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Lordstown Lands $243,000 Roadwork Development Grant"
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Village of Lordstown will receive a share of more than $2.27 million in state business and roadwork development grants awarded to one company and three Ohio communities, reports Gov. Bob Taft.The grants, administered by the Ohio Department of Development, were approved by the State Controlling Board, and are intended to assist in the growth and development of Ohio businesses and the creation and retention of jobs. These projects are expected to create nearly 2,600 positions and retain more 459 jobs.Lordstown will receive a $243,000 grant to help defray expected infrastructure improvement costs at the Henn Industrial Park. The park, which is home to facilities associated with Henn Workshops and Intier Automotive Systems, is being considered by Tanner Industries for a new manufacturing operation. The proposed improvements at the park will accommodate Tanner, as well as other prospective tenants to the park, Taft says."