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5.2.2008 -- Fisher Launches The Business Resource Network
Innovative Business Retention and Expansion Program to Serve Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbian
 
5.5.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANT TO SPRINGFIELD AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER 
5.6.2008 -- Ohio Tourism Division Unveils Ad Campaign, Economic Impact Data
Travel industry to showcase Ohio tourism experiences with consumer Tourism Celebration at Statehouse
 
5.12.2008 -- Fisher Announces Availability of Clean Ohio Assistance Funds 
5.13.2008 -- Ohio Tourism Division Unveils Star-Studded Marketing Campaign
New tourism economic impact numbers, Ohio Tourism Industry Celebration mark National Tourism Week
 
5.14.2008 -- SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY THEME OF ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST 
5.19.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects to Help Spur Local Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
 
5.19.2008 -- JOB CREATION TAX CREDITS APPROVED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
Projects Expected to Generate Investments to Ohio's Economy
 
5.19.2008 -- GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF APPALACHIA AWARDS $250,000 GRANT FOR ARMORY SQUARE PROJECT 
5.20.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES MORROW COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Ohio Heartland Community Action Agency selected to deliver services to Morrow County residents
 
5.20.2008 -- Lt. Governor Fisher announces Targeted Industry Attraction grant 
5.20.2008 -- Lt. Governor Fisher, Chancellor Fingerhut announce more than $143 million in Ohio Research Scholars awards 
5.20.2008 -- LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION FUND TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF SERVICES 
5.20.2008 -- WIRE-NET TO PARTNER WITH STATE TO DEVELOP OHIO'S WIND SUPPLY CHAIN 
5.20.2008 -- Lt. Governor Fisher announces $2.7 million in Third Frontier grants
Eight companies awarded research commercialization funds
 
5.22.2008 -- MINORITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ADVISORY BOARD AWARDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DAYTON MINORITY BUSINESS 
5.27.2008 -- Fisher announces new Director of Urban Development Division 

6.2.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects to Help Spur Local Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
 
6.2.2008 -- O'Jays Rock New Ohio Tourism Multicultural Campaign
"Livin' for the Weekend" Campaign encourages multicultural travelers to stay overnight in Ohio
 
6.3.2008 -- ECONOMIC TASK FORCE FOR DHL HUB IN WILMINGTON COMMITTED TO JOBS, FUTURE 
6.4.2008 -- INDUSTRIAL SITE IMPROVEMENT FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF OHIO INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SITES 
6.4.2008 -- OHIO PARTNERS WITH TWO ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 
6.9.2008 -- Ohio Tourism Multicultural Television Spot Premieres June 9
"Livin' for the Weekend" Campaign encourages multicultural travelers to stay overnight in Ohio
 
6.13.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES $500,000 GRANT TO LAWRENCE COUNTY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS 
6.13.2008 -- CITY OF MILFORD TO RECEIVE GRANT MONEY TO HELP PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 
6.16.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANT TO CITY OF BEAVERCREEK
Funds to assist with the development of Regional Center West
 
6.23.2008 -- FIVE OHIO COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $2 MILLION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
6.26.2008 -- Fisher announces nearly $20 million for Wright Projects
Seven teams get funding boost for research and commercialization
 
6.26.2008 -- Fisher announces nearly $23 million for biomedical projects
Funding goes to six proposals aimed at life-changing research
 
6.26.2008 -- Fisher announces $24 million in engineering awards
Advanced materials, bioproducts among targeted industries
 
6.27.2008 -- HEAP SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM BEGINS JULY 1
Assistance available for eligible households
 
6.30.2008 -- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS CREATE JOBS IN OHIO
More Than $5.2 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs
 
6.30.2008 -- JOB CREATION TAX CREDITS APPROVED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
Projects Expected to Generate Investments to Ohio's Economy
 

 

9.3.2008 -- Lt. Governor Presents Strategic Plan for Economic Development
Plan focuses on income growth, job creation and retention, expanded productivity
9.8.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects to Help Spur Local Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
9.8.2008 -- Governor's Office of Appalachia Announces Community Facility Initiative
One-time funds available for building repairs, upgrades
9.9.2008 -- Lt. Governor Testifies before U.S. House Committee on DHL
9.10.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $30 MILLION IN HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
62 Communities Awarded Funds for Fiscal Year 2008
9.10.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION TO IMPROVE DISTRESSED AREAS
10 Communities Receive Neighborhood Revitalization Grants
9.10.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES $9.4 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS
19 Communities Receive Water and Sanitary Sewer Funds
9.16.2008 -- Lt. Governor Testifies before U.S. House Transportation Committee on DHL
9.22.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
9.26.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES 2008 KEYS TO SUCCESS AWARD WINNERS
Ohio Women Business Owners Recognized for Professional Achievements
9.29.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE WORKSHOP
Workshop Highlights Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
9.29.2008 -- JOB CREATION TAX CREDITS APPROVED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
Projects Expected to Generate Investments to Ohio's Economy
9.29.2008 -- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS CREATE JOBS IN OHIO
More Than $34 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs
9.30.2008 -- FISHER ANNOUNCES OHIO MINORITY BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONFERENCE FOR SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES

