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Kenton, Ohio
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Kenton, Ohio

HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

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HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

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225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
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ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

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225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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Economic Development

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HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
HARDIN COUNTYCHAMBERECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTTOURISMMEMBER DIRECTORYNEWSEVENTS

HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER
& BUSINESS ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE@HCCBA.COM419-673-4131
225 S Detroit St
Kenton, Ohio
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Available Sites & Buildings
Research available sites and buildings in Hardin County.
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Business Retention & Expansion
Business retention and expansion
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Local Economic Incentives
Multiple resources that provide information on available programs and funding for the development of business.
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Development Partnerships
Learn about site selection and business development services.
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Transportation
Resources to get you where you need to go.
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Work Force
Multiple resources that include education, workforce development, hiring and so much more!
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Economic Profile
An informative resource detailing Hardin County's economic profile.
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Small Business Resources
Various resources to assist with funding and development of a business.

Available Sites & Buildings

Business Retention & Expansion

‍The Hardin County Office of Economic Development relies on feedback from local businesses to inform the directives of our organization and those of local policy makers.
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‍The Hardin County Office of Economic Development operates a comprehensive Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program that is designed to help connect with local employers and to assist in the implementation of projects that create local businesses growth.  Through visits and questionnaires, the BR&E program is able to identify areas where local, state, or federal resources may be available to assist local firms in their profitable growth.
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Whether your organization is seeking building and equipment financing, workforce development funding, site selection assistance, research & development assistance, or permitting assistance; Hardin County Economic Development can help streamline the process.

All local business owners, operators, and management are encouraged to participate in the BR&E program by following the link at the right.

Business Retention & Expansion Survey

Local Incentives

Foreign Trade Zone
Workforce Investment Act
Port Authority
Funding Programs

Foreign Trade Zone #151

Hardin County has the opportunity to be an extension of the Foreign Trade Zone in Findlay, Ohio (#151).  A Foreign-Trade Zone is a site within the United States that is legally considered to be outside of the Customs territory for the purpose of duties, merchandise processing fees and other considerations. Goods may be brought into the site duty-free and without formal Customs entry. These goods may then be manipulated or re-exported without paying duties and with substantially lower Customs fees.
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  • Defer, reduce, or eliminate US Customs import duties
  • Reduce processing fees
  • Quick movement of goods from the Port of Entry
  • Supply chain predictability
  • Stronger inventory control
  • "Best practice" when it comes to inventory accountability and cargo security

Workforce Investment Act (OJT)

On the Job Training (OJT) is a federally funded program that assists employers with hiring and training for long-term employment. This is an opportunity for employers to recruit, pre-screen, hire new employees, and train them. The employer is reimbursed for the cost of training per hire, as funding sources remain available.
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Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Funding Programs

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has developed a national reputation for innovative business financing, assisting over 600 economic development projects representing a total investment of more than $2 billion while helping to create and retain nearly 20,000 jobs.
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority

Financing Programs Include:

  • Fixed Interest Rate Revenue Bonds
  • Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
  • Infrastructure Financing
  • Conduit Revenue Bonds
  • Ohio 166 Regional Loan Program
  • Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Programs

Development Partnerships

Regional Growth Partnership
JobsOhio
Small Business Development Center

Regional Growth Partnership

The Regional Growth Partnership offers a full range of traditional business development services, working in conjunction with their partners at the regional and state levels, to most effectively manage the site selection process.
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JobsOhio Economic Incentive Programs

Ohio's competitive and profitable business environment makes it easier for companies to form, relocate, or expand in Ohio with solid financial footing. Ohio’s strategic location and pro-business climate bring together a full range of benefits that align with the financial needs of growing businesses.  Visit their website to see the various programs available.
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Small Business Development Center

The Region 3 Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Rhodes State College is a public-private partnership supported by the US Small Business Administration, the Ohio Department of Development, Rhodes State College and other local partners. Through its programs and services, the Center provides entrepreneurial development assistance, training and business consulting to start-up and emerging business owners. The Center's services are offered at no cost to the client and all services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.
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Transportation

Hub of the Global Supply Chain
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Hardin County is strategically located at the center of the global supply chain. With its hub and spoke of rail and multiple major highways, and close proximity to Interstate 75, our location provides access to over one million people within a 30 to 60 minute drive time and at the center of 60% of the U.S. population within a one-day truck delivery.

These are some of the reasons why Graphic Packaging International, Sekisui Plastics USA, Ada Technologies, Wilson Football Factory and many others have expanded or located their domestic and international manufacturing and distribution facilities in Hardin County.

Hardin County has many build-ready industrial sites that have been reviewed by site selection consultants and industry experts.  These industrial parks and sites have existing industry within the area, zoned for industrial/manufacturing, access utilities, excess capacities and connected to rail and highway infrastructure.

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Highways

The county is easily accessible by US Highway 68, a major north/south route for trade and transportation and State Routes 31, 53, 67, 81, 117, 195, 235, 273, 292, and 309.

