Perry County

Introduction

Regulations governed by the enclosed agencies change frequently. p> For further assistance, please contact the Small Business Development Center at Washington State Community College, 308 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750; Telephone: 740-373-5150 and Fax number 740-373-7496, email plankford@wscc.edu.The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Ohio University

Phone: (740) 593-1797
Fax: (740) 593-1795
Ohio University SBDC
Building 20, The Ridges, Room 174
Athens, OH 45701

County Overview

Highlights and statistical information

Perry County is located in the southeastern portion of the state, accessed by U.S. Route 22 and State Routes 37, 155, 204, and 669, running east and west. State Routes 13, 93, 312, 345, 555, 668, and 757 run north and south through the county. Perry County is primarily a rural, farming area.

In 1884, a contest between striking miners and strikebreakers provoked an ironic incident in New Straitsville when mine cars loaded with burning coal were shoved down mine shafts. The resulting fire still burns today, consuming millions of tons of coal.

Major attractions in Perry County include Wayne National Forest; Buckeye Lake State Park; Tecumsey Lake Park; Perry County Courthouse (patterned after European castles); Ohio Ceramic Center and Ohio Historical Society Pottery Museum; Indian mounds, Fort Glenford stone fort; General Philip Sheridan’s home and monument; and world-renowned foreign correspondent Januarius Aloysius MacGahan’s Monument. In addition, tourists are drawn to see the county’s unique round barns and covered bridges and historic Shawnee’s Little Cities of the Black Diamond.

The following summary provides a personal, residential, commercial, and industrial demographic snapshot of the county:

Demographics

Electric - AEP Southern Ohio Region; South Central Power Company
Natural Gas - Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.; National Gas & Oil Corp.; 
                       Foraker Gas Co., Inc.
Telephone - Ameritech/Ohio Bell; Sprint/United

Transportation
Local Airport - Perry County Airport
Nearest Commercial Airport - Port Columbus International Airport
Rail Service - Conrail

 - Manufacturing			
         Certain Teed Corp./Ludowici Roof Tile
          Ferro Corp.
          Hollinee Corp./Nicofibers
          Continental Teves/ITT Industries
          Lempco Industries
          PCC Airfoils

- Government and Service
          Crooksville Exempt Village Board of Education 
           Health Care & Retirement Corp.
           New Lexington Board of Education
           Northern Local Board of Education
           Southern Local Board of Education

In 1998 manufacturing employed most workers - 1,838 - and was the fastest-growing industry, increasing 7.9% that year.

Community business resources

Many of the resources in this guide will assist you in developing a realistic plan prior to entering into business. Take the time to contact these sources of assistance and draw from their skills and knowledge to complement and strengthen your chances of business success.

The following guide to area resources was compiled to include a representative cross-section of what is available. If the particular resource you contact cannot assist you personally with your need, they usually can refer you to someone who can.

This county has a vast and diversified group of professionals who can provide invaluable information regarding the initial stages of your business. Early contact with the following could save you a lot of time, money and wasted effort.

Phone: (740) 593-1797
Fax: (740) 593-1795
Ohio University SBDC
Building 20, The Ridges, Room 174
Athens, OH 45701

The Small Business Development Center also has information concerning statistical data for the county, manufacturers’ directories, current economic indicators of the county, local, state and federal legislation affecting the local business community, and lists of area professionals and businesses that can be of assistance to you and your business.

Phone: 740-342-3547
103 W. Brown Street
New Lexington, Ohio 43764

Phone: 740-743-1602
Fax: 740-743-1215
104 S. Columbus Street
P.O. Box 279
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Educational resources

Educational institutions offer a wide variety of assistance and should all be contacted periodically to learn what workshops, seminars, and training programs are scheduled.

Most publish an annual calendar of small business training opportunities. Take advantage of these resources. It is clearly to your benefit.

Phone: (740) 593-1797
Fax: (740) 593-1795
Ohio University SBDC
Building 20, The Ridges, Room 174
Athens, OH 45701

Phone: 740-342-3337
Fax: 740-342-4749
5454 State Route 37 E.
New Lexington, Ohio 43764

Small Business Seminars, Workshops, & Continuing Education

Phone: 740-743-1602
Fax: 740-743-1215
104 S. Columbus Street
P.O. Box 279
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-342-4194
117 S. Jackson Street
New Lexington, Ohio 43764

• The reference and business sections of the library offer a broad selection of trade publications and statistical information in addition to books on how to go into business.
• The library is usually able to order books and publications for you from other libraries.
• The library frequently sponsors training on using the Internet.
• The library staff will assist you in finding necessary information, much
  
  
  

