[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF FINDLAY BEING NAMED THE TOP MICROPOLITAN 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2021

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Findlay, Ohio, for 
being named the Top Micropolitan Community in the United States for the 
seventh year in a row by Site Selection Magazine. Findlay has routinely 
shown what a strong community with a commitment to prosperity can do 
through implementation of their renowned ``Findlay Formula.'' The 
city's focus on this formula continues to pay dividends and serves as 
an example to communities across the country.
  In order to be considered a micropolitan city, the area must have a 
population ranging from 10,000 to 50,000. Over 550 of these cities were 
evaluated on business growth and economic sustainability. Findlay was 
able to secure this award for the seventh year in a row because of 
their focus on job creation, new construction, and capital investment 
that met Site Selection's criteria. In 2020, Findlay had an estimated 
$150 million in capital investment, which contributed to the creation 
of 1,000 new jobs.
  Fostering a cooperative environment between businesses and local 
government has resulted in continued economic growth in Findlay. Over 
the past seven years, Findlay has completed 200 projects and produced 
6,000 new jobs through an estimated 1.5 billion dollars in investment. 
This success would not be possible without the partnership and 
cooperation between the City of Findlay, the Findlay-Hancock County 
Economic Development office, the Hancock County Commissioners, and the 
entire Findlay community .
  Congratulations to Findlay for another year as the nation's top-
ranked Micropolitan Community.

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