A 53-acre industrial park at 900 Gasser Road in Paulding, Ohio, has been given a best-of-the-best “SiteOhio Authenticated” designation. The classification is awarded to properties that have passed the most stringent and comprehensive site-certification process in the country, deeming the site truly “shovel-ready” and helping pave the way for economic development in Northwest Ohio.
SiteOhio is a unique model of vetting commercial properties, business parks and industrial sites throughout Ohio. The evaluation includes hundreds of criteria, including guarantees that a property has access to all major utilities (water, sewer, electric, natural gas, fiber optic cable); due diligence studies have been completed; state and federal entities have concurred with the studies; the site is free of incompatible uses; there are no limitations or insurance liability based on surrounding properties; and other critical factors. Many of the sites also have highway and rail access.
The Paulding Industrial Park is located in the northwest corner of the Village of Paulding, strategically located near companies that manufacture steel, plastics, seating components and other materials. Whenever one large company relocates to an area, it can catalyze additional investment from related businesses. That’s why state and local organizations work collaboratively on sites like the Paulding Industrial Park to make them logistically and financially enticing.
“Completing this process has been an invaluable learning experience as we worked to bring all the pieces together for authentication,” said Paulding County Economic Development Director Tim Copsey. “We’re extremely grateful to the Regional Growth Partnership, JobsOhio and our local leadership and utility providers for their guidance and support. With this milestone achieved, we’re excited to embrace the opportunities the site will create.”
The site’s advantageous location offers excellent transportation and logistics benefits (being just 6 miles from U.S. Highway 24), and also comes equipped with a 75-kilowatt solar panel system. Its current sale price is $798,000 ($15,000 per acre).
“We understand the speed-to-market needs of business, and site readiness is a critical component for communities to remain competitive. Northwest Ohio already offers numerous advantages for business, including talent, logistics and infrastructure. Now, this Authenticated Site in Paulding County enhances the attractiveness of this region as a top location for investment.”
– Dean Monske, president and CEO, Regional Growth Partnership
Paulding Industrial Park is now one of only 23 SiteOhio Authenticated properties across the state. It is among JobsOhio’s robust database of approximately 4,700 properties across the state. (About 1,700 of those are completely undeveloped and eligible for SiteOhio review.)
“Authentication of the Paulding Industrial Park confirms that this site meets the highest standards for companies looking to expand or relocate quickly and giving Paulding County, the region, and the State of Ohio a powerful competitive advantage. Thanks to years of preparation and strong collaboration with our local partners, the Paulding County Industrial Park now offers manufacturers a premier, development-ready destination with completed due diligence, existing utility infrastructure, and access to a proven local workforce.”
– J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio President and CEO
Companies seeking to find a location for their industrial or manufacturing facility are often on a tight timeframe. The site search can include hundreds or thousands of real estate options; the “SiteOhio Authenticated” process is just one way JobsOhio and its partners are helping businesses limit overall risk, save time, and reduce site development costs.
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About the Regional Growth Partnership
The Regional Growth Partnership is the lead economic development organization serving 17 counties in Northwest Ohio. As a private nonprofit development corporation, the RGP is dedicated to fostering regional, national and international business investment opportunities across the region. The RGP serves as Northwest Ohio’s network partner for JobsOhio. Visit www.rgp.org for more information.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO, JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.