On September 18, 2025, the Ohio Rail Development Commission approved more than $2.3 million in grant assistance for five projects resulting in more than $7.4 million in rail infrastructure projects throughout Ohio.
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A new data center is set to be built on the northeast side of Van Wert, according to Brent Stevens, Executive Director of the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation. The approximately 220-acre facility will be located on the northern end of the city's “Mega Site,” north of U.S. Route 30 between Stripe Road and Mendon Road.
“What we gain with that is capital investment on property that was taxed as agriculture now will be taxed as industrial, and so the revenue will be based upon the minimum of $500 million capital investment, a minimum of 50 full-time high-paying jobs,” said Cindy Leis, president and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group.
The Ohio Department of Development today announced the release of more than $1.7 million through two state-funded programs that will support business expansion and strengthen infrastructure.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced nearly $60 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 51 hazardous brownfield sites in 27 counties.
Autos Drive America is hosting its 2025 Congressional Drive-In, bringing nearly 80 international automaker employees from across the country to Capitol Hill, including workers from Ohio.
With several years of economic development under their belt, Putnam County leaders are looking to the future to keep that momentum going.
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This evening, the Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce and Lehmann’s Furniture held an open house to showcase the newly developed Lehmann’s Plaza to the public.
A Putnam County company has been approved for a tax break from the state of Ohio to expand its operations.
Findlay remains the No. 1 micropolitan in the country for the 11th consecutive year, with 24 investment projects in 2024.