The director of the Ohio Department of Development is headed to Strasburg to recognize Tuscarawas County’s recent economic development success.
The New Philadelphia-Dover area was ranked third in the nation in Site Selection magazines’ Government Cup ranking of U.S.
Micropolitan with 15 significant economic development projects in 2024. Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik will be at ProVia Friday to read a Governor’s Proclamation commemorating the achievement.
J.C. Shively with the Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation says it is a prestigious honor. While one forthcoming project – the Schaeffler manufacturing facility in Dover – has been getting a lot of attention, Shivley says that didn’t even count toward the 2024 rankings.
Friday’s event is invitation only.
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