Mansfield lawmakers approved a 321-acre rezone to help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing jobs in the city’s north side.
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Mansfield water line connection could increase industrial development
An infrastructure initiative in the northern portion of Mansfield could open about 500 acres of land to new development.
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Here’s a look into Richland, Knox counties’ economic opportunities in the Intel supply chain
Companies in Knox and Richland counties are already contributing to the construction of 2.5-million-square-feet semiconductor factories in New Albany, Ohio. Local leaders Jeff Gottke and Barrett Thomas shared they think central Ohio could contribute to Tier 2 or 3 of the semiconductor supply chain.
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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Richland County officials seek $20 million in state funds for U.S. 30 broadband expansion
MANSFIELD — The local group pushing for a broadband internet expansion along U.S. 30 across Ohio plans to seek $20 million for the project in the next state budget. “The Route 30 project is still moving forward with the hope that it will be in the governor and lieutenant governor’s budget,” Richland County Commissioner Tony […]
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Chamber’s Discover Richland tour offers glimpse into economic development
MANSFIELD — The chamber’s economic development team chooses the Discover Richland tour stops based on projects currently underway.
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Passing the torch: How to maximize your business succession plan
MANSFIELD — Jake Penwell spent more time at the funeral home than the average teenager. The Shelby native was just 14 years old when he got a part-time job at Turner Funeral Home. After school, his parents would drop him off or his employers would pick him up. By the time he could drive himself […]
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Lack of needed power supply hurt chance at ‘large’ economical development in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Spec buildings can be constructed. Roads can be built. Storm sewers can be dug and installed. Tax abatements can be proposed. All of that work can be done in advance in the hopes of greasing the skids to attract new economic development. But if a potential new industry has electrical power needs that […]
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Local developer transforms decay: Newark Station sparks hope for Mansfield’s Westinghouse site
MANSFIELD — It was a former decaying industrial site near the city’s downtown, last used by Westinghouse until the company closed its doors three decades ago. Sound familiar, Mansfield? Today, in the county seat of Licking County (population 181,359), it’s a burgeoning mixed-use new development with apartments, restaurants, space for art and retail and big […]
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Adena plans second $13 million spec building near Mansfield Lahm Airport
MANSFIELD — Adena Corp. CEO Randy Payne is bullish on the future of Mansfield and Richland County. “I am a firm believer that we need to keep pushing forward with what we are doing to keep the momentum going. We need to have new stuff available,” he said Thursday. Payne made it clear he and […]