2024 Sandusky County High School Job Fair | |
On Friday, April 26th, the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) held the annual Sandusky County High School Student Job Fair in collaboration with our Business Advisory Council partners, Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers, and OhioMeansJobs Sandusky County. The event, hosted at Vanguard, saw a turnout of over 300 students from various schools across the county. Students had the opportunity to engage with 29 local employers representing diverse industries, enabling them to network, showcase their resumes, and participate in interviews. This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between students and potential employers, fostering valuable connections and opening doors to future career opportunities. | |
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The SCEDC attended the Northwest Ohio Regional Economic Development (NORED) Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 11th. One of the highlights of the meeting was Beth's election as the new President of NORED. Since taking office, Beth has been actively involved in her role, meeting with the Ohio Manufacturer's Association and Senator Bill Reineke in Columbus with a member of NORED's legislative committee.
During their visit to Columbus, Senator Reineke presented the SCEDC with a proclamation recognizing Fremont-Sandusky County for once again ranking among the Top 100 Micropolitans in the United States by Site Selection Magazine.
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SCEDC and City of Clyde Attend OEDA Training | |
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Kyleigh Lash, who is our Communications and Project Administrator, had the opportunity to attend the Basic Economic Development Course organized by the Ohio Economic Development Association in Dublin, Ohio. This course spanned over 4 days and included various topics that are relevant to the daily work of Economic Development professionals. The City of Clyde also participated in this session with an aim to enhance their knowledge about the potential and opportunities available for the future of the City.
All the attendees from Sandusky County received a certificate of completion, and are enthusiastic and eager to apply their new insights and learning to their work back home!
| Roundtable: Commercial Real Estate in Sandusky County | |
On Wednesday, May 8th, the SCEDC held a roundtable for commercial real estate in Sandusky County. Several local realtors were invited to learn about the SCEDC, where we also showcased our buildings and sites database on our website. We also had the privilege of hearing about the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program offered by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority from speaker Dana Clark. | |
Local, County, and State News | |
JobsOhio Community & Small Business Updates | Ohio's economic development organization, JobsOhio, has announced that the Inclusion Grant for small businesses and the Vibrant Communities Grant for Ohio’s towns and small cities will be folded into the JobsOhio core incentive offerings. The move comes after the organization received feedback from grant recipients who view the offering as focused on supporting small businesses in Ohio. As a result, the JobsOhio Inclusion Grant will now be referred to as the JobsOhio Small Business Grant. Guidelines and eligibility for these grants remain the same. Local community partners are encouraged to update their websites to reflect the change and continue to work with JobsOhio to educate local small business owners and eligible communities about these incentives. The JobsOhio Home Page now lists the programs under Incentives as Resources for Communities and Resources for Small Businesses. | |
North Point ESC, Terra State CC, and University of Findlay Inaugural 5G Broadband Construction Career Expo
Northpoint Educational Service Center, Terra State Community College, University of Findlay, and Kenneth Myers Construction Company hosted their first 5G Broadband Construction event on Monday, April 15th. They welcomed 250 students from four counties. The students were divided into groups and attended Terra State Community College to learn about the educational opportunities in the field of 5G Broadband Construction. Later, they headed over to Kenneth G. Myers Construction Company where they participated in hands-on demonstrations with heavy machinery, equipment, and VR simulators.
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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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Financial Series 2: Using Financial Data to Manage Your Business
Thursday, May 9, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government
Friday, May 10, 2024
10:00 a.m.
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Legal Series 2: Human Resource Regulations
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7:00 p.m.
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Exploring Business Ownership
Thursday, May 16, 2024
11:45 a.m.
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Legal Series 3: Intellectual Property
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Legal Series 4: Business Contracts
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
12:00 p.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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