Second National
Continues Support of Partnering for Progress
Bank backs effort for 7th consecutive year
DARKE COUNTY- Second National Bank continued its support of local
development efforts recently by backing Darke County’s Partnering for
Progress (P4P) initiative again in 2015. This marks the seventh
consecutive year that the bank, an original founder of the P4P
initiative, has supported the countywide, public-private development
effort.
“The Partnership has continued to have a high level of success tackling
issues that directly impact the growth of Darke County,” stated Second
National President & CEO John Swallow. “Whether it’s P4P’s strong
business retention efforts, the many workforce development programs, or
the forging of strong relationships with neighboring counties, we want
to support programs that strengthen the local economy”
According to Darke County Economic Development Director Marc Saluk, the
P4P initiative has worked with local businesses to help create or
retain over 1,600 jobs since 2010 (mostly in the well-paying
manufacturing sector) and contributed heavily to recent major business
expansions at Whirlpool, JAFE, FRAM, PolyOne, and Ramco Electric Motors
“There’s little question that Second National’s support has directly
impacted our ability to launch successful development programs.” stated
Saluk. “Great partners lead to great success, and that’s what they’ve
been to us.”
Saluk stated that, in addition to the jobs created, P4P-assisted
company projects have also led to $56M in additional annual payroll in
the Darke County community as well as a total investment of
approximately $120 million dollars through business expansions. P4P
also works to lay the infrastructure for future growth through its
workforce development initiative, land and building development, and
regional partnerships. For more information on Partnering for
Progress, please call the Economic Development Office at 937-548-3250.
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