POET Biorefining – Leipsic will host a grand opening ceremony January 10 to mark the beginning of ethanol production. This facility will be the first operating ethanol plant in the state of Ohio and POET’s 22nd ethanol production facility.

Among the speakers scheduled to kick off the new plant are Renewable Fuels Association president Bob Dinneen, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and, of course, POET CEO Jeff Broin. The festivities begin with a Vanguard Squadron Fly-over at 10:45 am.