SCEDC Annual Meeting of Investors | | |
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The SCEDC's Annual Meeting of Investors was held at the Neeley Center on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Our keynote speaker this year was K. Venkatesh Prasad who spoke about the transition of the automotive industry.
Action items from the Annual Meeting included amended by-laws, the 2024 slate of Officers and approval of board members.
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Beth Hannam speaks to nearly 200 investors that attended the Annual Meeting. | |  |
The SCEDC recognized Hans Rosebrock as the outgoing executive committee member and Kendall Rieman as the past president. | | |
Fremont-Sandusky County Awarded Top 16 Micropolitan | |
According to Site Selection magazine, a national publication focused on economic development, Fremont-Sandusky County has been ranked as one of the top 20 micropolitans in the United States for business investment and expansion. Out of 551 micropolitan communities in the country, Fremont-Sandusky County secured the 16th spot. Moreover, Northwest Ohio boasts of having six micropolitans that are ranked among the top 40 communities nationwide. Ohio, as a state, has been ranked fifth in the country for 2023's top states by projects per capita and third by the total number of projects. | |
The Student Job Fair held by the SCEDC, VSCTC and the Business Advisory Council will be held on April 26, 2024. There are only 5 spots remaining! If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Kyleigh by clicking the link below. | |
Student Bootcamps Held in February | |
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In February, the SCEDC organized two bootcamps for students in the Agriculture and Construction sectors. These bootcamps were aimed at helping students learn about the various job opportunities available in these fields within Sandusky County. During the construction bootcamp, students were able to visit Mosser Construction and Damschroder Roofing to gain insights into the opportunities available in the area. The following week, during the agriculture bootcamp, students visited Sunrise Cooperative in Ballville and Fremont to learn about the agricultural industry.
We would like to thank all the schools, Damschroder Roofing, Mosser Construction, Sunrise Cooperative, and North Point Educational Service Center for making these bootcamps successful!
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Local, County, and State News | |
FirstEnergy prepared to handle influx of visitors to its service areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania | |
FirstEnergy is preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. The company has activated its Incident Command System (ICS) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure thorough coordination, planning and communications. It is increasing staffing levels to ensure timely response to potential outages. FirstEnergy encourages the public to stay away from electrical infrastructure while scouting locations to view the eclipse, choose open-area locations, and use proper eyewear to safely view the eclipse.
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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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The Power of Capital
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Tax Preparation for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Financing for the People! SBA Microloans and You
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Benefits of Being a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business
Thursday, March 7, 2024
12:00 p.m.
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Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government
Friday, March 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.
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New Lender Orientation
Wednesday, March 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Survey of SBA Programs & Services for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Navigating Your Cash Flow
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
11:00 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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