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Gov. Strickland Declares "Aviation Industry Awareness Day"
July 16, 2010
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has declared July 16, 2010 as "Aviation Industry Awareness Day." The proclamation highlights the $5.5 billion in economic impact and 17,352 jobs generated by Ohio's world-class aerospace and aviation industry, as well as the importance of Ohio's airports and aircraft for communities and businesses across Ohio.
Ohio Attracts Colorado Biomedical Company
July 13, 2010
Colorado biomedical company, Lanx Inc., has chosen Ohio as the location to launch its Lumbar Motion Monitor Commercialization project. The company, which chose Ohio over other Midwest states, said the state's biomedical industry and support from programs like Ohio Third Frontier were key to the decision.
American Aerospace Pioneers Gather for Hall of Fame Induction
July 12, 2010
Four American visionaries of flight are to be honored for their contributions to aviation on July 17 at the 49th annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony at the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of flight and a national leader in the aerospace industry, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the non-profit organization that markets the state for capital investment.
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Ohio Gets Business Friendly with Tax Cuts
Web CPA - July 23, 2010
A number of years ago, Ohio implemented a sweeping package of business tax reforms making it more "business friendly" to businesses of all sizes. Today, it is one of only two states nationally with no general tax on either corporate profits or personal property used in business.
July 30th Deadline for Energizing Careers Program RFP
State of Ohio Energizing Careers Program - July 21, 2010
The State of Ohio's Energizing Careers Program RFP deadline is July 30, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Funding is available for companies looking to train employees for the growing energy economy up to $6,000 for full-time employees. To obtain a copy of the RFP and more information about the Energizing Careers Program, please visit the Governor's Workforce Policy Advisory Board website at http://www.ohioworkforceboard.org.
Grant helps firm launch back-injury device here
The Columbus Dispatch - July 14, 2010
Colorado biomedical company Lanx Inc. will form a division in Columbus to launch a medical device used to treat back injuries.