The Insider
February 2022
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You and your guests are invited to join us for our Annual Meeting of Investors!
The SCEDC's Annual Meeting of Investors will be held at The Neeley Center on Thursday, February 24th at 7:30 a.m.
Ole Zims Wagon Shed will be providing a breakfast buffet. Cost to attend is $25 per person or $500 for a sponsorship.
Reservations can be made online through this link or a check mailed to Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation 2511 Countryside Dr. Suite C Fremont, OH 43420.
Please email Andrea with additional questions or for additional information.
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YouScience
Through the work of the Sandusky County Business Advisory Council of which the SCEDC is a partner, five of our Sandusky County School Districts are now subscribed to a new resource to help connect our labor pool to YOU through the platform - YouScience.
Now for the first time, companies are being permitted to register on the YouScience system, making your company more visible to high school students! The Employer Connection Portal is a platform to assist Sandusky County students become aware and better understand the businesses in our community.
Are you ready to find your future workforce?
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LOCAL, COUNTY, AND STATE NEWS | |
Reliable Spray Foam Insulators | |
Clydescope would like to welcome Reliable Spray Foam Insulators to Clyde. They are located on E. McPherson Hwy just east of CR175 at the old Sanderson Trucking Company. This facility has been purchased by the Schilling Propane Company out of Upper Sandusky. They are currently using the property as a refilling station for their propane trucks and leasing out the existing buildings.
Austin Gill, a native of the Clyde/Green Springs area, purchased the Helena based Reliable Spray Foam Company just a few months ago in September 2021. Austin felt like he would like to be closer to home, especially since he is also operating another business out of his home; the Gill Sawmill which is located at 566 S. CR232. Just a few examples of his custom work are pole barn kits, trailer decks and decorative wood designs. Austin says, “If it can be cut out of wood, we can do it.”
Austin, along with his brother Alex, has built this business to help meet the needs of his customers. They not only insulate walls, roofs and crawl spaces with foam; they also use cellulose and fiberglass and have diversified with concrete lifting and leveling.
Please welcome Reliable Spray Foam Insulators to Clyde. Their contact information is: (419)603-1113 or austingill9@yahoo.com.
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Whirlpool - One of America's JUST Companies | |
Whirlpool Corp. has been recognized as one of America's Most JUST Companies in the annual rankings published by CNBC and JUST Capital.
The company ranked No. 1 in the household goods and apparel industry and in the top 150 of companies overall.
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The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra State Community College is offering free, three-hour seminars, “Small Business Basics,” that will answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.
This seminar will take the confusion out of your efforts and help you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. Learn the basics of name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning. The February schedule is:
Location:
Terra State Community College
2830 Napoleon Road, Fremont, Ohio 43420
Doepker Leadership & Entrepreneurial Center, Building B, Room 103
Dates & Times:
Wednesday, February 2, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 16, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
These events are free and open to the public.
To register or for more information, contact Miranda Hoffman, Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at 419-559-2210 or mhoffma05@terra.edu.
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The JDI Group Celebrates 20 Years of Service | |
2022 marks a new milestone for The JDI Group (JDI). The firm is celebrating 20 years of designing the future! CEO Tim Fry, AIA, NCARB, started JDI with the purpose of creating an empowered atmosphere for employees. The result is a team of people eager to serve clients, and deliver architectural and engineering solutions customized to each unique challenge.
For 20 years, JDI employees have enjoyed working with a variety of clients across all industries: food, chemical, refining, manufacturing, commercial, healthcare, and education. Our team members’ diverse project portfolio means they develop creative solutions, while drawing on first-hand, real-world experience. Our people are the creative engine that drives JDI forward.
Special thanks to our clients, new and long-standing, for allowing us to be your preferred partner for realizing your visions. It’s satisfying to work alongside so many hard-working, dedicated individuals as they take on both large and small projects.
Above all, our team is passionate about good design, and the future of architecture and engineering. This year, JDI is increasing its commitment to support the next generation of designers, by partnering with Junior Achievement. A team of JDI employees will be teaching a short course in computer-aided drafting to Toledo Public Schools’ Start High School students in early 2022. JDI will also attend the Toledo Student Career Expo with a hands-on engineering demonstration for area high schoolers in May 2022.
