Kenworth Celebrates 100 Years
Fifteen percent of all Class-8 trucks on America’s highways are Kenworth Trucks – and 90% of them are built in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Welcome Home Ohio: County Land Banks Setting the Table for Affordable Housing Development
Buried deep in its 6,198 pages, Ohio’s recently enacted operating budget (Am. Sub. House Bill 33) authorizes the creation of a dual-track grant/tax credit program for near-exclusive use by land banks (both municipal and county types) for affordable housing development. We have previously shared that land banks – particularly county land bank-types – should consider taking their well-deserved seat at the economic development table.
Partnership & Port Authority launch US 30 Expansion Expo
The Crawford Partnership for Education and Economic Development and Galion Port Authority announced today the first US 30 Expansion Expo event will be held on July 26 at the new industrial spec building at 1376 Brandt Road in the Galion Industrial Park.
Buckeye Hills Celebrates Southeast Ohio’s Assets During Economic Development Week
Buckeye Hills Regional Council recently celebrated Economic Development Week from May 8 to May 12, 2023. This annual event, initiated by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), acknowledges the significant contributions made by professional economic developers in creating vibrant and livable communities.
Fortune Ranks West Chester 13th Best Place to Live in U.S.
In its analysis of nearly 1,900 cities across the country by Fortune Magazine, West Chester Township ranked 13th as the Best Place to Live for Families in the U.S. The winners of the best places to live were communities scoring high on assets including healthcare, education and resources. Fortune factors in data like affordability, walkability, and a community’s well-being or connectedness where people can easily link to resources in neighboring towns and surrounding areas.