City of Hilliard, Ohio USA

The growth continues for one of Hilliard's largest employers, @Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians! 🏗️🔧 🔹@Equity Commercial Real Estate Solutions hosted a groundbreaking event Thursday for its new $29 million, 158,000-square-foot flex industrial building set to be built on 19-plus acres of land east of Britton Parkway near I-270. 🚛 Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians will be the building's anchor tenant, and the expansion will create 60 new positions for the company. The Britton Flex facility also has an additional 100,000 square feet of space still available for other businesses. ➡️ The groundbreaking event included remarks from Equity Founder and CEO Steve Wathen, Eco Plumbers Founder and CEO Aaron Gaynor, and Hilliard City Manager Michelle Crandall. The City is excited to partner with these local companies to foster technology-based employment and job retention in our community for years to come! 👏

More accolades for our incredible team! 🏆 City of Hilliard Division of Police Detective Brandon Long has been awarded the Community Service Award by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. This award honors an Ohio law enforcement officer whose involvement in civic organizations helps to build bonds between police and the community. 🤝 "Coach Brandon" is a community advocate and coach for the Hilliard Bobcats Special Olympics, and currently serves as the State Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio. Read more about his impact in the special needs community: https://lnkd.in/gSK7zdKv

Are you looking to start or continue a life of service? Find your next calling as a City of Hilliard police officer. We're hiring individuals who are dedicated to serving others. And, veterans enjoy additional benefits as they begin their careers at HPD. 🔹 Application deadline is Oct. 31. 🚔 Lateral transfers and entry-level applications accepted 📲 Learn more and apply at WearTheHPDBadge.com

Welcome our newest member of the Community Relations Department, Emily Ewing! In her new role as Community Relations Specialist, Ewing will act as communications liaison with the Recreation and Parks and Operations departments. As part of her duties with Recreation and Parks, Ewing will contribute towards the development and opening of The Well, the City's new recreation and wellness center, set to open in 2025. I can't wait to engage with this vibrant community alongside such a capable team," Ewing said. "I am so excited to officially call central Ohio my new home." Originally from Maryland, Ewing recently graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in English and creative writing. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and exploring nature. She is excited to discover all the trails and natural spaces Hilliard has to offer. Welcome to the City, Emily!

Back-to-back! 🏆🏆 Hilliard has been named the Best Suburb To Do Business by the readers of Columbus CEO magazine for the second year in a row. 🏭 The city is home to everything from high-tech companies and homegrown businesses to internationally respected corporate headquarters. There are approximately 1,104 companies in Hilliard that employ more than 17,000 people and contribute to more than $1 billion in estimated annual sales. Hilliard also won the coveted award in 2023. 🥇 Best of Business is Columbus CEO's longest-running recognition program, and the only one in which readers have the final say through its online voting platform. The city will be recognized in the Fall 2024 issue of Columbus CEO and at columbusceo.com, as well as at a special event this fall. ➡️ Read more about this honor: https://lnkd.in/gmJBrbQv

City of Hilliard Division of Police Sgt. Justin Cramer, an Ohio Air National Guard veteran, has been recognized for his public service as the Hilliard Memorial VFW Post 4931 Officer of the Year. 📸: From left, Post Commander Eric Tarbox, Cramer, Chief of Police Mike Woods, Post member Paul Ritzenthaler. About Sgt. Cramer: 🔷 He joined HPD in 2011. He currently supervises our Special Investigations Unit (SIU). 🔷 Under his leadership, the unit has investigated cases of violent crime, human trafficking, and drug trafficking, seizing nearly 200 firearms, significant quantities of dangerous drugs, and nearly $1 million in illegal proceeds. 🔷As a member of the National Guard, he was assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing and served as an F-16 mechanic. He was deployed to Iraq in 2006 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. 🔷Last year he volunteered as a guardian for the Findlay-based Flag City Honor Flight. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gKDX2ESy

Serving up coffee and tasty local goods with a smile. 😊☕New Grounds Coffee House has been a Hilliard staple since 2006. 🎥 In this episode of the Hilliard Business 60, learn more about the family-owned coffee house located at 6318 Scioto Darby Rd. 🍩New Grounds serves only local goods such as Crimson Cup coffee, Der Dutchman pastries, Sammy's Bagel's, and more. Go-to drinks include the "New Grounds" and "Buckeye Latte," and they're also known for their famous "Pup Cups." ➡️ Check out their menu and hours here: https://lnkd.in/g8sG7_Am

Welcome to Hilliard, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting! 🚗🔩 🔹The nationwide auto paint and collision repair provider opened a new location this week at 4570 Edgewyn Avenue in Hilliard. The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the opening of the 18,000 square-foot facility that currently employs eight people. 🚘Tabbed as "America's Bodyshop," Maaco restores old vehicles with parts removal or replacement and provides complete auto paint repair services. The team works with all insurance companies and guarantees their work with nationwide warranties. ➡️ For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBJR_Q3N

Some of the top artificial intelligence professionals in the state are in Hilliard this week for Columbus AI Week. 🖥️ ⚙️The three-day conference, hosted at WatersEdge, started Tuesday with sessions exploring AI's promise, possibilities, challenges, and innovation opportunities. 🔹City of Hilliard Economic Development Director David Meadows participated in a panel today discussing responsible AI in smart cities, counties, and communities. Themes for Wednesday and Thursday include AI for teams and organizations, as well as AI research, innovation, and education. ➡️ To learn more about Columbus AI Week in Hilliard, visit: https://lnkd.in/eCR-NHg8

Join us in welcoming Nicole LeMaster as the City of Hilliard Division of Police's first Intelligence Support Analyst. 🌐🔐💻 She joins the City with seven years of experience in the U.S. Navy as an intelligence specialist. LeMaster has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire and is pursuing a master's degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University. Chief of Police Michael Woods called the position a "force multiplier." In her position, LeMaster will be working closely with officers to ensure efficient and thorough investigations. The analyst will identify crime patterns in our community to provide directions to patrol officers, assist detectives with data mining, and generate crime reports that can be provided to the community, among other tasks. More details: https://lnkd.in/ee4AeGSG