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Fredericktown
Community Development Foundation
Fredericktown is ready and willing
to welcome new business and industry to our community. A progressive
community, it is home to a growing number of industries and manufacturers
including construction, auto parts, golf cart axles, high end
cabinetry, horse stalls and stall equipment, foundry castings,
conveyor systems, electronic equipment and industrial control
systems, All have located here to take advantage of the strong
workforce ethic and easy access to Interstate 71 via State Routes
95 and 13.
Fredericktown’s school system
has received an excellent rating by the state of Ohio, and is
located in close proximity to three institutions of higher learning
- Central Ohio Technical College, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
and Kenyon College.
The Fredericktown Community Development
Foundation (FCDF) is a 501(c)6 organization, established in 1981
when the need arose to develop an industrial base for the area.
In 1982 and 1983 the group of industrial, business and financial
leaders developed a promotion of local businesses by providing
a tent from which local merchants could display their products
and services at the annual Fredericktown Tomato Show. An expanded
version of the Merchants Tent continues to be part of the September
festival today.
The foundation’s original focus
was on industry, but as its membership grew, so did the commitment
to develop business in Fredericktown. Projects such as the building
of the gazebo on the square, and construction of the Fredericktown
Community Library were all supported by the FCDF. Another of
its early projects was a gathering of businesses, professionals,
industries, churches and local officials at Community Day which
was a turning point for the foundation’s mission.
The FCDF also supported businesses
through utility improvements in water and sewer project across
Ohio 13. It was a five-year project, but when it was accomplished,
the door was open to broader opportunities for industries.
Today the foundation stands ready
to help businesses looking to establish in Fredericktown, as
well as those who anticipate expansion, by removing any roadblocks
that may hinder industrial development. More than 50 foundation
members meet monthly to plan and prepare for additional growth,
as well as provide support to local businesses. Anyone interested
in promoting Fredericktown is welcome to join. The group meets
the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the School Administration
Office at 117 Columbus Rd.
Fredericktown has commercial and
industrial property available and is waiting to welcome new companies
to the area. Our abundant water supply, central location and
progressive attitude make Fredericktown a great location for
building your future, or your company’s future.
Click Here
to View the FCDF Business Directory
To Learn more about our Village and
the Knox County Area, Please
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If you would like to become a member
of the Fredericktown Community Development Foundation, or need
more information, Please
Click Here
If your company or business would like to become part of
the Fredericktown.net or need more information, Please
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