Lancaster Wings Wins Project of the Year Award
Lancaster Wings Inc. was recently awarded by the Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC) at their annual OSDC Awards Luncheon with the OSDC 2015 Project of the Year award. The luncheon was held at the luxurious McGowan Loft at Copious in the Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2016. Lancaster Wings received the award for their work with the New Philadelphia Buffalo Wild Wings® restaurant based on the local economic development and growth spurred by the project, as well as the nature and scope of their relationship with OSDC.
L-R: Award recipients Larry Tipton and Marybeth Tipton of Lancaster Wings Inc. and Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Galen Kelch of Standing Stone Bank.
The newly constructed 6,000-square-foot, free-standing restaurant employs 150 people. The opening of the restaurant was well-received by the community of New Philadelphia, in part due to the strong community focus that Lancaster Wings, Inc. franchisee Larry Tipton requires for all of his restaurants. Ten percent of the opening day food sales at the new location were donated to the Greater Dover New Philadelphia Food Pantry to help feed those in need in the community.
OSDC provides loans to small businesses that are growing, creating and retaining jobs throughout Ohio. The OSDC also has a long-standing relationship with Lancaster Wings, having financed two BWW restaurants in Reynoldsburg and Canal Winchester, a Golden Corral in Lancaster and, most recently, the newly constructed BWW in New Philadelphia.
“We are honored to be recognized for our New Philadelphia project,” said Larry Tipton, owner of Lancaster Wings Inc. “Any successful business owner knows that having a trustworthy lender who has expertise in helping organizations grow is an important aspect in meeting business goals. OSDC has been a wonderful partner in our organization’s success and we look forward to continuing to work with them as we strive for future growth.”