by Office Manager | Dec 19, 2023 | Business Expansion, Community, Jobs, Membership, New Business
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by Office Manager | Dec 15, 2023 | PCED Office
PAULDING – The Paulding County Economic Development Board of Directors recently held their final meeting of 2023. The lunch meeting was a culmination of what was a very strong business year in the county including a reported $95,559,296 in new capital investment in the county.
The main topic of discussion was the upcoming changes within the board. Two of the board members, Paulding Mayor Greg White, representing the Paulding County Mayors Association, and Bud Koenig, representing the Paulding County Planning Commission, had their respective terms expire. Both indicated they will not renew their terms to allow the opportunity for new members to participate on the board. The board of directors will be setting up interviews for the open positions very soon.
The board was presented minor changes to the business by-laws by the Governance Committee. The recommended changes will be reviewed by individual board members and voted on at the 2024 reorganizational meeting on January 9. Also presented for review was the proposed budget and meeting dates and times for 2024. The board will together be reviewing and updating the office strategic plan after the first of the year.
2024 membership investment information has been distributed. The board would like to thank all that have invested into PCED office in the past and look forward to serving Paulding County and the region in the future.
Board members around the room each presented updates for the entities they represent. This created great business dialog. The roundtable discussion ends each board meeting and allows opportunity for members to learn about other entities and local business within the county.
by Office Manager | Dec 13, 2023 | Community, Events, Jobs, Workforce
PAULDING, OH – Baughman Tile Company recently hosted the final Paulding County Business Advisory Council (BAC) meeting for 2023. The quarterly meetings are open to all business professionals and educators, located in and around Paulding County, that are interested in developing communication between the two sectors. The goal is to make sure a pipeline of opportunities are available for students, and residents alike. The meeting continues to grow as a new record of 37 guests attended.
Eric Baughman, Vice President of Direct Sales with Baughman Tile, welcomed all guests to the facility and gave just a brief overview of the facility, now under its fifth generation of leadership. The Paulding County Economic Development team of Director Tim Copsey and Office Manager Kristen Schilt then shared the agenda and introduced James Ricker, Coordinator of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships with Rhodes State College, who discussed apprenticeship and other workforce opportunities with attendees.
The agenda for this fourth quarter meeting was education heavy as the BAC Steering Committee works to make stronger connections with business leaders and educators. Northwest State, Ohio Northern, Defiance College, Rhodes State and Indiana Tech were all in attendance. Rhodes State, Vantage Career Center, Western Buckeye Educational Service Center and all three county high schools updated the BAC on projects or plans they are working on or looking to initiate.
Copsey then shared that the Paulding County College, Business and Industry Expo has been scheduled at the Paulding County Fairgrounds for Thursday, April 4, 2024. This is a growing event that currently brings all Paulding County junior and senior students on site to meet with businesses, armed services and educational providers from the region. Copsey explained that this is not aimed at being a hiring event, but more so an event that allows students to learn about and understand all the great businesses and employment opportunities in the region for future employment. Great discussion followed in how the event might be improved with businesses offering hands-on opportunities and if there could be younger classes of students invited to participate.
The first quarter BAC Steering Committee meeting in will be hosted at the PCED office on February 7 from 1-2pm. The BAC meeting will then be held on Wednesday, March 6 at a time and site to be determined.
by Office Manager | Dec 7, 2023 | Community, Funding, PCED Office
Paulding County Zoning Inspector Meeting December 7, 2023
PAULDING – The fourth quarter and final Paulding County Zoning Inspector meeting was hosted recently at the Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office. Sarah McCabe from the Paulding County Auditor office shared 2023 permit reports with inspectors present from their respective townships and villages.
PCED Director Tim Copsey provided updates on land bank projects and informed the group about where the land bank stands on Ohio Department of Development funding and how funds remaining from the previous round are being allocated. There is a growing list of structures being accumulated now for the next round of funding. Applications for this funding will be due April 1, 2024.
Copsey also shared that as blight is being removed and properties are being remediated, there is also an opportunity for the land bank to purchase these open lots with the purpose of selling to residential builders for building new speculative homes. As these opportunities transpire, it is important for the zoning inspectors to have accurate zoning information available and be involved early in the building discussions.
McCabe then closed out the meeting showing the Paulding County Auditor GIS website and sharing information about how to navigate the site along with helpful hints in finding the critical information in research.
The 2024 first quarter meeting will be held on March 14 at 6 pm at the PCED office.
by Office Manager | Nov 21, 2023 | Community, Membership, PCED Office
Dear Editor,
Your Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office has started to distribute the 2023 annual report and new 2024 investment membership information.
Paulding County saw yet another outstanding year of growth with reported capital investment of $95,559,296 in the county!!
With expansion projects at Paragon Tempered Glass, Kohart Salvage, Ebel’s Butcher Shop, and Dooley’s Funeral Home; new projects with Grover Hill Community Center, Caring & Sharing Food Pantry, Paulding North Dollar General, Family Dollar Tree, Payne Timber Road Solar, Taco Bell and Grover Hill Dollar General; rehabilitation projects with the Western Buckeye ESC office, Antwerp Pharmacy and Antwerp business offices, along with new businesses Nini’s Ice Cream, The Upper Nine, Spiece’s Barber Shop, Studio 211 and more, there is a lot in the county to be thankful for.
Your PCED office will continue to work hard and make sure townships, villages and businesses big and small, are aware of low interest loans, grants and any funding opportunities that may help them make best decisions, as they develop the infrastructure for new projects and the future of Paulding County.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to read through the information provided in our annual report and consider supporting your 501c3, not-for-profit business office. Please know that you are investing into a service that can show a return on your investment, no matter which corner of the county you work, worship or reside. Your investment allows us to continue with all the aforementioned opportunities. The office will go as far as your investment takes us.
If you have questions about the PCED office, annual report, business opportunities, or any services we provide, please review our website www.pced.net or reach out to us at any time 419-399-8295.
We sincerely thank you for your support and wish you a #pauldingcountystrong 2024!
Tim Copsey, Director
PCED
