The state has attracted companies and talent from around the world in the development and manufacturing of high-tech, advanced technology, preparing the state to become a global hub for the instrument, controls and electronics industry.

Ohio's leadership in instruments, controls and electronics spans the high-tech industry. For example, Parma, Ohio-based GrafTech International has developed a high-tech microns-thin material to dissipate heat in smart phones. YSI, Inc., an international company based in Yellow Springs, Ohio with revenues of about $100 million, has created sensors that can measure oxygen and particles leading to algae blooms.

Innovative programs support Ohio's high-tech industry, such as the Ohio Third Frontier. The program promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management.

The state’s talented workforce and strengths in manufacturing make the state the ideal global hub for the instruments, controls and electronics industry. In addition, Ohio's offers low-cost, low stress communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This diversity provides executives the resources and time to make any ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.

Ohio’s instruments, controls and electronics industry is a technology-intensive field consisting of companies that offer goods and services related to the research, development, and application of instrumentation, controls and electronics. The scope of the industry reaches to advanced sensor technology, distributed control systems, and advanced motion control.

The state's high-tech industry is boasted through support of innovative programs such as Ohio Third Frontier, which promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management. Ohio's technology workforce pipeline is annually replenished with over 80,000 graduates from the state's institutions of higher education, including the University System of Ohio's 14 main campuses, including The Ohio State University.

Ohio's supply chain, workforce, innovative incentives, market access, low business and personal taxes, and work-life balance present a strong value proposition for high-tech companies analyzing potential investment locations. Find out more.

The state has attracted companies and talent from around the world in the development and manufacturing of high-tech, advanced technology, preparing the state to become a global hub for the instrument, controls and electronics industry.

Ohio's leadership in instruments, controls and electronics spans the high-tech industry. For example, Parma, Ohio-based GrafTech International has developed a high-tech microns-thin material to dissipate heat in smart phones. YSI, Inc., an international company based in Yellow Springs, Ohio with revenues of about $100 million, has created sensors that can measure oxygen and particles leading to algae blooms.

Innovative programs support Ohio's high-tech industry, such as the Ohio Third Frontier. The program promotes economic growth by expanding the availability of investment capital needed to form new companies, supporting product innovation in established companies, facilitating commercialization of new products, funding collaborative projects between private companies and Ohio colleges and universities and nurturing Ohio's increasingly experienced pool of entrepreneurial management.

The state’s talented workforce and strengths in manufacturing make the state the ideal global hub for the instruments, controls and electronics industry. In addition, Ohio's offers low-cost, low stress communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This diversity provides executives the resources and time to make any ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.

Fuel Cells 2000, an organization that promotes fuel cell technology, recently released a report placing Ohio in the top five states when it comes to fuel cell development. The report, "State of the States: Fuel Cells in America," touts Ohio's unique pro-business environment and innovative incentive programs to attract fuel cell companies to the state.

The 2011 Fuel Cells 2000 report provides comprehensive state-by-state coverage of policies, deployments, installations and funding occurring in the past year. The report singled out California, Connecticut, New York, Ohio and South Carolina as leaders in moving the industry forward in the U.S.

"Ohio is committed to capitalizing on its strength in fuel cells to create and attract 21st century businesses and jobs," said Pat Valente, executive director of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, the largest state fuel cell association in the nation. "Ohio is not only home to world class companies in all phases of fuel cell development - from R&D to all aspects of the supply chain to final product manufacturing, Ohio also has the added advantage of cross-sector support from business, government and educational institutions to further innovation and commercialization opportunities."

Read more about Ohio's fuel cell innovation in today's press release.

Ohio offers low-cost, low stress communities in a mixture of micropolitan and metropolitan cities with the convenience of travel and short work commutes, ultimately providing more time to prioritize family and personal activities. In addition, the state has a proven education system dedicated to developing a highly skilled workforce and strong business environment and industry expertise. After careful consideration the Ridenours decided Ohio was the perfect location for their family and careers and moved to Dayton when her husband accepted a new job in 1994.

"When I first looked at Ohio, I was very impressed with the school systems and universities," shared Ridenour. "Education is very important to me. I wanted my boys to have a solid education and that's entirely possible in Ohio."

With more than 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Ridenour was excited to live in a state with innovative technology companies. In 2007, she joined People to My Site in Gahanna, Ohio, an Internet marketing solutions provider specializing in the franchise industry, as its chief operations officer. In 2009, she was promoted to chief executive officer.

Ridenour knew growing a successful digital technology company was going to be tough in today's competitive environment and economic challenges. As a result, People to My Site lost a number of clients as the auto industry declined as a bulk of their portfolio was focused on North American franchise car dealerships. It was Ohio's network of successful industry partnerships and highly skilled workforce that enabled People to My Site to quickly add new clients and diversity to their portfolio.

In 2010, Inc. 500 recognized People to My Site as one of America's fastest growing private companies due in part to the company securing business partnerships with national brands like Nationwide Insurance, Express Employment Professionals and Lexus.

But what makes Ohio truly perfect for Ridenour is the state's commitment to work-life balance for executives, their employees and families. "In my experience, the Ohio promise is 100% authentic. This promise is real because the pace of life here isn't out-of-control fast and the people are down to earth. I'm a CEO and the proud mother of two teenage boys. I have plenty of time for my career and building strong relationships with my family. Most nights, we even find time to toss a football in our backyard."

Read more about People To My Site and why Ridneour is proud to call Ohio home.