4 quarter newsletter

Quarterly, Issue 15-02
Key Personnel:
Amanda Griffith (left) –
Executive Director
agriffith@hencoed.com
Jennifer Horen (right) –
Administrative Assistant
jhoren@hencoed.com
4th QUARTER NEWSLETTER
December 2015
Upcoming Meetings:
The regular meeting of the Full
Board of the Henry County CIC
has been scheduled for
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will
be held at the Henry County
Office Complex, 1853
Oakwood Ave., Napoleon,
Ohio.
These meetings are open to
the public. Please check local
newspapers and WNDH for
any changes or cancellations.
The 411 on the 419 CIC:
The CIC of Henry County, along with the economic development offices of Fulton, Williams, Paulding and Defiance County
recently organized the 2015 Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Day at Northwest State Community College on October 2nd for
junior and senior students attending schools within those counties. Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern
manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. The event, in partnership with Northwest State
Community College and Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, offered over 250 students a variety of breakout sessions
instructed by NSCC instructors which included Welding, Auto/PLC, Machining, IT/Data, Robotics, STEM/Eng. and a Soft Skill
lecture by Christina Gross, College of Business/High School Presenter from the University of Northwestern Ohio. Students
were also able to attend a Manufacturing Expo which featured thirty-four manufacturing companies from the five county
areas. Students were given a Passport to Manufacturing which included sample questions for them to ask the
manufacturing reps to encourage them to start a discussion about what the companies manufacture and what positions
they offer. After answering the students questions the manufacturing reps then initialed in the students passport, those
students with a completed passport were then entered into a drawing for a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. Manufacturing
companies participating from Henry County included Alex Products, Automatic Feed, B&B Molded Products, Napoleon
Machine and Triple Diamond Plastics. To find out more about how you can participate in the 2016 Manufacturing Day event
please visit www.mfgday.com or call the Henry County CIC office for more information on this national event.
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December, Issue 15-02
Expanding Business:
TJ Automation, Inc. is a manufacturer and service provider of steel, nylon and rubber bending automation equipment. The
company has been in business since April of 1997 and currently has twenty-five (25) full-time employees. TJ Automation is in
the process of an expansion project that will involve a total capital investment in taxable tangible real and personal property
estimated at $1,176,000.00 with the creation of five (5) full-time positions and an increase in payroll estimated of
$140,000.00. The CIC would like to congratulation TJ Automation, Inc. on this exciting endeavor and we appreciate the
company choosing to do business in Henry County!
The CIC would be pleased to offer whatever assistance you may need in making your company a long-term success. Should
you require a new location or are considering expanding your current location within our service area, we would be pleased
to help. Please contact the office to learn more about the available programs offered to retain and attract business to Henry
County.
2016 CIC Membership:
As 2015 soon comes to an end and 2016 creeps into our Outlook
calendars it’s time again to consider renewing your CIC membership.
As you know, The CIC is dedicated to attracting and retaining successful
and responsible development to Henry County. We seek to build and
maintain not only a solid economic and employer base, but to make our
area home to organizations that are respected and valued members of
the community. As an integral and dedicated member of our
community, we believe your membership can play a key role in our
overall prosperity. The Community Improvement Corporation of Henry
County greatly appreciates your continued support and membership.
With these memberships we are able to help make Henry County an
even better place to live, work, and raise a family! So with that said, as
we face a new and challenging year ahead, it is more important than
ever that we, as a Community, band together to keep Henry County
growing. In order for us to continue this, we are relying on your support
again this year. Within this newsletter contains our Membership
Structure and Campaign Pledge Form. With a membership to the CIC
comes recognition on our website, invitations to our events such as our
Lunch & Learns and Annual Appreciation meeting, quarterly newsletters
and the knowledge that your contribution will aide in the CIC’s efforts to
make Henry County prosperous. Please contact our office if you have
any questions or would like more information on being a member.
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December, Issue 15-02
Business Spotlight….
17-719 U.S. Rt. 6, Napoleon, OH 43545
Please welcome J&B Precision Application to Henry County! J&B Precision Application was started in 2009 in Ottawa, Ohio
with the idea that there was a better way to serve the area farmer’s needs. Brandon and Jeremy were dedicated to finding
the answer and first, focused on custom application, as the business grew so did the services J&B provided. Currently they
are most recognized for custom applying Poultry Litter, but provide custom application of lime and gypsum, as well. Plant
health is also a top priority for J&B and they supply chemical and plant health needs along with a full line up of top notch
seed. In June, 2015 they purchased an additional location at 17-719 U.S. Rt. 6 between Napoleon and Ridgeville Corners to
expand their ability to service a broader area with the same commitment and dedication to timely and properly serve the
farmer and his needs as they did six years ago.
Phone- 567-341-4193
www.jbapplication.com
Making A Difference
Mentoring More Valuable People (MMVP), a new Henry County mentoring partnership led by Together We Can Make A
Difference Initiatives, Emanuel Lutheran Church, Henry County Senior Center, Campbell Soup Company, and the Napoleon
Area Schools, was awarded a three-to-one matching grant of $75,000 from Ohio’s new Community Connectors mentoring
program. This one year state grant requires a partnership between a qualifying school system, business, faith- based
organization, and a non- profit organization. Community Connectors matches $3 for every $1 donated to the mentoring
program.
This Community Connectors grant will serve to further the use of the Henry County Learning Center to reach out to youth
in the Napoleon City Schools in grades 5 through 12 with Mentoring More Valuable People. The program goals include
development of the five skill sets via relationship-building: preparation for the 21st century work, goal setting, characterbuilding, resilience, and instilling a sense of hope for the future.
