Each year the City of Sidney and the Shelby County Commissioners make an outstanding contribution to our county by investing in Hometown Opportunity. Hometown Opportunity is available to all businesses in Shelby County.
What is Hometown Opportunity?
Hometown Opportunity is a great career-oriented asset for Shelby County companies who are recruiting and wanting to retain local talent. Hometown Opportunity also serves Auglaize, Mercer & Darke counties.
The goal of Hometown Opportunity is to ensure that everyone in our local community is aware of the jobs and careers available to them. Our local companies are in need of our local talent, who all too often do not realize the great opportunity right here in our own backyards.
How can my company benefit from Hometown Opportunity?
Benefits:
Serves as a local job posting board to attract local talent
Creates an outlet for potential employees to discover your company
Displays a personalized profile of your organization to raise awareness of what career opportunities are available
Hometown Opportunity is utilized in Shelby County schools with students as young as 8th grade, by creating a profile and being active on Hometown Opportunity you are providing local students the opportunity to learn about your company years before stepping in your door for a career. This publicity will help create excitement and sustain a workforce for your company for years to come!
How much does it cost my company?
Not a penny, it’s absolutely FREE to Shelby County companies; thanks to the Shelby County Commissioners and the City of Sidney.
How does my company get started?
Click the video below for a walk-through on registering your company on Hometown Opportunity.
Download a PDF copy of the Company Registration Instructions here: Hometown Opportunity Company Registration Instructions
If you would like one-on-one assistance completing a profile for your company, contact us! We’re happy to help.