Report: Menards to Open Facility in Ravenna, Ohio

According to a local news report Menard, Inc. (HQ: Eau Claire, WI), is moving forward with a proposal to build a distribution and manufacturing center in Ravenna, Ohio.

The Record-Courier reports that “Portage County commissioners recently granted a 15-year, 100% tax abatement for a Menards distribution center along Route 88, at the city’s northeastern border. The tax break already has been approved by Ravenna City Council and the Ravenna Board of Education and must also gain approval at the state level.”

Furthermore, it was noted that “Menards will have a $51.7 million project that will employ 90 people, with an estimated payroll of $3.49 million.”

Further details can be read here.