Ohio's economy is built upon a historic legacy of manufacturing and innovation. From the processing of raw materials to the creation of finely tuned products, Ohioans have served as the world's experts in the manufacturing sector. While the global marketplace has changed the playing field, distributing manufacturing into second- and third-world economies, Ohio remains at the top of the nation in manufacturing competitiveness. And, the state's strong supply chain across numerous key industries maximizes company ROI and increases profits.
The state is at the forefront of many technological advances in such diverse fields as bioscience, advanced materials and fuel cells. It’s no surprise that 58 companies on Fortune’s 1000 list are headquartered in the state. Many successful companies and executives are proud to call Ohio home.
Over the last few years I've had the opportunity to talk with many executives about why they believe Ohio is the preferred business location - and how locating in Ohio has enabled them to achieve both their professional and personal aspirations without having to sacrifice one for the other. Their stories will explain how, in Ohio, business success can be achieved in the broader context of a fulfilling life.
In Ohio you can build your business and love your life, realizing professional and personal success without sacrificing one for the other. Many other successful companies and executives have found their state of perfect balance in Ohio. Watch this video to learn more about the Ohio story from executives across the state.
Ohio's corporate and professional services industry encompasses the corporate and divisional headquarters of businesses, financial and insurance companies along with professional, scientific and technical businesses. The scope of this group reaches many of the critical support functions necessary to support other industries and clusters.
For example, Ohio is a leader in the financial industry – home to more than: 3,500 commercial banks, 750 savings institutions, 725 credit unions and 1,450 insurance carriers - five in the Fortune 1000.
With an annual payroll of $11.2 billion and more than 260,000 employees, the financial industry plays a large role in Ohio's economy. Some of the most prominent of Ohio's more than 17,500 financial companies include: Nationwide Insurance Enterprise, Progressive Corp. and Key Corp..
LexisNexis, perhaps the best known internet related and publishing firm in Ohio is located near Dayton, Ohio and employs more than 3,000 people. The information technology sector continues to be a robust and growing industry for the Ohio economy, attracting international corporations like Tata Consultancy Services in Cincinnati. Ohio has the financial strength and diversity to provide the capital resources necessary for industrial and commercial development statewide.
Long recognized as an effective place to do business simply because of its location, Ohio's historically resource-rich workforce and logistics assets with new tax reform and strong incentive packages move the state to the front of the line when compared against national rivals. And finding a great place to locate a business in Ohio is easy. Plus, when you locate in Ohio, you'll build a profitable business without sacrificing personal aspirations for professional success.
Step 1: Pick an Ohio location
Ohio is divided into 12 economic regions. Look at the map and choose the region that interests you. If you're not sure which region is best for you, learn more about them by visiting Ohio Economic Development Regions. Also, if you desire a specific site or building please visit Ohio InSite. Ohio InSite is a powerful site selection tool designed to help the active capital investor find workforce and demographic data, business data, Ohio sites and buildings and thematic maps
Step 2: Give us a call
The contacts are listed by region. A region’s primary contact can provide you valuable information about locating your business in their cities and towns. Other county, city and nonprofit economic development contacts can provide you with information specific to the area they serve. For general Ohio business location questions please contact Matt McQuade at (614) 857-0900 ext. 231.
To learn more about how you can benefit from Ohio's profit-friendly business environment, please visit the Ohio Business Gateway. The goal of this site is to help you finish the transaction, find the information you need as efficiently as possible, and get you back to what matters most—running and growing your business.
Finding a location that supports both professional and personal activity is no easy task. Ohio prides itself in being the State of Perfect Balance. And perfect balance means an equilibrium of corporate climate and lifestyle opportunities.
Long recognized as an effective place to do business simply because of its central location, Ohio has redefined its business climate for the 21st century. Investing in Ohio now brings about many more benefits than in the past, including tax reform, strong incentive packages and a resource-rich workforce.
For four consecutive years, more CEOs have invested capital in Ohio than any other state in the nation, delivering Ohio a Grand Slam victory in the national competition for the coveted Governor’s Cup. Ohio offers business and industry award-winning qualities that contribute to better balance and optimal business performance. Invest in Ohio and enjoy these key benefits:
Business executives choose to continue investing in Ohio because the state offers balance between work and life unlike anywhere else. Ohio offers businesses an environment that makes it easy to foster work-life balance. The convenience of travel, with short commutes from work to home, lower stress and give more time to priority family activities. From anywhere in Ohio, you are within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population, making it easy to see why companies are turning to the State of Perfect Balance to grow their business. Read stories of C-level executives who work and live in Ohio.
In Ohio you can build your business and love your life, realizing professional and personal success without sacrificing one for the other. Find out more.