Hardin County also has close proximity (within one mile) from US Route 30, a major east/west transportation route throughout the Midwest.  In addition, Interstate 75 is about 15 minutes from the county line on State Route 309 west.

Two major industrial corridors are within Hardin County. The US 30 Industrial corridor is named after the four-lane highway that runs along the northern part of the county. The villages of Ada, Dunkirk, and Forest are in close proximity to US 30 by less than a mile.  Ada is home to Grass Run Industrial Park and large industrial sites are available in Forest and Dunkirk, Ohio.

The US 68 industrial corridor in Kenton, Ohio is home to 1,000+ acres of existing manufacturing and warehouse developments south of Kenton.  Buck Industrial Park and near by rail-served industrial sites provide about 200+ acres of build-ready space with immediate access to US 68, a key north-south trucking corridor linking Interstates 75 & 70 and US 30.

In addition, Hardin County also provides a unique advantage for fast building or build-to-suit options with local companies who can design and construct steel metal buildings for commercial, agricultural, manufacturing and warehouse uses.

Please contact the Economic Development Director, Holli Underwood, at 419-673-4131 to obtain more information.
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Rail

Hardin County is steeped deeply into railroad history dating back as far as 1846 when the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad was the first of four railroads entering Hardin County, serving as a steel connection for commerce into our newly mitted country.
Today, the trains have grown with tonnages and speeds increasing dramatically, but the railroad mission continues with the same passion.  Hardin County is connected by CSX railroad, a 21,000 mile railroad with access to 70 Ports and nationwide transloading and warehousing services, moving our goods throughout the world.
Kenton is located on CSX’s Toledo Division Mainline, affording Hardin County the best rail access to the four quadrants.

Airports

Hardin County/Kenton Airport
(FAA LID: I95) is the largest paved facility and is located 3 miles south of Kenton, Ohio on CR 135. The runway is 4,803 feet long at an elevation of 1,030 feet. Maintenance, fuel and storage are available.
Ada Airport
(FAA LID: 0D7) is a privately owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) northwest of the central business district of the Village of Ada in the northwest part of the county.
Mt. Victory Airport
(FAA LID: 074), known as Elliotts Landing, is a privately owned, public-use 2900 feet tiled, grass sod air landing strip, just South of Mt. Victory and adjacent to the Plaza Inn Casual Family Restaurant.  Parking available for those dinning at the restaurant.

Workforce

Hardin Career Task Force
Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation
JobsOhio
Ohio Office of Workforce Development
OhioMeansJobs

Hardin Career Task Force

Formed as a partnership between businesses, employers, workforce development professionals and educators in Hardin County, the Career Task Force collaborates to create awareness of in-demand occupations in our area, and to create an understanding of in-demand knowledge and skills. Access resources about apprenticeships, upskilling with TechCred, learn about our 3E initiative, and more.
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Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation

The Office of Workforce Transformation's mission is to connect Ohio's business, training and education communities to build a dynamically skilled, productive and purposeful workforce.
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JobsOhio

JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio's businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state - all contributing to job creation, greater payrolls and more investment.
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Ohio Office of Workforce Development

The Office of Workforce Development offers resources for individuals seeking employment, for employers looking for talent and for workforce professionals.
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Labor Force Statistics

Labor Force Statistics
Top Jobs Statistics
Hardin County Wage & Benefits Survey Results Report

Existing Industries

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Ada Technologies, Inc.

McCullough Industries, Inc. (Olympic Steel)

Associated Plastics Corporation

NASG Ohio, LLC

Buckeye Machine Fabricators, Inc.

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital

Durez Corporation (sbhpp)

Pleasant Precision

Hardin County Government

Precision Strip, Inc.

Harvest Pride Tortillas & Chips, LLC

Robinson Fin Machines, Inc.

Health Partners of Western Ohio - Kenton Community Health Center

Scioto Sign Company

Hedstrom Plastics West

Superior Machine & Tool, Inc.

High Point Home Health

Triumph Thermal Systems

Graphic Packaging International

Wilson Sporting Goods

WIWA LP

Lima Memorial Health System-Kenton

Economic Profile

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The Hardin County Economic Profile includes information on population by demographics, population by age, employment and income, jobs and occupation, education and more.
Click Here to Download the PDF of the Economic Profile

Small Business Resources

Local Resources Guide
Business Resource Guide
Hardin County’s Small Business Resource Guide will be a helpful “grassroots” economic development tool for your new business venture, providing local resources, contact information and business start-up guidelines to help you succeed along your entrepreneurial journey.
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Business Plan Development
The Ohio Small Business Development Center (District 3), on the campus of Rhodes State College, can help you develop your business plans and provide free, professional, in-depth and confidential business consulting and training for new and existing entrepreneurs.
Ohio Business Road Map
Ohio Business License
In order to conduct your new business in Hardin County you must obtain an Ohio Business License. Visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website for a step-by-step guide to obtain and submit the proper paperwork to register your new business.
Small Business Funding
Small Business Funding
Learn about small business funding sources through the Small Business Administrations various financial programs to connecting with our various community banks and financial institutions that are members of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance.
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