Coshocton County, OH — The Coshocton Port Authority is proud to announce the award of $58,752,504 from the Ohio Department of Development’s All Ohio Future Fund to support transformative infrastructure improvements across more than 2,000 acres in Franklin Township, Coshocton County at Conesville Industrial Park. This strategic investment will accelerate redevelopment within the former AEP Conesville Power Plant brownfield area and position the site for major business attraction and long-term economic growth.
The funding will be used for critical utility facility upgrades, water and wastewater line extensions, and roadway improvements to help prepare the site for future development. The Conesville Industrial Park is privately owned by the Frontier Group of Companies (FGC), who, since acquisition in 2020, have invested over $80 million into the redevelopment, including items such as site remediation, demolition, earthwork, engineering, and utility infrastructure preparation to name a few. FGC plans to invest over $35 million of additional private capital to continue readying this legacy brownfield into a major economic epicenter for Coshocton County and the State of Ohio. Once fully developed across the 2,000+ acre site, the project is projected to generate more than 500 new full-time, high-quality jobs, along with thousands of indirect and induced jobs. Tens of thousands of construction jobs will also be created to support the buildout of next-generation industry and infrastructure. In total, billions of dollars in direct investment are planned, with billions more anticipated in indirect and induced economic impact. This project will transform Coshocton County and bring life back to the area after nearly 20 years of industry decline.
The Conesville site, once home to the 2,000+ MW Conesville Power Plant, has since been reimagined as a hub for advanced manufacturing, data processing, energy, and other high-impact industries. These infrastructure improvements are critical to establish municipal utility service and improved road access for a wide range of major end-users across the campus and will continue to encourage private investment in the region. The site is owned by the Frontier Group of Companies, a nationally recognized leader in the reuse, repurposing, and redevelopment of large-scale industrial and commercial facilities. With a proven track record across North America, Frontier specializes in transforming legacy brownfield sites—such as decommissioned power plants, steel mills, and other exhausted facilities—into economically viable, market-ready properties.
“We are pleased to partner with the Coshocton Port Authority and the Ohio Department of Development to bring new life to the Conesville site,” said David Franjoine, CEO of Frontier Group of Companies. “This critical investment affirms our shared commitment to transforming this legacy brownfield site into an engine of economic opportunity for Coshocton County and the State of Ohio. We look forward to continuing our development and investment at Conesville Industrial Park and helping to attract the next generation of industry to Ohio.”
“The transformation of the Conesville site is a testament to the vision and investment of the Frontier Group of Companies,” said Coshocton County Commissioner Dane Shryock. “Their commitment to revitalizing this land has laid the groundwork for generational change in Coshocton County. We’re grateful to Frontier Group of Companies and the Coshocton Port Authority for their leadership and collaboration in driving this transformational project forward.”
“This major investment in water and sewer infrastructure isn’t just laying pipes—it’s laying the foundation for a thriving future in Coshocton,” said City of Coshocton Mayor Mark Mills. “By enabling industrial expansion, supporting new commercial development, and making residential growth possible, we’re unlocking a new era of opportunity for our entire community.”
“This award marks a pivotal moment for Coshocton County,” said Tiffany Swigert, Executive Director of the Coshocton Port Authority. “With this investment, we’re unlocking the potential of a legacy site and creating a foundation for new industry, new jobs, and new opportunities.” “We also extend our sincere thanks to the Ohio Department of Development and our legislative partners for recognizing the vision and prioritizing the investment. This collective effort is paving the way for long-term opportunity and generational impact across Coshocton County.”
Special Thanks
The Coshocton Port Authority and Frontier Group of Companies extend their deepest appreciation to the Ohio Department of Development for their leadership and significant investment through the All-Ohio Future Fund. This transformative support will unlock new potential in Coshocton County and catalyze long-term economic advancement across the region.
We also recognize the vital contributions of:
• Representative Mark Hiner
• Senator Andrew Brenner
• The City of Coshocton
• Coshocton County Commissioners
• Franklin Township Trustees
Their leadership and advocacy were instrumental in securing this funding and advancing the vision for a stronger, more resilient Coshocton County. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Argus Growth Consultants Ltd., the Montrose Group, LLC, and Strategic Public Partners: SPP, OhioSE & JobsOhio, and Omega.
About Coshocton County Port Authority:
The Coshocton Port Authority serves as the economic development resource center for Coshocton County, connecting business, industry, finance, government, and education to promote growth and prosperity. The Port Authority supports job creation, business attraction and expansion, and strategic investment throughout the region.
About Frontier Group of Companies:
The Frontier Group of Companies (FGC), based in Buffalo, New York and founded in 2001, specializes in site acquisition, environmental remediation, asset repurposing, energy generation and industrial development of legacy brownfield sites. As a liability transfer company, FGC assumes all environmental liability, identifies the hazardous substances, self-performs remediation and cleanup, razes unusable improvements and engineers and plans the future use of its sites. The facilities that FGC acquires include former coal fired power plants, steel mills, paper mills, coal mines and chemical plants, among a variety of primarily industrial facilities throughout North America. Frontier is a privately held company with a proven and client-endorsed track record, and an extensive list of successful projects completed in over 30 states and seven countries. For additional information about FGC’s Conesville Project, visit: https://frontier-companies.com/conesville-industrial-park/ or https://conesvilleindustrialpark.com/
For more information about the project or investment opportunities, please contact:
Contacts
Coshocton Port Authority
Tiffany Swigert, Executive Director
740-622-7005
The Frontier Group of Companies
Anthony Basil, Project Manager
304-914-7716
