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Though Appalachian Ohio got some good news recently with the announcement of hydrogen hub locations in our region, it is encouraging to know our representatives in Washington, D.C., continue to push for more.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown's office announced $1.25 million to the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership, for small and medium manufacturers in Appalachia. Brown, D-Ohio, says it is meant to grow production in energy and technology sectors.
For its part, the ARC says the money -- for technical assistance, training, supply chain mapping and diversification support, and guidance on factory upgrades and product expansions, in addition to helping manufacturers increase their energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and attract and train workers -- is part of a $10 million effort to help grow production in clean and green energy sectors in our region.
While our communities are certainly grateful for the infusion, surely those same representatives know we've got one request: Keep it coming.