Ohio Gov. announces economic development projects, including one in Williams Co.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday 17 economic development projects across the state have been approved, a move expected to create 2,347 new jobs and retain 8,592 existing positions. Among the approved projects is an expansion by Wieland Chase LLC, operating as Chase Brass & Copper, in Holiday City. According to the release, the Williams County project is expected to create 43 full-time-equivalent jobs and generate approximately $3.1 million in new annual payroll. Chase Brass & Copper manufactures brass rods and operates a brass forging facility. The company was acquired by Wieland Corp. in 2019, expanding its capabilities to include ammunition production.