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Astemo expands Muncie manufacturing with $11M investment
Astemo Indiana plans to invest more than $11 million in its Muncie manufacturing operation, increasing production capabilities and supporting future growth. The project includes additional injection molding capacity and a new assembly line for intake manifolds used in internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicle applications, according to a community announcement. The Muncie City Council recently approved a five-year tax abatement to support the investment. “We appreciate the support of the Economic Development Alliance and the Muncie community. This partnership reinforces Astemo’s commitment to investing in Muncie, supporting our employees and driving long-term growth," said Alejandro Navarro Lopez, vice president of operations at Astemo Americas. Astemo's Muncie operation employs about 188 people Astemo's Muncie facility was established in 1999 and employs about 188 associates. About 70% of the facility's employees live in Muncie, according to the announcement. The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County worked with Astemo's local leadership in recent months to identify the company's growth goals and coordinate with local and state partners. "Astemo's decision to expand its Muncie operation speaks to the strength of this facility, its workforce and our community," said Traci Lutton, vice president of economic development for the Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County.
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Piqua restarts city manager search after recall results
PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) – A special election in Piqua removed several city commissioners from their seats, but now the results are impacting other positions, such as the search for a new city manager. After three city commissioners were recalled during the special election, the search for a new Piqua city manager is now on hold. […]
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Across Southwest Ohio, voters pushed back against data centers — and politicians who support them
Local hostilities towards data center projects came to a head this week as voters in three Miami Valley communities decided their fate at the ballot box. Piqua, Urbana and Wilmington’s ballots had issues to either limit or ban data center construction. Here’s what voters decided, based on final, unofficial...
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Kettering Foundation to move headquarters to downtown Dayton
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation will open a new headquarters in Dayton’s Oregon District. This brings the nonprofit back to downtown Dayton where its work began nearly a century ago. “Dayton has always been central to the foundation’s identity, even as the reach of our work has grown nationally...