Lacey Myers is Director of Talent and Recruitment and Assistant Vice President at Park National Bank. A Licking County native, she’s been with the business for 11 years and in her words, “I love the people, I love the culture, I just couldn’t see myself leaving.” Lacey’s journey with Park National began when she was […]
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In 2024, Licking County saw continued growth in manufacturing and data centers. With the location of several new companies and the expansion of existing companies, we expect to continue the momentum in 2025. CyrusOne announced plans to locate a data center in New Albany. The total project investment is $150 million, with $1.5 million in
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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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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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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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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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