Latest SOD Center News
Rising Tides Workshops, Seminars, Online Courses, Networking for Manufacturers
Rising Tides: Empower Your Workforce with Cutting-Edge Training & Strategic Support Collaborate with Rising Tides. They will provide manufacturers with the resources, expertise, and connections needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape....
SOD HIRING Administrative Assistant / Member Coordinator
Job Title: Administrative Assistant / Member Coordinator Reports To: Executive Director FLSA: Non-Exempt SUMMARY - The SOD Center is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to deliver efficient administrative support in a well-organized...
Training Center Expands – $700K Invested to Support Regional Workforce Development
The Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, Inc. (The SOD Center) announced the opening of the SOD Technical Training Center Friday December 15th, 2023. The SOD Technical Training Center expands the SOD Training Center offerings to include a robust and designated...
Local Commercial Building Department Established
Elevate Building Solutions August 16, 2023 the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center in partnership with the City of Salem and Columbiana announced the opening of Elevate Building Solutions, LLC, a third party provider of commercial building permit services for...
SOD Center & City Launch Innovative New Website Service SizeUp for Businesses
The Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, Inc (SOD Center) and the City of Salem LAUNCH INNOVATIVE NEW WEBSITE SERVICE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS SOD Center website provides free market research and business intelligence to help small businesses Salem,...
OhioToWork Job Fair April 13 2022 at SOD Center
The Port Authority has partnered with the SOD Center and the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition to bring this Ohio to Work event to the area with a goal of connecting job seekers with employers in Mahoning Valley. Executive director Penny Traina said 17 different...
The SOD Training Center Receives Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation Grant
The SOD Training Center is among five programs across Ohio receiving a workforce development grant from the Association of Ohio Commodores Foundation Fund. The Association awarded the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, Inc., aka SOD Center, Inc., $20,000.00...
New Computer Lab
Salem's SOD Center Expands Again With New Computer Lab In an effort to accommodate even more of Salem’s workforce, The SOD Center has added a new computer lab that boasts 15 new laptops. New computer aided courses and classes are being scheduled.Whether it’s...
Julie Needs Earns Prestigious Economic Development Credential
Michael Loges, President of the Ohio Economic Development Association, announced that Julie Needs, Executive Director of the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center in Salem, has been awarded the Ohio Certified Economic Developer (OhioCED) credential. “The OhioCED...