Ohio Department of Development

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the #OhioMEP Summit! Economic Development is a team effort and it's with great partners, with innovative ideas, like you that we're building a brighter future for Ohio manufacturing. Learn about the #OhioMEP at: https://bit.ly/3MFVogr

It was a great day to break ground! Director Lydia Mihalik joined Jackson County Economic Development Partnership to celebrate the groundbreaking for Jackson Grandview Builders' new speculative industrial facility within Salt Creek Industrial Park. The project received Rural Industrial Park Loan funding in March. Learn more about the Rural Industrial Park Loan program, at: https://bit.ly/47qpluv

Join the hundreds of Ohio employers seeing success through the Ohio #TechCred program! Apply through September 30 for the current round. Learn more and apply: https://techcred.ohio.gov/

Director Lydia Mihalik joined Saitama Governor Motohiro Ono at the director's alma mater The University of Findlay as a part of #MWJA2024. Saitama and Ohio have fostered a strong relationship for over 30 years and we look forward to our continued partnership.

As vacation aspirations turn towards spooky encounters, lively Oktoberfests, and cider-fueled pumpkin patch strolls Ohio, The Heart of it All has the travel inspiration for your next flannel-filled exploration in Ohio. Discover #FallinOhio ?? ?? ? : https://bit.ly/4dRvWAm

It has been a monumental few days in Columbus at #MWJA2024! The partnerships between Ohio and Japan are not just strong - they're dynamic, and ready to evolve with challenges and opportunities in our future.

Great news from the #OhioMBAC at Youngstown Business Incubator ! Congratulations are in order for #OhioWBE #OhioMBE and #OhioEDGE certified A Fresh Wind Catering LLC on their recent ribbon cutting for their new food truck! Read More: https://bit.ly/4cZtDtT

Development today announced the release of more than $2.3 million through a pair of impactful, state-funded programs designed to fuel business growth and build up communities. Read More: https://bit.ly/3MFp0dS

Launch of Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub Announced! Ohio's third Innovation Hub is a new collaboration that will position the Greater Akron region as a global leader in polymer research, development, and technology. Read More: https://bit.ly/3XvdLe6

Always great to spend time with Ohio Economic Development Association! Director Lydia Mihalik helped kick things off at Day 2 of the Annual Summit today in Toledo.