There were 13 Sandusky County teachers that participated in the 4th Annual THINK Sandusky County Teacher Bootcamp. The teachers began with an orientation day held at Terra State Community College on June 12th. Then from June 13th through June 15th the teachers traveled to six different Sandusky County employers to learn more about the company and the skills needed for their future workforce.

The following companies were visited:

• Luckey Farmers
• Green Bay Packaging
• Mosser Construction
• Motion Controls Robotics
• Whirlpool
• Bellevue Hospital

On June 21st the teachers traveled to Vanguard Career & Technology Center to present on what they learned from the Bootcamp and how they will apply it to their lesson plans in the future.

Thank you to the teachers and the companies for participating in this awesome event!

“The Business Boot Camp is an amazing opportunity to connect Businesses with educators. It is honestly one of the best professional developments that I have done in my 23 years in education.

It will benefit the students to have educators that understand what opportunities are out there for them. Every teacher should do it!” – Sam Weigman, Gibsonburg School District

Lighting Incentives for Commercial and Industrial Customers

Are you responsible for lighting equipment across your business or facility? By upgrading to energy-efficient LEDs, you’ll save money on energy and maintenance costs. FirstEnergy’s Ohio Commercial Lighting Program provides incentives to encourage participants to install high-efficiency lighting equipment and controls for retrofit/renovation or existing and new construction projects.

The program runs through May 31, 2024 and is offered to existing facilities and new construction projects of commercial, industrial, governmental and institutional customers who currently have active account(s) with either Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company or Toledo Edison and Program Allies who service these areas. 

The City of Fremont Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Industrial Park

Congratulations to the City of Fremont, the Fremont Development Corporation, Sandusky County, the Young Family, and the many other collaborators in turning this vision into a reality. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred on June 28 with many in attendance. The SCEDC has already begun marketing this 135-acre industrial park. Click on the link below to get more information on the newest industrial park in Fremont in over 30 years!

Mspire Applications Open July 1st

What is Mspire?

Mspire is Ohio's premier pitch challenge exclusively for manufacturing-focused entrepreneurs. If you have a product that will help advance the manufacturing industry or a physical product (or idea) that needs to be manufactured, we want to hear from you!

Why should I apply?

Finalists are given resources and guidance specifically geared to their specific needs and situation, based on where you are in the product development journey. We work hard to ensure that winners are given the help that they need to build their businesses.



Who should apply?

The event is open to any Ohio-based entrepreneur with an innovative product idea or service for the manufacturing sector.

What are the prizes and benefits?

Like MAGNET's manufacturing consulting services, prizes are adapted to meet the needs and services of a company or product. Therefore, prizes will be in one of the following service categories:

• Sales and Marketing
• Technical/Engineering Assistance 
• Operational Excellence and/or Lean Operations
• Strategy
• Exposure to The Advanced Manufacturing Fund
• Guidance from MAGNET's team of manufacturing experts

New Application Round for TechCred

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. TechCred will open its next application round Monday, July 3. Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m. July 31. Businesses of all sizes are eligible for up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year. 

TEEX Offering Free Disaster Management Class

The Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides critical guidance when planning for and responding to disasters that affect drinking water and wastewater systems. Participants will be introduced to the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) disasters to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects of disasters. Participants will be guided through portions of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox (RPTB) to identify steps in the response and recovery processes. Case studies on a variety of disaster incidents, as well as hypothetical situations for water and wastewater incidents are examined. Participants are also given the opportunity to practice developing a disaster response plan for a disaster.

This free class will be offered on August 9th from 8am-12pm at the Sandusky County EMA Office. Click below to register:

Introduction to Selling to the Federal Government

Friday, July 14, 2023

10:00 a.m.

SBA Basics: Overview

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

11:00 a.m.

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 not a cost to participate.

We would love to visit your business in 2023!

Veteran Small Business Certification Program

Attention Veterans! SBA is now accepting applications for the Veteran Small Business Certification program. Through this new program, certified veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses can compete for set-aside government contracts. The program will be SBA's primary certification vehicle for all veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, important classifications that enable those businesses to qualify for sole-source and set-aside federal contracting awards.

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.

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.