Ohio Governor, Freeport Press Announce Creation of 40 New Jobs

"We are working every day to help businesses create new opportunities and new jobs in Ohio. In recent months we've seen job growth in Ohio again because in recent years we've been investing in growing Ohio industries and jobs that can't be outsourced," Strickland said. "The Freeport Press is already the largest private employer in Harrison County, and the addition of another state-of-the-art printing press is expected to create 40 new jobs. We're proud to have provided a loan to help make this new equipment purchase possible."

In May, Governor Strickland announced a $2.2 million 166 Direct Loan to support Freeport Press' expansion project that will add a new printing press, create 40 new jobs and retain 150 existing jobs. The loan was to The Finance Fund, which used New Market Tax Credits to provide financing for the $6.6 million total project.