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Ohio's Bioscience Industry Effort Sees Increase in Graduates
December 19, 2011
That success is spilling over into Ohio universities with the number of bioscience undergraduates on the rise. Its vast number of higher education opportunities bolsters Ohio's bioscience strength.

Ohio's Labor Pool Ready to Meet Demands of Shale Gas Industry
December 14, 2011
Energy companies have a growing need for engineers, researchers and skilled manufacturing workers, which are readily available in Ohio.

Gaining Access to N.A. Markets: The Ohio/Texas Advantage
November 15, 2011
A new white paper by the Ohio Business Development Coalition looks at how locating manufacturing and supply centers in both Ohio and Texas will allow companies to best serve the North American marketplace and achieve the fastest return on their investment. To download the white paper, visit www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.

Business Environment Makes Ohio Ideal Location for Success
October 25, 2011
Ohio is one state with a convincing track record of nurturing successful companies. Ohio has not only proven its ability to deliver on the essential business criteria needed to compete in a 21st century economy, but also continues to improve on the number of top-ranking companies located in the state.

Ohio's Supply Chain Infrastructure Maximizes ROI for Shale Gas
October 4, 2011
A new white paper by the Ohio Business Development Coalition looks at how Ohio's Appalachian Region provides supply chain companies with cost-effective and easy access to all states involved in the Marcellus and Utica Shale gas industry, while maximizing return on investment now and over the life of the shale gas reserves

Ohio 2nd in Nation for Motor Vehicle Assembly, Parts Operation
September 28, 2011
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.

Ohio is Ideal Location for Aerospace Innovation
September 15, 2011
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 is Best in the Midwest for Best Places to Live in America
August 18, 2011
Money magazine recently recognized five Ohio small towns on their list of "Best Places to Live," making Ohio the best among Midwest states. Ohio cities ranked in the Top 50 are; Solon (3), Mason (24), Highland Heights (30), Twinsburg (32) and Springboro (42).

Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams in Enterprise Appalachia
August 10, 2011
Executives of GhostBlind Industries, in Marietta, and Cerner Resource Systems, in New Concord, and Entrepreneur in Residence at Kent State University, in Kent, are living their entrepreneurial dreams in Ohio's Enterprise Appalachia. The region's unique set of successful business opportunities enabled them to turn their ideas for business success into growing companies.

Ohio Among Most Elite Locations for Fuel Cell Development
August 2, 2011
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.

Ohio Home to Five Fortune Global 500 Companies
July 21, 2011
Businesses find Ohio is uniquely able to deliver that perfect balance, and the state continues to gain recognition for its proactive, business-friendly redesign aimed at helping companies better compete in a 21st century global economy. In fact, Ohio is home to five Fortune Global 500 company headquarters in the annual ranking released this month by Fortune magazine.

Ohio Poised as Global Leader in Solar Industry
July 14, 2011
Ohio has built its world-class manufacturing base in glass and plastics films to support the automotive industry. This infrastructure is now being repurposed to create truly innovative materials and products for solar photovoltaic technologies. Last week, Isofoton, a leading solar energy technology company, chose Napoleon, Ohio as the new home for its North American manufacturing facility.

CNBC Ranks Ohio Fifth in the Nation for Cost of Doing Business
July 12, 2011
Ohio continues to gain recognition for its favorable business climate and tax structure, combined with low business and personal costs, make the state an increasingly viable location for business growth. According to CNBC's "America's Top States for Business 2011" report, Ohio ranks 5th in the nation for Cost Of Doing Business.

Ohio Earns An "A" Grade in Manufacturing and Logistics
June 22, 2011
According to Ball State University's annual Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card, Ohio is one of only two states to earn both an "A" grade in manufacturing and logistics. Indiana also earned an "A" grade in both industries.

Ohio's Bioscience Industry Thrives with Industry Collaboration
June 16, 2011
According to the latest industry growth report from BioOhio, Ohio is home to 1,345 bioscience entities in operation throughout the state from Fortune 500 public companies to incubating start-ups.

Ohio's Established Supply Chain for Shale Gas Maximizes ROI
June 2, 2011
Everything that made Ohio the ideal location choice for suppliers to the automotive industry is in place for Tier I and II suppliers to efficiently and affordably supply the Marcellus and Utica Shale gas industry: central location, logistics infrastructure, skilled workforce and a favorable state tax structure.

Ohio Ranks Fifth in the Nation for Fortune 500 Companies
May 26, 2011
Ohio's fifth-largest share of Fortune 500 companies is further proof that its purposeful business redesign with a low-cost tax structure is leading the way in creating 21st century job opportunities for the state's high-quality, skilled workforce and making businesses more competitive around the world.