JDI will be celebrating throughout 2022 with our team, clients, and friends, all while looking forward to future achievements.
Established in 2002, The JDI Group is an architectural and engineering firm in Maumee. The firm designs the site, building, and processes for commercial, manufacturing, chemical / refining, food / agricultural, and healthcare markets. Learn more by visiting www.thejdigroup.com.
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- The Spring Career Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Student Activities Center.
- Free Webinar: We have two more free trainings available through our partnership with the Small Business Administration.
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February 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (virtual only) – Generate Predictable Referrals for Your Business presented by Jason Madasz, Executive Director of BNI Northwest Ohio
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SAVE THE DATE! March 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (hybrid option) – Need Help Creating Marketing Materials? Learn how to create eye catching awareness and advertising using Canva presented by Tim Wasserman
- Upcoming Trainings:
- Implicit Bias: Recognizing Blind Spots to Achieve Organization Success – Jan. 26 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $109
- Creating a Better Employee Experience – Feb. 24 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. $169
- Branding Your Business – Mar. 16 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. $109
- Building Inclusive Communities – Mar. 24 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. $109
- CPR & First Aid
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Food Safety – ServSafe Manager and Person in Charge *Please note the Feb. 15 date has been canceled.
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace – Feb. 15 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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Computer Classes – Word Level II – Feb. 7th & 9th; Excel Level II – Feb. 16 & 23 Classes are from 4 – 8 p.m. and cost is $139
- Beginning Spanish – Feb. 3 – 5:00 – 6:30 (6 weeks) $75
We have a lot of other classes coming up this spring, so please be sure to keep an eye out, or visit https://learn.terra.edu for more information. I will continue to keep you updated and send out flyers. We also have a wide array of online trainings available and you can contact me with any specific needs you have and we will be happy to assist you.
Holly L. Hoffman
Coordinator of Workforce & Community Education
Terra State Community College
2830 Napoleon Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Direct Line: 419.559.2166
Kern Center: 419.559.2464
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Get an SBA-Backed Loan - 5 Part Entrepreneurial Webinar Series | |
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Session 1: February 1, 2022
11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.
Get an SBA-Backed Loan! – Entrepreneurial Series: Building a Business Plan
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Session 2: February 15, 2022
11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.
The importance of Personal and Business Credit
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Session 3: March 1, 2022
11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.
The Importance of Financial Projections
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Session 4: March 15, 2022
11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.
What is Capital?
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Session 5: March 29, 2022
11:30a.m. - 12:15p.m.
Get Ready!
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Generate Predictable Referrals for Your Business
Join the SBDC for this FREE interactive virtual workshop that will show you how to generate consistent high quality business referrals every month!
Register through the email link below or by calling the Kern Center at 419.559.2464
Tuesday February 15, 2022
9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. EST
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BUILDINGS AND SITES
Sandusky County is a growing business hub that is well-positioned for investment, growth, and development. Strategically located in Northwest Ohio, Sandusky County is a prime location for businesses that are looking to locate/relocate or to expand, offering companies access to a large pool of talented workforce; affordable, flexible, and attractive real estate options; strategic access via an intermodal transportation network; and excellent education options.
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MAPPING
Access to data that drives the growth of your business. Search SizeUp and gain instant access to local & sector-specific data, allowing you to make informed business decisions. Explore suppliers and competition, ways to optimize your marketing, key demographics, and customers. With SizeUp you can escalate your Sandusky County business or find numerous reasons to establish one here.
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LOCAL INCENTIVES
Communities in Sandusky County have a wide range of incentives available to assist new and expanding businesses.
- Enterprise Zone Program
- Community Reinvestment Area (CRA)
- Job Retention & Creation Incentive Income Tax Credit
- Opportunity Zone Program
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STATE INCENTIVES
Grant funding and tax credits are among the most sought after incentives of new and expanding businesses. JobsOhio and the local municipalities within Sandusky County have programs in place offering these benefits to encourage business growth. These programs of varying focus are typically tied to job creation and new capital investment in fixed assets.
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