  The Perry County District Library has a variety of general business-related information at the main library in New Lexington. Among the noteworthy titles are:

  - How to Find Your Treasure in a Gift Basket, A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Profitable Gift Basket Business by Ron Perkins.
  - How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows by Steve Miller
  - Accounting and Record Keeping Made Easy for the Self-Employed by Jack Fox
  - More 101 Best Home-based Businesses for Women by Priscilla Huff
  - Small Business Management, An Entrepreneurial Emphasis by Longenecker Moore
  - Marketing, Winning Customers with a “Workable” Plan by U. S. Small Business Administration (video recording)
  - Cleaning Up for a Living, Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful Building Service Contractor by Don Aslett
  - How to Buy a Business: Entrepreneurship through Acquisition by Richard A. Joseph
  - Small-time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes and Stay Out of Trouble, A Guide and Workbook by Gerard Kamaroff
  - From the Inside Out (Bed and Breakfast Small Business Management) by Patti Nelson

  Other business titles and publications may be ordered through the library’s public access catalog through an interlibrary loan system (see examples below). Books arrive in one to two days. Librarians also recommend small business owners consult www.oplin.lib.oh.us for resources.

  - Great Ad, Low-cost Do-It-Yourself Advertising for Your Small Business by Carol Wallace
  - 101 Best Businesses to Start by Shawn Kahn
  - The Home Office and Small Business Answer Book by Janet Attard
  - How to Computerize Your Small Business by Jules Cohen

  of it available on the Internet.


• The library is a good source for demographic information about the Perry County area.

Phone: 740-982-4821
116 E. Main Street
Crooksville, 43731

Phone: 740-987-7646
108 Main Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-394-1182
114 Main Street
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-743-1161
103 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-246-5133
99 E. Columbus Street
Thornville, Ohio 43076

Phone: 740-347-4763
113 Eleventh Hill Street
Corning, Ohio 43730

County Regulations

County Government, in many instances, administers licenses and taxes for Ohio.

Phone: 740-982-2712
22 China Street
Crooksville, Ohio 43731

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-982-2666
22 China Street
Crooksville, Ohio 43731

740-982-2666
22 China Street
Crooksville, Ohio 43731

Robin Zinn
Chief of Police
22 China Street
Crooksville, Ohio 43731

Phone: 740-982-2666
22 China Street
Crooksville, Ohio 43731

Village of Somerset

Municipal Taxes

Phone: 740-743-3813
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-743-2963
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-743-2963
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-743-1803
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-743-2963
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Phone: 740-743-1803
100 Public Square
Somerset, Ohio 43783

Village of Roseville

Municipal Taxes

Phone: 740-697-7782
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-0322
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-697-7323
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-7762
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-7762 (non emergency)
1st Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-7315
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-7323
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Phone: 740-697-7323
107 N. Main Street
Roseville, Ohio 43777

Village of New Straitsville

Municipal Taxes

Phone: 740-394-2425
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-394-2425
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Phone: 740-394-2425
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Phone: 740-394-2425
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Phone: 740-394-2425
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Phone: 740-394-2400 (non emergency)
114 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 238
New Straitsville, Ohio 43766

Village of Junction City

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-987-4241
P.O. Box 105
111 E. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-4241
W. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-4747
302 W. Main Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-4241
W. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-4241
W. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-5511
111 E. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-2222
109 Mulberry Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Phone: 740-987-4241
W. Front Street
Junction City, Ohio 43748

Municipal Taxes

Village of Thornville

Phone: 740-246-5370
3 S. Main Street
Thornville, Ohio

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-246-6399
3 S. Main Street
Thornville, Ohio

Phone: 740-246-6399
3 S. Main Street
Thornville, Ohio

Phone: 740-246-6020
3 S. Main Street
Thornville, Ohio

Phone: 740-246-6020
3 S. Main Street
Thornville, Ohio

Phone: 740-246-5646
1 Main Street North
Thornville, Ohio

Phone: 740-246-6735
25 East Columbus Street
Thornville, Ohio

Municipal Taxes

Village of Shawnee

Municipal Government Officials/Other Resources

Phone: 740-394-2462
Corner of 2nd Street & Walnut
Box 15
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-394-2460
Corner of 2nd Street & Walnut
Box 15
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-394-2462
Corner of 2nd Street & Walnut
Box 15
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-394-2462
Corner of 2nd Street & Walnut
Box 15
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-394-2462
Corner of 2nd Street & Walnut
Box 15
Shawnee, Ohio 43782

Phone: 740-394-2422 (non emergency)
136 Main Street
Shawnee, Ohio

Municipal Taxes

Municipal Taxes

Phone: 740-347-4476
115 S. Corning Avenue
Corning, Ohio 43730