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Medina County economic development office reports $338 million in 2025 capital investment and about 450 new jobs
Summary
Medina County Economic Development told commissioners that businesses invested nearly $338 million in 2025, produced roughly 450 new jobs and generated an estimated $16.2 million in payroll; staff highlighted workforce programs and grant applications including a $2.1M Welcome Home Ohio request.
Medina County Economic Development reported strong business activity in 2025, citing a 35% increase in capital investment and a growing pipeline of projects expected to support local hiring and infrastructure.
Bethany Detler, speaking for Medina County Economic Development, told commissioners that "compared to 2024, Medina County's capital investment by the business community was actually up 35%." She said companies in the county spent nearly $338,000,000 on building expansions and new machinery and equipment last year and announced just over 450 new jobs that staff expect will generate about $16,200,000 in new payroll.
Detler said the office developed 64 new project…
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