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The new JobsOhio talent recruitement tool is similar to Louisiana's FastStart program. Steve Weitzner's client benefited from Louisiana's program when the state recruited and trained people (at the State's cost) to replicate a sophisticated assembly operation that was moving from New England.

On September 22, the Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA) announced an additional round of training grant funding through the Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program. The total amount of funding available statewide will be $6.9 million, which is the same as last year.

The program can reimburse companies for 50% of the cost of employee training expenses, capped at $75,000 per entity and $4,000 per employee.

Too often organizations fail to fully understand the new labor market they’ll be competing in. Dennis McAndrew discusses how site selection consultants like Silverlode can help companies avoid making hasty relocation decisions and make thoughtful decisions based on comprehensive stakeholder input.

After several months of screening, interviews presentations, and due diligence, Cleveland Heights has narrowed the field to two finalists and intends to negotiate a developer agreement with the selected partner before the end of the year.

Steve Weitzner moderates panel at Great States Investment Summit 2016