Miami County 2018-2019 Business & Industry Guide

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away, though, is a lack of workforce. That doesn’t just mean people who are available and willing to do Emphasis on growing certain jobs, but also people who possess the skills Miami County’s or training. If the workforce is weak, companies will Top Employers look elsewhere. That’s a guarantee.” health care industry The Department of Development is also wary 1) Upper Valley Medical Center about the state of manufacturing, which currently — 1,600 employees stands as Miami County’s industry of highest employ- 2) ITW Food Equipment Group By Cody Willoughby ment. According to Osgood, change is coming and — 1,100 employees [email protected] people should prepare in advance. “Many industrial positions are going the way of 3) Clopay Building Products Co. (Troy) MIAMI COUNTY — According to professionals, automation,” Osgood said. “If it’s a repetitive task — 1,000 employees development in Miami County is on the rise. that can be done standing in place, it’s going to even- 4) F&P America Mfg. — 980 employees “The general outlook for the county in the last year tually be automated. The good news is that a fully 5) UTC Aerospace — 814 employees has definitely been positive,” said Richard Osgood, automated factory still can’t run entirely on its own. director of development for the Economic Devel- Those automations need programmers and engineers 6) Clopay Building Products Co. (Russia) opment Division of Miami County Department of and technicians. There will always be jobs, but busi- — 800 employees Development. nesses and workers need to acclimate accordingly.” 7) Meijer Stores Limited P’ship (Tipp City) “Miami County is very unique, in that the Depart- One of the Department of Development’s major — 800 employees ment of Development has some weight off its shoul- focuses for growth in 2018 involves the 25-A corridor 8) Goodrich Corp. — 750 employees ders since the county has three strong, independent running north and south between Troy and Piqua. commerce centers in Troy, Piqua, and Tipp. All three The department is currently coordinating with com- 9) Conagra Foods Packaged Foods are currently experiencing growth.” munity planning managers to lay out a five-year pro- — 750 employees The United States Census Bureau estimated in jection for economic growth along the corridor. 10) Upper Valley Career Center 2017 that Miami County is home to 104,679 resi- Rick Stein, principal and owner of Urban Decision — 400 employees dents. Records indicate 32,211 citizens reside within Group, cited at a recent public meeting that based Troy’s 45373 zip code, along with a reported 1,494 upon findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses. Piqua’s 45356 zip code includes 25,361 one of the county’s most pressing industry needs in residents and 1,122 businesses. Within Tipp City’s the coming years is health care. A need was cited for 45371 zip code limits, 17,191 residents are recorded, new assisted living facilities and medical offices, pri- as well as 682 businesses. marily due to the aging Baby Boomer population. The median household income in Miami County “Right now, the county has just under 500 assisted ranges from $51,000 to 54,000 per year. living beds, and a little under 800 nursing-care beds,” According to reports from the Ohio Department Stein said. “In the next five years, you could add of Job and Family Services Labor Market Bureau, another 625 assisted living beds. That’s a market projected occupational growth in the southwest cen- opportunity literally today. My guess is that develop- tral region of Ohio in the last 10 years is 2.4 percent, ers of this product are already looking for sites in which translates to a gain of about 13,600 openings. the county to build, so there is demand for it. We’ve allied health services. As new industry eyes the Miami Valley, Osgood determined that there are spaces within our planning Although planners are keen to develop the 25-A insists that trade jobs are as important as ever, but area that are compatible for assisted-living facilities. corridor, particularly near I-75 Exit 78, Osgood that this doesn’t come without stipulations. There isn’t anywhere I’ve worked across the United believes that large tracts of land along the corridor “Miami County, by proxy of Montgomery County’s States where medical care was not one of the fastest- will largely remain agricultural. high population center directly south of us, is attract- growing demands in a given area.” “There’s too much profit being made for that to ing a lot of attention from international business,” Supporting Stein’s claim is the current construction move away from farm land,” Osgood said. “Most of Osgood said. “There are many companies in many of Kettering Health Network’s Miami County branch what is west of 25-A will likely stay as is.” industries that are looking to expand and plant roots on Main Street in Troy, which will be completed at For more information on local industry and eco- in places throughout the country, and this part of an undisclosed date in late 2018. Edison State Com- nomic development, visit www.co.miami.oh.us. Ohio does get a lot of attention. munity College in Piqua has also announced a new “The one thing that’s going to drive any business branch in Troy, which will emphasize education in Reach Cody Willoughby at [email protected] 4 January 4, 2019 Miami County Industry Guide Miami Valley Today F & P America is international automotive system supplier F & P America Manufacturing, Inc. is F & P America Mfg., Inc. was estab- located at 2101 Corporate Drive in Troy. lished in 1993 in Troy, Ohio. Initially, the F & P America is a world class, tier- company served as only a distribution one, international automotive system and assembly facility. In 1994, it began supplier. With 25 years of manufacturing mass production of parts for Honda, in the Troy community, F & P America expanding into welding and painting. In has approximately 1,000 top notch, qual- 1996 and 2001, F & P America doubled ity-minded associates working together its building capacity and added stamp- to serve such clients as Honda and ing and hydroforming manufacturing General Motors. F & P America can be capabilities. contacted by calling 339-0212 or visiting Today, after 20 years in operation, F the company at www.fandp.com. & P America has approximately 1,000 F & P America Mfg., Inc. is a world top notch, quality-minded associates class, Tier-one, international automotive working together to serve such clients as systems supplier located in Troy, Ohio. Honda, Toyota and General Motors. The The company’s roots started with a company provides a great work atmo- Provided photo parent company, F-Tech (in Saitama Pre- sphere for associates, one that is state of F&P America’s capabilities include research and development, stamping, welding, hydroforming, fecture, Japan) which was established in the art, well-organized, safe and clean. painting, assembly, warehousing and fulfillment. 1947 as a manufacturer of metal toys. In This encourages our associates to take 1959, our relationship and initial busi- pride in their workmanship and provides Snapshot ness with Honda Motor Co., Ltd began a genuine sense of achievement. F&P Company name: as the company started manufacturing America understands that our associates F & P America Manufacturing, Inc. motorcycle parts, eventually entering make us who we are. Without the asso- Address: 2101 Corporate Drive in Troy into automotive manufacturing as a tier- ciates, it would not be able to provide Phone number: (937) 339-0212 one supplier for Honda. To be a global products and services of unsurpassed Website: http://www.fandp.com partner with Honda, F-Tech expanded quality. Products: International automotive into North America in 1986, building its Throughout the years, F & P America programs and client satisfaction. It’s system supplier first plant in Canada. As the demand for has earned numerous awards and rec- another aspect that demonstrates the Employees: 1,000 automotive parts increased, it was real- ognition, for community involvement, dedication and assurance of quality. Date founded: 1993 in Troy ized that a plant in Ohio was needed. quality and delivery standards, safety — Information taken from http://www.fandp.com

