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DARKE COUNTY- According to state and regional data, Darke County companies were among the most aggressive in the Dayton region in 2011 in terms of the planning and implementing of local expansion projects. Furthermore, those companies partnered with local and state economic development organizations more consistently than in most area counties.
Versailles Chamber of Commerce President Mitch Eiting (Middle-R) presents the chamber's 2012 Partnering for Progress contribution to Darke County CIC President Jim Poeppelman (Middle-L)...surrounded by chamber members, Darke County Commissioners, and Marc Saluk, Economic Development Director. Thanks again to the Versailles Chamber and to the entire Versailles community for their support of P4P.
According to an article in The Dayton Daily News, "Midwest Leading Nation in Economic Recovery". "The industrial Midwest is outpacing the nation on economic recovery as companies locate or expand in the region, and business, government and community leaders collaborate better, Huntington Bank CEO Steve Steinour said... Click link to view DDN article.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) anounces applications are being accepted for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
Columbus - Today, the Ohio Department of Development announced the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program, which is part of the National Export Initiative to double U.S. exports by 2015. The program is administered through the Department's Office of Export Assistance and is designed to increase exports and create jobs by helping small businesses promote their products and services in new international markets.
On-the-Job Training Grants may be made to employers who hire dislocated or other unemployed persons. There are several different programs, each having its own unique characteristics and requirements. In all of the programs, it is critical that the employer and the job seekers complete all eligibility and application requirements before the hiring takes place. All grant awards are based upon the availability of funds and budget limits do exist. Staff members of the Job Center Network and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (contact names and numbers provided) are available to provide assistance in determining eligibility and completing the required application documents.
Greenville- On Tuesday, the Greenville School Board’s approval of a service agreement with The ProtoGen Group for adult workforce training is now the first step towards a workforce development campaign for Darke County. According to Superintendent Susie Riegle, the school has been working with the county’s Partnering for Progress (P4P) initiative and with local business officials for months towards the new wrinkle for the Greenville Career Technical Center (CTC).
GREENVILLE- The KitchenAid division of Whirlpool in Greenville continues to create opportunity for the local community as project plans for 2012 took another step forward this week in Columbus where the company was approved for state tax credits based on job creation. Whirlpool has already expanded its manufacturing facility during the current year.
Darke County ED and The City of Greenville brought the county's workforce specialists out to Ramco Electric Motors to meet with the company's new HR Manager.
On Wednesday, November 30th, the Western Ohio Regional Liaison for Governor Kasich's office traveled to Darke County.
Darke County Economic Development Director Marc Saluk had the opportunity to share with students of Greenville High School in November.
DAYTON, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) has selected the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) to execute key elements of the State's strategy to promote aerospace and defense industry growth and development in the Dayton Region and throughout the State.
For those curious about Integrity Ambulance's project-- the development of its new corporate headquarters by the old Corning facility in Greenville-- need only drive by the Martin Street location to see that tremendous progress has been made in recent months.
Darke County Partnering for Progress… By Bob Robinson “For the first time, we are no longer in danger of losing jobs,” said Darke County Economic Development Director Marc Saluk.
Company visits by the Partnering for Progress initiative continue and October has been no exception thus far... Such visits better prepare development personal to keep an eye out for opportunities for these businesses and to keep abreast of company projects and chances to help.
GREENVILLE- FRAMGroup, the new name for the FRAM manufacturing site formerly owned by Honeywell until earlier this year, is expanding its operations just two months after new ownership announced that the Greenville location would remain in production.
Versailles Savings & Loan Company celebrated the groundbreaking for its new location with an official ceremony that took place on the site located at 10413 Kley Road. Attending the ceremony were members of the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce, Marc Saluk - Darke County Economic Development Director, Randy Gump - Village Administrator, Kevin Drees of Urb Drees Construction, General Contractor, John Rausch of Garmann/Miller & Associates, Inc. Architect, and Versailles Savings & Loan Board of Directors & Employees.
GREENVILLE, OHIO - City and county development officials have announced that Rank Group Limited, who completed their purchase of Honeywell's CPG Division of Honeywell this August, will maintain its Greenville operations.
Ramco Electric Motors will shortly be getting a new home in Greenville. The company has announced its purchase of the former Timmerman Truss facility in Greenville's industrial Park at 5763 Jaysville-St. Johns Road and expects to shortly begin the relocation process. Currently, Ramco resides at 1355 Sater Street in Greenville.
The Darke County Economic Development (DCED) Office has completed the move to its new location in Suite 201 of The Palace at 537 South Broadway in Greenville. The office, which seeks to facilitate business development in Darke County, took up residency in its new home on Monday, May 23. DCED joins other development-oriented organizations, Main Street Grenville and The Darke County Visitor’s Bureau, already operating on the facility’s second floor.
The most recent Partnering for Progress (P4P) meeting continued a recent trend for the campaign by producing another record turnout of investors. Over 60 investors in the county wide economic development campaign, designed at its core to create and retain business and jobs in Darke County, participated in the quarterly event which was held on April 29 at HD Supply’s new home on Sater Street in Greenville.
Greenville- Greenville has been recognized by Site Selection magazine, a national publication devoted to economic development, as one of the Top 100 Micropolitans (city with a population between 10 -50,000) in the United States, based on 2010 development project statistics. The Darke County Economic Development Office was notified this week of The City's inclusion in the upcoming March issue of the publication.
A valuable county tool for economic development is officially back in use as the Darke County Revolving Loan (RLF) Program issued its first low-interest loan in more than 3 years to JAFE Decorating in Greenville. The closing for JAFE’s $112,500 loan (issued at a 2 percent interest rate over 7 years) was held on Friday, Dec 2. The company will use the money to purchase a new piece of equipment that will help create 6-10 new jobs, bringing JAFE’s employment to 40 by the end of 2010.
