Village of Middlefield

Economic Development

Business E-Newsletter

Vanpool Program

Interested in finding out more information on the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Vanpool program? The Geauga Growth Partnership with be hosting NOACA at their Virtual HR Roundtable meeting Wednesday, August 18th from 8:30am-9:30am. Contact info@geaugagrowth.com for the virtual invitation link.

Can't make the HR Roundtable but still want to find out more information? Contact LGambosi@middlefieldohio.com to set up a program presentation. Or visit their website HERE.

July Round of TechCred Opens July 1st

The 15th application period for TechCred opens on July 1 and will close on July 29th.

TechCred helps businesses address their workforce needs by upskilling current and prospective employees. Businesses of all sizes, from any industry, are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year. To allow businesses more time to plan their employee trainings in advance, the TechCred application will officially open on a bimonthly basis for the remainder of 2022.

Application dates:

·   Round 15: July 1-29

·   Round 16: Sept. 1-30

·   Round 17: Nov. 1-30

You can learn more about the program at TechCred.Ohio.gov

Export Assistance 

The Export Assistance Centers serve as the first point of contact for new-to-export businesses, as well as those businesses expanding into new areas. Services include export readiness assessment, international marketing plans, market research, export compliance education, and access to export financing. Business consulting is free, confidential and one-on-one. Training is also provided for free or at little cost. For more information, contact your local center.

Storefront Renovation Rebate Program

Any exterior repair to the Building is eligible to be funded unless noted otherwise in the program information. The improvements must be made that are visible from the street.

Mayor Garlich and Village Council have approved awards of 50% up to $10,000.00 per project for Façade Projects. $2,000 per project for sign only.