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Tax credits bring close to 1,500 jobs to Monroe in five years

Fifth “giant building” project at Dayton airport could bring new jobs total to 2,500

Dayton-area Union Village could draw up to $1.5B in investment

JumpStart “more than doubled” its original $27M Evergreen Fund

JobsOhio reviews its progress and opportunities for improvement

Columbus City Council approves tax incentives for CoverMyMeds new HQ

Trolley District project awarded $2M in tax credits to redevelop historic buildings 

Proposed billion-dollar plus Planet Oasis is largest project in Ohio in decades

Embracing clean energy could bring $25B in investment in Ohio

Coca-Cola to build new facility in Greater Cincinnati area, create 430 jobs

West Chester investing $5M for trade center that could bring 1,000 jobs

Dollar Tree $125M distribution center will bring 400 jobs to Morrow County

Root Insurance plans move to Columbus Commons, add 463 jobs

TJX seeks tax abatement for $160M distribution center in Lordstown

Energy investments across Ohio help rural economies

Ohio Communities Accelerator Fund closes $7.5M transaction for sports complex

City of Dayton agrees to loan $10M for Dayton Arcade revival

Amazon plans fourth central Ohio fulfillment center, adding 1,500 jobs

Columbus turned $50M into $500M for Smart City through public-private partnerships

Smart City grant helps Columbus buys first electric fleet vehicles 

Rev1 Ventures reaches $1.4B total economic impact in Central Ohio 

Columbus gets approval to change plans for $40M Smart City grant 

KeyBank award could help Cincinnati Chamber create 500 jobs 

Auto supplier plans additional $73M investment, 204 jobs in Springfield

Dayton’s strategic use of CRA fueling growth in downtown, other areas

Cincinnati on shortlist of candidates to host World Cup in 2026 

Whitehall’s proactive economic development strategy producing big returns

Ohio recommends Opportunity Zones for federal tax breaks

State’s “DriveOhio” initiative will be hub for smart transportation research

Forbes says Columbus is now the “first stop” for companies looking to move to the Midwest

Springboro plans new performing arts center as part of crossroads redevelopment

Airstream investing $40M in expansion of Jackson Center facility

Four companies bringing 475 jobs, $24M payroll and $41M investment to Ohio

Columbus lauded as “punching above its weight” in its internet sector 

Columbus State and Cameron Mitchell plan new $33 million culinary gateway 

Ohio project could become tri-state regional hub for ethane storage

Big development projects have positive effects on Butler County region

Several big projects “reshaped” Dayton’s downtown in 2017

Economic development groups “doubling down” to keep expanding companies in Northeast Ohio

Local governments need more transparency for tax abatements, report says

County approves loan to complete financing for Cleveland Athletic Club redevelopment

Changes to Columbus tax incentives would promote mixed-income housing development

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority backs big central Ohio projects 

Dublin developer expanding reach beyond Columbus with big projects in Cincinnati & Dayton

New U.S. tax law lessens federal historic tax credit, putting projects at risk 

Columbus one of 20 finalist cities for Amazon’s $5B HQ2

A new state rule requires joint economic development districts (JEDDs) to report and file certain information with the Ohio Tax Commissioner by February 12, 2018.

Two major projects coming to Green in 2018: FedEx Freight, Chase Bank 

Columbus’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2 involves multiple parcels of land around city

Tax credits bringing 1500+ jobs to Southwest Ohio, Fostoria, and Van Wert

State offers incentives to 3 projects that will create 204 Central Ohio jobs

Columbus council approves tax abatement for $16.6M Short North project

Liberty Township looking to expand its commercial footprint 

Paper company bringing $310M investment and 300 jobs to Dayton area

JobsOhio awards grants to two companies expected to create 235 new jobs

Ohio Attorney General reports 78.3% compliance rate for 2016 economic development incentives

Giving new life to “ailing” shopping malls takes loads of money and vision

Seattle-based company expanding to Austin Landing, bringing high-tech jobs

Mansfield proposes historic designation for downtown and Carrousel District

Downtown Dayton experiencing “largest construction boom in decades”

Authority approves $49M in bond financing for redevelopment of shuttered hotel

State grants more than $2.5M to communities for infrastructure projects

Cargill will build new $50M plant in Dayton area

Chillicothe has opportunity to become the next Charleston

TIFs for two Hillsboro development projects will generate revenue for the city 

Columbus gaining parking capacity with new $18M, 650-space parking garage near Convention Center

Cleveland approves TIF for Terminal Tower apartments project

New Maumee mixed-use project will benefit city, school district

State approves tax credits for projects to bring 388 jobs and $23M in investments

Ohio senators and representatives unite to pitch state to Amazon for $5B HQ2

Cincinnati’s top ranking for sustainability could help city win Amazon’s HQ2

Ohio wine industry economic impact estimated at $1.3 billion

Cincinnati considers extending VTICA program to promote more affordable housing

Cincinnati asks developers to submit “best plans” for four city-owned sites

Ohio “among top states” for economic development

Study of incentives shows Columbus needs to offer more to compete with suburbs

JumpStart Inc. receives $300,000 federal grant for new JS MedTech Fund

Lodging tax will fund $15M Warren County sports complex

Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton could all be in the running for Amazon’s $5B second HQ

State approves tax credits for eight projects expected to bring $377M in total investments

Akron’s Energy Special Improvement District expanded across Summit County

State awards tax credits to Ohio-based Silfex for $223M Springfield project

Lake Erie 20.7-MW wind turbine project has formal hearing scheduled for November

Multi-million dollar Austin projects bringing jobs and entertainment 

$8.8M in parcel purchases: Hall of Fame Village property acquisition is nearly complete

Cincinnati-area port authority changes name to better reflect its mission 

Study says Columbus “has been too generous” with some tax breaks; developers disagree

Grand Central downtown development planned to be high-end “district of its own”

Pending legislation would revise Ohio TIF law, require township compensation under certain TIF arrangements.

Columbus creates tax incentive legislation aimed at large companies

Columbus, America’s first Smart City, to begin with new transportation technology

Cleveland Metro School District leading meetings on proposed property tax deal

Energy Works and Finance Authority partner to offer green energy financing

Springboro mixed-use development could draw $350M in investment

Columbus offers White Castle incentives for $65M mixed-use development

Canton’s innovation district also getting privately funded incubator

Whitehall approves tech park CRA in return for $8M investment and 75 jobs 

Hall of Fame Village could get more public funding

Dayton’s economic development incentives return $78M, 2,760 jobs

Tax credit awarded to Claritas for plan to add $3.6M in payroll, 40 full-time jobs