HIWT offers welding training for all skill levels

TROY — Hobart Institute of Weld- ing Technology offers welding train- ing for all skill levels. From those just entering the field to seasoned welders looking for train- ing in a specific process or certifica- tion, we can help. Welders are in high demand all across the country and Hobart Institute provides the train- ing necessary to prepare students for these jobs. The institute also offers in-plant

Provided photo See welding | 8 The exterior of the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology’s new Next Generation Welder Learning Facility on its Troy campus. Miami Valley Today Miami County Industry Guide January 4, 2019 5 Piqua Pizza Supply offers quality ingredients PIQUA — Since 1959, Piqua Pizza Supply has supplied custom- ers in Western Ohio with only the highest of quality pizza crusts, top- pings, and restaurant food prod- ucts. Piqua Pizza Supply began as Diana’s Pizza and is now a distrib- utor of high quality pizza products, crusts and food products. Piqua Pizza Supply, which has changing needs while providing been owned and operated by three the highest quality in pizza crust generations, is recognized in the and food products. They offer Snapshot industry as a distributor of quality customers the one pizza crust that Company name: pizza crusts, toppings, and food does it all, with the flavor custom- Piqua Pizza Supply, Inc. products. In addition, they work to Submitted photos ers, family and friends, will notice. 1727 W. High St., Address: Piqua Pizza Supply is located at 1727 W. High St., Piqua. combine excellent customer ser- All crusts are manufactured daily, Piqua, OH 45356 vice, while still providing competi- sheeted and placed on baking foil. tive prices. Phone: (800) 521-4442 Piqua Pizza Supply was named Email: [email protected] In 2009, the business celebrated the 2018-2019 Premier Vendor by its 50th year in business. Today, Website: piquapizza.net the Ohio Restaurant Association. Piqua Pizza Supply is rapidly Top officer: Tony Creager growing to meet its customer’s — Information from piquapizza.net

