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Adult Diploma Program Age Drop to 20
On October 1st, the eligibility age for those who wish to take part in Ohio’s Adult Diploma Initiative dropped to 20 years of age. The Adult Diploma Program is a free opportunity for Ohio residents that do not have a High School Diploma or equivalency. Participants earn their High School Diploma, issued by the Ohio Department of Education, and an industry credential upon the successful completion of one of C-TEC’s 10 short term technical training programs. C-TEC Adult Education currently offers Adult
Indian Mound Mall Welcomes Caitlin's Creations as Newest Addition
Indian Mound Mall welcomes Caitlin’s Creations as the newest addition to the town center’s diverse selection of options for guests. Caitlin’s Creations specializes in custom gifts at affordable prices including women’s clothing, phone cases and accessories, handmade jewelry, koozies, cups, coasters, shot glasses and more. Caitlin’s Creations is located near Center Court next to JCPenney. “Indian Mound Mall is excited to welcome Caitlin’s Creations to the town center,” said Adam Jenkins, General Manager,
Transcendia Increasing Barrier Film Capabilities for Pharmaceutical and Food Packaging Applications with Hebron, OH Expansion
Brady O’Mary 630.390.9412 brady.omary@transcendia.com www.transcendia.comTranscendia Increasing Barrier Film Capabilities for Pharmaceutical and Food Packaging Applications with Hebron, OH ExpansionFranklin Park, IL, September 20, 2021 – Transcendia, a leader in manufacturing and converting specialty films is excited to announce it is breaking ground on a 52,000 square foot manufacturing facility expansion at its Hebron, OH location as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in barrier film
Students Will Find Enhanced Research and Career-Training Opportunities at New STEM Center
NEWARK, Ohio, August 16, 2021 – Conducting cancer-fighting drug-discovery research, protecting Ohio's at-risk bumble bee populations, perfecting lifesaving healthcare skills in a state-of-the-art simulation center, and gaining access to critically needed in-demand STEM education. This is a small sampling of the teaching and research that will take place in the new John and Mary Alford Center for Science and Technology on the shared Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical
Fraizer, Miller Announce Approval of Projects for Licking County
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Mark Fraizer (R-Newark) and Kevin Miller (R-Newark) announce the approval of several measures for Licking County by the Ohio State Controlling Board earlier today. Both representatives applauded the initiatives. “We’re seeing both community benefits to infrastructure and a local school district within our county – I’m happy to announce the approval of these measures today,” said Fraizer. “The Village of Kirkersville has a funding project coming its way along with others that seek
Chamber Providing a Platform for Workforce Discussions
Help Wanted! The signs are everywhere. Businesses are changing hours of operations, offering sign-on bonuses, flextime, childcare assistance and other benefits. And what seemed to only affect certain industries pre-pandemic now affects almost all industries. Employers know first-hand that the workforce shortage is holding back economic growth. Locally, we have held several industry-based discussions in recent months and the same workforce related issues seem to arise time and time again. A workforce
The Importance of Small Towns
The Importance of Small TownsBrittany Misner, Vice President of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce Small towns are where the mantras such as shop local, eat fresh, and support your local farmer were created. This is where these phrases mean so much more than what most realize, these phrases create economic prosperity and maintain jobs in our small towns. The less and less that we do these things we come closer to losing the charm that our small towns provide. Fortunately, Licking County is blessed
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence?
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence? Brittany Misner, Vice President Licking County Chamber of Commerce A great question that is on the minds of many…Is Buckeye Lake ready for resurgence? The answer is ABSOLUTELY! The energy and excitement surrounding the Buckeye Lake region seems to be contagious and something that we all want to see continue. This past November the Buckeye Lake Dam project was officially completed moving the entire region into the next stages of growth, business attraction, and
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