Carbo Forge Investing $1.1M in Programable Hammer

Fremont- Sandusky County, Ohio – Carbo forge, a steel forging company, has announced their recent capital investment of approximately $1.1 million into its 150 SR 523 facility in Fremont, Ohio.

Carbo Forge IATF16949 is a forging company that supplies steel forging to machine shops with value added services.  Their Zero-Defect Policy ensures that their customers receive the highest quality forgings possible by consistently improving forging quality through the exceptional standards held by their employee owners.

Job Opportunity: Transportation Technical Director, Richland County Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC)

RCRPC located in Mansfield Ohio, provides exceptional services in land-use and transportation planning to the political subdivisions of Richland County, Ohio.

RCRPC is searching for a Transportation Technical Director to guide and direct the transportation planning program, insuring that it is continuing, comprehensive and cooperative, in accordance to the guidelines and requirements for a Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Economic Development Director – City of Farmington Hills, MI

The City of Farmington Hills is a diverse community covering 34 square miles with a population of approximately 80,000 residents. Incorporated as a city in 1973, it is named as one of Michigan’s safest cities and promotes vibrant residential neighborhoods and home to many corporate headquarters.

Legal Notice from the Coshocton County Port Authority

The Coshocton County Port Authority intends to contract for architectural services in connection with the development of the Coshocton Collaborative. An existing building in downtown Coshocton will be converted to a unique maker space, business incubator, and co-working facility that will promote entrepreneurship and foster economic growth. Firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should submit a statement of qualifications by 4:00 pm on Friday, July 23, 2021. Statements received after this deadline will not be accepted.

New State Budget Enacts Significant Changes to Economic Development Policies, Programs, and Tools

In the late evening of Wednesday, June 30, Governor DeWine signed the budget bill into law. The final enacted version had elements of particular interest to economic developers.

Below you can find a synopsis of these changes from Bricker & Eckler. Please note OEDA will be hosting a complimentary webinar in partnership with Bricker & Eckler on the new budget and its impacts on economic development later this month.

The date will be finalized soon and a save the date notice sent out shortly. Be sure to check your e-mail and the website in the next few days so you don’t miss this important webinar.