Three companies received state tax incentives for projects that will create 864 jobs in central Ohio. The biggest project is Kohl's plans to build a distribution center in Licking County.

Central Ohio stands to pick up 864 jobs from three projects that received approval for state tax incentives Monday, including a planned Kohl's distribution center in southwestern Licking County that is to create 684 jobs.

The three projects are among 13 to be approved by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority that are to create 2,793 jobs and retain 5,633 others statewide and result in investments totaling $889 million.

Kohl's plans to invest $300 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center planned for Etna Township. The jobs are to produce an annual payroll of $22.5 million.

Efforts to reach Kohl's for comment were unsuccessful.

The tax credits have an estimated value of $4.2 million.

Also receiving approval for tax incentives was Candid Care, a company that makes products to straighten and brighten teeth.

The company's first customer-care center beyond New York City is to be in Columbus. The 15,000-square-foot operation initially will be set up in temporary space Downtown until permanent space can be found.

The company plans for 150 jobs with an annual payroll of $6 million, including customer operations specialists, sales representatives, lab workers and managers.

"Central Ohio offers many resources for Candid to support our customers and achieve long-term growth," Nick Greenfield, Candid's CEO, said in a statement.

The tax credits have an estimated value of $550,000.

In Lancaster, Blue Label Packaging plans to add 30 jobs to its operations as part of an expansion. Hiring is expected to begin this year.

The company makes custom labels for a variety of businesses. The 20,000-square-foot expansion is being driven by growth in the craft-brewing industry.

The jobs are to produce an annual payroll of $1.7 million.

The tax credits have an estimated value of $130,000.

Beyond central Ohio, Crown Equipment plans to expand at locations in Miami, Auglaize and Mercer counties in western Ohio, creating 563 jobs with an annual payroll of $28.5 million.

The company makes forklift trucks and other material-handling products.

The tax credits have an estimated value of $5.1 million.

Online pet retailer Chewy.com plans to create 600 jobs with a payroll of $16.9 million by building a distribution center in Dayton.

The tax credits have an estimated value of $1.8 million.

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