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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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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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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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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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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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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