ELEVEN COMPANIES TO INVEST A TOTAL OF $51 MILLION ACROSS OHIO

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More Than 1,200 Jobs to Be Created or Retained in the State

COLUMBUS – Today Governor John R. Kasich announced the approval of assistance for11 projects set to create 410 jobs and retain 874 jobs statewide. During their monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. Together the projects are expected to result in more than $20 million in new payroll, and spur approximately $51 million in investment across Ohio.

Projects approved by the TCA include:

Fynanz, Inc. (Location TBD) expects to create 73 full-time positions, generating $3 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project at a to-be-determined location. Fynanz provides web-based private student lending networks and solutions. The TCA approved a 45 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Northwest Ohio

Kalida Manufacturing Inc., Village of Kalida (Putnam Co.) expects to create 67 full-time positions, generating $1.7 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $16.2 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Kalida (Putnam Co.). Kalida Manufacturing is a Tier 2 stamping and welding plant, producing auto frame sub-components for Honda vehicles. The TCA approved a 40 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Southwest Ohio

Air Transport International, Inc., City of Wilmington (Clinton Co.) expects to create 65 full-time positions, generating $5.1 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the City of Wilmington (Clinton Co.). Air Transport International flies passenger and cargo aircraft. The TCA approved a 50 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Jedson Engineering Inc., City of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) expects to create 30 full-time positions, generating $2.8 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $8 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the City of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.). Jedson provides engineering, procurement and construction management services to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 manufacturing companies. The TCA approved a 45 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Central Ohio

GoWebApps.com, Inc. and Coalesce Software, City of Delaware (Delaware Co.) expects to create 25 full-time positions, generating $1.1 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $1 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Delaware (Delaware Co.). This software development company creates and services software targeting the sales and service industry. The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

The Kroger Co., City of Columbus (Franklin Co.) expects to create 23 full-time positions, generating $1.5 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $4.45 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s consolidation project in the City of Columbus (Franklin Co.). The Kroger Co. was established in 1883 as a grocery store, and today it is one of the largest retailers in the U.S. The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Northeast Ohio

Freeway Corporation, Village of Valley View (Cuyahoga Co.) expects to create 20 full-time positions, generating $800,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $5.7 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Valley View (Cuyahoga County). Freeway Corporation is in the metalworking industry, specializing in manufacturing washers, stampings, multi-component assemblies, ball bearing assemblies and precision machined components. The TCA approved a 35 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

RTS Companies (US), Inc., Austinburg Township (Ashtabula Co.) expects to create 30 full-time positions, generating $728,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $1.4 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in Austinburg Township (Ashtabula Co.). RTS Companies is a manufacturer of custom and proprietary molded plastic products. The TCA approved a 35 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Ohio Star Forge Co., City of Warren (Trumbull Co.) expects to create 26 full-time positions, generating $1.5 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $5.8 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s consolidation project in the City of Warren (Trumbull Co.). Ohio Star Forge offers forging capabilities for numerous applications from automotive to fasteners.  The TCA approved a 40 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Western Ohio

Industrial Door Company, Inc. dba Industrial Spring Company, City of Piqua (Miami Co.) expects to create 26 full-time positions, generating $890,000 in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the City of Piqua (Miami Co.). Industrial Door Company, Inc. manufactures, installs and services garage doors. The TCA approved a 45 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Robert Rothschild Farm Holding Company, LLC dba Robert Rothschild Farm, City of Urbana (Champaign Co.) expects to create 25 full-time positions, generating $1.25 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $3.2 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Urbana (Champaign Co.). Robert Rothschild Farm is a gourmet foods manufacturer that produces gourmet dips, sauces, mustards, condiments, dessert toppings and snack foods. The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

COMMITMENTS OF $92 MILLION IN NEW PAYROLL EXPECTED TO SPUR LOCAL ECONOMIES

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COMMITMENTS OF $92 MILLION IN NEW PAYROLL EXPECTED TO SPUR LOCAL ECONOMIES

 COLUMBUS – Today Governor John R. Kasich announced the approval of assistance forfive projects set to create 517 jobs and retain 1,443 jobs statewide. Together the projects are expected to result in more than $92 million in new payroll, and spur $31 million in investment across Ohio. During their monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.

