Northwest Ohio businesses added more than 300 new jobs in the second quarter this year, investing $55 million into their operations. The results, announced by the Regional Growth Partnership, were produced by businesses across the 17-county region through the collaborative support of economic development partners at the local and state levels.
“We recognize and congratulate Northwest Ohio businesses investing and creating new jobs in our region,” said Dean Monske, president and CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership. “Driven by the state and JobsOhio’s proactive efforts to deliver a low-cost competitive business climate, we are committed to providing and building the resources and assets businesses needed to succeed.”
One significant investment in the second quarter came through B-K Tool & Design which announced an expansion project constructing a 50,000 square-foot facility to enhance manufacturing and engineering capabilities. The turnkey automation solutions provider plans to add 37 new jobs at its Putnam County location.
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B-K Tool & Design
“Thanks to the continued trust from our customers, we are assembling small to large projects that can take up a large portion of our workspace. With the expansion and the recognition of Ohio having a strong reputation in manufacturing, we hope to continue to support our customers’ challenges and give our team the space to continue applying their valued skills,” said Kevin Kahle, President, B-K Tool & Design.
Companies in the advanced manufacturing sector in the second quarter led with the creation of 255 jobs and $30 million investment. Several of these projects included:
