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Monthly updates on business incentive programs
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax incentive program for businesses hiring individuals who face significant barriers to employment. Seneca County is designated a rural renewal community meaning employers can take advantage of the tax credit for any employee that is a county resident age 18-39. The designation is evaluated yearly, so you should verify if new hires fall under another "target group." The credit is currently in hiatus, but applications are still being accepted. Employers must apply within 28 days of the hire date.
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Ballreich's receives $23K Safety Intervention Grant
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Safety Intervention Grant Program
provides financial assistance to state-fund employers or public employer taxing districts toward the purchase of equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. Employers are eligible for a 3-to-1 matching grant, up to a maximum of $40,000. In January 2015, the Bureau of Workers' Compensation approved $23,064 for Ballreich's to purchase a washing and sanitizing system and a gas booster heater to reduce the risk of injury to the hands, wrists, shoulders, arms and lower extremities related to awkward postures, hand force and manual materials handling load. These interventions will improve the sacking machine and dishwashing processes.
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Steven Hillard, Regional Manager, Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership
As the Regional Manager of MEP for the Northwest Ohio area, Steve Hillard is an authority on resources for manufacturers. Ohio MEP supports manufacturing by providing products, services, and assistance dedicated to the productivity, growth, and global competitiveness of Ohio manufacturers. The six strategies of MEP are: continuous improvement, supplier development, sustainability, growth services, workforce and technology acceleration. Steve's job is to help manufacturing companies succeed by connecting them with solutions in those areas. Businesses in Seneca County have utilized Steve as a resource, and any manufacturing business can contact Steve for his assistance.
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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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