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Sheetz breaks ground in Findlay on distribution facility [Video]

The $169 million facility is projected to open in 2026 and will be the company’s third distribution center.

FINDLAY, Ohio — Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain, broke ground Wednesday on a $169 million facility in Findlay to house new food preparation and distribution services.

The company said the facility is projected to open in 2026 and will help support the company’s growth in Ohio and Michigan. According to Sheetz, the facility will create over 700 jobs over the next five years.

The Findlay facility will be the company’s third distribution center, joining facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

“We are excited about the new jobs this facility will bring to Findlay and Hancock County,” Sheetz President and CEO Travis Sheetz said. “The support from local, county, and state leaders has been instrumental in making this project a reality. As we continue expanding across Ohio and Michigan, Findlay will be …

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Presidents Column towards an equal playing field [Video]

Actuaries Institute President Jenny Lyon comments on the lack of diversity in leadership roles across Australian businesses, and draws our attention to the terminology actuaries use to define themselves. The impact of both issues is important as the Institutes Council sharpens its focus on diversity.