Portage County Progress
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PDB Reflects on a Successful 2018!
On May 9, 2019 the Portage Development Board hosted its eighth annual awards ceremony, Locate. Stay. Grow. 2019. The event recognized projects PDB worked on in 2018, as well as, its investors and resources partners that have all helped to make the Portage Development...
PDB Welcomes Rikki Ellison at VIP Reception
On March 5th PDB hosted a reception with Rikki Ellison, founder and chairman of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (MDAA). MDAA is a non-profit organization which seeks to generate public support for the continued development and deployment of missile defense...
The PDB Team is Growing!
Join us in welcoming Julie to the Portage Development Board team! Julie joined the Portage Development Board as the Clerical Specialist in January, 2019. Prior to joining PDB, Julie worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent...
Inaugural Produced in Portage Event a Success!
Job openings abound at Produced in Portage event By BOB GAETJENS Reporter, Record-Courier Published: 10/11/2018 Job seekers interested in good, steady work and a livable wage have manufacturers looking for them. Many of the 36 companies participating in the Portage...
PDB to Host Produced in Portage Event!
Portage Development Board to host Produced in Portage Event on October 10 for Portage County community Program Designed to Expand Knowledge of Manufacturing, Improve Public Perception of Manufacturing Career Opportunities (Ravenna, Ohio) August 6, 2018 – In...
PDB Celebrates a Successful 2017 at Annual Recognition Event!
On April 26th, 2018 the Portage Development Board hosted its seventh anniversary party and awards ceremony, Locate. Stay. Grow. 2018. The event recognized projects PDB worked on in 2017, as well as, its investors and resources partners that have all helped to make...