Marion Women in Engineering
Despite a growing number of women entering STEM fields, only around 15% of today’s engineers are women. How can we provide young women with …
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Why Marion, Ohio?
Marion is prospering. There are support mechanisms in place for new businesses who choose to relocate here. Everyone is interested in helping businesses that come to town succeed.”
Rick Fox, General Manager, POET
Your Hub for Business
Located only an hour from the state capital, Marion, Ohio is a community designed for industry leaders and their employees. The region is known for its accessibility through transportation, education and workforce development. As America’s Workforce Development Capital®, there is synergy between local schools and companies as students are trained to match the skills needed by area employers.
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Marion Area Workforce Acceleration Collaborative Reinforces Marion’s Claim as America’s Workforce Development Capital®
According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job changes are very common early in a person’s working years. While data is still being collected, …
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Marion CAN DO! Positioned for 2022 and Beyond
by Gus Comstock If you’re reading this article, you’ve arrived at our new website—Welcome. I invite you to explore each page to learn why Marion, …
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This year’s list of inductees to the @MarionTech Alumni Hall of Fame includes professionals from finance, entrepreneurship, education, and public service.
Learn more about each inductee from @TheMarionStar:
Marion Technical College inducts four into Alumni Hall of Fame
Marion Technical College recognized four outstanding alumni for making a difference in their fields and their communities.
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In October, Ohio added its highest number of new jobs since February of this year—keeping pace with other top performing states across the country.
Learn more from @DispatchAlerts:
Ohio adds 15,700 jobs in October, the most since February
Ohio employers posted the best job gains in October since early this year even as the state's unemployment rate rise to 4.2%.
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Happy holidays from Marion CAN DO! This time of year is filled with celebration—and as America’s Workforce Development Capital®, we have plenty to celebrate here in Marion. We’re glad to celebrate our community year round, and we hope you have a wonderful, restful holiday season.
Exciting news! 📰 Marion Industrial Rail Park has been named by @commtrex as one of the nation’s top intermodal facilities out of 1,700 locations!
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NS’s Bulk Transfer Terminal Earns Top Spot on Transloading List - Railway Age
Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer (TBT) terminal in Elizabeth, N.J., has ranked No. 1 on the Commtrex Top 10 Transloading list.
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The Marion Star’s Dynamic Dozen honors the top 12 leaders under 40 in Marion County for their commitment to service and volunteering. A common thread among this year’s leaders? A heart for serving Marion’s youth. 💛
Meet each leader in @TheMarionStar:
Meet the Marion Star's Dynamic Dozen selections for 2022
Here are the top 12 leaders under 40 years of age in Marion County for 2022.
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Ohio is #6 on @SiteSelection’s list of top state business climates! Located conveniently in central Ohio, Marion is the perfect place for businesses to grow and prosper. Looking for a new location? Contact us today.
See the full rankings here:
Business Climate Rankings: The 2022 Business Climate Rankings: Virginia Outmaneuvers the Perennial Heavyweights to Claim the Top Business Climate
Business Climate Rankings: The 2022 Business Climate Rankings: Virginia Outmaneuvers the Perennial Heavyweights to Claim the Top Business Climate
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Industries like fashion and film have found success in subscription-based services. For manufacturers, implementing a service-oriented business model can lead to stronger, long-term client relationships.
Learn more from @Forbes:
At Your Service: Why A Manufacturer‘s Future Is About More Than What They Make
Of course, the creation of high-quality products will always be core to the industry‘s financial and operational...
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The Stull family has called Marion home for generations. Dan Stull reflects fondly on his family’s experiences here, his career in engineering and his excitement for Marion’s future.
Read more about the Stull family’s story in @TheMarionStar:
MarionMade!: Stull family sees Marion progress
For more than 100 years, members of the Stull family have played important roles in Marion's business community and believe more progress is to come.
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During @WhirlpoolCorp’s educator boot camp, 17 Marion area teachers had a chance to tour the company’s manufacturing facilities and gain knowledge to take back to the classroom.
Read more from @Yahoo:
Boot Camps Help Educators Learn About Manufacturing Career Paths
Some of Whirlpool Corp.'s plant operations recently held outreach programs to help educators learn more about manufact...
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Last month, the spotlight was on Tri-Rivers @ramtec_ohio as Governor DeWine met with students, toured the facilities and learned about the school’s cutting-edge educational programs. 🌟
See photos from the visit in @TheMarionStar:
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC students shared passion for career tech with Ohio governor
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC students shared their passion for engineering and welding with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Tuesday.
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This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on all we’re grateful for. We feel fortunate to call the Marion community home and shine a spotlight on local businesses and leaders each and every day. 💛🤝
Happy #Thanksgiving from Marion CAN DO!
The U.S. manufacturing sector filled 22,000 jobs in September, with automakers adding roughly 8,300 of those employees.
Learn more about recent manufacturing employment trends in @IndustryWeek: https://bit.ly/3UoyV9B