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Provided photo An aerial view of the French Oil Mill Machinery Company. French Oil Mill Machinery Company

PIQUA — In May 1900, Mr. Alfred experience and customers in over 80 W. French founded the privately held countries, French has been recognized Snapshot French Oil Mill Machinery Company with the President’s “E” Award and Company name: French Oil rubber mixers, dewatering and drying in Piqua, Ohio, to deliver improved oil “E Star” Award for making a signifi- Mill Machinery Company screw presses, oilseed extraction and mill machinery to the linseed industry. cant contribution to the expansion of Address: 1035 W. Greene St., processing equipment While linseed oil is rarely found any- US exports. French employees get to P.O. Box 920, Piqua, OH 45356 Employees: 75 more, French® is still going strong, experience worldwide travel. Phone: (937) 773-3420 Date founded: 1900 due to their ability to expand their In the tradition of their founder, Email: [email protected] Top officer: export business and to design innova- French continues to be an innovator. Website: www.frenchoil.com Daniel P. French, Chairman and CEO tive technologies that have branched With numerous new patents and prod- hydraulic presses, Ownership: Private — Family out over the years to serve industries ucts they are committed to the ongo- Products: as diverse as the rubber and emerging ing effort to improve their internal alternative fuel sectors. processes and to maintain a close, cor- Today, French makes oilseed equip- dial and productive relationship with ment to extract vegetable oil from each of their stakeholders, including seeds and nuts and screw presses for the local community. synthetic rubber production to sepa- Daniel P. French serves as the rate solids and liquids. The company company’s chairman of the board and also manufactures rubber mixers and president. French’s 225,000-square- hydraulic presses that mold rubber foot worldwide headquarters and and composite parts for a number of manufacturing facility is located in industries, including the medical and Piqua, Ohio. aerospace industries. With over 100 years of exporting — Information provided 8 January 4, 2019 Miami County Industry Guide Miami Valley Today Crayex Corporation serving customers since 1972

PIQUA — The Crayex Corpora- tion was founded in 1972 as a custom manufacturer of polyethylene shrink, non-shrink, and specialty films and bags. Continued success in meeting the needs of customers has resulted in numerous plant expansions at the yourself. Give them the best quality Piqua, Ohio facility as well as the addi- product you can produce and keep your tion of the McDonough, Ga., plant in delivery promises. If the customer has 1980. Being capable of producing more a problem, make it your problem and than 70 million pounds of mono and do your best to solve it.” COEX products annually allows the President and CEO of Crayex, Mimi company to offer customers the ulti- A. Crawford, said further, “It is a terrif- mate in flexibility without sacrificing ic honor to serve as president and CEO dependability. of Crayex Corporation and a privilege All Crayex products must pass the to follow the fine example my father set stringent requirements of the ISO 9001 forth when founding the family owned Certified Quality Management System business in 1972. As a second genera- before leaving the plant. The company tion leader, I intend to perpetuate the is also SQF Level 3 Certified. Company corporate values and beliefs he estab- officials are so confident in their prod- lished so many years ago and will strive ucts and quality procedures that they to grow the business by remaining true back them with a 100 percent satisfac- to our customer commitments. — Pro- Provided photo Cliff R. Alexander, chairman of the board, and Mimi A. Crawford, president and CEO of Crayex. tion guarantee. The Crayex Quality duce quality products. Deliver those Policy is just one more example of products on time. Provide outstanding putting the customer first: The Crayex service and support.” Snapshot Corporation is committed to exceed Such efforts may appear overly customer expectations by delivering simplified and perhaps cliché, but Business name: Crayex Corp. Email: [email protected] quality products and excellent service consistent delivery on these promises Address: 1747 Commerce Drive, Website: crayex.com Piqua, OH 45356 through enhanced technology, innova- and at a high standard of excellence is Established: 1972 tion, speed to market and manufactur- difficult and rarely achieved by most Phone: (937) 773-7000 Top officers: ing expertise. companies. Products: Custom manufacturer of polyethylene shrink, non-shrink, and Cliff R. Alexander, Chairman of the Board; Founder and Chairman of the Board Central to the company’s continued Mimi A. Crawford, President and CEO of Crayex Clifford R. Alexander, sums success is its ability to hire and retain specialty films and bags. it up nicely, “The unbroken growth a quality workforce. They value their pattern Crayex has experienced during employees and respect their work and edgeable but take pride in what they continue to come back. We strive to our existence can be traced to a very creativity. do. Their dedication and commitment earn our customers’ business each and simple philosophy. Treat every cus- “We are fortunate to have employees to excellence is what makes the differ- every day and are humbled and grateful tomer as you would like to be treated that are not only talented and knowl- ence and the sole reason our customers for their loyalty,” Crawford said.

