SBA Prime Source of COVID 19 Survival Financing During Second Wave

A second wave of COVID 19 may force millions of American businesses to seek local, state, and federal government subsidized short term financing to survive an economy pushed into recession by a series of state public health decisions.  The passage of the federal Stimulus legislation has substantial changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration which should make this organization a prime stop for companies, sole proprietors, independent contractors, self-employed, tribal business, 501 (c)(3), or a 501 (c)(19) veterans organization with less than 500 employees (full time, part time or other status) seeking financing. 

HB168/BFPD Informational Webinar

Join a discussion, hosted by the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC), to learn about the recently passed HB168, which establishes the bona fide purchaser defense (BFPD) into Ohio law. The establishment of the BFPD into Ohio law better aligns Ohio law with federal standards, and aims to encourage the redevelopment of lightly contaminated brownfield sites.

First Choice Packaging Investing $1.6M, Adding New Jobs in Fremont

Fremont- Sandusky County, Ohio – First Choice Packaging has announced plans to create at least 9 new jobs and invest approximately $1.6 million into its 1501 W. State Street facility in Fremont.

The company plans to purchase a new automated thermoformer, install a new roof, and make infrastructure improvements to their 290,000 square-foot building to accommodate the new equipment.