Projects approved by the TCA include:

Northeast Ohio

Hyland Software Inc., City of Westlake (Cuyahoga Co.) expects to create 387 full-time positions, generating $13.5 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $76.9 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Westlake (Cuyahoga Co.). Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase, an enterprise content management software solution. The TCA approved a 50 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Northwest Ohio

Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, LTD, Village of Bluffton (Allen Co.) expects to create 25 full-time positions, generating $750,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $970,000 in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Bluffton (Allen Co.). Diamond Manufacturing provides metalworking production needs. The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Patrick Products, Inc., Village of Leipsic (Putnam Co.) expects to create 30 full-time positions, generating $850,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $6.3 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Leipsic (Putnam Co.). Patrick Products manufactures plastic bottles for the janitorial supply, household chemical, food and automotive markets. The TCA approved a 45 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Southwest Ohio

Peter Cremer North America, L.P., City of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.) expects to create 50 full-time positions, generating $1.8 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $5.1 million in existing  payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project  in the City of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.). Peter Cremer is a wholesaler of oleochemicals. The TCA approved a 40 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Western Ohio

Tridec Technologies, LLC, City of Huber Heights (Montgomery Co.) expects to create 25 full-time positions, generating $1.5 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $3 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Huber Heights (Montgomery Co.). Tridec Technologies specializes in program and technical management, development, and implementation of IT programs with the Department of Defense, other Federal Agencies and industry. The TCA approved a 45 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Newfound energy: editorial

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Switching vehicles to natural gas would save money, cut pollution

If compressed natural gas, or CNG, catches on as the next fuel source for America’s vehicles, it would have enormous ramifications for Ohio, which is sitting atop trillions of cubic feet of natural-gas deposits in the Utica shale.

The promise is great: a local energy source that is abundant, cheaper for consumers and cleaner-burning than gasoline without degrading vehicle performance. Meanwhile, the U.S. could ease its dependence on foreign oil, which enriches and empowers some of the most evil regimes in the world.

The problem is making the conversion. But as Gov. John Kasich said the other day, Ohio businesses might help with that issue.

A major reason demand is low for natural-gas vehicles is that refueling stations are few and far between. But no one builds stations because the demand for them doesn’t yet exist. Vast stretches of Ohio don’t have refueling stations, and the Columbus metro area has only a few. And only one automaker so far, Honda, manufactures a CNG vehicle for the public. General Motors took orders in the spring for pickup trucks that will run on both gasoline and CNG.

To break this chicken-and-egg cycle, someone has to get out front, and Kasich has called on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business to help promote natural gas as a vehicle fuel.

While the average price of gasoline in Columbus was $3.72 per gallon on Wednesday, the price of an equivalent unit of energy from CNG is about $2.

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Kasich: Businesses should embrace natural gas vehicles

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By Jeff Bell, Staff reporter

With Ohio sitting atop the potentially lucrative Utica shale play, Gov. John Kasich is using his bully pulpit to push businesses to spark the use of natural gas vehicles in the state.

“The state can do what we can to jump-start this with vehicles in our fleets,” he said Tuesday during a natural gas vehicle summit at Ohio State University, “but it’s going to be the business leaders. (They) have to show this is something they care about.”

Without such demand for natural gas-powered vehicles at the corporate fleet level, automakers are reluctant to manufacture the vehicles, Kasich said at the event sponsored by America’s Natural Gas Alliance, an industry trade group. And a lack of demand will continue to slow development of natural-gas fueling stations, which are seen as critical to moving the industry forward.

“We have to work to develop the market,” Kasich said. “We’re really committed to doing this.”

As evidence of that, he pointed to Ohio being one of 15 states to band together to seek proposals for natural gas vehicles from auto manufacturers. The state also has identified more than 200 government-owned vehicles due for replacement in 2013 that have the potential to be powered by natural gas.

“The state of Ohio needs to set an example,” Kasich said. “We need quantity… I hope in the next decade Ohio can be the leader in vehicles powered by natural gas.”

Week in Review 9/15-9/21

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Week in Review

Saturday, September 15 through Friday, September 21, 2012

 

Monday, September 17, 2012

  • Governor John R. Kasich delivered remarks at the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission Disability Jobs Summit in Columbus (Franklin Co.).
  • Kasich reappointed Dr. E. Gordon Gee of Columbus (Franklin Co.) to the JobsOhio Board of Directors.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

  • Kasich delivered remarks at the Ohio State University Farm Science Review Vice President’s Luncheon.
  • Kasich announced the appointment of Stephen M. Seliskar of Kirtland (Lake Co.) to the Wildlife Council and Gary R. Edwards of Nelsonville (Athens Co.) to the Hocking College Board of Trustees.
  • Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor joined De Nora Tech’s Chairman Federico De Nora and President and CEO Frank McGorty for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of De Nora Tech’s facility in Painesville (Lake Co.).

