Bunker Hill Cheese expanding, adding 10 jobs
The $104,000 investment will include new machinery and equipment
BERLIN — Bunker Hill Cheese Company has announced a $104,000 investment into its Holmes County facility that will create 10 new jobs. The project is in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and the Holmes County Economic Development Council.
A family-owned Ohio company, Bunker Hill Cheese Company operates a cheese product manufacturing facility and retail outlet in Holmes County, utilizing locally-sourced milk. The company sells a variety of products nationwide.
Lisa Troyer, president of Bunker Hill said working with the collective team on the project has been a delightful experience.
“The insights and support augmenting a clear vision for continuing economic development for Southeast Ohio businesses is an investment that will render immediate and long-term benefits to Holmes County and our continuing commitment to sustainable, reintegrative agricultural, a growing personnel roster and the continued enhancements that make Bunker Hill Cheese and Ohio’s Amish Country a premier tourist destination for fellow Ohioans and visitors from around the world,” she said.
The investment includes the purchase of new machinery and equipment to increase the production of niche products, including cheese crisps, which are Keto-friendly snacks. The new equipment will also support the company’s sales to Hormel, which are included in protein-based snack packs under the Applegate brand.
“Bunker Hill Cheese is an iconic Holmes County business and the company’s retail shop is a must-stop for many visitors to the area,” said Mark Leininger, executive director of the Holmes County Economic Development Council. “The HCEDC is excited about the company’s plans for growth and its decision to invest in expanding its product line. We wish the company continued success and thank JobsOhio for its support of this project.”
JobsOhio supported the project with a $50,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant and OhioSE assisted the company with the grant process. The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant exists to provide financial support for eligible projects in designated distressed communities and/or for businesses owned by underrepresented populations across the state.
“Ohio Southeast Economic Development is pleased to play a role in supporting the growth of Bunker Hill Cheese,” said OhioSE President Mike Jacoby. “It is truly exciting to see a family company with such a proud tradition expanding into new markets.”
Information submitted by Ohio Southeast Economic Development.