Ohio Coatings
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Industry:
Manufacturing
Region:
Region 10 - East Central Ohio
Company:
Ohio Coatings
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Jim Tennant, Ohio Coatings
More than a decade ago, Jim Tennant's employer faced difficult decisions. Aging facilities were forcing the steel company he worked for to consider shutting down its tin coating operations or relocating them to another state. That's when Ohio's network of public and private support intervened.- View All »
More than a decade ago, Jim Tennant’s employer faced difficult decisions. Aging facilities were forcing the steel company he worked for to consider shutting down its tin coating operations or relocating them to another state. That’s when Ohio’s network of public and private support intervened.
Thanks to that support, which included tax abatements, low-interest loans and infrastructure improvements through the Ohio Department of Development, Jim is president of a thriving Ohio business. Today, Ohio Coatings is a $200 million company providing the state with jobs, revenue and a profitable commodity.
Equally important to Ohio Coatings’ success is its partnership with AEP Ohio, a company that shares a stake in the state’s economic vitality. The preferred energy partner provides affordable and reliable electricity to thousands of Ohio businesses like Jim’s, helping them compete on a national and international scale. “The opportunity Ohio has given me is really a lifelong dream. To have this job, in this state, is what I’ve always wanted.”
Jim’s success story is playing an important part in Ohio’s success story. As the treasurer of three school organizations and an avid school sports booster, he lends his professional expertise to help enrich students’ educational experience.
For Jim, the State of Perfect Balance means a fulfilling career—and helping today’s youth fulfill their potential.