Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

32 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 ounded in 1798, East Liverpool is one of the oldest communities in the Ohio Valley. In the late 1800s, the city experienced significant growth as it became a hub of pottery manufacturing, bringing success and prosperity. Although evidence of this vibrant part of East Liverpool’s history is on display at the Museum of Ceramics, and in the historic architecture throughout the community, only the American Mug and Stein Company remains. Today East Liverpool is a city with growth and sustainability on its radar, bringing a new vibrancy and working to attract and retain a younger demographic. The installation of solar panels on all city property is evidence of this new direction, and Mayor Greg Bricker says this has created an opportunity to save money, while also providing power. EAST L I VERPOOL , OH I O WHERE HISTORY MEETS INNOVATION F Keeping the historical flare alive, East Liverpool dives into future growth