Senior housing is seldom part of the economic development conversation. And when it is, affordable independent living communities are seldom recognized for their value to a city or town. Sometimes, they’re even resisted.
Standard Technologies, LLC has announced plans to create 2 new positions, retain 119 employees and invest $829,999 into its 2641 W. Hayes Avenue facility in Fremont.
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is a recipient of a $7 million grant awarded through the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Maritime Assistance Program (MAP). These grant funds will allow the Port Authority to purchase a new bulk material conveyor system at the Port of Toledo’s general cargo facility, operated by Midwest Terminals of Toledo.
Hillwood Development Company, LLC of Dallas, TX will be bringing a 535,000-sf industrial/distribution facility to the City of Harrison, OH. The company has received all its needed zoning and incentive approvals and recently submitted their construction plans to the City for review. The project is expected to exceed $35 million and has a required minimum annual payroll threshold of $5.25 million.
The Athens County Economic Development Council is hiring a Project Specialist. This is a salaried position, the wage for which is negotiated and agreed upon at the time of hire. Salary commensurate with experience and education.