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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.

These are America’s Top States for Business in 2019

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The war between the states for business and jobs has never been more intense, with states paying staggering amounts of taxpayer dollars to woo companies. The prizes are big — including Amazon’s promised $5 billion HQ2 project, and Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn’s $10 billion U.S. manufacturing complex. By the numbers, some states are better positioned than others to compete for projects like these, and for the thousands of other smaller developments up for grabs each year. The CNBC America’s Top States for Business study, conducted every year since 2007, ranks all 50 states for business competitiveness using more than 60 metrics in 10 categories including Workforce...

Microsoft strikes next deal to extend broadband in Ohio and 2 other states

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Microsoft Corp. and an Ohio-based provider of telecommunications services announced an agreement to extend broadband internet access to underserved rural areas of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois over the next three years. The deal between Microsoft and Lima-based Watch Communications aims to make reliable high-speed internet available to another 815,000 people throughout the region. That includes 288,000 of the roughly 1 million Ohioans who federal figures show are not currently using the internet at high speeds. The project is part of Microsoft's national Airband Initiative, which is seeking to fill regions unserved by high-speed internet across the country. Among its partnership...

Opportunity Rankings

Monday, July 01, 2019

In the land of opportunity, where upward mobility is as much a birthright as basic freedoms, economic and historic impediments sometimes stand in the way of progress. There are questions of racial disparity to be considered in a nation whose economy was founded on slavery and didn’t fully recognize the voting rights of African-Americans until the 1960s. There are questions of gender disparity in a nation that didn’t accord women the right to vote until 1920. These play out in educational terms, in the ability to attain the schooling that can elevate one’s social standing. And they play out in economi...

A Message from JobsOhio President J.P. Nauseef Partner Engagement Update – We’re Listening!

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

In March 2019, I joined the JobsOhio team and determined my first priority was to meet with our local economic development partners across the great state of Ohio. My goal was to understand your experiences with us, learn where we exceeded your expectations, and hear your ideas on ways to improve our partnership. Economic development has always been a team effort, so I wanted to engage the team, and indeed you engaged with us! All six JobsOhio regional partners graciously coordinated my visits, and I thank them for their efforts and welcoming spirit. I am pleased to share that more than 60...

Local vendors benefit from downtown Springfield farmer’s market

Saturday, June 22, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There were over a dozen vendors at the downtown Springfield farmer’s market. There was more than just fresh, locally grown produce at the market, there was entertainment as well. Massages, cooking demonstrations, and henna tattoos were just some of the things to do Friday morning. 22News spoke to one of the vendors about how the event helps his business. Read full article.

Ohio Pushes Aerospace and Aviation Forward with Breakthroughs in Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Friday, June 21, 2019

Ohio offers unparalleled access to talent, resources and partnerships for expanding aerospace businesses In late April, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Maj. Gen. William Cooley, commander for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, announced that the Ohio UAS Center and AFRL would leverage groundbreaking aviation technology – called SkyVision – at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. SkyVision is a ground-based, detect-and-avoid system for safe operations of advanced aircraft technologies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the AFRL a certificate of authorization to fly and test unmanned aircraft and other advanced aerospace technologies at beyon...

Ohio’s Tax Policy About Results, Not Philosophies

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Doing what actually works, not what is assumed to work Ohio’s economic and business climate continues to receive national attention. For example, Ohio has been ranked top 10 in Chief Executive’s Annual CEO Survey of Best States for Business in each of the past two years. Yet, depending on the source, the growth and success of the state is up for debate. On Sept. 28, 2018, the Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index ranked Ohio 42nd for the structure and complexity of its tax system. While this would appear to put Ohio in a negative light, it’s time to set the recor...

The road to autonomous trucking is paved with more diesel mechanics than AI engineers

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Starsky Robotics launched in 2016 with bold plans to fix the freight industry by replacing human-driven trucks with self-driving ones. But, as TechCrunch reports, the company today has 3 autonomous trucks — and 36 “regular” trucks. Starsky’s journey shows that startups sometimes succeed only by collaborating with existing experts, instead of disrupting industry insiders. Read full article.

Ohio ranked as one of the 'most fun states' to visit according to new survey

Monday, June 10, 2019

Ohio was ranked in the top 15 most fun states in the country in a new survey. WalletHub compared all 50 states with 26 indicators (restaurants, golf courses, amusement parks) to come up with the list. The Buckeye State came in at No. 13 overall with a ranking of 18th in entertainment and recreation and 8th in nightlife. Read full article.

Taking the Future of Manufacturing Into High Schools

Friday, June 07, 2019

ANNA, Ohio — In early May, in a classroom at Anna High School, five seniors focused on controlling a canary yellow robotic arm. They took turns tapping code into a pendant connected to the arm. Their assignment was to make the arm grab and move a bunch of AA batteries, one by one, from one box to another. Along the way, the arm was supposed to circle each battery inside an empty Folgers coffee canister, then return it to its original position without knocking any over. Something in their code was off, though, and a few of the batteries wobbled and fell. Th...

Stella Bleu Bistro celebrates grand opening, bringing more business to downtown Springfield

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Stella Bleu Bistro celebrated its grand opening, marking the start of another business in downtown Springfield. The bistro’s owners are Shawn Osterholt and Darin Mitchell. Osterholt is a local physician and investor, while Mitchell served as an executive chef at both the Urbana Country Club and Coco’s bistro, in Dayton, in the years leading up to the two purchasing Stella Bleu. “Good, happy, excited, nervous, I’m feeling about every emotion you can think of,” Mitchell said. “It has been a long, long journey.” Mitchell and Osterholt announced they would open the fine-dining restaurant in Springfield earlier this year, with an original plan t...

From Farm to Consumer: Breaking Down Ohio’s Food Value Chain

Saturday, June 01, 2019

An overview of Ohio’s food assets using numbers, charts and graphics Ohio’s food industry value chain is a robust end-to-end system. From the farms to the tables of consumers, food and agribusiness companies and stakeholders have a well-rounded state filled with assets to keep them successful. Ohio is positioned on the easternmost end of the highly productive “corn belt” that stretches roughly from west to east from Nebraska to Ohio and north to south from Minnesota to Missouri. The state ranks No. 1 in soft red wheat production, No. 7 in soybeans and No. 10 in corn. Including smaller grains, Ohio produces about 2...

This is the Springfield You Need to Know About

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

There are over 35 Springfields in the United States. This is the one you need to know about! Springfield, Ohio is an Accessible Logistics Hub Springfield, Ohio is one of the most accessible and centrally located communities within the United States. Springfield is in an interstate triangle at the intersection of I-70, I-675 and near the Crossroads of America (where I-70 and I-75 converge). Simultaneously, this is a rail-served community with immediate access to main line and short line railroad. Those wishing to travel or send goods via air can use the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport or fly out of international airports i...

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