Ross County, Ohio
On June 13, 2024, Fluor BWXT and the JEDISO Partnership (Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio), in coordination with Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, presented Ross County manufacturer Hostetler Truss with a $25,000 grant to support expansion of their business, located on SR 159, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Hostetler Truss, which currently manufactures roofing trusses, has committed $800k capital investment toward a 12k sf expansion and $400k for new machinery and equipment to facilitate the manufacture of floor joists and create 6 new jobs.
Hostetler Truss currently employs 30 people in Ross County and supplies construction materials to Carter Lumber and 84 Lumber, locally.
Pictured from left: Chase Hostetler, Nate Hostetler, FBP President/CEO Greg Wilkett, Tiffany Lemaster, Asst ED/GCRCD, Tammy Eallonardo, Director/GCRCD, and Tim Poe, FBP Community Commitment Fund Chairperson.