ing materials. Snapshot Welding Contact HIWT to learn Company Name: Products: Welder skill training, welding technical why Hobart Institute of Hobart Institute of Welding Technology training, welder qualification and certification From page 4 Welding Technology is Address: 400 Trade Square East, courses and services, curriculum and industry globally recognized as the Troy, OH 45373 specific training materials. and specialized training, welding industry’s premier Telephone: (937) 332-9500 Employees: 52 certification and qualifica- training facility. Email: [email protected] Date founded: Chartered in 1930 tion services, welding cur- Website: www.welding.org President/CEO: Scott Mazzulla riculum and industry train- — Provided by HIWT Miami Valley Today Miami County Industry Guide January 4, 2019 9 Hartzell Hardwoods has 140 years experience PIQUA — Hartzell Hardwoods blades were literally chopped out of has over 140 years experience with glued-up walnut blocks with hatchets. walnut lumber and thick stock oak During World War II, Hartzell again lumber. furnished many of the gunstocks that The Hartzell Company was founded were used. in 1875 when John T. Hartzell bor- After World War II, Hartzell Hard- rowed $25 from his uncle to go into woods continued to lead the Hard- the wagon business because he no wood Lumber industry in innovation Snapshot longer wanted to work on the family and diversification. farm. He soon set up a sawmill to sup- Over the last 20 years, Hartzell Company name: Hartzell Hardwoods ply the oak and ash lumber needed for Hardwoods has experienced fast and Address: 1025 S. Roosevelt Ave., Provided photo his business. George W. Hartzell, his dramatic growth by doubling kiln, Piqua, OH 45356 Hartzell Hardwoods’ grading process has the Phone number: (937) 615-1928 son, bought the company in 1900 and steambox, and predryer capacity. The ability to pull specialized grades and sorts began specializing in walnut lumber company has built two high-tech lum- designed to increase customer yields and fit Email: [email protected] for the European market. ber grading systems with width-sortHartzell- specific Air needs Movement Inc. Website: www.Hartzell.com When a World War I embargo shut ing capabilities. In addition, itsHartzell mar- Air Movement Inc. Products: Hardwoods and air off lumber markets into Europe, keting base has continued to expand market base as well as keeping the movement manufacturing Hartzell turned to production of wal- by diversifying heavily into the exportHartzellHartzell advances HardwoodsHardwoods in technology on the Inc.Inc. front Employees: 221 nut gunstocks and walnut airplane market. Today, the company exports burner, as they have characterized Date founded: 1875 propellers for the war effort. Hartzell’s its lumber throughout 40 countriesHartzell throughout Industries, our 140-year history. Inc. Top officer: Jim Whalen, CEO propeller manufacturing experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle Hartzell Industries, Inc. Ownership: Family owned had a simple beginning, as the first East. They continue to diversify their — Information taken from www.Hartzell.com

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PIQUA — Incorporated in 2001, Roofing services include: Don Hubbard Jr. Roofing Inc. & Home • Roof installation Improvement has been providing top- • Flat roof installation Snapshot quality home improvement services to • Shingle installation Company name: Don Hubbard Jr. the residents of Piqua. • Tear offs Roofing Inc. & Home Improvement For expert commercial and residen- • Metal roofing Address: Piqua, OH 45356 tial renovation services of all types, Phone: (937) 335-2189 turn to their experts. They offer a man- Gutters — Picking out gutters for ufacturer warranty on all products. your home doesn’t have to be a chore Email: [email protected] With 25 years of experience, Don — choose gutters in your favorite color Website: Hubbard Jr. Roofing Inc. & Home from the expansive collection of Don • Factory painted windows www.donhubbardroofing.com Improvement can give your home or Hubbard Jr. Roofing Inc. & Home • Leaf relief Contact person: Don and Jeff business a brand new look today. Improvement. • Awnings Don Hubbard Jr. Roofing Inc. & Gutter services include: Home Improvement can help custom- • 5-inch continuous gutters Patio enclosures — A patio enclo- ers with the following needs: • 6-inch continuous gutters. sure or screened-in porch will prove invaluable for your well-being and a Roofing — In addition to using the Windows — Put a stop to your win- gorgeous update for your home. best parts, your roofing job will be dow woes and high-energy bills. Keep Perfect for enjoying a coffee in the handled by skilled technicians who safe and warm inside your home with winter or lemonade in the summer, are devoted to achieving excellence on top-rated windows from Polaris Tech- your screened-in porch is sure to pro- every job. Visit Atlas Corporation to nologies. vide many cozy nights for you and your learn more about the shingles that are Window services include: family. going to be used for your roof. • Vinyl replacement windows Provided photos Insulation — Keep your home New windows is just one of the many services sealed uptight and stay cozy with that Don Hubbard Jr. Roofing Inc. & Home blown-in insulation. Improvement can offer its customers. You can rest assured that we’re licensed, bonded and insured. We also offer a five-year workmanship war- Owens Corning and CertainTeed. ranty. Learn more about the insulation — Information taken from www. that will be put into your home — visit donhubbardroofing.com

