One of the top Ohio stories for 2022 would be the announcement of the $20 billion investment of Intel.  But that could be just the start.   In January of 2022, the semiconductor chip manufacturer announced their plan to build two plants in Licking County Ohio, just outside of Columbus, and with it create nearly 3,000 new jobs.  In September, Intel broke ground for their facility.

Intel’s $20 billion investment in Ohio has created a ripple effect throughout the state including in Allen County.   Chemtrade Logistics is ready to grow their Cairo facility.  With the help of Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Speaker of the House Bob Cupp they announced a $50 million expansion project to increase production of Ultrapure Sulphuric Acid, which is needed to clean semiconductor chips during the production process.  With more companies looking to make chips in the United States, Chemtrade says the time to grow is now.