GROW Licking County News

Jessica Wiley is the Marketing and Communications Specialist for Licking County Transit. A resident of Ohio since her middle school years, Jessica got her start in public transportation as a dispatcher and is now a rising young professional in helping build up the county’s public transportation system. Jessica’s path to Licking was anything but a

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

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

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

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,