J&B Medical Aims to Impact Future of Healthcare Through Ohio Investment

Company Name: J&B Medical Supply Co. Inc.
Location: Lucas County
Industry Sector: Healthcare
Company Profile: Founded in 1996 by Dr. Fawzi Shaya and Mary Shaya, J&B Medical is a family-owned and a national certified Women’s Business Enterprise. The company’s 16 different business enterprises run the gamut of medical distribution—from 953 manufacturers to customers in 48 states and 28 countries —and specialty distribution of veterinary and emergency medical supplies, to one of the largest providers of consumable medical products to patient homes in the U.S.
Company Website: www.jandbmedical.com

Project Summary:

• Type of Project: New location/expansion
• Jobs Committed: At 50 news jobs within the first year.

Company Need:

J&B Medical has experienced tremendous growth, and with new business evolving in northwest Ohio, the company wanted to capitalize on Toledo’s renaissance and revitalization to meet its developing needs.

Testimonial:

“At J&B Medical, we proudly aim to forge new pathways into the future of healthcare. Our 16 different business enterprises span 953 manufacturers and reach customers in 48 states and 28 countries. Our programs have been nationally and internationally recognized. We are so thankful to the city of Toledo, the RGP, JobsOhio and all of Lucas County for welcoming us in to grow together.” – Mary Shaya, co-founder and president, J&B Medical

Why Ohio?

J&B Medical will open a new support center in downtown Toledo, creating at least 50 new jobs within the first year and expectations to grow over the next several years. J&B Medical said the regional collaboration of economic development partners in working closely with the company helped move the project forward in an efficient manner.

Ohio’s drive to develop medical innovation has a global reputation. In recent years, investments in technology and infusions of talent have elevated healthcare’s capacity to develop technologies and treatments that improve people’s lives.

The company will receive JobsOhio Talent Acquisition Services which, through a tailored approach, will help J&B Medical attract talent for open positions with such services as talent advising, candidate marketing and pre-screening.

Collaborators:

Regional Growth Partnership, Lucas County and JobsOhio