Buckeye Construction & Restoration, Ltd., in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, and Jackson County Economic Development Partnership, today announced an investment of $928,000 to expand its operations in Jackson County, creating 40 new jobs.

“Buckeye Construction & Restoration has earned a reputation for preserving historic buildings and managing specialty construction projects in large cities and small communities alike, creating new opportunities for economic growth,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The company’s expansion builds on that legacy in Wellston, where BCR’s investment will restore three vacant structures and fill them with new jobs and more vibrancy downtown.”

Buckeye Construction & Restoration, Ltd. (BCR) is a self-performing specialty contractor focused on façade restoration, historic preservation, structural reinforcement, facility upgrades, and comprehensive waterproofing and water-infiltration mitigation. BCR delivers technically driven repair and restoration solutions for building owners, public institutions, and communities throughout the United States, with a strong and growing presence in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

“As our company continues to grow, investing in Wellston allows BCR to expand its capabilities and build the skilled workforce our industry depends on,” said Bob Brown, President of Buckeye Construction & Restoration. “This project strengthens our ability to deliver specialized restoration and waterproofing solutions across the United States while supporting long-term economic development here in the region.”

The company acquired an industrial park in Wellston, Ohio in 2023 and is undertaking the revitalization of three primary buildings on the site to establish its new headquarters. The expanded campus will provide increased office and warehouse capacity to support BCR’s growing operations and improve overall efficiency as the company scales. The site will also include space for future workforce training needs, ensuring employees have access to continued skill development. This investment not only strengthens BCR’s operational foundation but also reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the community and the region’s economic growth.

Leading up to the expansion project, the City of Wellston and the Jackson County Commissioners provided Buckeye Construction & Restoration with gap funding and a tax abatement respectively. The Jackson County Economic Development Partnership (Partnership) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio also previously supported the company with a grant from the Fluor BWXT Opportunity Fund.

“Project wins with that create 40 new jobs are great, but project wins that creates 40 new jobs from a locally founded and owned companies like BCR are phenomenal,” said Sam Brady, President & CEO of the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership. “On behalf of the Partnership, the Jackson County Commissioners, and Mayor Anthony Brenner, I want to thank JobsOhio and OhioSE for their support of BCR’s expansion project.”

The investment is being supported by a $500,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant and a Jobs Creation Tax Credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.

The JobsOhio Revitalization Program offers loans and grants to bridge the financial gap between the appealing cost of brownfield sites and the cost of site redevelopment. This program mitigates financial risk and accelerates projects, returning land and buildings to productive use more efficiently.

“Buckeye Construction & Restoration is a great example of growth opportunities for companies in the OhioSE region,” said Matt Abbott, OhioSE President and CEO. “The company has a strong and skilled workforce and is recognized as an industry leader in the state. We are pleased we could support this expansion project.”

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Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties. Geographically the largest of the seven regions across the state, OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain, and attract businesses in the counties they serve.