Qualified mentors along with “presenters” will educate the students in the goals as outlined. Mentoring will be held at the
Learning Center, 720 N. Perry Street, Napoleon, or at the approved location of the business presenter. Transportation will
be arranged by Napoleon City Schools and Henry County Transportation Network.
For more information about becoming a mentor, presenter, or donate to our program contact Terri Sedam, Coordinator,
419-591-6142, mentormvp2015@gmail.com , P.O. Box 403, Napoleon, Ohio 43545.
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December, Issue 15-02
CIC Members:
Alex Products
Automatic Feed Company
Campbell Soup Company
Farmers & Merchants Bank
First Federal Bank
Frost Insurance
Gerken Materials
The Henry County Bank
Henry County Chamber of Commerce
Innovative Tool & Die
Liberty Center School District
The Henry County Hospital
Keller Packaging of Napoleon
Midwest Community Federal Credit Union
Napoleon I LLC
Napoleon Machine
Napoleon Veterinary Clinic
Northwest Signal
Northwest State Community College
The Ohio Gas Company
N&R&G Recycling
Patrick Henry Local Board of Educators
Peterman & Associates, Inc.
Poggemeyer Design Group
Railtech Boutet, Inc.
RSV Welding
Rudolph/Libbe
Rupp-Rosebrock
Tenneco
Village of Liberty Center
Wesche & Harmon LTD
WNDH
Interested in becoming in becoming a member? BECOME A MEMBER
CIC Board Members:
Ron Ernsberger – President
Dan Brubaker – Vice President
Kelli Burkhardt – Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Hesterman
Chris Peper
Glenn Miller
Greg Beck
Jason Maassel
Jeff Benson
Jeff Brubaker
John Helberg
Kevin Garringer
Nancy Stehulak
Oliver Dolder
Wes Mutter
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Who is hiring?
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Alex Products
Amcor
AP Alternatives
Automatic Feed
Burger King
Campbell Soup
Circle K
City of Napoleon
Cloverleaf Cold Storage
Family Dollar - Deshler
Fastenal
Filling Home of Mercy
Graminex
Henry County Hospital
LHS Family & Youth Services
Napoleon Harley Davidson
Nickles Bakery
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Oldcastle APG
Orchards of Northcrest
Pilot Flying J
Pizza Hut
PNC Bank
Rent-A-Center
Silgan Containers
Superior Auto
The Lutheran Home
The Schwan Food Company
Triple Diamond Plastics
Vancrest of Holgate
Wood Forest National Bank
www.ohiomeansjobs.com
December, Issue 15-02
THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
CORPORATION OF HENRY COUNTY
104 E. Washington Street, Suite 301
Napoleon, Ohio 43545
Phone: (419)592-4637
Fax: (419) 599-9865
MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Industrial/Commercial/Banking
Retail/Professional/Individual
$5,000+
Diamond
$250+
Standard Bearer
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Annual Dinner Sponsor
- Free Attendance at Annual Dinner
- Free attendance at Annual Dinner
(Limit 1)
(Limit 8)
- Free Attendance at Lunch & Learn
- Free Attendance at Lunch & Learn
Event
(Limit 2)
- Newsletter
- Newsletter
$2,500-$4,999
Platinum
$100-$249
Activist
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Lunch & Learn Sponsor
- Free Attendance at Annual Dinner
- Free Attendance at Annual Dinner
(Limit 1)
(Limit 4)
- Invitation to Lunch & Learn Events
- Free Attendance at Lunch & Learn
- Newsletter
(Limit 2)
- Newsletter
$1,000-$2,500
Gold
$50-$99
Contributor
Benefits:
Benefits:
- Free Attendance at Annual Dinner
- Invitations to Annual Dinner and Lunch
(Limit 2)
& Learn Events
- Free Attendance at Lunch & Learn
- Newsletter
(Limit 1)
- Newsletter
$500-$999
Silver
Benefits:
- Free Attendance at Annual Dinner
(Limit 1)
- Invitation to Lunch & Learn Events
- Newsletter
$250-$499
Bronze
Benefits:
- Invitations to Annual Dinner and Lunch
& Learn Events
- Newsletter
*All contribution amounts reflect annual contributions. Diamond and Platinum membership contributions
may be paid in one lump sum in January, or, in two payments (one in January, one in July). All other
membership contributions must be paid in one lump sum in January during the year of the annual
membership
and visit us at
www.hencoed.com
.
PARTNERING FOR PROGRESS
PLEDGE FORM
Yes, in order to ensure continuing economic growth in Henry County, I hereby
authorize an investment in the Community Improvement Corporation’s industry
support, marketing and business recruitment program. Thus, we will commit to one of
the following options:
$_____________ beginning
$_____________________
in
January
2015
for
a
total
annual
pledge
of
Please send me an invoice/reminder as follows:
Annually
Name:
__ Semi-Annual
______________
___ Quarterly
Title: ____________________
Organization: ________________________________________________________________
Address ____________
City ________________
Telephone (
State
Zip
)________
_______
Signature _________________________________________________ Date _____________
Please forward your membership contribution as well as the completed and signed form to the CIC at the
below address:
104 E. Washington, Suite 301
Napoleon, Ohio 43545
Please make checks payable to:
CIC of Henry County
NOTE:
Investments in the Community Improvement Corporation of Henry County, a 501(c)6 non-profit
organization, may be characterized as a deductible expense ordinary and necessary to the conduct of business
pursuant to Section 162 of the IRS Code. No goods or services have been exchanged for this contribution. Please
consult with your tax advisor.