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JobsOhio representatives meet commissioners as region prepares for larger projects; retention and housing highlighted
Summary
JobsOhio and the Lake to River regional partnership briefed Trumbull County commissioners on efforts to attract and retain businesses, citing Kimberly‑Clark as a near‑term major project. Speakers said the region’s low costs, available sites and energy infrastructure make it competitive and urged coordinated efforts on housing and workforce to keep
Representatives from JobsOhio and the Lake to River regional network met with commissioners to discuss economic development prospects and support for large projects in the region.
JobsOhio officials outlined the agency’s role: attract investment, incentivize expansions by companies already in Ohio, and assist local partners in site development and workforce attraction. They said the organization draws funding from a state‑owned liquor business enterprise that returns profits to economic development programs.
Speakers highlighted the Kimberly‑Clark attraction as a major project in the pipeline; local officials described intergovernmental collaboration with municipalities and trustees working through approvals and site work. JobsOhio and regional partners emphasized three pillars for sustainable growth—sites/infrastructure, workforce and quality of life—and urged parallel efforts on housing and community amenities so that workforce and employers can be retained.
JobsOhio noted programs to help recruit out‑of‑state workers (relocation incentives) and a “find your Ohio” platform that markets jobs to former Ohio residents abroad. County and regional officials discussed using available grant and loan programs for site cleanup, infrastructure and housing to support upcoming investments. Commissioners welcomed the discussion and said they would continue coordination with JobsOhio and regional partners.
