Economic development info for Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio
Issue 10 - March 2015
Commentary
Nationally ranked...again
This month brought the great news that Tiffin and Seneca County were nationally ranked for the fourth year in a row by Site Selection magazine, ranking 42nd on the list of US micropolitans (top 10%.) We'll be receiving the award on March 19.
There are 536 such communities in the US, and projects like the expansions of National Machinery, American Fine Sinter, Webster Industries, and Irving Equipment were larger projects that made the list, representing 120+ new jobs and $30M+ in new investment. Sandusky, Van Wert, Findlay, and Toledo were also recognized. We received a lot of positive press from this, including WTOL TV coverage and a great write-up in the Advertiser-Tribune, the Review Times, and other papers.
Congrats to our great companies,
David R. Zak
President & CEO
Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC)
This issue, we're doing a look at five resources available to help pay for infrastructure improvements:
1. Roadwork Development Grant (629) - this grant is overseen by JobsOhio and used for public roadwork needed to facilitate competitive economic development projects.
2. Jobs & Commerce Grant (ODOT) - a state roadwork grant program for economic development projects administered through the Jobs and Commerce Division of the Ohio Department of Transporation (ODOT.)
3. AEP Economic Development Grant - grants provided by American Electric Power for electric infrastructure improvements related to competitive economic development projects.
5. Rail Spur/Siding Program (ORDC) - loans and grants provided by the Ohio Rail Development Coalition (ORDC) to businesses for new rail and rail-related infrastructure.
