[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  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

                        Tuesday, March 15, 2022

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Findlay, Ohio, for 
being named the Top Micropolitan Community in the United States for the 
eighth 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. Cities that qualify were 
evaluated on business growth and economic sustainability. Findlay was 
able to secure this award for the eighth year in a row because of their 
focus on job creation, new construction, and capital investment that 
met Site Selection's criteria. In 2021, Findlay had an estimated $160 
million in capital investment and twenty-four qualifying projects. This 
investment has resulted in 1,600 net new employees hired in the Findlay 
area.
  Fostering a cooperative environment between businesses and local 
government has resulted in continued economic growth in Findlay. Over 
the past eight years, Findlay has completed over 200 projects and 
produced over 7,000 new jobs through an estimated $1.65 billion 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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