City of Medina Scores Another Manufacturing Win

In January 2016, shortly after it was announced that Valspar would be purchased by Sherwin Williams, Valspar revealed that it would close its operation in Medina as part of the purchase agreement. This closing put nearly 100 employees out of work on April 30, 2016.

Dayton Talent Acquisition Director Talks Importance of Workforce Partnerships

Lucious Plant is the director of talent acquisition for the Dayton Development Coalition, an economic development agency in Dayton. He also serves as a corporate retention specialist and revitalization project manager for the organization. Through his 25-year career, Plant has assisted new and native businesses in maintaining their workforce and expanding to larger audiences.

OSDC Appoints Michael Kinninger as New Executive Director

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) announced Michael Kinninger has been hired as its new Executive Director. Effective August 31, long-time Executive Director Dianne Allen will retire after 18 years in the role. Kinninger had previously served as a Loan Officer for OSDC.