More companies are choosing to locate in Ohio

Corporate investment for business expansion in Ohio exceeds $7.1 billion, propelling the state to the top of the U.S. market for new business facilities. With exports of more than $46 billion, Ohio's phenomenal success is attributable to its competitive strengths in five key areas, offering investors perfect balance between professional and personal prosperity.

• Superior location and infrastructure. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population. In fact, the state is recognized nationally and internationally as having one of the world’s strongest global platforms for routing goods and services worldwide.
• Talented, well-educated workforce drives productivity and profit. Ohio’s higher education institutions graduate more potential employees than many states combined, in addition to the state’s pool of skilled workers across nine key industries.
• Best in the Midwest for taxes. Ohio provides a business climate that helps companies reduce operating costs, enhance productivity, boost ROI and promote entrepreneuralism. In fact, a recent study found Ohio is the third friendliest tax state in the nation.
• Reduce risk and accelerate growth with public-private support. Ohio’s legislative history of working closely with industry is a leading indicator of the state’s pro-business climate.
• Achieve your personal and professional dreams without having to compromise. By locating your business in Ohio, you have the time to focus on what is deeply important to you, and the opportunity to do what really matters most. Rich amenities, ease of living and diversity make Ohio a great place to work and play— for executives, their families and employees.

Ohio's favorable business climate and high quality of living, combined with low business and personal costs, make the state an increasingly viable location for business growth. These benefits make Ohio the clear choice for new and expanded business in the U.S. Find out more about why Ohio is the ideal location choice for success in today’s global economy.

Balancing a successful business with a rewarding life

When she started her business more than 25 years ago, Nancy Kramer never dreamed she'd be able to build an industry-leading digital marketing agency with a client list that includes many of the world's most exciting and best-known brands. But that's exactly what she and her staff have done.

Today, Resource Interactive conducts business around the world on a daily basis from its offices in Columbus' energetic downtown Arena district, undeniable proof that the business world truly is flat. And that Ohio is the perfect location for those who wish to have successful companies and careers without sacrificing the quality of their personal lives.

A dedicated mother of three, Nancy can't imagine anyplace else where she could achieve what she has professionally and still have the time and opportunity to participate fully in the lives of her children...scheduling her work around school board meetings, high school soccer games and a variety of family activities that maximize their time together. It's important to Nancy that her employees are able to enjoy that same freedom. In Ohio, they can.

In the State of Perfect Balance, anything is possible.

John Pepper finds his perfect balance in Ohio

John Pepper has always believed that by applying the lessons we learn from the past, we can improve the future. It's a perspective that served him well in his successful career at Procter & Gamble and in his personal life.

Founded in 1837, P&G itself has a long, storied history in Ohio. It was 1963 when John, a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Yale, joined the company. Following a series of management assignments, he became president in 1986 and CEO and chairman in 1995.

During his tenure, John was most impressed by Ohio's progressive leadership, dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. He found a well-rounded living environment that provided the opportunity for professional and personal balance other metropolitan areas simply cannot provide.

Since retiring from P&G, John enjoys spending time with his family, and he satisfies his passion for history through the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. John serves as co-chairman of this renowned national institution which shares stories about freedom's heroes, from the era of the Underground Railroad to contemporary times and is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate.

John Pepper could live anywhere in the world, but has found the perfect balance in Ohio, personally and professionally.

Ohio is ideal location for aerospace innovation

Success in the aerospace and aviation industry means having balanced access to cutting-edge technologies and the ability to build and deliver the high-tech parts, instruments and devices that fuel the industry. As this growth continues both domestically and globally, businesses need an ideal environment that combines a business-friendly climate, deep industry knowledge base, a well-educated workforce, dedicated universities and research institutions, and most importantly a strong supply chain to get products to market.

As the nation recognizes National Aerospace Week this week, Ohio celebrates its historic strengths and goals for future industry success. Ohio delivers on its promises to be the ideal environment for aerospace companies to thrive. Ohio's aerospace and aviation industry is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and power technology. The state boasts more than 1,000 private companies, more than 100,000 workers, two federal laboratories, a network of higher education institutions and numerous nonprofit organizations engaged in the aerospace industry, well positioning Ohio to take advantage of the market growth.

As the birthplace of aviation, Ohio's aerospace and aviation industry covers a complete spectrum of advanced propulsion technologies for all aerospace vehicle types (aircraft, rockets and spacecraft) both military and commercial. Ohio's network of suppliers draws in billions of dollars annually from global companies like Boeing and Airbus.

Ohio also is home to some of the world's largest aerospace and aviation industry businesses including GE Aviation, Boeing, Parker-Hannifin, Goodrich and Timken, just to name a few. In addition, Ohio also is home to a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland - and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.

Ohio's aerospace jobs rank 1st among the 12 comparable states in private sector aerospace and defense manufacturing value-added, nearly double the national average. More than 66,000 specialized aerospace and aviation workers-double the national average-provide Ohio with an abundant pool of professionals to effectively meet industry needs.

Aerospace companies located in Ohio also benefit from Ohio's central location supported by a world-class logistics infrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, a highly skilled workforce, and public-private sector leadership.

Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-day drive of 70 percent of North America's manufacturing capacity. The state's central location and world-class logistics capabilities help companies reduce operating costs by getting components and finished goods quickly to their destination anywhere in the U.S. or around the globe.

Understanding today's global economy, Ohio lawmakers dramatically revamped the state's tax structure, creating the lowest rates in the Midwest and an extremely profit-friendly business climate for companies that locate in the state. A recent report by the Quantitative Economics and Statistics Practices (QUEST) of Ernst & Young in conjunction with the Council On State Taxation (COST) ranks Ohio as third in the nation for friendliest tax environment.

The advantages Ohio offers positions the state as an international leader for business success in the 21st century global marketplace. Companies continue to discover the benefits of investing in Ohio, finding a preferred location for capital investment, a competitive business environment and a perfect balance between business pursuits and personal aspirations.

Learn more about Ohio's leadership in aerospace innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Does work-life balance exist for entrepreneurs?

Being an entrepreneur is hard work; not only challenging for the business owner, but often a strain on relationships with family and friends as well. In the Enterprise Appalachia Region, entrepreneurs can find all the criteria they need to start a successful small business and achieve a perfect balance between work and life.

Ohio's Enterprise Region makes it easy for entrepreneurs to leverage academic centers, skilled labor and other support services to make their strategic plan and operation a success.

The region offers entrepreneurs access to capital to efficiently and successfully transition new products or services from R&D to commercialization. Entrepreneurs locating in Appalachia Ohio benefit from regional venture capital and financial support that meets the needs of all businesses, from start-up businesses to gazelle high growth companies.

Entrepreneurs in Appalachia Ohio are ideally located to access supply chains and markets in Ohio and surrounding states. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population and 50 percent of the Canadian population, 62 percent of U.S. manufacturing plants, 59 percent of wholesale establishments and 63 percent of retail establishments.

In addition, Enterprise Appalachia’s location and tax structure makes it cost effective for entrepreneurs to serve customers in North America and around the globe.

Ohio’s Enterprise Region offers a work-life balance for business owners, their employees and their families available nowhere else. Locating your business in the Enterprise Appalachia Region affords you the gift of time. It is easy to travel to and from work without having to deal with the stress of a long commute, providing you an opportunity to have a life in perfect balance - time to be an involved parent, time to be involved in your community, time to invest in yourself.

Read success stories of executives who have found both professional and personal success by leveraging Appalachia Ohio's assets for business and family life.