APPOINTMENT TO SOUTHERN OHIO PORT AUTHORITY A SPECIAL HONOR

Very few boards or organizations have had the economic impact the Southern Ohio Port Authority (SOPA)  has had on the Southern Ohio area in the last 25 years.

Today I was honored to accept a position on the SOPA board.  This board has been extremely important not just to New Boston but to surrounding areas economically bringing such industry as SFI and the new Infra Metals into our village.  SOPA was also highly involved in the development of both the old Walmart mall area as well as the property the new Walmart Superstore now occupies. 

Additionally SOPA has been at the front in terms of seeking new industry and job opportunities for our local workforce in forming strong working relationships with organized labor and private businesses.

The Southern Ohio Port Authority I believe is a vital force in future economic development in our area.  Working together with these fine individuals who were appointed with me today as well as those who are returning will be both a pleasure and a challenge.

I look forward to this new challenge and would like to thank the Scioto County Commissioners for giving me this great opportunity.

Mike Payton
2-1-2013