Lancaster Port Authority news
developer close to securing full financing for $20M redevelopment project in downtown lancaster
The capital stack for a downtown Lancaster project is nearly finalized after the developer received a state incentive and was approved for a bank loan.
Urban Restorations was awarded a $2 million Transformational Mixed-Use Development tax credit for The Shumaker project at 219 N. Columbus St. At the same time, the Columbus-based developer is expected to close on the construction loan later this month, filling the project's remaining financial gap. READ FULL RELEASE
February 5, 2024
Google to invest an additional $1.7 billion to support central Ohio data center operation
Search giant Google is building on its central Ohio presence, announcing Monday that it will spend an additional $1.7 billion this year to fill out its three data center campuses in the region.
The company already has invested $2 billion in the region since it broke ground for its data center in the region in New Albany in 2019.
"It's amazing to see the growth in the area," Mark Isakowitz, Google's vice president of government affairs and public policy, said at Google's data center in New Albany, where the announcement was made. READ FULL RELEASE
August 28, 2023
Is Lancaster one of the best cities? Two magazines chime in
LANCASTER − The city of Lancaster has recently gained recognition from two different publications as one of the best towns in Ohio.
Travel Magazine and Ohio Magazine have both given Lancaster praise for its presence in the state. In Travel Magazine's article titled The Most Charming Towns and Small Cities in the Midwest, Lancaster was selected as one of the small cities. Additionally, Ohio Magazine recently announced in a news release that Lancaster will be recognized in their Best Hometowns issue, which will be published in November.. READ FULL RELEASE
August 16, 2023
Fairfield County economic development is fueled through partnerships
FAIRFIELD COUNTY − Fairfield County is a community with a fast-growing economy, in large part due to the county's collaboration with its cities, townships, and villages.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fairfield County had an estimated population of 158,921 in 2020. In 2022, the population increased to an estimated 162,898, marking an estimated 2.5% population increase over just two years. READ FULL RELEASE
August 14, 2023
Cirba solutions & U.S. Department of Energy celebrate expansion of Lithium-ion battery recycling operations in ohio
Charlotte, NC (August 8, 2023) – Cirba Solutions, the largest and most comprehensive battery materials and management team for end-of-life batteries and gigafactory manufacturing scrap, held a celebratory event around the expansion of the company’s lithium-ion processing operations in Lancaster, Ohio. The more than $200 million expansion is aided in part by an over $82 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant, which is slated to support the circular battery supply chain and further the advancement of cost-effective lithium-ion battery processing and critical materials supply. READ FULL RELEASE
August 8, 2023
Google building 2 more data centers in Columbus, Lancaster
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Google on Wednesday announced that it is adding two more data centers in central Ohio. One of the centers will be built in Lancaster and the other on South High Street in south Columbus, the company said. READ FULL RELEASE
May 3, 2023
longtime lancaster business benefits from jobsohio grant
LANCASTER − Zebco Industries Inc is a foam fabricator making protective packaging materials using foam in Lancaster. Started in 1969, Zebco has been located in Lancaster since its foundation over 50 years ago. READ FULL RELEASE
february 15, 2023
Economic Update provides outlook for upcoming year
LANCASTER − The recently Fairfield County Economic Update provided an outlook, both the positives and the negatives, for the county's economy heading into 2023.
Included in the presentation was a blueprint for Ohio's economic future, which went over recommendations for education and workforce, sense of place, taxes and costs, innovation and collaboration, business friendliness, and infrastructure. READ FULL RELEASE
December 19, 2022
construction begins at north water treatment plant
LANCASTER − A new water treatment plant is coming to Lancaster that marks the most expensive infrastructure project in the history of Lancaster and is set to be complete in 2025.
With a groundbreaking on Monday, a project that has already been years in the making took another step on the way to bringing a new water treatment plant to Lancaster. The North Water Treatment Plant will replace an already existing plant has been around for 100 years. READ FULL RELEASE
November 3, 2022
Cirba Solutions Plans $200 million expansion at industrial park
LANCASTER − Cirba Solutions plans a $200 million expansion project at its battery recycling operations plant in the Rockmill Industrial Park.
The new plant will be near the two current buildings on Quarry Road. Workers will recycle electric vehicle batteries and use the components and minerals in those batteries to make new batteries. READ FULL RELEASE.
October 11, 2022
Gov. Mike DeWine says county workforce center is a model for the state
CARROLL − Gov. Mike DeWine said the Fairfield County Workforce Center is an education model that could be used in other parts of Ohio.
"I think you're going to see other communities come in, as they already are, and look at this and say, 'Hey, we could do this in our community,'" he said. "I think the key is cooperation and people pulling together. It started with OU (Ohio University) and Hocking (College) on how they were going to work together. They got together and figured it out." READ FULL RELEASE.
