Monnier & Co., CPA’s: 2024 challenges and changes ahead
SIDNEY — “2023 has been a year for many businesses to prosper and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide opportunities to grow and adjust,” according to Corey Kremer, partner at Monnier & Co., CPA’s. “Whether it was taking advantage of opportunities to claim generous tax credits, or dealing with the challenges of high inflation, high interest rates, and trying to acquire and retain employees, 2023 has been both prosperous and challenging for many businesses across all industries. Our goal is to help our clients become aware and to navigate these opportunities and challenges they face.”
Behr Design sees growth in multiple areas in 2023
SIDNEY — Behr Design experienced overall growth in 2023 in areas of branding, signage and website development.
Sidney income tax supports police, fire and more
SIDNEY — The city of Sidney income tax collections for 2023 were 1.7% below 2022 collections. Tax collections, at the current 1.65% tax rate, supported 71% of the city’s 2023 expenditures in 2023. These dollars were spent or encumbered as follows: 28% police, 26% fire, 9% streets, 10% parks and recreation, 9% administrative services, 7% judicial, 5% community development, and 6% for various other services. These expenditures include both the operating and capital expenditures and encumbrances utilizing income tax collections.
The ‘new’ Copeland returns to Sidney
SIDNEY — Longstanding Shelby County residents may recognize a familiar business name atop the former Emerson facilities on Campbell Road – Copeland! That is because 2023 marked a pivotal year where Emerson divested its Commercial & Residential Solutions business, believing it would be stronger as a standalone company. So, with the backing of Blackstone private equity, in June of last year, the former Emerson-business returned to its roots as a pureplay HVACR company, taking on its original Copeland name – a name that had been a fixture in the Sidney community from 1937 until 1986 when it was originally acquired by Emerson.
Progress continues for KLINGER in the US
SIDNEY — The year 2023 continued to be another rewarding one for KLINGER Thermoseal in Sidney, Ohio.
Anna Engine Plant preparing to power Honda’s electrified future
ANNA — The Anna Engine Plant (AEP) has long been a vital facility in powering Honda and Acura vehicles, producing more than 30 million engines for automobiles around the world.
Middendorf Builders experience successful 2023
FORT LORAMIE — 2023 was another successful year for Middendorf Builders Inc, and the new home builder attributes its success to the dedication of its skilled workforce and the company’s commitment to construction excellence.
Clopay Corporation: 60 years of opening doors to future
TROY — Now celebrating its 60th year in business, Clopay Corporation is the largest manufacturer and marketer of residential and commercial garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America.
Continental Express wraps up 2023 with overall growth, plan for future development
SIDNEY – Continental Express, the Sidney-based refrigerated truckload carrier and full-service logistics company, wrapped up its 39th year in business on a positive note, with overall growth and a strategic plan for future development, despite being faced with an unprecedented freight market recession and increasing costs.
Gay Smith/Associates provides real estate services to Western Ohio
SIDNEY — “2024 marks our fifth year as Gay Smith/Associates and our 40th year providing exceptional professional real estate services to the Western Ohio area. What an amazing run we continue to have with the support of our 14 dedicated, devoted and educated agents,” said Gay Smith.