CHILLICOTHE, OH – TYKMA Electrox has been providing industrial laser engraving systems worldwide for more than 50 years. The permanent marking distributor, located in Ross County, is hoping to expand their business and add six new positions through the purchase of a hand-held 3D scanner and measuring machine.
Fluor-BWXT (FBP) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio (JEDISO) support small businesses in the four-county region through Opportunity Fund grants and recently presented TYKMA with $18, 150 to help the business expand.
“The entire project involves a $73,000 capital investment,” said TYKMA Managing Director, Donnie Igou. “This grant will get us closer to our goal of retaining 49 jobs and creating six new positions, as well as strengthen our position in the marketplace.”
As part of Fluor-BWXT’s community commitment, significant economic investments are being made in the region through FBP’s partnership with JEDISO. The goal is to create and retain jobs for a sustainable and strong economy in Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto counties. Since 2011, FBP has provided more than $5.5 million in economic grants–creating and retaining thousands of jobs in the four-county region.
“It is great to see a small business like this continue to grow and provide jobs to our community,” said FBP Community Commitment Chair, Tim Poe. “As they succeed, so does the community around them. It is a win-win.”
To learn more about JEDISO, please visit www.choosesouthernohio.com or call 740.286.2838. To learn more about Fluor-BWXT, please visit www.fbportsmouth.com or call 740.987.2432.
From left are Tiffany Lemaster, assistant economic developer for Greater Chillicothe Ross County Development; Tim Poe, chair of the FPB Community Commitment Committee; Tammy Eallonardo, director of Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Development; Donnie Igou, managing director of TYKMA; Chris Grimes, Engineering manager at TYKMA; Greg Wilkett, president and CEO of FBP; Adell Grimes, operations manager at TYKMA; Sam Brady, director of the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (JCEDP) and Liza White, financial controller at TYKMA.