Ellen Heinz said she feels the course is set for a period of “very unprecedented growth” in Richland County.
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development
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Applications open for the Young Leaders Institute
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced that applications are now open for the Young Leaders Institute, a transformative leadership development program designed for high school sophomores across Richland County. The Young Leaders Institute empowers students to grow as individuals, develop leadership skills, and engage with the community through a series of […]
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Richland Chamber to create new economic development website
Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve a one-time $10,000 payment for development of a new economic development website.
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New Richland County Port Authority board schedules Wednesday meeting
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority board of directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development offices, 55 N. Mulberry St. The meetings are open to the public. According to a press release, the board will consider resolutions: — authorizing an administrative services agreement with the Richland […]
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Clint Knight, of Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, graduates from Institute for Organization Management
MANSFIELD — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has announced that Clint Knight, IOM, Director of Workforce Development, of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, has graduated from the program. Knight has also received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, […]
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Richland County Port Authority conducts 1st meeting, selects board leaders
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority is open. Open for business, that is, according to local officials. The new governmental entity had its organizational meeting on Wednesday morning, officially adding an economic development tool breathed into life by the Richland County Board of Commissioners. During a two-hour public meeting at Richland Area Chamber & […]
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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development presents BOSS event on June 24
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will host its next BOSS session, “The Internship Blueprint: Building Programs That Work,” on Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed for business owners, managers, and HR professionals who want to develop or improve internship offerings that strengthen talent pipelines and provide valuable student experiences. Why […]
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Developers express interest in newly formed Richland County Port Authority
County commissioners formally approved the creation of the Richland County Port Authority on Tuesday, along with its board members.
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Opening development door? Mansfield lawmakers to vote on 321-acre rezone
MANSFIELD — The future — and type — of economic development around Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is on the agenda for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening. Local lawmakers are expected to vote on a request to rezone 321 acres in a move officials have said will help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing […]
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Engage Richland helps build Rubies Women’s Group conference room
The Engage Richland class of 2025 selected Rubies Women’s Group as its nonprofit of choice for their capstone project, renovating the nonprofit’s conference room.