Honda Named Founding Automotive Partner for LA28 & Team USA
Honda has announced it will be a Founding Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Automotive Partner of Team USA. The company will provide mobility solutions including vehicles, motorcycles, and other equipment to support the Games. Honda is also making a $1 million donation to programs that help individuals achieve their full potential.
US Manufacturing Here to Stay: Record Reshoring Milestone
There were 244,940 manufacturing job announcements in 2024- the highest since tracking began. A June 10 report from the Reshoring Initiative revealed that 64% of jobs came from U.S. firms bringing production home. The top industries include computer and electronics, electrical (including EV batteries, solar equipment), and transportation equipment.
Ohio ranked 5th in 2024 with 12,000 job announcements. This is a huge win for Union County as our smart tech and automotive industries expand.
Camp Brewing Comes to Marysville
Camp Brewing recently opened their “Basecamp” location in Marysville. Owner Doug Olsen, a Marysville resident, revived the former Walking Distance Brewery Site. It is now a retro camping‑themed taproom. The opening marks Camp’s second outpost after the first opened in Huntsville in Spring 2024.
Marysville East & Marysville South Development News
The New Albany Company has acquired approximately 1,200 acres in Marysville for new business park developments. The New Albany Company is working to annex and rezone the acquired land for future innovative industrial uses. The two planned business parks, Marysville East and Marysville South, will each span 600 acres.
Global Data Center Hub Highlights New Industrial Era
AI factories are changing data centers as we know them. They’re powerful, production-grade facilities that turn energy and compute into intelligence. As markets and governments look toward the future of AI, capacity for AI infrastructure has become both a geopolitical tool and a financial engine.
Build the Business You've Been Dreaming of
Take the first step toward business ownership with the new 2025 Business Start-Up Guide!
From marketing to taxes, this guide is full of resources for Union County entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out the Readiness Checklist at the end. It’s a pre-made business to-do list backed by small business consultants to ensure you have all your bases covered.
Calling All Food Suppliers- You Don't Want to Miss Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission
Register for Food Export’s flagship event, Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission, to secure partnerships with international buyers from around the world—without getting on a plane!
Buyers in attendance will be actively seeking a wide range of food products, ensuring opportunities for suppliers across multiple categories. The event offers enhanced networking opportunities and customized educational components designed to support U.S. food suppliers in expanding their global reach. With networking receptions, educational sessions, and structured one-on-one meetings, suppliers will have more time to build relationships with buyers than traditional trade shows.
AMIC: Innovative Office, Coworking, and Testing Space
Same great amenities- new partnership! The Union County Port Authority has partnered with Lextant to manage and market the Automotive & Mobility Innovation Center.
Located inside Marysville’s 33 Innovation Park, AMIC offers state-of-the-art office and co-working space, conference suites, testing space, and so much more!
Ready to Develop? We Have Land
From Class A buildings to shovel-ready land, we have the space for new businesses. With flexible options, advanced fiber capabilities, and highway access, sites in Union County are built for success.
Rev1 Innovation Hop
We participated in Rev1 Ventures' Innovation Hop last month to engage with innovative entrepreneurs considering Union County as a place to grow their business. Didn't get a chance to connect? Find our website at the end of this email to get in touch!
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