BUSINESS

Jobless rate moving down

Joblessness in Jay County appears to finally be deflating back to normal levels.

Former pet food plant changes hands

A local packaging company has purchased a former pet food plant.

Asian opportunities to be found

The jet lag is worth it.

Permits at $5.8 million

Building permits for construction totaling more than $5.8 million were issued in November, boosted by a $4.6 million chicken confined feeding operation.

POET using new railcar technology

New railcar loading equipment designed by POET has made loading grain safer and more profitable for the ethanol producer.

Construction activity slows for winter

New construction, as usual, slowed down as winter set in with the Jay/Portland Building and Planning Department issuing 11 build permits in December.

Fort chamber banquet set

The Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet and awards ceremony March 13.

Chamber looks for help

The Jay County Chamber of Commerce is looking for local businesses to support to second annual “Shop Jay County First” day Feb. 28.

Credit union marks 60th anniversary

CrossRoads Financial Federal Credit Union marked its 60th anniversary Saturday, Jan. 29,  at its annual meeting.

Social media focus at John Jay

A webinar on marketing via social media will be offered at John Jay Center for Learning from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Fort awards announced

Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its annual awards, who will be recognized at the annual chamber banquet March 13.

POET cuts water use

POET Bio-refining – Portland announced that it has cut its water use by 24.5 million gallons annually and lowered wastewater discharge due to new technology.

Plug pulled on wind project

Wind farm developer NextEra Energy Resources announced this week that it is backing out of plans to build a farm near St. Henry after meeting with strong resistance from the community.

Chamber to talk safety

The Jay County Sheriff’s Office will present “Business Safety and Security” at the Jay County Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon.
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