Grant

November 16 - 20, 2015

  • $6,839,723 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, to fund the acquisition of specialized equipment and the establishment of an Industry Advisory Committee to oversee the development of the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, a unit within the Ohio State University, which will establish a new model for economic development to support small and mid-sized defense manufacturers in the region. The University will provide workforce training and continuing education to area residents to enhance job opportunities in the region. This investment is part of a $7,599,723 project that the grantee estimates will create jobs and promote economic development in the region.