REDI Cincinnati announces James A. Wuenker Growth Award Finalists
CINCINNATI – REDI Cincinnati names 16 companies from across the region as finalists for the James A. Wuenker Growth Awards, collectively representing more than 2,700 new jobs and $461 million in capital investment. The winning companies and projects will be revealed and recognized for their impact on the region at REDI’s 12th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting, presented by Delta Dental of Ohio and Paycor, a Paychex company, on March 19.
REDI Cincinnati’s James A. Wuenker Growth Awards were created to highlight projects in the previous year that made a significant economic impact on the Cincinnati region. The project finalists not only represent new jobs or capital investment, but they are meaningful new developments in both the local communities and Cincinnati region that demonstrate growth and economic vitality.
Named in honor of the late Jim Wuenker, a distinguished economic developer who shaped the future of the region and played a critical role in major projects such as Fidelity Investments’ Covington campus in Kentucky, and Miller Brewing in Butler County, Ohio, the awards are presented annually. Jim served as an inspiration to all economic developers in the Cincinnati region, and the Growth Awards reflect his leadership and lasting impact.
A committee of REDI Cincinnati investors, which includes representatives from communities and businesses across the Cincinnati region, selects the Growth Award winners from projects completed the previous year. This year, the following companies were named finalists for the Growth Awards:
BWF Envirotec (Greendale, IN) – Submitted by OneDearborn
Cencora (Harrison, Ohio) – Submitted by Alloy Development Corp.
Cincinnati Children’s (Sharonville, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Sharonville
Coolants Plus (Hamilton, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Hamilton
Floco Process (Sharonville, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Sharonville
Great Day Improvements (Sharonville, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Sharonville
The Hillman Group (Forest Park, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Forest Park
Jabil (Florence, KY) – Submitted by BE NKY Growth Partnership
MarfoFMA (Covington, KY) – Submitted by BE NKY Growth Partnership
Oats Overnight (West Chester, Ohio) – Submitted by West Chester Township
Paragon Metal Fabricators (Pendleton County, KY) – Submitted by Pendleton County Economic Development
Salvagnini America (Hamilton, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Hamilton
SencorpWhite (Hamilton, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Hamilton
StandardAero Component Services (Sharonville, Ohio) – Submitted by Alloy Development Corp. and the City of Sharonville.
VILPE USA (Mason, Ohio) – Submitted by the City of Mason
Whitewater Processing (Kopp’s Turkey) – (Dearborn County, IN) – Submitted by OneDearborn
About REDI Cincinnati
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati is the first point-of-contact for companies locating or growing in the 15-county region at the heart of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. REDI Cincinnati is supported by top business leaders and community partners and staffed by a team of economic development experts who are uniting the Cincinnati region to compete globally. The future is bright, and we’re building it, right now. Join us at REDICincinnati.com.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO, JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.