Troy in the News

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) CEO, Talbot Gee, testified in front of the Congressional Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development on the growing HVACR workforce gap and overall talent shortage. This testimony took place during a hearing on apprenticeships and training programs. Talbot Gee was asked to testify by Rep. Troy… Read more »

Pataskala-native powerlifter Garrett Ford has quickly risen to local stardom over the last year, and his notoriety now reaches beyond what he, or his family, ever could have imagined. A suggestion to try out lifting weights from his mother, Leah Yost, five years ago set Garrett on a surprising and inspirational path. As he trained, dominating competitions like the Ohio Special… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has introduced a bill that would create the position of U.S. Chief Manufacturing Officer, which would coordinate manufacturing policies and activities across government. The officer would also develop a national manufacturing strategy to “establish a clear path for growth in the manufacturing sector,” said Ryan, D-13 Ohio, in a statement. “There is no doubt that we… Read more »

U.S. Representative Troy Balderson and a delegation of guests paid a recent visit to the New Albany, OH headquarters of Anomatic Corporation, a supplier of anodized aluminum and metal packaging.   Balderson’s stop featured an overview of the company’s history followed by a one-hour tour of the facility, including the manufacturing floor. The April 22 event offered the visitors… Read more »

Nick Sabino’s testimony before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday was blunt. “The biggest obstacle to growth is the inability to find qualified applicants,” Sabino said. He’s the president and founder of Deer Park Roofing, Inc. in Cincinnati and said he still needs 10 to 15 more employees, despite intense recruiting efforts.  “We are being forced to turn… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nick Sabino’s testimony before the House Small Business Committee on Wednesday was blunt. “The biggest obstacle to growth is the inability to find qualified applicants,” Sabino said. He’s the president and founder of Deer Park Roofing, Inc. in Cincinnati and said he still needs 10 to 15 more employees,… Read more »

During the Central Ohio Congressional Delegation’s 2019 Congressional Art Competition Reception held May 6, Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) announced Matthew Brady, of Lewis Center, as the 12th Congressional District winner. “It’s thrilling to see so much enthusiasm for the arts, especially among high school students,” Balderson said. “I’m overwhelmed by the amount of talent displayed… Read more »

Local business owners and community leaders gathered together this morning to speak with State Legislators. U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson (R) 6th District, U.S. Congressman Troy Balderson (R) 12th District, Ohio State Representative Adam Holmes (R) 97th District and Ohio Senator Tim Schaffer (R) 77th District gave updates to those in attendance about what they are working on to improve… Read more »

Turn on the evening news, and you’re likely to see a story about Washington gridlock. I, too, was wary of this problem before being sworn into Congress last year. After a few months in office, however, it’s become increasingly clear that there are far more things that Americans agree on than divide us. While you may not hear about it every day, there are several issues that bring… Read more »

Three students from central Ohio congressional districts will have a piece of art displayed at the U.S Capitol for a year after being named winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition. The winners, announced earlier this week at the Columbus Museum of Art, are: • Matthew Brady of Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center for his photo, “Luke.” Brady represented the 12th… Read more »