Wellston Industry Expanding To Add Jobs

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(Columbus) – The Ohio Department of Development has announced the approval of four projects that will create 233 new jobs and retain nearly 600 jobs statewide, including one in Jackson County.  

Buckeye Construction & Restoration, LTD., city of Wellston (Jackson County), expects to create 40 full-time-equivalent positions, generating more than $3.3 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s redevelopment project in Wellston. Buckeye Construction & Restoration is a specialty construction and construction management firm, focused on historic preservation, revitalization, structural reinforcement, facility upgrades, and other services. The proposed project includes the expansion of its current headquarters to accommodate growth. TCA approved a 1.334- percent, seven-year Job Creation Tax Credit for the project.  

During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners. The projects are expected to result in more than $20 million in new payroll and generate over $287 million in investments across Ohio.