Lima, Ohio, once a hub for manufacturing and oil, has faced decades of population decline but is now seeing a resurgence thanks to a $500 million expansion of a Procter & Gamble chemical plant that added over 100 jobs and contributed to local scholarships and road improvements. The influx of immigrant workers from Haiti has helped alleviate labor shortages, but the impending end of Temporary Protected Status for many Haitians threatens this growth. Real estate reports suggest Lima is becoming increasingly attractive for young people despite broader regional declines in population.
Lima, Ohio, once struggling economically, is witnessing a revival driven by a $500m expansion from Procter & Gamble, which is creating jobs and investing in the community.
The recent influx of immigrants from Haiti, such as Amos Mercelin, is also helping to fill labor shortages in Lima, particularly in industry and food production.
However, the potential end of temporary protected status for many Haitians this August poses a serious risk to the city's economic improvements and workforce stability.
With housing demand rising, Lima has become one of the hottest property markets for young people, despite broader population declines in the region.
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