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TROY — The Upper Valley Career Center has been serving Shelby and Miami Counties since 1975. Since then, the school has been dedicated to meet- ing the ever-changing needs of students and the local economy while offering businesses and taxpayers a great return on their investment. For the 2018-19 school year, the Career Center is at record enrollment with just under 1,000 students on the Piqua main campus, studying within 25 career-focused programs. Additionally, 3,300 satel- lite students are served within 12 of our 14 associate school districts. “The climbing program numbers are due in part to the growing economic demands of our region,” said Dr. Nancy Luce, superintendent of the Upper Valley Career Center. “Our staff is working hand-in-hand with area employers to understand their needs and assist in developing skilled and trained employees.” Some students are able to enter the workforce while still in school, or directly after graduation, thanks to school-to-work programs like Apprentice- ship and through the ever-expanding number of industry credentials being offered. However, now more than ever, students are advancing on to post- secondary education. The class of 2017 saw 41 percent of its students seek higher education upon graduation. Knowing that education is a lifelong pursuit, the Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division is focused on the needs of adult students. Training programs Provided photo are designed to provide a personalized, hands-on, Students learn real-world skills at Upper Valley Career Center. cost-effective, and convenient method to help adults invest in their future by earning industry-recognized credentials in one year or less. Full-time programs include Practical Nursing, Advanced Manufacturing SNAPSHOT Maintenance, HVAC/R, and Precision Tooling & Company Name: Upper Valley Career Center Machining. Strong business partners support these programs Address: 8811 Career Drive, in similar ways as at the high school level. “The area Piqua, OH 45356 employers and advisory members provide valuable Phone: 937-778-8419 input that allows us to keep our programs up-to-date ter, on-location, or any combination that is the most Website: www.uppervalleycc.org and enable our students to be as competitive as pos- conducive for the training. Products: Vocational high school sible in the workforce,” said Scott Naill, Adult Divi- Moving into the future, the Career Center is as Employees: 250 full-time employees sion director. committed as ever to its mission of providing the In addition to student-based programs, the Adult highest quality and most technologically advanced Date Founded: 1975 Division serves area employers with customized educational opportunities for students in a profes- Top Officer: Dr. Nancy Luce training programs for their employees. These mod- sional, caring environment while networking with Ownership: Institution of Public Education ules and programs are conducted at the Career Cen- the communities we serve. Miami Valley Today Miami County Industry Guide January 4, 2019 13 Conover Lumber Co. Inc. offers full line of products, services

CONOVER — Conover Lumber Co. Inc. DPA Staley’s Custom Crating, was Snapshot founded in 1984. Company name: Conover Lumber Co. Today, John D. Staley serves as presi- Inc. DPA Staley’s Custom Crating dent. Address: 960 N. Alcony-Conover Road, Four generations of the Staley fam- Conover, Ohio ily, including John L., John D., John A., Phone: (937) 368-3010 John D., work for the company, which Email: [email protected] employs 18 people. Website: http://conoverlumber.net The company provides specialized Top officer: John D. Staley, president crating, shrink wrap and provides export crating. including lumber, windows and doors. The Conover business is certified Staley’s Custom Crating offers ven- Provided photo as a full service lumber yard, offering Conover Lumber Co. Inc. DPA Staley’s Custom Crating offers a number of services to the community, dor management, a program that they including lumber for building. great service, job estimates and prompt Staleys will do on-site count of pal- delivery within a 1oo-mile radius. Its lets, products and replenish to special backs, flatbeds, box trucks and trailers. industrial division specializes in wooden amounts. Specialty boxes, pallets, crates, Also, Staley’s offers pole barns, pro- boxes, crates, pallets, cut-to-size pallets, for machinery and products are shipped vides special order products, Perma col- tools, lumber and plywood. within the United States or exported. umns and glass and screen repair. The Conover side of the business also The company can provide trucks to suit offer a full line of building products, their customers’ needs, including roll- — Information provided

