Economic Development Program Roundup
Did you know the Village has a Local Revolving Loan Fund that your business can take advantage of?
The Village of Middlefield manages low interest revolving loan funds to assist business owners starting or expanding their companies in the Village of Middlefield. Interest rates will be fixed at 50-75% of the current prime rate, depending on economic benefit and risk assessment. Interest rate and terms are set individually for each loan. In most cases a maximum term of twenty (20) years is available for the purchase or land and buildings and a maximum of seven (7) years for machinery and equipment.

Activities:
  • Acquisition of land, buildings and fixed equipment.
  • The construction, expansion, or conversion of facilities.
  • Machinery, equipment, or other fixed asset finance for economic development purposes.
Ineligible Activities:
  • Transferring of ownership through acquisition of fixed assets unless the transfer results in an expansion project. Refinancing of existing debts, non-economic development projects, and training costs.
FREE - Webinar
Ohio is open for business: Now what?
With a majority of Ohio businesses responsibly restarting after the COVID-19 shutdown, many employers find themselves asking, “Now what?” Doors may be open and employees may be back at work, but employers are facing new challenges as they deal with anxious employees, new employment laws, and frequently changing agency guidance.
In this one-hour webinar presented by McDonald Hopkins and Team NEO, employment attorneys Karina Conley and Miriam Rosen will provide practical guidance on how to address employee back to work issues while complying with new and evolving regulations in this COVID-19 era and beyond.
IoT Benefits for Manufacturing
Team NEO and the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of Northeast Ohio have deployed a series of use cases, as well as a readiness assessment which can help manufacturers understand the benefits that IoT technology can bring to their industrial workplace. Socially distanced, touch free work environments are becoming more prevalent.

Use this tool to better understand how these implementations can position your business for success.
Opportunity for Rubber/Plastics/Polymer Companies: Join the Greater Akron Chamber and University of Akron at this webinar on August 20 to learn how a world leader in polymer education and research is evolving, and how The University of Akron can engage companies to solve business-critical challenges.


The Village of Middlefield is here to help you.
Please visit our website for up to date information and
feel free to contact us at   lgambosi@middlefieldohio.com  
with any questions.   
Sincerely,

Leslie Gambosi-McCoy
Village Administrator/Economic Development Director
Village of Middlefield, Ohio
440-632-3540
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