Over the years, the OSU Extension Van Wert County Economic Development Office has collaborated with the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and Wright State University Business Enterprise Center (BEC) on many different projects. In 2008, we saw an increased interest in individuals wanting to become self-employed, so a decision was made to offer a […]
POSTED: 11/08/13 at 6:18 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
SUSAN MUNROE President/CEO, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce Two years ago, 152 massive windmills at the Blue Creek Wind Farm started spinning, adding $5 million a year into our regional economy through landowner lease payments and local property taxes. The wind farm instantly solidified the agricultural and wind energy partnership here in Van Wert […]
POSTED: 10/03/13 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Successful communities have developed a common vision for their area. They decided upon common desires and commitments by both the private sector and public leadership to achieve success. Those communities have come together with the planning of local, county, regional needs and cooperation and they remain united for the common good and have resolved any of their […]
POSTED: 06/21/13 at 6:05 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
As one of the largest manufacturing states in the country, Ohio has a lot to lose and a great deal to gain from U.S. trade policies — including new free trade agreements. That is why we must address our federal trade deficit, crack down on Chinese currency manipulation, and support worker retraining for Americans who […]
POSTED: 07/13/11 at 12:21 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
It is no secret that Ohio has an employment problem. Our borders have long been hemorrhaging jobs as our state population shrinks and industry flees, taking employment opportunities to more business-friendly states. Unfortunately, this situation was irresponsibly ignored by the House Democrats in the previous General Assembly. However, in the new legislative session, we have […]
POSTED: 06/18/11 at 2:01 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions
Last week, gasoline prices in Ohio fell by 32 cents right before the Memorial Day weekend. This was welcome news for Americans as they prepare for the upcoming driving season. The drop in prices, however welcome, isn’t enough. Americans, many of whom still experience financial hardship from the 2008 economic downturn, are not happy about […]
POSTED: 06/02/11 at 1:37 am. FILED UNDER: Opinions