CERTAINTEED CORPORATION
MANUFACTURING EXPANSION
ECEDC facilitated conversations with the company and ODOT, Ohio Public Utilities Commission, Columbia Gas, TransCanada and the Ohio Rail Commission Just to name a few. In addition, ECEDC collaborated with Team Northeast Ohio, JobsOhio, Milan Township, and many of these agencies to secure economic development grants and a property tax abatement that would lessen the risk of thier investment. By achieving vertical integration through this expansion, CertainTeed was able to retain over 200 jobs and secure the company’s position in Erie County for years to come.
WHAT WE DID:
- Regulatory agency navigation
Utility connections
Economic Development Grants
Coordination with JobOhio, PUCO, Ohio Rail
Community buy-in
Property tax abatement
We supported CertainTeed Corporation’s $37million+ investment in Milan, OH by helping the company to navigate the regulatory issues and financial support required to bring their project to fruition.