Dayna Malow
Business Matters
The City of Green's Business eNewsletter
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Greetings!

The City of Green would like to engage in regular conversations with our greatest asset, our local businesses, in order to share important City updates, provide information about local business assistance programs, as well as welcome and recognize local business successes. 
 
This is our second edition of Business Matters, and more will come every other month.  If you would like to continue to receive these updates, please click here to sign-up.  Please pass this e-mail along to others at your company or additional colleagues in the City of Green and invite them to sign-up.  If you would like to read previous editions of Business Matters, click here.
City Update
Massillon & Steese Roads Roundabout Open
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The intersection at Massillon and Steese Roads was reopened on Tuesday, August 4.  The construction at the intersection was completed 15 days ahead of schedule.  The City was pleased to have the road re-opened to traffic and the road closed only 58 days. 
 
The new roundabout at the intersection allows for easier access for patrons to enter and exit the Green Plaza using a newly constructed entrance from an extended Steese Road.  Stop by and drive the roundabout as well as visit our local businesses at the Plaza.  For information on how to navigate the roundabout, click here.
Have You Heard?
Ohio Means Jobs
The state of Ohio has launched a Web site, www.ohiomeansjobs.com to help link employers with the right employees.  The Web site allows companies to access job posting and resume services available on Monster.com for freeOhioMeansJobs.com is a window for employers to look for Ohio-based talent, post job opportunities and integrate employment events into a single, free point of contact.  For job seekers, www.ohiomeansjobs.com provides free searchable access to all electronic job opportunities, which include Ohio employers, national commercial job boards and niche industries.
IRS - Net Operating Loss Carryback 
Small businesses with deductions exceeding their income in 2008 can use a new net operating loss tax provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to get a refund of taxes paid over the past five years instead of the usual two. 
 
More information on the program is available on the IRS's Web site.  An IRS FAQ page helps answer common questions about the program.  You may also contact Anthony Palmer, Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service at 216.522.7134.
US Export Assistance Center 
The US Export Assistance Center promotes the exportation of goods and services from the US by small- to mid-sized businesses; represents US interests internationally; and helps US businesses find qualified international partners.  If you are thinking about engaging in international trade as a means to expand your business, check out the US Export Assistance Center Cleveland.  The Center has an office located at Kent State University.  For more information contact Todd Hiser at 330.678.0695 or visit their Web site.
Site Selector 
Site Selector Web Page ImageThe City of Green Planning Department launched a new Web tool to allow site selectors and business owners the opportunity to search for available sites and buildings for sale or lease within the City of Green.   This new Web portal allows users the ability to search for space based on size or acreage and building classification (retail, commercial/office or industrial).  If you or another business associate are looking for space in the City of Green, make this Web site your first stop.  If you have space available and would like to list it, or need more information about the Web site, please contact Jessica Perko with the City of Green Planning Department at 330.896.6614. 
News & Notes
Welcome New Businesses 
Postal Plus - 3939 Massillon Road, Suite 801
DJ's Cards and Gifts - 4195 Massillon Road
Congratulations
Guiseppe's Pizza 
Guiseppe's Pizza will celebrate 45 years in Green this month.  Congratulations Guiseppe's!
 
Inc. 5000 Winners
Congratulations to the following companies who are listed as part of the Inc. 5000 class of 2009: Cole Industries, LifeCare EMS, Maxim Enterprises.
We're Moving to our New Central Administration Building 
The City of Green will be moving into its new home on Town Park Boulevard in September.  This new building will allow city services that have been spread out among three buildings to be located in one facility.  A formal dedication ceremony will take place Thursday, October 1 from 4 to 7 PM and a family open house will be Saturday, October 3 from 2 to 4:30 PM.  If you are interested in attending either event, please RSVP to Erin Bickett at [email protected]
This newsletter is intended to inform local businesses about news and notes that may impact their business as well as recognize the achievements of businesses throughout the City.  If you have information that you would like to share in a future edition of this newsletter or have general questions about the City of Green, please contact Jessica Perko, Community Development Administrator at 330.896.6614 or via e-mail [email protected].
 
Sincerely,
 

Wayne L. Wiethe, AICP
Director of Planning
City of Green
In This Issue
Roundabout
Ohio Means Jobs
New IRS Program
US Export Assistance Center
Site Selector
New Businesses
Congratulations
We're Moving
About Your Neighbors
Quick Links
About Your Neighbors:
Momentum Technologies, Inc.
Jim Sattler
Vice President, General Manager
1507 Boettler Road
Uniontown, OH 44685
330.896.5900
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Ever wonder what some of the other companies in the City of Green do?  In this new feature, find out about the many interesting and unique firms doing business in the City.
 
Meet Momentum Technologies Inc.  (MTi), which offers a wide range of laboratory and polymer distribution services for the North American Market.  MTi provides the entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise for polymer raw material sourcing, problem solving, physical testing and product development. 
 
MTi also offers laboratory services, mainly geared to servicing the asphalt and paving industries including testing to certify Cool Roofing Rating Council and Energy Star standards for roofing materials.
 
MTi is no stranger to research and development.  Recently, the company has been working with pig manure.
 
MTi is just one of several unique businesses located in Boettler Business Park.
 
Is there a Company you would like to learn more about?  If so, please e-mail Jessica Perko at [email protected]

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