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PIQUA — In 1973, Edison State was chartered under provisions of the Ohio Revised Code as the first general and technical college in the State of Ohio. Now in its fifth decade of provid- ing high-quality, affordable education, Edison State Community College is committed today and, in the future, to being a valuable resource, responding to the needs of students and broader Snapshot communities served. With so much to Company name: offer and ongoing processes that assure Edison State Community College consistent quality, Edison State remains Address: 1973 Edison Drive committed to creating a sustained, sig- Piqua, OH 45356 nificant impact in the region. Phone: (937) 778-8600 Edison State’s main campus is located across I-75 from the historic city of Email: [email protected] Piqua, Ohio, and sits on a 131-acre Website: www.edisonohio.edu rural plain among agricultural fields Products: college/higher education and neighboring educational institu- Employees: 138 FTE tions. A wide range of college level Date founded: 1973 Provided photos An aerial view of Edison State Community College. coursework from a variety of disciplines Top officer: Dr. Doreen Larson can also be found at the Edison State Ownership: State institution campus conveniently located in Green- of higher education ville, Ohio. In addition to the available courses for credit, the Darke County Campus provides business and industry nerships Edison State proctors tests training. In 2019, additional campus for the related hours of instruction in locations are set to open in Troy and the electrical, toolmaker, and machine Eaton, and offer a wide variety of cours- repair apprenticeships. es and resources, which mirror those The new Edison State Registered found at the main campus. Apprenticeship Sponsor program builds Edison State offers nearly 40 associ- upon the pre-apprenticeship programs ate degree programs and over 70 certifi- found at both Upper Valley Career cate and short-term technical certificate Center and the Miami Valley Career programs designed to help students Technology Center along with enhanc- enter a new career field or advance in ing the apprenticeship potential for Edison State Community College’s courtyard illuminated at night. their current role. A broad range of industries throughout the region. baccalaureate transfer programs, devel- Edison State’s Center for Workforce opmental coursework, and continuing Development also contributes to the vices—with students, staff, businesses, While today’s imminent opportuni- education offerings are also available economic success of area businesses, industries and residents of Darke, ties may be replaced by new and dif- and designed to result in university industries and private sector organiza- Miami and Shelby counties and beyond. ferent areas of growth tomorrow, the transfer, career advancement, and work- tions by providing affordable and conve- The West Hall area of the Piqua Cam- importance of strengthening ties with force development. nient professional development oppor- pus serves as a connection hub for area regional workforce leaders is realized. In addition to traditional learn- tunities. The Center offers an array of businesses and organizations with the Edison State has created meaningful ing pathways, Edison State came on services that are invaluable to economic intent to raise awareness, build and partnerships with some of the region’s the scene as an approved Registered success and provides training that can strengthen relationships and further leading employers to provide students Apprenticeship Sponsor in 2017. help individuals manage people and develop workforce opportunities to with hands-on experience and knowl- Edison State has a long-standing projects, advance in their profession, or benefit our region. Edison State Works edge applicable to today’s workforce relationship with a variety of companies simply sharpen skills. is committed to “Generating the NEXT needs. Increasing enrollment and to support apprenticeship programs New to the College is Edison State Workforce” by promoting a method by advancing technology have Edison under their State approved sponsor- Works—a workforce connector hub. which students, faculty, staff, business State prepared to be a trusted resource ships including Emerson in Sidney and This initiative is intended to facilitate and industry partners, community part- for its community, as it has been since FRAM in Greenville. Under these part- the connection of programs and ser- ners, and alumni may connect. its inception. OH-70096422 OH-70096673 A Proud Member of the Miami County Community for 47years Apply or in-person online at www.crayex.com/application-for-employment 1747 CommerceDrive •Piqua, 45356 Ohio Manufacturing Solutions. Partnering with industry leaders to build tomorrow’s workforce.

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