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On June 4th, the SCEDC hosted the first Teacher Bootcamp 2.0! The participating teachers, many of whom had previously attended our bootcamps, expressed a strong interest in learning about additional businesses within the county. Their feedback highlighted the value of these experiences in enhancing their ability to prepare students for the workforce after high school.
We want to sincerely thank First Choice Packaging and Standard Technologies for hosting our teachers, and a special thanks to North Point Educational Service Center for their invaluable support in organizing this program.
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Save the Date: Annual Investor Networking Event | |
Join us on August 22nd for the SCEDC's annual investor networking event. This year marks the SCEDC's 40th anniversary, and we are excited to celebrate the milestones and achievements within Sandusky County over the past four decades. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our partners and honor our progress together! | |
Growth Economic Development & Community Leadership | |
Our Communications & Project Administrator, Kyleigh Lash, has been making significant strides in economic development and community leadership. Having graduated from Leadership Sandusky County, Kyleigh and her class generously donated 10 car seats and over $2,000 to Heartbeat Hope Medical in Fremont for their Community Improvement Project. In addition, Kyleigh has successfully obtained a certification in Basic Economic Development from the Ohio Economic Development Association. Please join us in congratulating Kyleigh on her outstanding achievements! | |
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New Grant Opportunity for Small Business in Sandusky County | |
JobsOhio now includes the Small Business Grant as part of its core incentive offerings. This program is designed to support qualified communities that may benefit from investments and job creation on a smaller scale compared to communities with higher levels of corporate investment. The program also aims to address the challenges that businesses owned by eligible populations may face when expanding. All businesses located in Sandusky County are eligible for the grant!
*Grant decisions are based on various project factors, such as company location, ownership, jobs created and/or retained, and fixed asset investment for the project. The support is intended for small to medium-sized companies.
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Fremont City Schools Superintendent Retires
Fremont's long-serving superintendent, Jon Detwiler, is retiring after serving many years and many different roles at Fremont City Schools. Reflecting on his tenure, Detwiler expressed pride in guiding the district through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and overseeing the completion of over $100 million worth of construction projects, including five new buildings.
The district will welcome a familiar face as the new Superintendent: Denice Hirt. This appointment ensures continuity in leadership as the community transitions into this new chapter.
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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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Lender Training: New Lender Orientation
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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LinkedIn for Business: Social Media in a Suit and Why You Should LOVE It!
Thursday, June 13, 2024
9:00 a.m.
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Survey of SBA Programs and Services for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Lender Training: SBA Procedures for Servicing and Operations Officers
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
11:00 a.m.
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Lender Training: Be the Expert! Financing Business Acquisitions with SBA
Wednesday, July 3, 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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