Business Roundup: 250 New Jobs Created This Year

Since January, 250 new jobs have been created in Strongsville, Economic Development Director Brent Painter said.

Painter, speaking Thursday at the city's quarterly Business Networking Breakfast, gave a rundown of business growth and activity over the last few months:

• has finished a renovation that includes an Internet cafe and new classrooms

• Industrial Video on Sprague Road is planning a 3,500-square-foot expansion.

• has introduced a food menu that includes burgers starting at $3, other sandwiches, salads and sides from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

• A Taste of Excellence, 16888 Pearl Rd., has moved into what Painter called a "beautiful" renovation of the former Strongsville Lanes and in the fall will open a bakery. That will be followed by a farmers' market next year. "It's really going to update that whole area of town," Painter said.

• Crews are removing asbestos at the former on Pearl Road just south of Royalton Road and the building is expected to be torn down next week. It will be replaced by a new shopping center and new tenants.

• , located in the city's industrial park, will break ground June 10 for a $6 million expansion that will allow the company "to make LED lighting material in Strongsville," Painter said.