   

10.6.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
10.6.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES CLEAN OHIO GRANTS TO FIVE COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
10.9.2008 - Fisher Announces Home-Based Business Workshop
Workshop Targets Entrepreneurs Over 50
10.9.2008 - Clean Ohio Fund Launches New Web Site
Site Provides Easy-to-Access Information and Resources
10.10.2008 - Fisher Announces Workshop Targeting Home-Based Busness for Women
10.10.2008 - Akron Minority Business Development Organization to Accelerate Innovation and Prosperity
10.14.2008 - Cincinnati Minority Business Development Organization to Accelerate Innovation and Prosperity
10.16.2008 - Lieutenant Governor Fisher Announces Historic Preservation Tax Credit Awards
10.16.2008 - Ohio Continues to Enhance Access to E-85 Fueling Stations 
10.20.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
10.22.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING
Funds are available for Winter Crisis Program
10.23.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES CLEAN OHIO GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
10.24.2008 - “ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO” 
SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES
10.27.2008 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS CREATE JOBS IN OHIO
More Than $34 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs
10.27.2008 - JOB CREATION TAX CREDITS APPROVED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
Projects Expected to Generate Investments to Ohio’s Economy
 
10.28.2008 - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FISHER ANNOUNCES LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS 
10.30.2008 - “ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO” SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES 
10.31.2008 - HEAP WINTER CRISIS PROGRAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 3RD 
Heating Assistance Available to Eligible Households
 

         

11.5.2008 - “ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO”
SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES
11.7.2008 - "Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher's Statement on Auto Industry"  
11.10.2008 - "Governor, Lt. Governor Release Statement on DHL"  
11.10.2008 - "SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPENS IN WILMINGTON
Resources and Assistance Available for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs"
  
11.12.2008 - "ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO"
Seminar Offers Tools and Resources for Ohio Companies
  
11.13.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $150,000 GRANT TO THE CITY OF NORTH COLLEGE HILL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS  
11.13.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $50.5 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL SITES  
11.14.2008 - “ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO” SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES  
11.17.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
  
11.17.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $750,000 CLEAN OHIO ASSISTANCE FUND GRANT TO CITY OF COLUMBUS  
11.17.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $21 MILLION IN HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARDS
87 Communities Awarded Funds for Fiscal Year 2008
  
11.17.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION IN HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS
30 Non-profits Awarded Funds for Fiscal Year 2008
  
11.18.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF TIRPAK AS CENTRAL OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR  
11.20.2008 - WILMINGTON AREA TO RECEIVE $3.87 MILLION IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDS  
11.20.2008 - Experience the Holiday and Reconnect with Family in Ohio this December  
11.24.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CLOUSE AS WEST CENTRAL OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR  
11.24.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF BAHR AS NORTHWEST OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR  
11.24.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF HOWARD AS NORTH CENTRAL OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR  
11.25.2008 - "ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO” SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES  
11.25.2008 - “ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO” SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES  
11.26.2008 - Ohio Tourism Division Announces 2008 Holiday Highlights
From unique shopping to light displays and events, Ohio offers the best in the Midwest
  

12.1.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
12.2.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $3.3 MILLION IN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
12.3.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF DUKEMAN AS NORTHERN OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR
12.3.2008 - BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF VANDERPOOL AS SOUTHERN OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR
12.8.2008 - JOB CREATION TAX CREDITS APPROVED FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION
Projects Expected to Generate Investments to Ohio’s Economy
12.8.2008 - JOB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOANS CREATE JOBS IN OHIO
More Than $20 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs
12.10.2008 - "ACCELERATING THE ADVANCED ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN IN OHIO”
SEMINAR OFFERS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR OHIO COMPANIES
12.12.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION FOR FUEL CELL DEVELOPMENT
Ohio Third Frontier Expands Innovation and Technology
12.12.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION FOR ADVANCED ENERGY GRANTS
10 Companies Receive Ohio Third Frontier Awards
12.12.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES $1.3 MILLION FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY GRANTS
Three Companies Receive Ohio Third Frontier Awards
12.15.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
12.16.2008 - January Marks the Beginning of a Fun-Filled Year with Family and Friends
Celebrate the start of the new year with art exhibits, outdoor activities and cultural connections
12.17.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $12 MILLION IN CLEAN OHIO GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES
Projects Invigorate Regional Economies, Generate Jobs for Ohioans
12.19.2008 - Fisher Announces More than $83 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program Awards
50 Cities, Counties, and Regions to Receive Federal Funds
12.22.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL FOR $11.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR THE DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
12.30.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES CLEAN OHIO FUND REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS AND DEADLINES

12.30.2008 - FISHER ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVES FOR STATE’S SMALL BUSINESSES