Kessler Sign Company, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority, today announced an investment of $350,000 to expand its operations in Zanesville, Ohio, creating four new jobs.

Established in 1979, Kessler Sign Company is a leading sign maker in the state, operating from a 50,000 square foot facility where they provide custom fabrication, painting, printing, and routing services for commercial and industrial clients.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity presented by JobsOhio, OhioSE, and the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority. The grant helped our initiative of updating our print operations with expanded capabilities and efficiencies,” said Jeff Ball, CEO of Kessler Sign Company. “We appreciate the efforts of Bradley Peoples and his team throughout the qualification process.”

With this investment, the company plans to renovate and update its facility and purchase new equipment, including a flatbed printer. The expansion will increase production speed and allow the company to access larger markets.

“We are thrilled to see Kessler Sign Company’s investment in new equipment in Zanesville,” said Matt Abbott, former Executive Director of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority. “Kessler Sign Company’s commitment to efficiency and cutting-edge technology will make them even more competitive in their market,” said Abbott.

This investment is supported by a $25,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant. The JobsOhio Small Business Grant provides grants to support the growth of small businesses that face unique challenges because they are either located in a qualifying zip code or are owned by an eligible population, which includes minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities. To qualify the company must have an eligible project and meet business size and industry requirements.

“We are thrilled to see another business growing in Muskingum County,” said OhioSE Vice President Katy Farber. “We applaud Kessler Sign Company for its decision to invest and grow in our region.”

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