$150 million overhaul at NASA Plum Brook readies Ohio to lead space testing - read THE PLAIN DEALER article. (July 2010)

Genesis Baking Company, a division of New Horizons Acquisition Company, announced a local expansion project which will add 25 jobs, over 23,000 sq. ft. of space and a new baking line to their facility in Norwalk. Estimated investment of about $3 million dollars. (March 2010 - read the press release)

New Horizons Baking Company received $1,000,000 ODOD Targeting Industry Efficiency Grant (maximum amount). New Horizons participated in the project with over a 70% match. Governor Strickland made the formal announcement at a press release on site at NHBC February 8, 2010. This award for New Horizons’ second expansion project in 12 months. (February 2010 - read the press release)

Fisher‐Titus Medical Center was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the United States by Modern Healthcare Magazine for the second consecutive year. Fisher‐Titus was the only Ohio hospital to have earned this award two years in a row. (2009-2010)

NEDC Launches New Web Site www.norwalkohio.org. For the development of the site, the organization focused on promoting the area and the resources available to both existing and new businesses. (July 2010)

NEDC is extremely happy with the web site design. "It is very user-friendly and dynamic," said Ellen Heinz, NEDC Director. "The web site was developed pro bono – what an amazing gift to the organization! The generosity and innovation of the web design firm paved the way to a fresh site that will help our organization better promote area resources and the entire community." added Heinz.

NEDC thanks the Norwalk Reflector, City of Norwalk, Huron County, NASA Plum Brook Parternship, Lou Reda, Main Street Norwalk, Huron County Chamber of Commerce & CVB and various individuals for providing pictures of the community. NEDC is especially grateful to Praxis Marketing Concepts and Web Design for the wonderful new site – their generosity and talent are greatly appreciated!

Click on the blue links below for other News and Videos:

• Sherrod Brown Visits Norwalk Manufacturer –“Recovery Act Funding Assists...” (June 2010)
• Norwalk Area Business Appreciation Week Results (May 2010)
• Norwalk Area Business Announces Jobs and New Facility (March 2010)
• Side Order of Success (New Horizons Story in Sandusky Register) (March 2010)
• Norwalk Company Receives $1 Million Energy Efficiency Grant (Feb. 2010)
• Norwalk Area Business Highlights (2009-2010)
• Norwalk Rail Project Helps Spur $3.7 Million Investment (October 2009)
• Norwalk Rail Spur Project Receives ISIF $220,000 Award (August 2009)
• Business Week Article on Norwalk Custom Order Furniture (2009)

Videos

• Governor Strickland Visits New Horizons Baking Company to Announce Energy Efficiency Grant Award (February 2010)
• Video from NEDC 2009 Annual Luncheon – "Area Highlights" (November 2009) - Available at NEDC office
• Norwalk Episode of Fox 8 News Series "That’s Life…with Robin Swoboda" (2009) - Available at NEDC office
  

Upcoming Events

• NASA Plum Brook Tour – August 26, 2010 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm (NEDC Board will meet before the tour). Community Members encouraged to join the tour and find out more about the $170 million dollar expansion projects currently underway and how we can advocate for the funding of the Runway Project. For more details and to reserve a space on the tour, contact Ellen Heinz (eheinz@norwalknedc.com or 419-668-9858).
  
  
• 2010 NEDC Annual Luncheon at SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK – Thursday, September 30th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. RSVP required – Call (419-663-2030) or email (dbensinger@norwalknedc.com) to reserve your space today!