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  • Kasich joined Alexander Mann Solutions to announce the company’s creation of 300 new jobs in Cleveland (Cuyahoga Co.).

Thursday, September 20, 2012

  • Taylor addressed the Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute’s opening session at the Statehouse.

Friday, September 21, 2012

  • Kasich signed a resolution to recognize POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, September 21, 2012. Read more here.
  • Kasich signed a resolution to recognize Emancipation Day on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Read more here.
  • Kasich joined Quanex Insulating Glass Systems to announce an economic development project in Cambridge (Guernsey Co.), creating 162 new jobs.

NEW BUSINESS EXPANSIONS COMING TO OHIO

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NEW BUSINESS EXPANSION COMING TO OHIO

$259 Million Invested into Ohio’s Communities

COLUMBUS – Gov. John R. Kasich today announced the approval of assistance for 17 projects set to create more than 1,300 jobs and retain 2,728 jobs statewide.  During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals presented to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.  Collectively the projects are expected to result in more than $45 million in new payroll and $259 million in investment across Ohio.

Projects approved by the TCA include:

GrafTech International Holdings Incorporated (Location TBD) expects to create 39 full-time positions, generating $2.1 million in additional annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project at a to-be-determined location. GrafTech is a global company with more than 125 years of experience in the graphite industry.  The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Niagara Bottling, LLC (Location TBD) expects to create 73 full-time positions, generating $3 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project at a to-be-determined location. Niagara Bottling is the largest privately-held, family-owned manufacturer of bottled water in the country. The TCA approved a 60 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Central Ohio

Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc., City of London (Madison Co.) expects to retain 605 existing employees and $29.9 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s retention project in the City of London (Madison Co.). Stanley Electric produces automotive lighting. The TCA approved a 60 percent, 10-year Job Retention Tax Credit for this project.

Northeast Ohio

Cleveland Construction, Inc., City of Mentor (Lake Co.) expects to create 15 full-time positions, generating $780,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $3.4 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Mentor (Lake Co.). Cleveland Construction specializes in general contracting, construction management, design-build and interior trades. The TCA provided a 40 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Fuserashi International Technology, Inc., Township of Liverpool (Medina Co.) expects to create 17 full-time positions, generating $660,000 in additional annual payroll and retaining $2.1 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Township of Liverpool (Medina Co.). Fuserashi International Technology is a manufacturer of hot and cold formed precision metal products and fasteners, which are used primarily for various vehicle applications. The TCA approved a 50 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

IAC Huron, LLC, City of Huron (Erie Co.) expects to create 143 full-time positions, generating $4.9 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $20.9 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Huron (Eric Co.). IAC Huron is a global supplier of automotive interior components and systems. The TCA approved a 50 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

L&W Cleveland, Inc., City of Avon (Lorain Co.) expects to create 60 full-time positions, generating $2.1 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $2.1 in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Avon (Lorain Co.). L&W Cleveland’s primary business is automotive component stamping, welding, and assembly. The TCA approved a 45 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Mansfield Plumbing Products, LLC, Village of Perrysville (Ashland Co.) expects to create 150 full-time positions, generating $5.2 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $18.6 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Perrysville (Ashland Co.). Mansfield Plumbing produces plumbing fixtures and fittings for use in residential, commercial, and institutional markets. The TCA approved a 60 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

The Step2 Company, LLC , Village of Perrysville (Ashland Co.) expects to create 75 full-time positions, generating $2 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $7.7 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Perrysville (Ashland Co.). The Step2 Company manufactures and distributes children’s rotational molded toys, infant products, and some home and garden plastic products. The TCA approved a 45 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

The Step2 Company, LLC , City of Streetsboro (Portage Co.) expects to create 125 full-time positions, generating $3.3 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $19.5 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Streetsboro (Portage Co.). The Step2 Company manufactures and distributes children’s rotational molded toys, infant products, and some home and garden plastic products. The TCA approved a 45 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Western Ohio

Crown Equipment Corporation, City of Troy (Miami Co.) expects to create 45 full-time positions, generating $2.2 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the City of Troy (Miami Co.). Crown Equipment manufactures electric and gas lift trucks. The TCA approved a 50 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Northwestern Ohio

