Impact Beverage Doubles Workforce with Major Expansion
CINCINNATI – December 16, 2024 – Impact Beverage announces that the company is doubling its workforce through a significant expansion. Driven by increased demand for contract beverage production and packaging, it will add 10,000 square feet to its production facility. The expansion includes substantial investment in new machinery and equipment, creating 65 new jobs and adding $4.6 million in annual payroll to its existing workforce of 60 employees.
Impact Beverage specializes in providing scalability to the world’s fastest growing beverage brands. The company handles each step of the beverage manufacturing process in its state-of-the-art facilities, creating a variety of ready-to-drink cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages with carbonated or still packaging options. The capital investment will support the installation of a new pasteurization line, enhancements to canning capabilities, increased automation and further development of innovative packaging solutions.
“These funds are instrumental in helping us to expand our facilities, enhance our equipment and ultimately create more job opportunities in our community. We are truly appreciative of the support and will use the resources to better serve our customers and propel our business forward,” says Whit Hesser, Impact Beverage chief operating officer.
“Impact Beverage’s workforce expansion bolsters the region’s already thriving $3.5 billion Food, Flavoring, and Beverage sector, driving innovation as a key supplier to some of the most prominent brands in the ready-to-drink market,” said Kimm Lauterbach, REDI Cincinnati president and CEO. “This announcement demonstrates our region’s rich legacy and supportive ecosystem, offering access to raw materials and brand and package development expertise to advanced data analytics and strategic placement on store shelves.”
“The City of Cincinnati is excited to support Impact Beverage in their decision to expand operations locally. It is a key City development goal to work in alignment with partners like REDI Cincinnati to ensure locally grown companies like Impact Beverage can continue calling our city home for years to come. We look forward to seeing Impact Beverage’s future success, and the outcome of their growth and investment in the Spring Grove Village neighborhood,” said Markiea Carter, Director of the City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community & Economic Development.
“Ohio-founded Impact Beverages continues to innovate and scale operations as its specialty beverage clients’ needs evolve,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The company’s expansion and investment will allow Impact Beverages to create 65 new jobs and add advanced machinery that will help meet growing demand for current and future customers.”
The City of Cincinnati is working closely with Impact Beverage on a local incentive package. In addition, the State of Ohio approved a Job Creation Tax Credit. JobsOhio plans to offer assistance, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed.
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.
About the City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community & Economic Development
The Department of Community & Economic Development (“DCED”) improves the lives of residents, increases business investment, and revitalizes City Neighborhoods by providing financial and technical resources, facilitating strategic partnerships, and promoting efficient use of the City’s on and off-street parking assets through parking management. DCED serves the City’s economic development, housing & community development, and parking needs in a changing development climate through acquisition and repositioning of underutilized property, investment in catalytic public improvements, tax and financial assistance for impactful projects and companies, facilitation of private sector job creation, and more. Learn more at www.choosecincy.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.