From Paper to PPE: Chillicothe Mill Revived as U.S. Medical Glove Manufacturing Hub

Tiffany LemasterRecent News

October 13, 2025 OEDA News Item: From Paper to PPE: Chillicothe Mill Gets New Life A shuttered paper mill in Ross County is being reborn as a domestic manufacturing hub for medical gloves—bringing jobs, hope, and a model for industrial reuse. Congratulations to Tammy Eallonardo and Tiffany Lemaster at the Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, OhioSE, JobsOhio, as well …

Paper City Coffee Receives Support

Tiffany LemasterGrants, Recent News

CHILLICOTHE, OH – Nestled on the corner of Paint and Fourth Streets in Chillicothe, Ohio, sits a quaint little coffee shop that continues to be the focal point for socialization among area residents. Paper City Coffee offers a wide variety of coffees and lattes with a valuable mentoring program for local teens on the side. Owners Lance & Mackenna Harper and Cade & Madisen Harper purchased the shop …

FBP and JEDISO Support TYKMA

Tiffany LemasterGrants, Recent News

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 …

3rd Annual Kenworth Parade T-shirt

Tiffany LemasterUncategorized

Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development and Downtown Chillicothe held a contest to create the 3rd Annual Kenworth Truck Parade shirt. We would like to extend our appreciation to each person who submitted a design during our contest. We enjoyed deliberating over the design options and are very excited to share the winning designs with the community. The 1st place design …

FBP and JEDISO support Herr Foods expansion in Ross County

Tiffany LemasterUncategorized

Ross County, OH- Part of Fluor-BWXT’s (FBP) commitment to the community is supporting small businesses through economic development grants and creating partnerships to enhance programs and grow the four-county region. Recently FBP partnered with the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio (JEDISO) to provide $50,000 in grant in Ross County. FBP and JEDISO presented a check to Herr’s Foods …

Kenworth Truck Parade T-shirt Contest

Tiffany LemasterUncategorized

Kenworth Truck Parade T-shirt Contest. YOU can design the 2024 shirt! What you should know- 3rd Annual Kenworth Truck Parade, 50th Anniversary of the Chillicothe Kenworth Plant Design details must include- Parade Date: June 15, 2024, Location: Chillicothe, OH, Any trucks pictured in the design must be Kenworth brand. Submit your design to- tiffany@gcrcd.com, before March 31 Format (all 4)- …

Pixelle Starts New Tradition!

Tammy EallonardoRecent News

Friday, December 3, 2021 This past Friday, Pixelle Specialty Solutions introduced a new holiday tradition with the lighting of their star. Vice President and General Manager Keith Wahoske invited GCRCD and Mayor Luke Feeny to help light the star for the first time. The star was designed, crafted, and installed by members of the Pixelle Specialty Solutions Team! Excitement was …