Licking County Business

Manufacturing Momentum: How Licking County Supports Industry Growth

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Manufacturing has long been a key component of Licking County’s economy, and today it continues to thrive as one of the county’s strongest and fastest-growing industries. From manufacturers that have called the region home for decades to new companies investing in cutting-edge facilities, manufacturing is creating jobs, driving innovation, and fueling economic growth across the […]

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Understanding Licking County’s Emerging Workforce: 2025 Survey Results

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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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Business Retention & Expansion

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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 Needs in Licking County

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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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Licking County Childcare Needs Assessment Survey

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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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2023 Year in Review & Trends to Watch

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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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