The Insider
December 2023
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Save the Date: Annual Meeting of Investors | |
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Mark your calendar for the SCEDC's Annual Meeting of Investors!
Friday, March 1, 2024 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
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US 23 Corridor Roundtable Event | |
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The state legislature and Governor DeWine approved $10 million in the state transportation budget earlier this year for a statewide strategic transportation analysis. The plan emphasized the connection between Toledo/Sandusky and Columbus, and the Ohio Department of Transportation is obligated to finish the study by December 2024, so that the suggestions can be evaluated in the next biennial transportation budget.
Given Sandusky County's geography and diverse industry sectors, the results of these upcoming decisions will have a significant impact.
Please join the SCEDC and the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County to have a roundtable discussion about the next steps and provide feedback from our industry leaders. Your participation is important and appreciated. Brian Dicken, Vice President of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will be leading the roundtable discussion.
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Sandusky County BAC Meeting Highlights OMJ & Teacher Bootcamp | |
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At our last BAC meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from two speakers:
- Sam Weigman, a teacher at Gibsonburg Schools, presented to the Sandusky County Business Advisory Committee about the benefits of the Sandusky County Teacher Bootcamp. Mr. Weigman took what he learned from touring Green Bay Packaging, Luckey Farmers, Mosser Construction, Motion Controls, The Bellevue Hospital, and Whirlpool and implemented it into his classroom curriculum. In Sam’s words, “In 27 years of teaching, this was my best professional development experience. We had elementary, middle school, and high school teachers in my group who all agreed this was an amazing experience. It was like seeing the TV show, "How It's Made", live and in person. You will walk away understanding how Sandusky County plays a role in the global economy. You will walk away with tools to help your students compete for employment in the global economy.”
- Trisha Foos, Ohio Means Jobs Sandusky County, presented their new technology for workforce education - Virtual Reality! OMJ has recently acquired this equipment to provide individuals with the chance to experience a career hands-on and determine if it's the right fit for them.
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During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have… like our partnership with our investors, board of directors, committee members, and economic development partners. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you happiness and success.
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Local, County, and State News | |
2024 Manufacturing Industry Outlook | The Deloitte Research Center for Energy and Industrials recently published its 2024 industry outlook for manufacturing, which outlines various challenges the industry faces and practical solutions companies can employ to overcome them. | |
Vanguard Awarded $7M for Construction Programs | |
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers received a grant from the Career Technical Construction Program where they were awarded over $7 million to construct or expand the manufacturing, welding, construction trades, and fire/EMT facilities on their campuses.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that a total of 35 schools received grants totaling almost $200 million through the Career Technical Construction program. The program allows eligible vocational school districts to renovate, improve, or build facilities that support occupations on Ohio's Top Jobs list or that qualify for the Innovative Workforce Incentive Program under the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
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Business Resource Center Hosts Lunch & Learn | |
The Business Resource Center at Terra State Community College is hosting a Lunch & Learn on December 12, 2023 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The Business Resource Center has parntered with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority to talk about difference financing options for businesses to acheive their future growth and sustainability goals. Finance options range from $500 to $50 million.
Lunch is free for attendees. Due to limited seating, please RSVP below.
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Small Business. Big Impact. | |
Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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Human Resource Regulations
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
7:00 p.m.
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New Lender Orientation - SBA Lending Programs
Wednesday, December 15, 2023
11:00 a.m.
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SBA Basics - SBA Programs & Resources Available
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
11:00 a.m.
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Small Biz Blitz
The SCEDC is committed to expanding our small business engagement to ensure small businesses have the tools needed for success to grow our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Small Biz Blitz is an abbreviated version of our Business Retention and Expansion visits.
The "Small Biz Blitz" stops take approximately 15 minutes, and include some Q&A followed by a picture with the group. This information is then shared on the SCEDC's social media pages so our following can learn more about you and your small business.
There is no cost to participate.
We would love to visit your business in 2024!
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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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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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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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