September 17, 2022
The Fairfield County Workforce Center to partner with Ohio University, Hocking College in Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem through Intel grant funding
(Carroll, OH) — The Fairfield County Workforce Center will partner with Ohio University Lancaster and Hocking College in the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem through grant funding awarded by Intel to lead institution Ohio University. READ FULL RELEASE.
September 12, 2022
Aces of Trades: Stephanie Bosco is the city's new economic development director
LANCASTER − Stephanie Bosco is all about attracting and retaining employers to create good-paying jobs for Lancaster residents. READ FULL RELEASE.
August 29, 2022
Lancaster’s Director of Economic Development to retire June 30
LANCASTER — After serving more than 20 years as the City of Lancaster’s Director of Economic Development, R. Michael Pettit’s last day will be June 30. READ FULL RELEASE.
June 9, 2022
Auto supplier Magna adding 224 jobs at Lancaster plant that makes SUV seat components
LANCASTER — Magna is making a nearly $6 million investment into the local plant, which will create more jobs while retaining the nearly 400 it has currently. READ FULL RELEASE.
may 25, 2022
Lancaster Port Authority Hires New Assistant Director
LANCASTER (Ohio) – The City of Lancaster announced today that Stephanie Bosco has joined the Lancaster Port Authority as the Assistant Director. Prior to joining the Lancaster Port Authority, Stephanie worked as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Grove City. READ FULL RELEASE.
JANUARY 18, 2022
Foam Holdings Acquires Fabricated Packaging Materials
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foam Holdings Inc. (“Foam Holdings”), a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), has announced the acquisition of Fabricated Packaging Materials, Inc. (“FPM” or “the Company”). FPM is a manufacturer and fabricator of block molded expanded polystyrene (“EPS”). READ FULL RELEASE.
November 16, 2021
OHIO Lancaster announces opening of Fairfield County Workforce Center with ribbon cutting
The Fairfield County Workforce Center officially opened its doors Sept. 22 with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, garnering attendance from state and local leaders and essential business partners. READ FULL RELEASE.
October 7, 2021
Retriev Technologies Combines with Heritage Battery Recycling, Creating the Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Recycler in North America
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Heritage announced the combination of Heritage Battery Recycling, its battery management and recycling business, with Retriev Technologies, the largest and most diverse lithium-ion battery processor in North America, with over 30 years in operation. READ FULL RELEASE.
October 6, 2021
Google to Open Data Center in Lancaster Ohio
LANCASTER (Ohio) – Google said in a press release that it would spend more than $7 billion on real estate across the U.S. in 2021. Some of that monies will come to Lancaster. READ FULL RELEASE.
August 19, 2021
Tokyo-Based Chiyoda Integre Chooses Columbus Region for First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
COLUMBUS (Ohio) – Chiyoda Integre Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based global parts supplier for industries ranging from automotive to telecommunications, has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Ohio, investing $1 million and creating 15 new jobs over the next three years. Hiring for production associates will begin in July 2021. READ FULL RELEASE.
May 25, 2021
Fairfield County business labeled for success in the craft beer industry
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Andrew Boyd is the fourth generation of his family to work at Blue Label Packaging, a company that started in the 50s in Lancaster, specializing in printing church offertory envelopes … Later this year, they will add a third warehouse, expanding to over 110,000 square feet of space, adding 50 more jobs. READ FULL RELEASE.
April 24, 2021
Magna Grows Seat Business With New Ohio Facility
TROY (Michigan) – Magna has won new seating business in North America with a global automaker and will supply seat structures from a new manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Ohio. READ FULL RELEASE.
July 30, 2019
Blue Label Digital Printing Expands Footprint in Lancaster, Ohio, Investing $1 Million
COLUMBUS (Ohio) – Blue Label Digital Printing, a label printing company specializing in custom label manufacturing, has announced plans to expand its facility in Lancaster, Ohio, investing a total of $1 million and creating 30 new jobs. Hiring for production planning, prepress, business development and manager positions will begin by year end of 2018. READ FULL RELEASE.
October 29, 2018
SRI Ohio, Inc., Consolidating Operations by Moving Canadian Operations to Lancaster
COLUMBUS (Ohio) – The Columbus Region will add 50 new jobs as SRI Ohio, Inc., expands into another manufacturing facility adjacent to its existing facilities in Lancaster. Today’s announcement confirms that SRI Montreal/SRI Ohio, Inc., will be consolidating its operations in the Columbus Region. SRI is making an $8.2 million investment to move its Canadian operations. READ FULL RELEASE.