Oats Overnight was choosing between Illinois and Ohio for the proposed project. This job creation tax credit was intended to tip the scales and was supported by West Chester Twp.
The West Chester location will double as a production and distribution facility servicing the east coast. It would create 179 full-time jobs and take on $7.8 million in annual payroll by the end of 2025. Ohio’s tax credit requires the company to operate at its West Chester location for 11 years.
The Department of Development estimates the credit to be worth about $730,000, but that number is subject to change based on Oats Overnight’s ability to fulfill its estimated job creation and payroll, according to Dan Bowerman, the public information officer at the department.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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