Marion CANDO!

Marion CANDO! is a non-profit economic development corporation whose primary function is to facilitate the creation of jobs in Marion County.

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We are America’s Workforce Development Capital®. Press play for a first look at our new video highlighting the schools, businesses and organizations empowering our next generation. Then head to our new website for a glimpse of life in our community: https://t.co/VowkMv1pbZ

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This year’s list of inductees to the @MarionTech Alumni Hall of Fame includes professionals from finance, entrepreneurship, education, and public service.

Learn more about each inductee from @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/iXGcmQ0NAk

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In October, Ohio added its highest number of new jobs since February of this year—keeping pace with other top performing states across the country.

Learn more from @DispatchAlerts: https://t.co/eWbAlQLPUc

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Happy holidays from Marion CAN DO! This time of year is filled with celebration—and as America’s Workforce Development Capital®, we have plenty to celebrate here in Marion. We’re glad to celebrate our community year round, and we hope you have a wonderful, restful holiday season.

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Exciting news! 📰 Marion Industrial Rail Park has been named by @commtrex as one of the nation’s top intermodal facilities out of 1,700 locations!

Learn more here: https://t.co/NDLTTnlk5T

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The Marion Star’s Dynamic Dozen honors the top 12 leaders under 40 in Marion County for their commitment to service and volunteering. A common thread among this year’s leaders? A heart for serving Marion’s youth. 💛

Meet each leader in @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/jlQBX4KjeM

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Ohio is #6 on @SiteSelection’s list of top state business climates! Located conveniently in central Ohio, Marion is the perfect place for businesses to grow and prosper. Looking for a new location? Contact us today.

See the full rankings here: https://t.co/DhGUq3lnkU

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Industries like fashion and film have found success in subscription-based services. For manufacturers, implementing a service-oriented business model can lead to stronger, long-term client relationships.

Learn more from @Forbes: https://t.co/QfXZK3KJux

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The Stull family has called Marion home for generations. Dan Stull reflects fondly on his family’s experiences here, his career in engineering and his excitement for Marion’s future.

Read more about the Stull family’s story in @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/vNN9VCGZvn

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During @WhirlpoolCorp’s educator boot camp, 17 Marion area teachers had a chance to tour the company’s manufacturing facilities and gain knowledge to take back to the classroom.

Read more from @Yahoo: https://t.co/2uBYJpbZDl

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Last month, the spotlight was on Tri-Rivers @ramtec_ohio as Governor DeWine met with students, toured the facilities and learned about the school’s cutting-edge educational programs. 🌟

See photos from the visit in @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/SyW6A42Qm6

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This time of year is an opportunity to reflect on all we’re grateful for. We feel fortunate to call the Marion community home and shine a spotlight on local businesses and leaders each and every day. 💛🤝

Happy #Thanksgiving from Marion CAN DO!

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The U.S. manufacturing sector filled 22,000 jobs in September, with automakers adding roughly 8,300 of those employees.

Learn more about recent manufacturing employment trends in @IndustryWeek: https://t.co/avl50NvK4b

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As an active kid who loved being in school, Jennifer Wellman found her path with the help of educators and her experiences in the classroom. Now, she’s paying it forward as principal of Harding High School.

Read more in @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/9LWvJMXjHN

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In her 37 years teaching at Harding High School, Kim Lutz has gone above and beyond to help students succeed, give other teachers a hand, and help everyone around her be the best they can be. 🏫 ❤️

Read more about Kim’s story in @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/wCwLZplUPN

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Congratulations to Star Turbine on its recently awarded $50,000 JobsOhio Economic Development Grant to help promote economic development, business expansion and job creation.

Learn how this expansion will benefit Marion via @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/xjhDy2REIH

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Congratulations to the three winners of this year's Forge Competition! The competition rewards small businesses for their plans to grow within the community and helps fill the entrepreneurship gap in Marion county.

Read more via @TheMarionStar: https://t.co/zp2dPMRkTt

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#DYK @MarionTech recently launched the UpSkill-A-Thon? It encourages local learners to continue their education and training through online skillshare courses. A $10,000 prize will be awarded to whoever takes the most classes!

Learn more: https://t.co/f4ifjMOEg2

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Presenting students with high-level research opportunities is key to Marion’s success, and @OSUMarion does exactly that.

Learn more about Shayaan Rasheed's recent recognition as a 2022 Pelotonia Research Fellow here: https://t.co/5uSLUliFFq

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Ohio ranks in the top three in @SiteSelection’s list of states for investment in logistics facility projects! 🏆 Columbus, Ohio also comes in at #7 on the list of top U.S. metros.

Learn more here: https://t.co/y1EADqC7Lr

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People are natural problem solvers. A composable approach to manufacturing allows operators to be closer to the information and solutions that are needed when automated processes break down.

Learn more in @Forbes: https://t.co/qfyBlK3RDb