Business View Civil and Municipal | May 2021

105 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL MAY 2021 FREMONT , OHIO Create Your Future Terra.edu Finally, Mayor Sanchez and City Council are beefing up Fremont’s economy, particularly in manufacturing. Although its four industrial parks are mostly full, there is about 15 acres of space available for an additional 100,000 square-foot building. Fremont is trying to either expand its current industrial parks or purchase a new one. “By the end of the year we may have an option on some land, so we can begin the infrastructure work of a new industrial park,” Gross says. “We’ll hopefully announce that in the beginning of 2022.” Local Fremont businesses are aiding this effort, as well. ProMedica Memorial Hospital, which often invests in the community and partakes in several economic development committees, is expanding and completed a $10 million renovation on one floor in 2019. The city recruited packaging manufacturer International Cushioning Company (ICC) to move into an empty 190,000 square-foot manufacturing building, where it added 75 new jobs to the economy. Also, local pressure vessel manufacturer Quality Steel Corporation added 20 new jobs to create a second shift and bump up the number of roles to 180. The company also expanded its property by 40,000 square feet as part of a $13 million investment. The City of Fremont values this team effort with local business and organizations to achieve its goals and continue necessary investments in the prosperity of the close-knit community. As Mayor Sanchez attests, “You’re only as successful as the people you surround yourself with.” A Health Insurance and Employee Benefit Pool serving municipal entities in Ohio. Ohioans helping Ohioans. Average health insurance renewals of 4.5% for 5 consecutive years with no plan changes. Contact Aaron Marinelli for Information 216.926.4955 aaron@magisadvisorygroup.com