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Moving to City’s Garber-Ford
Industrial Area Co-owners Mitch Johnson and Mike Hunt recently closed on a deal that will provide them with 5 acres, including a building, bought from the City of Ashland. The City worked in partnership with AACED to facilitate this deal. We are pleased to complete the sale, as this is a great opportunity for J&H. Congratulations to Mitch, Mike, and their staff, which includes sons Cody and Ryan Hunt and Danny Johnson. Danny will serve as a supervisor with the company, while completing his studies at ATI in Wooster. Their soon-to-be landscaped grounds and improved building will be a great addition to the city’s Northwest side. | ||||
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Economic development news
from Southern Ashland County. The Mohican Area Growth Foundation (MAGF) has officially transitioned into its role as a Division of AACED. With MAGF Board President Jim Gribble serving on the AACED Board, and AACED Interim Director Evan Scurti managing MAGF’s economic development strategy, the county is poised for continued cooperation and balanced growth. In addition to aggressive marketing of the Loudonville Industrial Park and the former Merillat building, MAGF is currently partnering with the Loudonville-Mohican Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors’ Bureau and many other tourism-related groups on a 5- Year Tourism and Recreation Plan. The overall goal of these partners is to create a “Mohican Recreation District” that is able to market year-round activities for citizens, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the country. Mohican Area leaders are exhibiting great leadership by incorporating these goals into the area’s overall economic development strategy. There is great potential for tourism growth, green space preservation, and job creation, all in balance with the existing strength of agriculture and industry. AACED looks forward to playing a facilitative role as local leaders embark on this journey. Many projects are underway, including: The Bike path Project, the pathway project is being built on a volunteer basis with the help of many village workers, and business owners. The Mohican Area Growth Foundation has played a leading role in getting this project running. The completion of the bike path project is set for May of 2006. The project will also include a bridge across the Mohican River joining the path to the downtown area. There are also many new events and activities being planned to bring year round tourism and recreation into Mohican. The newest event added to this year’s agenda will be in October of 2006 the Mohican Lumberjack Show. This show will not only be entertaining, but educational also. | ||
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TARGET (“To Aim and Realize
Global Expansion Together”) is a multi-session seminar for North Central
Ohio companies hoping to begin exporting or grow their international
sales. The program utilizes an effective combination of instruction on
exporting topics such as trade agreements, international finance, and
logistics networks, while allowing time for attendees to network with
similar companies as well as experienced exporters. Several Ashland County
companies and Interim Director Evan Scurti have registered for this
6-session program beginning on March 23rd. This first session will include
an “Exporters Roundtable” and details about the services of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. This is a FREE program and an excellent opportunity for companies to work together as a region to explore international markets. The sessions will be one half- day per month, running from March-August. In addition to instruction on the “nuts and bolts” of exporting, future sessions will explain how to find additional export markets. All sessions will take place at OSU-Mansfield’s campus from 10:30-2:00. Future dates are: April 27th, May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th, and August 24th. AACED is co- sponsoring the series with Braintree, The Institute for Human Investment and Economic Growth, OSU’s Fisher College of Business, Richland Economic Development, City of Mansfield Economic Development, CIBER—Center for International Business Education and Research. For more information, and to register, please contact Braintree (Mansfield area business incubator) Director Bob Cohen at 419-525-1614 or bcohen@braintreepartners.org | ||
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The Ohio Department of
Development’s International Trade Division is currently accepting
nominations for the 2006 Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Awards (“E”
Awards).
Each year, “E” Awards are given to companies and organizations of all sizes that have shown a strong commitment to increasing exports of Ohio goods or a heightened awareness of exporting as a vital component of the state’s economy. Since 1991, more than 300 companies have received the award. In addition, the Governor annually presents the “Exporter of the Year” award to one Ohio company that exemplifies the state’s commitment to international trade. American Augers, Inc., located in West Salem, received the 2005 Exporter of the Year Award. A selection committee will review all completed applications. Nominees should outline how they have: demonstrated aggressive international marketing of products, including research activities; developed a network of distributors, international offices or subsidiaries; developed and marketed a new export product; achieved a breakthrough in a closed market; overcome unique exporting obstacles; and/or developed a training program for employees involved in exporting. “E” Award applications can be accessed via the Internet at www.odod.state.oh.us/itd or can be obtained by calling the Ohio Department of Development’s International Trade Division at (800) 848-1300, ext. 6-5017 or (614) 466-5017. The application deadline is March 31, 2006. Governor Bob Taft will host a Statehouse luncheon to announce the 2006 “E” Award winners on June 21, 2006. | ||
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Ashland Area Council for Economic Development phone: 419.289.3200
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