Ohio Department of Development

Development and the Ohio Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation today announced the opening of the latest round of grant funding designed to strengthen partnerships that help prepare Ohioans for the workforce while meeting the needs of job creators and local economies. https://bit.ly/3OkmXQ9

Congratulations to the Italian company RUPES USA, Inc. on announcing plans to open operations in Northeast Ohio! The expansion in Solon will support manufacturing, distribution, and workforce training while positioning the company for future growth. It will enhance supply-chain reliability, reduce lead times, and strengthen RUPES USA, Inc.’s manufacturing footprint to better serve customers across the eastern U.S. Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4t7RCQQ City of Solon Ohio Department of Development #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

The Intent to Apply for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is due by 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13. Interested applicants must submit an intent to apply to be eligible to submit an application for Round 36. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VqxSHP

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved 6 projects today that will create 348 new jobs and retain 243 jobs statewide. Read More: https://bit.ly/4blMIt7

Development today announced that applications are now open for the latest round of tax credits aimed at spurring economic investment in Ohio’s underserved communities. Read More: https://bit.ly/3Z2yBSc

Development has announced the opening of a new round of grant funding to help entrepreneurs and innovators bring breakthrough technologies to the marketplace. Read More on the Technology Validation and Start-up Fund here: https://bit.ly/3NM1i39

Due to inclement weather, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting has been postponed until Wednesday, Jan. 28. The Ohio Ireland Trade Commission meeting and the Minority Development Financing Advisory Board meeting will both be rescheduled for a later date.

Crews are hard at work across the Appalachian region of Ohio as Appalachian Community Grant Program projects are underway, transforming communities and Ohio's future! Director Carey stopped by the village of McConnelsville where they're clearing out the land in preparation to start improvements to their riverfront; including enhanced streetscapes and pedestrian access, and a new park with a playground. We've also seen updates from the village of Peebles' infrastructure projects that will include sidewalks, safety, and roadway improvements. Additionally, work is underway on the Holzer Hill Medical Complex Childcare Center in Gallipolis - once built the center will have the capacity to serve more than 100 children of the hospital's healthcare workers and provide the children with educational equipment, specialized classrooms, and a playground.

A new application round is open for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which supports property owners and developers in the transformation of underutilized historic buildings into thriving community assets. Read More: https://bit.ly/4jRpwVG

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission today approved nearly $1.8 million to support the research and commercialization of technologies in fields that include AI, 3D printing, life sciences, chemistry, and virtual reality training. Read More: https://bit.ly/4qAtkNJ