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Economic development info for Tiffin and Seneca County, Ohio

Issue 13 - July 2015

Commentary

Downtown Tiffin surging again

The past month has seen tremendous activity in downtown Tiffin. Surge Staffing, a national staffing agency, just announced they would be opening a new office. More Facade Enhancement Grants were awarded, bringing the total number of projects to 9 this year (and 20 total) and representing more than $400K in new investment since last August. A new mural is being painted, and local historians are giving weekly tours. Festivals and farmers' markets are drawing 1,000+ to the downtown on a regular basis.

A new newsletter - the Downtown Tiffin Times - is also now coming out monthly on new businesses, events, and progress on the downtown plan. You can sign up by emailing Katie Lang.

Best regards,

David R. Zak

President & CEO

Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC)

Top Posts

Our top 5 most popular blog posts

High-end lofts to be created at 140/142 S. Washington St.

1. Historic downtown building undergoes renovation

2. Downtown lands new boutique shop

3. Elks to celebrate flag day at farmers market

4. Downtown Tiffin mural underway

5. Tiffin Music and Art Festival this weekend

In the News

Top 5 economic development stories

1. Tiffin council OKs $2.5M for shared courthouse (Blade)

2. New store slated for downtown (A-T)

3. Local leaders evaluating public transit (A-T)

4. A new mural in downtown Tiffin (A-T)

5. Video - Bo Reid Memorial Baseball Tournament (WTOL)

Featured Resources

This issue - Ohio Technology Centers

This issue we're looking at some of the technology centers which can help both existing and start-up businesses:

1. Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) - provides technical innovations and solutions to the food processing, agribusiness, and agricultural sectors (Bowling Green).

2. Edison Welding Institute (EWI) - a world leader in developing and deploying new joining technologies.

3. PolymerOhio - a go-to resource for Ohio's 2440 establishment polymer industry. Our goal is to strengthen the polymer industry in Ohio.

4. Institute for Development and Commercialization of Advanced Sensort Technology (idcast) - brings together technologies, innovations and collaborations to develop and integrate advanced sensor technology in areas such as defense, homeland security and commercials applications.

5. National Composite Center - provides solutions in composites processing, material and technology assessment, supply chain development, networking, and training.