FedEx Freight, Inc., City of Northwood (Wood Co.) expects to create 30 full-time positions, generating $1.2 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $8 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Northwood (Wood Co.). FedEx Freight provides an array of freight services. The TCA approved a 40 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Piston Automotive LLC, City of Toledo (Lucas Co.) expects to create 84 full-time positions, generating $2.2 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location in the City of Toledo (Lucas Co.). Piston Automotive specializes in the supply of chassis modules and interior trim, specialty plastic parts, and logistics services for the automotive industry. The TCA approved a 50 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Coldwater Machine Company, LLC, Village of Coldwater (Mercer Co.) expects to create 35 full-time positions, generating $1.9 million in additional annual payroll and retaining $5.5 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the Village of Coldwater (Mercer Co.). Coldwater Machine Company designs and builds machinery, and specializes in metal cutting, tooling application, machinery concepts and automated equipment. The TCA provided a 45 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Southeastern Ohio

CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc., City of Athens (Athens Co.) expects to create 150 full-time positions, generating $6.2 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in in the City of Athens (Athens Co.). CGI Technologies and Solutions is an information technology and business process services provider. The TCA provided a 60 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Fanatics, Inc., Village of Frazeysburg (Muskingum Co.) expects to create 270 full-time positions, generating $6.7 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the Village of Frazeysburg (Muskingum Co.). Fanatics is an online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise. The TCA approved a 65 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Geo-Tech Polymers LLC, Village of Waverly (Pike Co.) expects to create 50 full-time positions, generating $1.4 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location project in the Village of Waverly (Pike Co.). Geo-Tech Polymers specializes in recycling coated plastics used in consumer and automotive applications. The TCA approved a 40 percent, five-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Warren County agrees to state partnership

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Warren County agrees to state partnership

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By Justin McClelland

Warren County was held up as a model of saving money through shared services between different government entities as commissioners signed an agreement to partner with the state for an $8 million upgrade to the county’s emergency communications equipment.

“We were presented with a choice,” said Warren County Commissioner Dave Young. “Do what government leaders have done in the past and build up your own private kingdom or say ‘here’s a viable option from the state that’s going to save Warren County taxpayers more than a million dollars.’”

The county had to upgrade its 23-year-old emergency communications system because it had been outpaced by technological advances of the past two-plus decades. Instead of buying its own broadband server, the county chose to buy into the state’s Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems.

“The old ways of belt tightening aren’t working anymore,” said Randy Cole, controlling board president and policy adviser for the state’s Office of Budget and Management. “We need permanent policy changes at state and local levels like the kind we are seeing here with Warren County partnering with the state of Ohio.”

“Government leaders must show some humility,” Cole said. “Sharing services is not about making a power grab. It’s an opportunity to find money saving opportunities in services every government entity has to provide.”

Beyond saving taxpayers the cost of building a new server, the state and county can pool their communications towers to provide greater coverage over Warren County for emergency responders, said Paul Kindell, director of Warren County Telecommunications. The county will also save an estimated $200,000 in annual maintenance costs for the system.

“Just like we opened up and shared our communication bands with neighboring counties, now we’re ready to open up and share with the state,” Kindell said.

Young said he felt governments were often hesitant to partner on services out of fear of losing control.

“People talk about regionalism, but they don’t want to give up power,” Young said. “We can’t keep doing the same things we have been doing. Warren County tries to do everything differently and that’s why the county is in good financial shape.”

Managing Medicaid: editorial

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Single agency should allow better coordination of giant health program

Gov. John Kasich’s plan to create a separate cabinet-level department to handle all of Ohio’s Medicaid work is a good idea.

No single state program spends more money than Medicaid, and no public service is growing in cost and complexity like health care, yet responsibility for the spending of more than $18 billion annually in state and federal Medicaid dollars long has been spread among six different state agencies.

The Department of Job and Family Services, traditionally the welfare department, handles the lion’s share. But five other agencies, dealing with disability, mental health, aging, addiction and health, also handle Medicaid-funded programs.

Aside from its 388 Medicaid employees, Job and Family Services has 3,280 people working in programs dealing with public assistance, child protection, work-force development and unemployment compensation, with a combined budget of $3.6 billion. Separating the Medicaid monster should allow the agency to better focus on those programs.

The Office of Health Transformation, which Kasich created to coordinate with all state health-related programs, already has made significant improvements in streamlining government health-care programs. It has changed contracts with managed-care providers to build in incentives for keeping costs down and patients healthier, by encouraging better preventive and follow-up care, and has asked the federal government for permission to extend those managed-care principles to the neediest patients — those eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, the health-insurance program for the elderly.

But creating a single agency with authority over all Medicaid spending should allow greater efficiency.

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