Jan 20, 2020 | Jobs
The OCIC is actively searching for an individual to fill the position of Director. The Director is part of a team responsible for developing relationships with local, regional, and national businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and agency partners to identify and carry out the economic and workforce development needs within the County. The Director is primarily responsible for planning, organizing and implementing efforts related to business attraction, retention and expansion. The Director serves as the economic development representative of Ottawa County to the various ad hoc organizations and coalitions at the local/regional/state levels in which the County participates. The Director is also responsible for overseeing OCIC personnel.
Jan 20, 2020 | News, Newsletter
The new Shelby solar array, located on State Street, is expected to generate $3 million in energy cost savings over the next 10 years.
Jan 19, 2020 | News, Newsletter
The Montrose Group is excited to announce Jamie Beier Grant, the Executive Director of the Ottawa County, Ohio Community Improvement Corporation, will join the firm as Manager of Economic and Workforce Development. The Montrose Group is a Columbus, Ohio based business consulting firm that provides corporate site location, economic development planning, lobbying and project services throughout the United States.
Jan 16, 2020 | News, Newsletter
This two-day course is designed to provide the Ohio economic development professional with the critical steps of real estate development and a comprehensive understanding of how a deal progresses through to completion. Attendees will analyze the anatomy of a real estate deal and learn how each component stage impacts the next, and how real estate development is practiced in Ohio. This understanding will help the ED professional recognize the challenges (and often barriers) to advancing a new development in their community and to more thoughtfully understand approaches in helping close the deal.
Jan 15, 2020 | Jobs
Middletown, Ohio, located along Interstate 75 halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton with a population of 48,823, is seeking a visionary Economic Development Director. The Director will report to the City Manager and work closely with the CIC.