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Economic development contractors report 65 business contacts, 35 site visits and 10 expansions; councilors press for more local detail
Summary
Insight reported approximately 65 business communications, 35 in‑person site visits and 10 business expansion outcomes from its business retention and expansion work in Baberton; the consultants said outreach retained roughly 200 jobs and projects another 200 jobs over five years.
Baberton — Representatives from Insight briefed the Baberton City Council finance committee on March 3 about business retention and expansion work in the city, reporting roughly 65 business contacts and communications, about 35 site visits, and 10 expansion outcomes tied to that outreach.
Insight’s representatives (identified in committee remarks as Sean Joyce and Scott Harrington) told councilors the outreach effort retained approximately 200 jobs and estimated the prospect of adding another 200 jobs over the next five years through business expansions and relocation assistance. The consultants described work across downtown and other commercial corridors, coordination with Main Street of Barberton, Team NEO and the county, and efforts to assemble grant and property matches for businesses seeking space or capital improvements.
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