What's New in Union County: February 2025

Honda is launching its first-ever EV Hub in Ohio, with production starting this year and featuring new models like the Honda Saloon and C-SUV.

February 3, 2025

Exciting News from Honda!

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This year, production will begin at the first-ever Honda EV Hub, right here in Ohio. This milestone would not be possible without the hard work and collaboration of our amazing partners—including you.

We invite you to view some of the first models that will be produced at the Honda EV Hub: the Honda Saloon and C-SUV. These models will be on display at the Honda Heritage Center in Marysville from February 3–21.

Bring your family, friends, and colleagues! Feel free to take photos and tag @HeritageCenter using #Honda0 on social media.

Honda Heritage Center Hours:

Monday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 3 PM (Recommended for group visits larger than six)
Friday: 10 AM – 3 PM

Learn more about the Honda 0 Series

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Construction Update: High School Tech Internship Application Period Now Open

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—January 2, 2025:
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced that applications are now open for the next round of the High School Tech Internship program.

This program offers Ohio employers wage reimbursement for hosting high school interns in tech-related roles—creating a recruitment pipeline while providing students with valuable early work experience.

"Last year, nearly 1,000 students participated, giving them a great opportunity to try out a career in their local communities," said Lt. Governor Husted.

Program Benefits:

Intern Roles: AI, software development, data & IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadband/5G, and more.
Employer Incentives: Reimbursement of up to 75% of intern wages (up to $5,000 per intern).

Program Partners by Region:

Northwest & Western Ohio: Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE)
Northeast Ohio: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U)
Central Ohio: Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Southwest Ohio: INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati
Southeast Ohio: Building Bridges to Careers

"The High School Tech Internship program equips students with real-world skills while strengthening Ohio’s workforce pipeline," said Stephen D. Dackin, director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Learn more and apply here

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Ohio Partners with Anduril to “Rebuild the Arsenal” for National Security

PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio—
Anduril Industries, a leader in defense technology, will establish a new 5-million-square-foot manufacturing facility—Arsenal-1—in Pickaway County, bringing over 4,000 jobs to Ohio by 2035.

This project represents the largest single job creation and new payroll project in Ohio’s history, projected to add nearly $1 billion to the state’s GDP.

"The future of American air power will be made in Ohio!" — Governor Mike DeWine

Arsenal-1 will be key in modernizing U.S. military manufacturing, utilizing advanced software and production technologies to support national defense.

CONNECTED Marysville Networking Group—Join Us!

Starting Thursday, February 20, AMIC will host the CONNECTED Marysville Networking Group—a welcoming space for the business community to meet, collaborate, and grow.

Led by Founder Chris Borja and Chapter Leader Lori Baas, CONNECTED offers monthly meetups featuring: