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Monthly updates on business incentive programs
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Youth Employment Program
Last month, it was announced that the
Youth Employment Program would expand by $2.7 million. The Youth Employment Program through the Seneca County Department of Jobs and Family Services is a year-round program that reimburses businesses for wages of workers age 14-24, up to $10 per hour. It can be used by both for-profit and non-profit organizations. The program gives eligible youths the opportunity to develop a work history and current reference from an employer while earning a paycheck to help meet basic needs.
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Seneca Medical invests in solar power
In the interest of environmental responsibility, Seneca Medical recently installed 121 kilowatt solar panel system. The approximately $500,000 project was placed on the roof of their 2011-12 expansion with a special racking system to angle the panels. Because of their size, the company did not qualify for a REAP Grant, which funds up to 25 percent of a solar project, however they did qualify for accelerated appreciation programs. While the installation is mostly about being green (Seneca Medical has been very involved in recycling), the company will see a return on their investment in several years. Other tax credits available for solar installations include the Solar Investment Tax Credit, a 30 percent federal tax credit for installing solar. Solar panels generally last around 35 years and can provide savings up to 95 percent on electricity costs.
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Darren Frank, Sales Director, Ecojiva Solar
Darren Frank is the Sales Director of
Ecojiva Solar, a company that
designs and installs turnkey commercial, agricultural, utility-scale and residential grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems. Darren works with area companies to assess their solar needs and provide a custom solution. Darren is also very knowledgeable about available tax credits and grants to help offset the cost of a solar installation. Before Ecojiva, Darren served as director of the
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. She has more than 20 years of experience in the farm industry and has worked in eight northwestern Ohio counties.
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The INSIGHT Team
The INSIGHT Team is made up of public and nonprofit professionals whose number one goal is to help Seneca County businesses grow. It includes:
- Bill Auxter, Director, Ohio Small Business Development Center
- Karen Bowers, Director of Development, SIEDC
- John Detwiler, President & CEO, Seneca Regional Chamber & Visitors' Services
- Beth Hannam, Coordinator of Corporate Training, Terra State Community College
- Sally McDonald, Executive Director, Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce
- Carol Owen-Kern, Business Services Consultant, Ohio Means Jobs - Seneca County
- Amy Reinhart, Downtown Development Coordinator, SIEDC
- Renee Smith, President, Fostoria Economic Development Corporation
- David Zak, President & CEO, SIEDC
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