Business coalition in western Clark County looks to expand its reach

Saturday, July 20, 2019

A business coalition in western Clark County is in the process of rebranding itself, a move its members say will allow them to reach more people and better promote economic development in their area. The largest aspect of the rebranding, which has been on the front burner for the group this year, will be a name change for the organization that serves around 100 businesses on the county’s western edge. The Western Clark County Business Coalition was formed in 2012 to bring more services to what members once called a previously “under-served” area. In order to better accomplish that mission, the group i...

Territorial Brewing Company moving to former site of Springbrook Italian Bistro and Tap House

Friday, July 19, 2019

Territorial Brewing Company is moving into a bigger space. The brewery has signed a lease on 1600 Avenue A in Springfield, the former location of Springbrook Italian Bistro and Tap House. The move gives them more seating capacity, a bigger parking lot and lots of land — 64 acres. Co-owner Tim Davis said they aren’t quite sure how to use that much property. They've considered mountain bike trails, cross country skiing in the winter and an area to host outdoor weddings, but he said they will continue to brainstorm until they open the new location, which they hope to do by the end of the summer. Read full article.

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