The Insider
November 2024
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5 Counties Hold Creative Financing Roundtable | |
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On October 18th, the SCEDC hosted a Creative Financing Roundtable event in partnership with four other Economic Development Organizations: Greater Sandusky Partnership, Huron County Growth Partnership, Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, and Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership. The event included a speaker from Bricker Graydon that spoke on the benefits of a Port Authority, an introduction to the Erie County Port Authority, and a panel discussion that included partners for a current project that includes a collaborative effort between the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation and the Erie County Port Authority.
The event was held at Terra State's Neeley Center, and we had nearly 100 attendees for the event. We want to express our thanks to the LEDO's for making this event a success, Bricker Graydon for speaking at our event, and to Terra State Community College for hosting this event on their campus.
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SCEDC Kicks Off Student Career Camps for the 23-24 School Year | |
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The SCEDC recently kicked off its Student Career Camp season, where Sandusky County students had the fantastic opportunity to explore various career paths through our Student Career Camp program. On October 24th, students gained hands-on experience in the construction industry by visiting Damschroder Roofing and Mosser Construction. Then, on October 29th, they explored healthcare careers with visits to ProMedica Memorial Hospital and Community Health Services, providing a valuable insight into this vital field. Most recently, our third Student Career Camp of the school year focused on Finance. Students visited Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, where they engaged with the finance department and learned about different career paths in non-profits. The day concluded at Croghan Colonial Bank, where students learned about finance careers, fraud protection, and credit management.
Students attending these career camps are carefully selected by their school career coaches based on their results from YouScience, an innovative aptitude-based career guidance tool being implemented in Sandusky County School Districts. Unlike traditional career interest assessments, YouScience helps students identify their natural strengths and discover careers that align with their aptitudes.
These initiatives not only empower students with knowledge about potential career paths but also strengthen the relationship between local businesses and the future workforce. We are excited to continue fostering these connections and supporting the professional development of our youth.
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SCEDC Fun Fact
Did you know that the SCEDC has played a pivotal role in shaping our community by helping to establish some major organizations? Among them are the Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Fremont Development Corporation (formerly the Greater Fremont Industrial Park), the innovative REACH Workforce Development program for local elementary students, and the Sandusky-Seneca Port Authority. These initiatives continue to make a positive impact on our region today!
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RGP Hosting Vibrant Communities Program Info Session | |
For communities to thrive, they must implement economic development projects that attract private investment and create jobs. The Vibrant Communities Program assists distressed, small and mid-size cities with projects that fulfill a market need and represent a reinvestment in eligible cities.
Join the Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio for an online discussion to learn more about potential grant funds that can help drive catalytic development projects in these communities. In addition, we’ll hear case studies from Ottawa and Galion highlighting their successful ventures in securing grants for their communities.
We encourage you to share this invitation with all communities who may benefit through this program.
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Ohio TechCred Applications Open November 1-29 | |
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The current TechCred application opened on November 1st and will close November 29th at 3:00pm.
Ohio TechCred is a program that helps Ohio residents learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce by reimbursing them for helping their employees earn technology-focused credentials. The program's goals include: Preparing Ohio's employees for technology jobs, Boosting the state's manufacturing talent pool, and Enhancing Ohio's skilled workforce.
Employers who submit successful applications can be reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential, per person, per funding period. To submit for reimbursement, employers will need to provide the following information: A copy of the credential earned, An itemized invoice, Proof of payment, and A copy of the TechCred Employment Verification form for each employee.
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Whirlpool Plant Manager, Ryan DeLand, Featured in the WallStreet Business Journal
Discover the dynamic world of manufacturing through the eyes of Ryan DeLand, the 39-year-old plant manager at Whirlpool’s washing machine factory in Clyde, Ohio. This engaging article offers a glimpse into his ambitious efforts to maintain efficiency in a sprawling plant filled with over 25 miles of conveyors and thousands of moving parts.
Read the article
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Small Business. Big Impact. | |
Helping Our Community's Small Businesses & Startups Learn and Grow
The Business Resource Center is a one-stop call center to guide area businesses and new business start-ups to a range of resources and continuous learning programs available to help members of our community to advance business knowledge and skills.
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SBDC - Small Business Basics Seminar
The Small Business Development Center's Small Business Basics seminar is free for anyone who wants to start, buy, or expand a small business.
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Starting or Growing a Veteran-Owned Small Business
Thursday, November 7, 2024
9:00 a.m.
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Simple Steps 4: Financial Plan for Your Business
Thursday, November 7, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government
Friday, November 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.
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Legal Series 2: Human Resource Regulations
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.
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Lender Training: New Lender Orientation
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Credit Repair
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.
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Simple Steps 5: Funding Your Business
Thursday, November 14, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Survey of SBA Programs and Services for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Legal Series 4: Business Contracts
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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CMMC Final Rule Issued by the Pentagon - What Does This Mean to Defense Contractors?
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.
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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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