Happy Labor Day!

Ohio generated more than 102,129 new job commitments and $62.24 billion in investments based on JobsOhio data from 2019 through 2023.

Shale Crescent USA will be attending the Evolving Energy Conference in Morgantown September 20-21. The Evolving Energy Conference brings together high-level thought leaders, researchers, community members, and government representatives in the Energy sector.

Shale Crescent USA is excited to participate in Discover Global Markets, a one-day business forum taking place in Charleston, WV, September 28th, featuring opportunities to connect with industry leaders, U.S. commercial diplomats and specialists based in key European markets.

Shale Crescent’s Greg Kozera will be speaking at the National Speakers Association of Ohio Communication Mastery Conference on October 20. A professional speaker, Greg knows communicating effectively is the secret weapon to any successful career.

Greg Kozera, Marketing Director of Shale Crescent USA recently made an informative presentation to the Society of Plastics Engineers of Cleveland/Akron on the promise of Appalachia’s shale fields. Photo by Frank Esposito, Senior Staff Report for Plastics News.

The three states comprising the Shale Crescent USA (OH, WV and PA) had a total output from manufacturing of $225.2 billion in 2021.Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau

There were 25,236 manufacturing firms in the Shale Crescent USA states of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania in 2021. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau

The three states comprising the Shale Crescent USA (OH, WV and PA) had combined manufacturing exports of $89 billion in 2021.Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau

There was an average of 1,259,000 manufacturing employees in the Shale Crescent USA states of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania in December 2021. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau

Nucor, held a groundbreaking ceremony today on its 3-million ton sheet capacity advanced steel mill for automotive and construction uses. The plant, located in the heart of the Shale Crescent USA, will provide customers in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. with sheet steel.

The average annual manufacturing compensation in the Shale Crescent USA states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania in December 2021 was over $81,000 per year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau

According to an article in Area Development, high energy prices and bureaucracy at home, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain demands are among the factors prompting European companies to expand or relocate operations to the United States.

The geographic allocation of manufacturing plants and a stronger presence internationally minimizes risk for manufacturers and enables them to better respond to the demands of consumers and supply chain partners. Source: Area Development

Shale Crescent USA wishes you a Thanksgiving filled with friends, family and delicious food.

The team at JobsOhio continues to excel! JP Nauseef, President and CEO recently announced as of December, Ohio state ranked #2 in announced deals, #4 in new job creation, and #5 in new capital invested nationally. Congratulations from Shale Crescent USA!

Site Selection magazine’s Global Groundwork Index has rated Ohio as the #1 state in the country for economic development and infrastructure projects from 2019 to 2023 generating $62.24 billion in investments during this period!