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NOW HIRING – Executive Director

Community News, GROW Licking County News, Licking County Business /

Job Title: Executive DirectorOrganization: GROW Licking County Community Improvement CorporationLocation: 20 S. 2nd Street, Newark, Ohio 43055Reports To: Board of Directors (with direct oversight by the Executive Committee)Supervises: Economic Development Manager, Marketing & Communications ManagerStatus: Full-time, Exempt Organizational OverviewGROW Licking County Community Improvement Corporation (GROW Licking County) is thelead economic development organization for Licking County, […]

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Soft Skills and the Emerging Workforce

Thought Leadership, GROW Licking County News /

GROW Licking County focuses on three (3) pillars of economic development – business attraction, business retention, and workforce development. As we meet with our local employers, a common topic that comes up when discussing hiring is the need for soft skills development within the emerging workforce. Unfortunately, many students leave high school and even college

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Understanding Licking County’s Emerging Workforce: 2025 Survey Results

Licking County Business, Thought Leadership /

GROW Licking County, in partnership with OhioMeansJobs Licking County and the Licking County Foundation, recently completed the 2025 Emerging Workforce Survey to better understand the priorities and concerns of local high school students as they consider their career paths. The findings are helping guide strategic workforce development initiatives across the county. The survey was conducted

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5 Economic Benefits of Workforce Training

Thought Leadership /

Workforce training is a critical component of economic development, directly impacting businesses, employees, and the local economy. Workforce development initiatives have increased economic growth, improved productivity, and created a more resilient labor market. With Licking County experiencing rapid expansion in key industries such as manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and business services, workforce training is more important

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Recap: 2024 Investor Breakfast

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Last month, GROW Licking County hosted our annual Investor Breakfast to provide an update on the organization’s current goals and initiatives. Topics included business retention and expansion, business attraction, marketing, workforce development, and infrastructure. Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) GROW staff regularly meets with local economic-based companies through our business retention and expansion program (BR&E).

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Business Retention & Expansion

Licking County Business, GROW Licking County News /

A majority of a community’s job growth is driven by existing businesses. These businesses play a critical role in the local economy by providing jobs, contributing to tax revenues, investing in infrastructure, and supporting community development. GROW Licking County places a strong emphasis on business retention and expansion (BR&E) as a core strategy for fostering

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