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“In a gratifying historical reversal, Ohio is ranked second in the country for industrial reshoring at a time when we are welcoming the next-generation industries that are taking root and taking flight. As one of the 10 best states for business, affordability, access to capital, labor productivity, and industrial diversity, Ohio is an ideal destination for companies and their people to succeed.”
— J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO, JobsOhio
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Advanced Manufacturing: Ohio is a manufacturing powerhouse with a renowned innovation network, global companies, and strong industry and academic organizations. Employing over 600,000 skilled individuals, the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S., the talent here means Ohio can support your business growth.
Automotive: Talent, market access, innovation, and a comprehensive supply chain make Ohio a leader in automotive. Companies based here are pursuing improvements that make car components lighter, stronger, and better for the environment. Ohio is collaborating on ways to take smart mobility technology from ideation to deployment.
Healthcare: Home to global healthcare leader the Cleveland Clinic and ranked the number one state in the U.S. for pediatrics, Ohio’s life sciences industry is built on a foundation of world-class talent and research. Market leaders like Abbott Nutrition, Medpace, Amgen, Pharmavite, and Sarepta Therapeutics are choosing Ohio for discoveries, growth, and expansion.
TOP PROJECTS (JOBS)
COMPANY | LOCATION | JOBS |
Schaeffler Transmission LLC | Dover | 650 |
Worldpay LLC | Cincinnati | 529 |
Resilience US, Inc. | West Chester | 440 |
Amazon | Perrysburg Township | 437 |
AtriCure Inc. | Mason | 400 |
Location Spotlights
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.
FAST FACTS
Population (2024 est.): 11,812,200¹
Largest Cities (2024 est.): Columbus (915,427); Cleveland (359,606); Cincinnati (311,595); Toledo (263,646); Akron (188,219)¹
Real GDP (2023): $830.6 billion²
¹U.S. Census Bureau
²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Job Creation IncentiveS
JobsOhio’s Talent Acquisition Services incentive helps companies with their overall talent strategy, including attraction, engagement, selection, sourcing, and training of candidates.
The JobsOhio Grant is a customizable solution for eligible projects designed to deliver flexibility for business expansion and job creation.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
| #3 Automotive | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Aerospace/Defense | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Agritech | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 10 EV Investment | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Food Processing | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 10 Semiconductors | 2024 State Rankings |
| Top 5 Tech Talent Leaders (under 50k): Cincinnati | 2024 Metro Rankings |
| Top 10 Logistics Leaders: Columbus | 2024 Metro Rankings |
| Top 10 Manufacturing Hubs (Small): Cleveland | 2024 Metro Rankings |
| Top 10 Sustainable Cities: Columbus | 2024 Metro Rankings |