Entrepreneurs Succeed with Resources in Enterprise Appalachia
May 18, 2011
Ohio's Enterprise Appalachia offers the ideal site selection criteria for small businesses to thrive, from access to funding and finding a considerable knowledge base to leveraging supply chain resources and reaching key markets. This is evidenced by the surge of successful start-up companies who have put the state's abundant entrepreneurial resources into action.

Ohio Foreign-Trade Zones Create Ideal Business Location
May 11, 2011
Companies find locating their business in Ohio provides both tactical and strategic benefits, such as an efficient transportation system and established supply chain, as well as benefits garnered from locating in a Foreign-Trade Zone. In total, there are 10 Foreign-Trade Zones in Ohio, making the state an ideal location for global businesses to lower costs and boost profits in a 21st century economy.

After 9/11 Tragedy, Entrepreneur Rebuilds Her Life in Ohio
May 3, 2011
Debbie Rosenfeld has an eye for detail. You can see it in her photographic portfolio on display at Debbie Rosenfeld Fine Art Photography and various galleries across the United States. But her lifelong passion for photography had always been just a hobby until the 9/11 tragedy brought Rosenfeld to Ohio in 2002.

Study Finds Ohio is Third Friendliest Tax State in the Nation
April 26, 2011
A new 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 study, “Competitiveness of state and local business taxes on new investment,” provides a state-by-state comparison of tax liabilities.

Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium Highlights Economic Opportunities
April 14, 2011
This month, fuel cell industry leaders representing some of the world’s largest fuel cell businesses will explore the economic opportunities Ohio’s fuel cell supply chain can offer at the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition’s annual Fuel Cell Symposium. The event will be held at Kent State Stark University in North Canton, Ohio on April 18-19, 2011.

Ohio Claims More "Fastest Growing Tech Cities"
April 7, 2011
As evidence of the Midwest region’s impact on the resurging economy, Ohio has claimed more of the nation’s “fastest growing tech cities” than any other state according to Dice.com, the leading career website for technology and engineering professionals.

Enterprise Appalachia is Ideal Start-Up Environment
March 23, 2011
Inc. magazine has created a series of white papers that will help entrepreneurs evaluate potential Ohio locations for starting or growing a small business. The latest white paper, “Enterprise Appalachia in Action: Real Results for Real Entrepreneurs,” takes a look at how business owners put the diverse array of entrepreneurial resources the state offers to work for their companies.

3 Ohio Cities Rank Among Top 10 Metros for Best Commutes
March 15, 2011
Ohio is home to more of the nation’s easiest, most affordable commutes, according to a new study by Kiplinger, an internationally recognized publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice.

Ohio Aerospace Day Highlights Global Leadership in Aerospace
March 9, 2011
As the state celebrates is third annual Ohio Aerospace Day on March 10, its goal is to celebrate the achievements of the state’s aerospace industry, while increasing the awareness of the importance of this industry and its ability for the state’s future economic growth.

Ohio Leads Nation in Polymer and Advanced Materials Production
March 3, 2011
Generating $50 billion in annual economic activity and $1.3 billion in exports from plastics, rubber, resins, polymers, composites and other advanced materials, Ohio leads the nation in polymers and advanced materials production.

Ohio is Best in the Midwest for Advanced Energy Manufacturing
February 23, 2011
Ohio's manufacturing industry has embraced alternative technologies with more than 7,500 people employed by advanced energy manufacturers making the gears, bearings and windmill blades used to harness the renewable power of the wind, according to a recent report from the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC).

Working and Living in Ohio Focus of National Ad Campaign
February 17, 2011
Rick Griffith, president of McGinnis Inc., Joe Hamrock, president and COO of AEP Ohio, and Jaime Sisto, president and COO of Value Recovery Group, are living their dreams for their career and life in Ohio, with no compromises. They believe Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance – where world-class companies and those who aspire to be don’t have to sacrifice professional or personal satisfaction in pursuit of their ambitions.

Nelson Manufacturing VP Finds Perfect Balance in Ohio
February 9, 2011
Tony Niese, vice president of Nelson Manufacturing Company, shared how he found his perfect work-life balance in Ohio in a national ad campaign for The Wall Street Journal. The Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment, and AEP Ohio sponsor the ongoing campaign.

Three Ohio Cities Named "America's Most Affordable Cities"
January 27, 2011
Forbes recently recognized three Ohio cities on their list of 15 metros offering residents the most affordable combinations of home prices, living costs and salaries for college graduates; Cincinnati ranked number 5, Cleveland ranked number 8 and Columbus ranked number 12.