New Bond Fund Launches to Accelerate Jobs and Development in Butler County

14 Aug 2025

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This article originally appeared on and was written for Butler County Finance Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.

The Butler County Finance Authority has launched the Jobs & Development Bond Fund to support businesses in key sectors, enabling them to grow, expand, and hire. The fund is designed to provide long-term, fixed-rate financing to support projects that generate measurable investment and job creation in Butler County.

With loan amounts ranging from $1 million to $5 million, the Jobs & Development Bond Fund provides access to capital for qualifying businesses in manufacturing, distribution, research, industrial, and commercial sectors. Eligible projects must result in significant job creation or retention, operational efficiency, or facility expansion.

What Kinds of Projects Could Qualify

The Bond Fund is structured to meet the capital needs of businesses with complex project costs and budgets. Funds can be used for

Purchasing land or buildings
Machinery and equipment
New construction or major renovation
Leasehold improvements

The Jobs & Development Bond Fund is designed to support capital-intensive projects that directly contribute to job growth and long-term economic impact. Eligible uses of the fund include, but are not limited to, the following:

New Manufacturing Facilities

Construction or acquisition of advanced manufacturing plants that create new jobs or retain existing ones. Projects may include facilities producing automotive components, machinery, consumer goods, or precision-engineered products.

Facility Expansions

Physical expansions of existing buildings to accommodate increased production, warehousing, or research capacity. These expansions can include adding square footage, modernizing systems, or building out additional workspace.

Research and Development Centers

Investment in facilities dedicated to innovation, product testing, or prototyping. These projects are typically capital-intensive and are aligned with the creation of high-skill jobs.

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