Expand Greater Springfield Success Stories

Community Growth & Support Is the Reason A Skyline Chili Opened in Springfield, Ohio

Friday, April 28, 2023

Springfield, Ohio has experienced steady growth over the past decade. New hospitals, distribution centers, and downtown development bring jobs and hungry bellies to the area, which is why Skyline Franchisees—the Kurlas Family—decided to open their third location in Springfield. Skyline is famous for its incredibly delicious Cheese Coneys and 3-Ways. The unique chili is still made with the original secret family recipe passed down through the founding Lambrinides family generations. It’s incredibly craveable, and some would even say addictive. Customers in Springfield love it. Skyline Chili: Home of The Famous 3-Way Chili Skyline is a full-service casual...

Why the Owner of Winans Chocolates & Coffees Loves Her Location in Downtown Springfield

Monday, May 23, 2022

Winans Chocolates & Coffees (Winans) has two locations in Springfield. Their handcrafted chocolates are made in nearby Piqua using pure ingredients like sugar, milk and butter. When combined with their specialty coffee, it’s easy to see why Winans has a strong following throughout Ohio. “Our Springfield locations are very popular. People line up and keep coming back,” said owner Chandi Shah. “We appreciate our loyal customers!” Chandi initially worked as a barista for Winans after leaving her corporate job. After taking on more and more responsibilities with the company she decided to open her own Winans and now owns...

McGregor Metalworking Companies Finds Success in GSP Internship Program

Monday, May 09, 2022

McGregor Metalworking Companies has been an anchor in Springfield and Clark County for over 57 years. With over 350 employees, they are deeply rooted in the community and have benefited from generations of Springfield residents making their career at McGregor. They are truly an excellent example of American manufacturing. But, like all manufacturers, they need a steady supply of new talent to make their company run. The Greater Springfield Partnership’s internship program is one of the ways they build their talent pipeline. Jeannie Seery, HR Manager for McGregor Metalworking Companies, said, “The internship program offers paid internships for students...

GABE’S TO ESTABLISH ITS LARGEST DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN CLARK COUNTY, OHIO

Monday, October 04, 2021

October 4, 2021 – Gabriel Brothers Inc., or Gabe’s, is excited to announce a new distribution center in Springfield, Ohio, at the PrimeOhio II Industrial Park at 1801 Prime Parkway. Measuring more than 850,000 square feet, it will be the company’s largest distribution center. Construction at the 114-acre site will begin mid-October and hiring will commence in the fall of 2022. The facility is expected to open for full operation in February 2023. The $77.5 million project will create more than 800 full-time and part-time jobs over five years. Positions will include material handlers, packers, sorters, equipment operation, truck drivers,...

Springfield’s Transportation Assets Are Good for Business

Saturday, February 08, 2020

National corporations like Speedway, Silfex, and Topre America are expanding in Springfield, in part, because of the conveniences offered by area transportation assets. From Springfield and Clark County, businesses have immediate access to Interstate 70 and Interstate 675. With Interstates 71 and 75 in close proximity, the location provides easy access to the majority of the U.S. population in under a day. Those transporting products via rail benefit from Clark County being served by the Indiana and Ohio Railway and Norfolk Southern. In addition, two miles south of Springfield and I-70 is a regional airport that provides travel and cargo...

Dole

Saturday, May 06, 2023

2017: New tender leaf product line added to the Springfield facility has increased employment and distribution to Northeastern United. Dole Food Company's worldwide team of growers, packers, processors, shippers and employees is committed to consistently providing safe, high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and food products, while protecting the environment in which its products are grown and processed. Dole's dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by: comprehensive programs for food safety, scientific crop protection programs, stringent quality control measures, state-of-the-art production and transportation technologies, continuous improvement through research and innovation, and dedication to the safety of our employees, communities...

Héroux-Devtek Landing Gear

Saturday, May 06, 2023

2017: Expansion to accomodate new landing gear contract with Boening. A unit of Héroux-Devtek's landing gear operations, this plant (115,000 sq.ft.) manufactures OEM and aftermarket landing gear components mainly for the military aerospace industry and also for certain commercial programs.

Navistar

Saturday, May 06, 2023

2017: Partnership with GM resulting in 600 new jobs and increased production at Springfield Assembly plant. Our innovations drove America's move from family farms to agricultural dominance. Then from local economies to the largest economy in the world. Today, wherever innovation drives global markets forward, you'll find us taking the lead. We are Navistar. And this is our drive to deliver.

Ohio Economic Development Association 2017 Award Winner: Best Project

Saturday, May 06, 2023

The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence Awards at its 2017 Annual Summit, held at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown. The Ohio Economic Development Association’s Annual Excellence Awards program recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations throughout Ohio in the areas of economic and workforce development.

Speedway

Saturday, May 06, 2023

2017: Headquarters expansion to Nextedge and addition of 350 employees. Our success also stems from our ability to understand people’s needs. We recognize that there are many gas and convenience store choices, and that nothing less than outstanding service, a wide selection of products, and real value for one’s dollar will attract loyal customers. More than anything, what Speedway offers is convenience. For us, bringing a bit more ease and simplicity into the lives of our customers is our greatest success.

Springfield Welcomes Topre America Ohio

Saturday, May 06, 2023

In June of 2016, the Community Improvement Corporation began conversations with Topre America Corporation, a Japanese auto parts manufacturing firm with locations in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee about their interest in locating an assembly plant in Ohio. Specifically, they expressed interest in assembling parts currently made at their Cullman, Alabama facility in support of Honda in East Liberty, Ohio. In December, after many meetings and visits from company officials, Topre announced its intentions to lease 5 acres and construct a 20,000-square foot building at the Champion City Business Park. Once home to International Harvester’s Truck and Engine Plant, this site...

Yamada North America

Saturday, May 06, 2023

2017: 73,000 square foot expansion to accomodate new growth. YAMADA North America, Inc. was founded in March, 1988 and was the first Yamada plant to be established overseas. It was originally formed under the name Yotec, Inc. as a joint venture between Yamada Mfg. Co., Ltd. and American Honda. The plant became operational 17 months later when the 1st Steering Racks rolled off the production line on Aug. 2nd, 1989. Year after year, new lines, capabilities and products have been added. In 1997, Yotec became the first Yamada plant to achieve ISO 9002 certification. In January 2003, the...

Silfex, Inc.

Friday, May 05, 2023

2017: Acquired 353,000 square foot building for a $223 million expansion for manufacturing silicon components and assemblies that serve a broad base of high technology markets. Silfex Incorporated is the world’s largest provider of high purity custom silicon components and assemblies that serve a broad base of high technology markets. As a market leader in advanced materials, Silfex provides integrated silicon solutions for the solar, optics, and semiconductor equipment markets.

Success Stories

Why Ohio?