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Manufacturing Growth Advisor – FastLane
FastLane – University of Dayton Research Institute Position Title: Business Development - Manufacturing Growth Advisor About FastLane FastLane is the most trusted advisor to Dayton’s small and medium size manufacturers. Our unique culture, vision and mission are...
Director, Sites & Real Estate – REDI Cincinnati
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati is the first point-of-contact for any company looking to locate to or expand within the 15-county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana, otherwise...
Interns Help Expand Sales to International Markets
The Ohio Export Internship Program matches businesses interested in growing exports with highly motivated college students who have taken export-focused coursework. The Ohio Department of Development offers participating small to medium-sized businesses a 50 percent reimbursement for the wages of the intern.
Louis Dreyfus Company Announces Record Breaking Project in Wyandot County
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, announced plans for its state-of-the-art soybean processing facility to be located in Wyandot County, Ohio. The project will bolster the region’s economic growth in the critical food and agriculture sector. LDC’s facility will be located just outside of the City of Upper Sandusky; it’s first location in the State of Ohio.
Mapping a Pathway to Successfully Access New All Ohio Future Fund Opportunities
The Ohio General Assembly, in its budget bill (HB33) approved July 3, 2023, authorized up to $750 million in state budget resources to the All Ohio Future Fund (R.C. 126.62). The fund is to be used for infrastructure to compete for — and win – more sizeable economic development projects such as the Amazon, Honda-LG, and Intel megaprojects that Ohio landed in recent years.
Wilmington DRIVE Program Makes Strategic Acquisition
The Wilmington DRIVE (Downtown Revitalization Investment Vibrancy Effort) Program, adopted a year ago, with the goal of enhancing and accelerating Wilmington’s downtown revitalization and encouraging creative mix-use development, made its first strategic acquisition, closing on the Masonic Lodge Site (28 W. Main St.) on September 29, 2023.
OAQDA and Ohio EPA Collaborate to Pursue Federal Funding: What You Should Know
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022, a new federal program was created that provides great opportunity for Ohio – the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). It allocates $27 billion in financial assistance through three programs to reduce harmful air pollutants, mobilize financing and private capital, and deliver benefits for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Tracked Senate Bills—February 2023
Tracked Senate Bills
Tracked House Bills – February 2023
Tracked House Bills
Federal & State News—February 2023
Federal & State News, February 2023
Federal News
A tsunami is coming of federally funded activity in construction and manufacturing. Consider this: $1.2T Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act + $370B Inflation Reduction Act + $53B CHIPS Act is going to inject more than $1.6 trillion into the nation’s economy for construction and manufacturing endeavors, starting in late 2023. Whoa.
State News
The start of the 135th General Assembly was marked with uncertainty and turmoil after Rep. Jason Stephens secured the Ohio House speakership after a single vote, toppling Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Twp.). Though Rep. Stephens was immediately sworn in by former speaker Bob Cupp, Stephens’ authority and power being questioned after the election created major divides among House Republicans.
The Phoenix Series: Rebirth, Renewal & Revenue for Your Business Webinar
ELITE and the London Stock Exchange Group will be hosting a webinar/online seminar on September 15 for SMEs to learn about strategies that will prepare them for post-pandemic success.
2020 OEDA Annual Summit
After much contemplation and consideration, the OEDA leadership has made the decision to proceed with the 2020 OEDA Annual Summit in a virtual format. The Virtual Annual Summit will be presented over the original in-person dates – September 29-October 1. We will all certainly miss seeing our Ohio colleagues in person, but the OEDA leadership feels that safety must be the first priority.