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Ashland economic-development staff report active recruitment and 17 new downtown offices expected

Ashland Board of City Commissioners · March 13, 2026
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Economic development presenter Eden McKenzie told the Ashland commission that business recruitment is active, a business-retention survey is in the field, about 17 new professional offices are expected downtown soon, and the city continues to market the privately owned coke plant site with state and private partners.

Eden McKenzie, the city’s economic development presenter, briefed the Ashland Board of City Commissioners on March 11, saying the department is pursuing business retention and active recruitment while continuing to market industrial sites.

McKenzie said a business retention and expansion survey has been open for about a week and will remain available for another week, after which staff will compile results.…

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