Ohio second in nation for motor vehicle assembly and parts operation

The auto industry continues to evolve each day to meet challenges brought by globalization and increasing competition. To be competitive, auto leaders must find a location that balances access to resources and markets while also providing low overhead costs for a higher chance of business success. Ohio offers the auto industry world-class automotive supply chain, profitable manufacturing markets and a supportive business environment.

According to Business Facilities Magazine’s recently released “Rankings Report 2011,” Ohio is No. 2 in the Midwest and among the 10 best states for strength in vehicle manufacturing. The rankings examined the top 10 states for their respective auto-related strengths, including manufacturing facilities and suppliers.

Among Ohio’s Midwest neighbors, Michigan ranked first in the Midwest (#6 in top 10), followed by Ohio (#7 in top 10) and Indiana (#10 in the top 10).

Ohio leverages its strengths in manufacturing to make the state a global leader that offers vehicle manufacturing and supply companies an ideal environment to maximize ROI with industry expertise, a business-friendly climate, a highly skilled workforce and a world-class automotive supply chain to get products to market.

Read today's press release to find out more about Ohio's motor vehicle manufacturing industry.

Ohio Bioscience Industry Leads Midwest, Among Best in Nation

While other states jockeyed for position on Business Facilities Magazine’s second-annual Biotechnology Strength Report, Ohio defended its ranking as best in the Midwest and No. 4 in the nation for its strengths in the bioscience industry.

Ohio’s exceptional bioscience ranking is in part due to updated estimates of overall biotechnologies economic impact, incentives, academic research expansion, major new initiatives, growth potential and employment numbers. Business Facilities Magazine’s report further validates Ohio’s standing as a national leader in the bioscience industry.

Ohio’s strength across all biotechnologies sectors – represented by the Red (health), Green (agriculture) and White (industrial) color model established by European biotechnologies leaders – is a leading reason behind its national performance in the bioscience industry.

Learn more how business leaders are realizing Ohio’s strength in the bioscience industry and other industries. Ohio offers the perfect balance to successfully growing a business and still enjoying life.