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Gov. Strickland Declares "Aviation Industry Awareness Day"
July 16, 2010
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has declared July 16, 2010 as "Aviation Industry Awareness Day." The proclamation highlights the $5.5 billion in economic impact and 17,352 jobs generated by Ohio's world-class aerospace and aviation industry, as well as the importance of Ohio's airports and aircraft for communities and businesses across Ohio.

Ohio Attracts Colorado Biomedical Company
July 13, 2010
Colorado biomedical company, Lanx Inc., has chosen Ohio as the location to launch its Lumbar Motion Monitor Commercialization project. The company, which chose Ohio over other Midwest states, said the state's biomedical industry and support from programs like Ohio Third Frontier were key to the decision.

American Aerospace Pioneers Gather for Hall of Fame Induction
July 12, 2010
Four American visionaries of flight are to be honored for their contributions to aviation on July 17 at the 49th annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony at the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of flight and a national leader in the aerospace industry, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the non-profit organization that markets the state for capital investment.

Ohio Tax Reforms Create Ideal Business Startup Climate
July 7, 2010
Ohio's Enterprise Appalachia offers entrepreneurs one of the lowest tax rates in the nation. In fact, after implementing a sweeping package of business tax reforms, Ohio is one of only two states with no general tax on either corporate profits or personal property used in business. And, Ohio's personal income tax rates are now 16.8 percent lower than they were just five years ago.

Ohio Third Frontier Creates Platform for Biomedical Imaging
June 21, 2010
Ohio Third Frontier, and the strategic investments made by the program to bolster Ohio’s biomedical imaging industry, serve as a national model for success and are the primary reason behind Ohio’s position as a national hub for innovation and opportunity in the thriving biomedical industry.

Ohio Coatings Company President Finds Perfect Balance in Ohio
June 16, 2010
Ohio Coatings Company President Jim Tennant describes how Ohio is the State of Perfect Balance for his $200 million tin plate steel business, allowing him to balance professional success with a rewarding personal life engaged in his community.

Ohio's Enterprise Appalachia Optimizes Supply Chain Management
June 15, 2010
Inc. magazine white paper examines how Ohio's Enterprise Appalachian Region supports best practices in supply chain management and meets the four criteria for an ideal business startup location for entrepreneurs: access to supply chain and markets, access to business capital and support services, access to knowledge and labor and access to a balanced life.

Enterprise Appalachia Offers Access to Supply Chain, Markets
June 3, 2010
According to a new Inc. magazine white paper, Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachian Region – located within 600 miles of 60 percent of the U.S. population – offers entrepreneurs a competitive advantage by providing ready access to commercial networks in Ohio and surrounding states.

Ohio's Aerospace Industry Attracts Makino Global R&D Center
June 2, 2010
Makino, a world leader in advanced manufacturing for the aerospace industry, cites Ohio’s world-class aerospace supply chain, capabilities in technology development and long history of aerospace innovation for its decision to locate its global titanium R&D center in Ohio.

Anderson-DuBose President Finds Perfect Balance in Ohio
May 26, 2010
As president and chief executive officer of Anderson-DuBose, a logistics company specializing in food service distribution, Warren Anderson has found that Ohio’s central location and world-class transportation infrastructure reduce operating expenses and provide greater opportunities to reach new milestones in growth and prosperity.

Ohio Continues to Lead the Nation to Energy Independence
May 25, 2010
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced on May 24, 2010, a new partnership between GE and the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) to harness the wind power of Lake Erie and develop the first fresh water offshore wind farm in North America.

Ohio Third Frontier Plays Key Role in Ohio's Business Redesign
May 24, 2010
In a state well known for its long history of traditional jobs in manufacturing and agriculture, Ohio Third Frontier is credited for Ohio’s redesigned business climate.

Enterprise Appalachia Helps Entrepreneurs Launch Business
May 18, 2010
Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia Region makes it easy for Ohio entrepreneurs to gain access to existing knowledge and labor by leveraging academic centers and skilled labor and support services when starting a small business and bringing new products to market.

Enterprise Appalachia Offers Access to Knowledge and Labor
May 6, 2010
Experts have identified four criteria that make up an ideal location for entrepreneurial business development: access to business capital and support services, access to knowledge and labor, access to supply chain and markets, and access to a balanced life. Inc. magazine has created a series of white papers that will help Ohio entrepreneurs evaluate potential locations for starting or growing their businesses. Today, Inc. publishes the second paper, “Building Your Knowledge Base,” which highlights resources found in abundance in Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia.

Value Recovery Group President Finds Perfect Balance in Ohio
May 5, 2010
For Jaime Sisto, achieving the State of Perfect Balance is a fulltime pursuit. As president and chief operating officer of Value Recovery Group, Sisto is strengthening Ohio’s growth nationally and internationally by attracting a hard-working and skilled workforce that is necessary to stay competitive in this global economy.

