Workforce development continues to be a key initiative for GROW Licking County. Supporting the development of the next generation entering the workforce is crucial for sustainable economic and community development. According to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, Licking County’s current unemployment rate is 3.8%, compared to 4% statewide. Some common barriers to […]
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Access to quality childcare impacts our current and future workforce. GROW Licking County is coordinating a public Childcare Needs Assessment survey to better understand how our households are navigating the current childcare environment. The intention of this survey is to gather data that may help inform local solutions and support broader advocacy efforts that improve
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In March 2023, Invenergy announced plans to invest more than $600 million through Illuminate USA to create one of the largest solar panel production facilities in the country. The investment included acquiring and building out a 1.1 million-square-foot building in the Pataskala Corporate Park. At the time of the announcement, Illuminate USA committed to bringing
2023 Year in Review In 2023, Licking County saw continued growth in manufacturing and distribution. With the location of several new companies and the expansion of existing companies, we expect to continue the momentum in 2024 while taking a look at recent trends. In March, Invenergy invested $600 million through Illuminate USA. Located in Pataskala,
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Last month, GROW Licking County staff hosted the annual Investor Breakfast, providing updates on the organization’s current initiatives. The topics covered included business retention and expansion, business attraction, marketing, workforce development, infrastructure, and housing. Business Retention and Expansion Each year, our staff develops a list of economic-base companies to meet with as part of our
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In recent years, many companies have faced challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining employees. GROW partners with other local organizations to promote and develop a strong workforce in Licking County. Many local employers have been thinking of creative ways to attract new employees. For example, some of our local manufacturers have created mid-day
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Licking County’s manufacturing industry continues to grow. From 2017 to 2022, manufacturing jobs in Licking County grew by 12%. This growth is attributed to expansions of existing businesses and the siting of new manufacturing operations, bringing quality opportunities and higher-paying jobs to our local workforce. Workforce development is an initiative that GROW collaborates on with
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On May 16th, GROW Licking County, Licking County Area Transportation Study (LCATS), and the Licking County Transportation Improvement District (TID) hosted the first annual Licking County Infrastructure Luncheon. This sold-out event featured presentations from planning and engineering experts on recent and ongoing studies that look to address current infrastructure needs while preparing for future growth.
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting seven local female leaders in Licking County. These women sat down with GROW Licking County to share their stories and professional experiences in hopes to inspire the next generation of women entering the workforce. They also provided advice for any young professionals, male or female, looking
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In 2022, Licking County was awarded the largest economic development deal in Ohio’s history with the announcement of Intel Corporation’s new semiconductor fabrication site in New Albany. In addition to the generational opportunity resulting from this project, the groundwork laid for manufacturing success in Licking County continues to reap benefits across sub-industries. From paint production, to
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