COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced on Monday the approval of six projects that will create 699 new jobs and retain nearly 300 jobs statewide.
No projects are slated for southeast Ohio.
During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in more than $62 million in new payroll and spur more than $835 million in investments across Ohio.
CENTRAL
Dri-Design Inc., city of Columbus (Franklin County), expects to create 29 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $2.2 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location in Columbus. Dri-Design provides recyclable, non-combustible, and customizable metal wall panel systems for building exteriors, eliminating the need for joint sealants and frequent maintenance, offering a long-lasting and eco-friendly product. The proposed project includes leasing a new facility to expand on established facilities and partnerships in the region. TCA approved a 1.22 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
Wandel & Schnell Architects (WSA), Inc., city of Columbus (Franklin County), expects to create 20 full-time-equivalent positions, generating $1.7 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in Columbus. WSA is an architecture and design firm focusing on innovative environments to enhance human potential, including workplaces, educational spaces, and community areas. The proposed project includes leasing a new facility to expand their current footprint and modernize practices to stay competitive in a changing market. TCA approved a 1.235 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
XPO Logistics Freights, Inc., city of Columbus (Franklin County), expects to create 55 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $3.3 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in Columbus. XPO is a provider of asset-based transportation service in North America, utilizing proprietary technology to optimize logistics and supply chain operations to move goods. The proposed project includes upgrades to an existing company facility to modernize operations and enhance its transportation fleet and logistic network. TCA approved a 1.242 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
NORTHEAST
Kimberly-Clark, USA, LLC, Howland Township (Trumbull County), expects to create 491 full-time-equivalent positions, generating $49.1 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location in Howland. Kimberly-Clark is a personal care product company, producing a wide range of household and hygiene products, including tissues, wipes, and feminine care. The proposed project includes the construction of a new facility to enhance production capabilities and position the company for future growth. The project is pending further review and a final decision by Kimberly-Clark. TCA approved a 1.837 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
SOUTHWEST
LetsGetChecked, Inc., city of Fairfield (Butler County), expects to create 74 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $4.5 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location in Fairfield. LetsGetChecked is a global healthcare solutions company offering at-home health testing kits for health and wellness conditions, integrating manufacturing, logistics, lab analysis, physician support and prescription fulfillment. The proposed project includes acquiring a new building to establish a Midwest facility for distribution and laboratory practices. TCA approved a 1.44 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
SkyCell North America, Inc., West Chester Township (Butler County), expects to create 30 full-time-equivalent positions, generating $2.1 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new location in West Chester. SkyCell is a Swiss company specializing in manufacturing and shipping temperature-controlled hybrid containers for pharmaceuticals and providing technological solutions tailored for the global air cargo industry. The proposed project includes a new facility to enhance operational capacity and support company growth. The proposed investment will position the Ohio location as the hub for their North American hub-and-spoke model for processing and repairing inventory, customer service and engineering services. TCA approved a 1.207 percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.
The Job Creation Tax Credit is a performance-based credit. The actual values of the credits are based on the jobs that are ultimately created and the new payroll that’s generated, which will be subject to state verification.