Ohio Fuel Cell Industry Celebrates 10 Years of Success
May 4, 2010
Ohio will celebrate 10 years of success and global leadership in the fuel cell industry at the Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, according to the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition (www.FuelCellCorridor.com), the statewide fuel cell industry organization hosting the event.

Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program Provides Key to Success
April 30, 2010
Ohio Third Frontier, an unprecedented and bipartisan commitment to create new technology-based products, companies, industries and jobs, is the key that opens doors for student interns and research scholars working in jobs of the future.

Ohio Named Among Top Five Fuel Cell States in the Country
April 30, 2010
Ohio is one of the top five fuel cell states in 2009, according to a new report published by Fuel Cells 2000, a nonprofit outreach organization.

Ohio Third Frontier Creates Innovations for National Security
April 29, 2010
The Ohio Third Frontier, an unprecedented and bipartisan commitment to create new technology-based products, companies, industries and jobs, is uniting Ohio’s history of military innovation with new technologies that are leading the way for developments in national security.

Ohio Third Frontier Tech Incubators Key to Success
April 28, 2010
Ohio Third Frontier is a key source of funding and support for Ohio entrepreneurs and business startups across the state.

Enterprise Appalachia Offers Entrepreneurs Access to VC
April 23, 2010
Inc. magazine recently announced development of a series of white papers that will help Ohio entrepreneurs evaluate potential locations for starting or growing their businesses.

Enterprise Appalachia Offers Ready Access to Capital
April 14, 2010
To help Ohio entrepreneurs evaluate the four ideal location criteria criteria, internationally recognized start-up and entrepreneur publication Inc. magazine has announced the development of a series of white papers, the first of which was just published and focuses on "Finding Funding”.

Industry Giants Praise Ohio's Aerospace Supply Chain
April 12, 2010
Ohio’s world-class aerospace supply chain allows businesses to reach to a global audience, according to Ohio’s aerospace industry leaders who participated in Ohio’s second Airbus Supplier Summit on April 6, 2010

Fuel Cell Leaders Highlight Benefits of Doing Business in Ohio
April 9, 2010
Ohio has the unique combination of knowledge, resources and infrastructure to support the development of innovative technologies in the fuel cell industries, according to the global leaders who participated in the “Fuel Cells – Opportunity for Growth” event held April 9, 2010.

Ohio Third Frontier Creates Jobs for Ohioans
April 9, 2010
Despite the challenging economy many workers faced in 2009, the Ohio Third Frontier Program, an unprecedented and bipartisan commitment to create new technology-based products, companies, industries and jobs, has continued its tradition of creating new jobs and opportunities for Ohioans.

Ohio's Enterprise Appalachia Welcomes Entrepreneurs
April 7, 2010
Entrepreneurs see Ohio’s Enterprise Appalachia as the ideal location choice for start-up opportunities due to its ability to deliver on the ideal location criteria for an entrepreneur-friendly environment: ready access to venture capital, knowledge and labor, supply chains and markets.

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio CEO Finds Balance in Ohio
March 31, 2010
For Cara Dingus Brook, achieving the State of Perfect Balance is a fulltime pursuit. As president and chief executive officer of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Brook is dedicated to her personal and professional mission of enhancing quality of life for those living in Appalachian Ohio by creating educational opportunities through community investment.

Ohio's Public-Private VC Strategy is Key to Success in 2010
March 16, 2010
Experts in venture capital and early stage investing say Ohio’s 2010 venture capital success is dependent on the combination of public programs such as Ohio Third Frontier, coupled with private venture capital investments throughout the state.

Ohio Attracts Most Businesses For Fourth Year In a Row
March 3, 2010
The state of Ohio has once again beat out every other state in the nation in the race to bring in new business, according to Site Selection Magazine, which awarded the state of Ohio its fourth consecutive Governor’s Cup Award for leading the nation in new and expanded facilities in 2009.

Ohio Entrepreneurship Expo to Focus on State's Economy
February 18, 2010
On Feb. 18, the daylong Ohio Entrepreneurship Expo will celebrate the vital economic contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a theme of “Enhancing Ohio’s Economy through Entrepreneurial Thinking,” the Expo, held from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Statehouse Atrium in Columbus, will offer entrepreneurs and business owners opportunities to network and connect with resources to help them succeed in today’s economy.

Ohio's Logistics Leadership Attracts National Industry Event
February 10, 2010
From April 26 through 29, tens of thousands of material handling and logistics buyers from more than 60 countries will convene at the 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) at the Cleveland I-X Center.

Ohio 2010 Venture Capital Outlook: Need Will Grow in 2010
January 26, 2010
According to the Ohio Third Frontier Ohio’s current venture capital environment has experts and industry analysts optimistic that the state’s record of success will continue to grow throughout 2010 and beyond.

Ohio Small Business Climate Ranks Best in the Midwest
January 5, 2010
Ohio has once again risen above all other Midwest states, this time taking the top spot for its small business climate and entrepreneurship, according to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment.