Sidney-Shelby Economic Partnership Advances Data Center Growth in Shelby County, Ohio
The Sidney-Shelby Economic Partnership (SSEP), established in 1983, has facilitated business investment in Shelby County, which boasts the highest per capita manufacturing employment in Ohio. The region is pursuing its first data center project, learning from New Albany's experience in the industry. The project aims to diversify the local economy, provide stable funding, and create high-paying jobs while minimizing the impact on community services. SSEP emphasizes the importance of balanced growth, drawing on historical success in economic development.

The Sidney-Shelby Economic Partnership (SSEP) has been fostering economic growth in Shelby County, Ohio, for over 40 years. The county leads the state in per capita manufacturing employment and is recognized as a Top 100 US Micropolitan.
The SSEP is currently focused on its first data center project, leveraging insights from New Albany, known for its data centers. This initiative aims to diversify the economy and create high-paying jobs while minimizing community impacts.
The project team is negotiating stable funding without increasing property taxes. Historical successes in economic development underline the importance of balanced growth for community prosperity.




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