Plotwork, Manufacturing, and COSI

Plotwork Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Location in Marysville

This month, we welcomed Plotwork USA, Inc. to Marysville with a special ceremony, factory tour, ribbon cutting, and reception. The founder of the company, Tamura-san, and the CEO of Plotwork USA, Takada-san, were in attendance along with other representatives from Japan.

Plotwork specializes in precise, code-based cutting techniques to create parts and prototypes that many other companies can’t. Their new facility, located in Pioneer Park 55, will begin operations soon.

Lextant Partners with COSI at the Ohio State Fair

Lextant partnered with COSI – Center of Science and Industry in the Innovation Zone at this year’s Ohio State Fair, where visitors explored the future of mobility and road safety in Ohio.

Fairgoers stepped into Lextant’s interactive driving simulator, designed to help researchers better understand how people experience emerging vehicle technologies and safety innovations.

Water and Light Redevelopment Project Receives $2M Incentive

The historic 1891 Marysville Water and Light plant redevelopment is officially underway, following the approval of a $2 million Historic Preservation Tax Credit.

This project is part of the broader $90 million Marysville Water & Light District and The Silos mixed-use development, led by Connect Real Estate.

• Demolition begins: Next month
• Estimated completion: As soon as 2029

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Coming to Marysville

A new commercial building at 755 Coleman's Crossing Blvd is slated to begin construction, anchored by a Potbelly Sandwich Shop—a national chain specializing in sandwiches, salads, and milkshakes.

The development is led by Olio Development Group. Additional tenants have yet to be announced.

Union County Prepares New Economic Development Strategy

Union County–Marysville Economic Development received 24 proposals from firms to create a new Economic Development Strategy.

• Last updated: 2018
• The new strategy will be a complete revamp
• Development begins in the coming months

TMUD Tax Credit Program: Key Updates for FY26–27

The Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) tax credit program has been updated to increase accessibility and boost local development projects.

Key changes include:

• Annual cap increased to $125M+ ($85M for cities, $40M for non-urban projects)
• Max credit per project lowered to $20M
• Payroll requirement increased to $5M annually
• Projects evaluated on on-site economic impact only
• Credit now applicable to income and financial institution taxes

These updates are designed to benefit rural and smaller-scale developments.

Amazon’s Impact in Union County

By 2030, Amazon’s planned investment in Ohio data centers is expected to surpass $23 billion. This includes:

• Local job creation
• Financial investments
• Career resources and school partnerships

Help Shape the Future of Marysville

Join residents and city leaders at a Visioning Open House hosted by REALM Collaborative:

• Location: Automotive and Mobility Innovation Center, 1100 Innovation Way, Suite D, Marysville, OH 43040
• Date: August 26
• Time: 4 PM

This event is part of the city’s upcoming comprehensive plan development. Bring your voice and ideas to help shape Marysville’s future.

Start Your Business in 2025 with Confidence

Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? The 2025 Business Start-Up Guide is full of helpful tools and resources.

Inside you’ll find:

• Guidance on marketing, taxes, and licensing
• A Readiness Checklist with everything you need to launch
• Tips from small business consultants

AMIC: A Hub for Innovation

The Automotive and Mobility Innovation Center (AMIC) at 33 Innovation Park offers:

• State-of-the-art coworking and office space
• Conference suites
• Testing space and more

This facility is ideal for startups and established companies alike.

Explore Available Sites in Union County

Whether you're looking for:

• Class A buildings
• Shovel-ready land
• Advanced fiber access
• Prime highway connectivity

Union County has flexible options to support your business growth.

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