MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced the Economic Impact Awards winners, who will be honored at the Chamber’s Evening of Excellence annual meeting and dinner in February. The Economic Impact Awards highlight a business, individual, or organization that positively impacted the local economy through significant investment in the area. The 2026 […]
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Big build ahead: Ontario prepares for CNG’s 456,000-square-foot warehouse
ONTARIO — A warehouse project in Ontario is moving forward after a brief delay. Ontario Zoning Inspector Benji Hall said the project was temporarily paused from the original 2024 timeline. Industrial Commercial Properties is building a 456,000-square-foot warehouse at 631 Stumbo road that it will lease to Charter Next Generation. Recent updates show the city […]
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Richland County Port Authority OKs $23 million in bonds to support 2 development projects
MANSFIELD — It didn’t take the Richland County Port Authority long to start making deals. The new governmental entity, formed in June, approved on Wednesday $23 million in revenue bonds that will assist with two local economic development efforts. The property lease-leaseback approvals will allow the two developments — one in Mansfield and one in […]
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CNG family member needs help in battle with leukemia
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Brendon Melton. MANSFIELD — The Charter Next Generation family is reaching out with heavy hearts and hopeful spirits to share the story of the beloved Devin Guardiola — a vibrant, loving father, and friend — who is now facing the greatest battle of his life: leukemia. Devin’s story […]
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Ontario Council considering re-do of tax abatement with Charter Next Generation
Editor’s Note This story was updated at 11:05 a.m. April 17 clarifying the Charter Next Generation tax credit amendment does not create additional tax incentives for CNG. The amendment clarifies that the tax credit agreement and Community Reinvestment Area agreement have the same numbers. ONTARIO — Charter Next Generation seeks to amend its tax abatement […]
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Charter Next Generation expansion project planned for 2028 completion
LEXINGTON — Charter Next Generation expects to create 125 new jobs between its Lexington and Ontario campuses within the next four years.
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CNG expansion slated to create 125 new jobs
LEXINGTON — Charter Next Generation, Inc. expects to create 125 full-time-equivalent positions, generating $7.6 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project, according to a press release issued on Monday from Gov. Mike DeWine’s office. Charter Next Generation, of Ontario and Lexington, is a manufacturer of specialty films and sustainable […]
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CNG partners with Feeding America to address hunger
CHICAGO –Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leader in specialty films and material science solutions, has announced its new partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. This collaboration reinforces CNG’s purpose of Enhancing Lives for a Better World, focusing on addressing food insecurity and supporting communities across the United States. The Feeding America network […]
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CNG & Rudholm Group partner to develop carbon-reducing poly mailer
LEXINGTON — Rudholm Group, a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a new partnership with Charter Next Generation (CNG) to develop and roll out a new poly mailer. The new poly mailer is made with Aircarbon, a biomaterial that is derived from greenhouse gas (GHG) and can substantially reduce the carbon footprint of […]
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Ontario buys Beal Road light display; cannabis to be discussed at later date
Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said next year’s Christmas light display will be brighter thanks to Dick and Jim Hagerman.