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EATON — On Friday May 5, Home is the Foundation (H.I.T. Foundation) partnered with the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) to host Congressman Warren Davidson at the Residences at Eagles Point. The event was intended to promote the mission of the H.I.T Foundation: that we...
Congressman Davidson Speaks in Preble County
May 22 2023
EATON — On Friday, May 5, U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson visited the Preble County Council on Aging Senior Center to speak at the PC Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast event.
Preble County Development Partnership Director of Economic Development Justin Sommer began by welcoming those in attendance before...
PCDP Awards Civic Development Grants
May 5 2023EATON - REGISTER-HERALD -
The Preble County Development Partnership announced last week the awarding of four Civic Development Grants to local organizations.
With funding provided by the Preble County Commissioners, the PCDP’s Civic Development Program seeks to offset the negative impacts the COVID 19 pandemic had on tourism,...
New Websites Engages Local Stakeholders and Business Professionals
EATON, OH -- The Preble County Development Partnership is excited to announce the launch of its new website, http://www.prebledevelopment.com/, in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The website is designed to be a comprehensive resource for local stakeholders and external businesses, showcasing...
Ohio Slitting and Storage Expands in Camden
Apr 24 2023DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL -
A manufacturing plant in the Miami Valley broke ground on a new expansion today. The $17 million investment will double the size of the current plant and bring 30 new jobs to the facility.
Ohio Slitting & Storage, a subsidiary of Greenpoint Metals, broke...
Bullen Ultrasonics Invests in R&D Center
Apr 24 2023DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL - A family-owned manufacturer will expand its Technology Development Center to support critical industry sector growth. The expansion entails a $14 million investment and is supported by JobsOhio as well as the city of Eaton.
Eaton-based Bullen Ultrasonics will expand its TDC to support industry sector...
DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL - A commercial real estate agency based out of Evansville, Indiana recently acquired a shopping center property in the Miami Valley for $5 million. This marks the first time the property has changed hands in over 20 years.
The Eaton Center, located at 1681 N. Barron St...
EATON, Ohio, November 30, 2022 – Henny Penny today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of a major improvement project to update and expand a building on its Eaton campus.
The employee-centered project is grounded in Henny Penny’s distinct identity as a 100% employee-owned company and its...
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of September’s round of TechCred, in which 348 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,135 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round marks the 16th...
Governor Announces Training Reimbursement Grants Available to ApprenticeOhio Sponsors and Employers
Sep 13 2022(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—In conjunction with National Workforce Development Month, Governor Mike DeWine announced today that ApprenticeOhio sponsors can apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to help cover apprenticeship training costs incurred since July 1, 2020. Ohio employers with registered apprentices in their workforces also can apply for the grants...
On Wednesday, June 29, Eaton Mayor Joe Renner and Rep. Rodney Creech honored retiring Preble County Development Partnership Economic Development Director Brenda Latanza at a special open house hosted by the PCDP and new Economic Development Director Justin Sommer.
Brenda Latanza, Director of the Preble County Development Partnership (PCDP), has announced her retirement, effective July 1, 2022. Latanza has led Preble County’s development efforts including retention and expansion of existing businesses, business recruitment, workforce development, regional and national marketing, and community development activities since February 2015.
Among her...
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of the March round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for Ohioans to earn over 4,000 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round puts the program on pace to reach...
The first Wednesday in May educates us about National Skilled Trades Day.
Across the nation, many businesses require highly skilled workers to fill a multitude of trades in the healthcare, construction, manufacturing/industry, and service categories. Learn trades in a variety of fields from machinery and construction to medical and...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced that the fifth annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place during the first full week of May, from May 2 – 6.
“In-Demand Jobs Week is a...
PCDP Presented Community Improvement Award
Jan 31 2022The Preble County Development Partnership was recognized with the 2021 Community Improvement Award during the Preble County Chamber of Commerce’s 39th annual Award Dinner, held at Wilderness Ridge Retreat Center on Thursday, Jan. 27.
PCDP Past Chair and Chair-elect Jeff Sewert represented the PCDP in accepting the award...
Celebrating the PCDP: 'It's all about people'
Jan 20 2022By Eddie Mowen Jr. - cmowen@aimmediamidwest.com
EATON – During its annual investor celebration last month, the Preble County Development Partnership welcomed back a key person in the creation of the public-private economic development entity to share some history of the PCDP, which recently celebrated its first decade in existence...
Renovated PC Chamber offices now house PC Development Partnership, CVB
By Eddie Mowen Jr. - cmowen@aimmediamidwest.com
EATON – A collaborative office space for economic development, business, and visitor resources which was a long time in the making became a reality last month. On Friday, Dec. 17, county, state...
Partnership promoting county careers
Jul 3 2021By Eddie Mowen Jr. - cmowen@aimmediamidwest.com
PREBLE COUNTY – Looking for a job close to home in Preble County?
There’s an app for that. Just go to www.preblecountycareers.com and download it.
With hundreds of jobs needing filled across the county, there’s no excuse for not finding...
LEWISBURG, Ohio, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin North America, a subsidiary of Mars, Inc. and a leader in pet health nutrition, along with the Village of Lewisburg in Preble County today announced a $390M investment to build a new factory in Lewisburg, Ohio to meet increasing demand for...
A groundbreaking ceremony today kicked-off the largest expansion project in Henny Penny’s 62-year history as it continues investing in the future. The expansion will help the company continue to thrive as a manufacturer of premium foodservice equipment for restaurant operators across the globe. The project includes a 150,000 square foot...
Neaton Expansion in Preble
Sep 17 2019EATON — During Governor Mike DeWine’s business development mission to Japan, Eaton-based Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing, Inc., announced its plans to add 70 new jobs and invest approximately $15 million in its Dayton Region operations to meet increased customer demand.
“The Dayton Region is in the heart of the...
The plant will cost $49.6 million to construct and will result in Cargill adding 12 new jobs. When the company opens in 2019, it will be their only “fully non-medicated” animal feed plant in the U.S.
Dean Barker, Director of Operations for Cargill’s premix and nutrition business stated, “As...
