Delaware County Economic Development

Got a great idea for a business? Got a plan for that business? Well, here is an amazing opportunity to now get funding for that business plan! The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at Ohio Wesleyan University has just launched the U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition - the richest competition program in Ohio with nearly $500,000 in funding awards available. Go to https://lnkd.in/gTa9Gfzh for all the details. You have until Aug. 15 to enter! #delawarecountyohio #entrepreneurship Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Entrepreneurial Center

At our recent State of the County event, we rolled out a video highlighting the findings and recommendations of our new Economic Development Strategic Plan. Growth is a fact of life in Delaware County and we are committed to growing wisely, using the resources we have and maintaining the quality of life our residents and business owners expect. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/dUG3tYQf and read the full strategic plan here: https://lnkd.in/dqi6sYhE

Construction will soon be underway at a transformative mixed-use project in Delaware’s burgeoning Riverfront District. We were pleased to join RiverWest Partners and The Daimler Group, Inc. for a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for the Mill on Flax, a $40-million project that will build 162 apartment units plus a 10,000-square-foot commercial and amenity building on a 5-acre site near the Olentangy River’s east bank in the City of Delaware, OH. Delaware County’s Economic Development office provided an economic impact study performed by The Montrose Group, LLC in support of the project. The estimated economic impact of the Mill on Flax project is $101 million to the state and local economy. This includes construction jobs, as well as the direct and indirect jobs attributed to the project. The Delaware County Finance Authority issued a $2.5-million infrastructure bond and a $249,900 loan for the project and has approved a sales-tax exemption for construction materials.

An agreement to name an interim economic-development team, headed by former Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel, is being finalized in Delaware County. Current Economic Development Director Monica Conners will be leaving her post with the county after April 24 to take a position as President of the Naperville Development Partnership, an economic-development organization in Illinois. For the whole story, please go to: https://lnkd.in/dRvh9whp

Join us at the Delaware Entrepreneur Center this Friday for the upcoming event "Delaware Does Entrepreneurship" featuring three innovative presenters: - Sanya Sapra - Creating a social media platform to connect individuals and communities for environmental and sustainability events in their areas. - Noor Tamim - Developing an equilibrium device to aid with vertigo symptoms in the aerospace industry. - Graci Semptiphelter - Establishing an online community for families with children with disabilities, offering support, encouragement, resources, and ride-sharing. Last chance to register! Don't miss the event and the opportunity to learn from these inspiring entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation City of Delaware Economic Development Department and Entrepreneur CenterCity of Delaware, OH Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware Entrepreneurial Center

Join us at the Delaware Does Entrepreneurship event on March 29th at 10 am! Whether you're a budding start-up or have a business idea in need of feedback, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights. Don't miss out on this chance to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level! #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Economic Development at work.

Congratulations to Luvata on their expansion announcement in the City of Delaware! Last week, Cody Hatten from City of Delaware, OH , Thien Bui, MBA, CGBP from Delaware County, Ohio, Kelly Carey from Ohio Means Jobs and Tammy Nicole Palasigue from One Columbus had the privilege of visting Luvata to discuss workforce support for their new expansion. This collaborative effort demonstrates the strong partnership between Luvata and the local community, paving the way for a successful and prosperous future. https://lnkd.in/gNb2QPvg

Delaware County Economic Development team had an opportunity to attend the Orange Township Business Appreciation Breakfast this week. It was a packed room filled with enthusiastic business and community members. It was wonderful to connect with everyone and celebrate the vibrant business community in Orange Township.

Exciting start to the new year in Delaware County, Ohio! Monica Conners, CEcD and Thien Bui, MBA, CGBP from our Economic Development team are thrilled to kick off 2024 by conducting multiple Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) meetings with key companies in the county alongside Joseph P. Henderson, CEcD from One Columbus, Michele Boni and Robin Duffee from Orange Township and Kelly Carey with JFS Workforce Services Team. Collaborating to support local businesses and drive economic growth!