MASURY, Ohio – Roemer Industries, a manufacturer of custom metal nameplates and industrial labels, has been awarded a $25,000 Small Business Grant from JobsOhio.
The funding will support an investment in new equipment, expanding the company’s capabilities to meet growing customer demand.
The JobsOhio Small Business Grant is designed to boost the growth of local businesses in eligible communities or those owned by underrepresented populations. The program supports fixed asset investments, workforce expansion and operational improvements critical to a company’s long-term success.
Roemer Industries will use the grant to invest in updated manufacturing technology equipment that will enhance production efficiency and expand its capabilities, supporting the company’s ability to meet increasing customer demand and pursue future growth opportunities, a news release states.
“This investment represents a major step forward in our commitment to innovation and quality,” said Jill Palumbo, chief operating officer. “This powerful new technology ensures we can meet our customers’ most demanding specifications with greater speed, expand into new markets and build upon our decades-long legacy of industrial identification excellence.”
Lake to River, the JobsOhio regional network partner serving Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties, played a key role in securing the funding. David Wilaj, director of project management at Lake to River, served as the advocate for Roemer Industries, helping to move along the application process and championing the project to JobsOhio decision-makers.
“Helping businesses like Roemer Industries expand and thrive is exactly why the JobsOhio Small Business Grant exists,” Wilaj said. “This investment will support Roemer’s continued growth and strengthen manufacturing capabilities that are vital to our region’s economic future.”
Businesses interested in learning more about eligibility criteria and available funding through the Small Business Grant program can contact Wilaj at david@laketoriverohio.org.