The world’s fourth largest wind energy producer recently announced plans to build a new wind farm in Paulding County. EDP Renewables will construct a 125-megawatt farm near Payne, Ohio, producing enough energy to power 36,000 homes. The Timber Road IV Wind Farm will include up to 37 turbines which will span more than 20,000 [...]
Nearly 6,000 new jobs were created across Northwest Ohio in 2018 behind $3.2 billion of capital investment, according to the Regional Growth Partnership. Northwest Ohio's lead economic development group presented those results at its annual meeting Feb. 25. During the meeting at The Pinnacle in Maumee, the RGP showcased a wide range of activity [...]
In this competitive global economy, businesses must relentlessly analyze and identify opportunities to enhance their positions. For companies considering a new location, that analysis begins with the site selection process. There are dozens upon dozens of factors tied to site selection. Knowing that often times drawn-out process, communities across the country are becoming more [...]
Northwest Ohio made a dramatic statement with its showing in the annual Site Selector Governor’s Cup awards. Six cities within the 17-county Northwest Ohio footprint were ranked among the best nationally based on number of business development projects. The city of Toledo ranked fourth nationally among metros with populations between 200,000 and 1 million. [...]
Please join the Regional Growth Partnership as it highlights major achievements from 2018, provides updates on the latest business development and marketing initiatives, and discusses opportunities for greater success across Northwest Ohio. The Pinnacle 1772 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, OH 43537 Monday, Feb 25 8am - 10am Networking @ 7:30am Registration is required for [...]
NSG Pilkington recently announced Northwest Ohio will be the site for its new glass production facility. Recognized as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass for the architectural and automotive markets, the company will construct a 500,000 square-foot facility in Wood County’s Troy Township. The $250 million investment is expected to create 150 new [...]
In the third quarter of 2018, the Regional Growth Partnership continued its proactive outreach efforts targeting industry executives. A major part of these outreach campaigns, as well as those moving forward, includes development of a customized mini website for each industry – all tied to whynorthwestohio.org. These campaigns are designed to engage viewers and drive [...]
International development in Northwest Ohio continues to serve as a steady stream of activity across the 17-county region. Northwest Ohio is home to 180 foreign-owned businesses employing more than 30,000 people. Those numbers have increased as international corporations capitalize on the many business assets this region offers. Third-quarter activity saw foreign direct investment efforts attract [...]
Businesses across Northwest Ohio added more than 1,900 jobs in the third quarter of 2018, showing a marked increase over the past reporting period. First Solar’s $900 million announcement for a new manufacturing facility in Wood County highlighted a robust quarter of activity. The Regional Growth Partnership, in collaboration with JobsOhio and economic development partners [...]
A Japanese prototyping company marked and celebrated its grand opening today with official presentations and a ribbon cutting at its north Toledo facility. TPAM, which announced its intentions this past May, will be investing $4 million and creating at least 30 new jobs at its North-Cross Industrial Park location. The company provides support in the [...]
