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A Trusted Partner

We have a commitment to doing what’s right and acting with integrity. In that effort, this page is intended to give customers, policymakers, employees and others our communications guiding principles. We believe that being clear about our intentions is the first step in establishing trust.

Communications Guiding Principles:

  • Open & communicative with the public about matters related to the mission.
  • Provide public information in a timely and accessible manner in accordance with policy
  • Seek to go above & beyond legal requirements
  • Establish open and honest relationships & communication with stakeholders
  • Follow best practices for openness and communications as defined by third parties
  • Balance openness and transparency with the confidentiality of proprietary company information and details about negotiations to win competitive projects for Ohio.

JobsOhio Partner Programs Support Creation of 19,000 New Jobs in 2020

Swift Covid Recovery Efforts Impacted 300,000 Jobs Across the State
March 1, 2021

JobsOhio Commits to Working Closely with State and Partners Through COVID-19 Pandemic

At its virtual board of directors meeting, JobsOhio discussed plans for supporting Governor Mike DeWine’s Administration and helping businesses and Ohioans in the changing landscape
March 19, 2020

The JobsOhio board of directors held its quarterly public board of directors meeting via live webinar on March 17, 2020. During the meeting, JobsOhio shared how it will continue to support Governor Mike DeWine and his administration to assist Ohio businesses with challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. JobsOhio has already taken decisive action to assist businesses and more initiatives are on the way.

JobsOhio Reports Strong Momentum While Building New Strategies for the Future

Under new leadership, JobsOhio had its second-best year for new payroll commitments and third-best year for capital investment
February 28, 2020

JobsOhio Results

We are committed to helping companies of various sizes in our industry sectors. Large corporations have an established presence in key industries. Middle market companies are creating the majority of the jobs and capital investment. Small businesses are innovators and drive future job growth. JobsOhio uses grant and loan programs to support job creation, new capital investment and Ohio economic development. Executed agreements with companies that receive grant or loan assistance from JobsOhio are reported on this page.

JobsOhio Financial Statements & IRS Filings

JobsOhio’s activities are accounted for on a fiscal year basis, ending June 30th of each year. These activities all fall under an enterprise fund, reporting all financial activity, assets and liabilities using the accrual basis of accounting in the same manner as with private sector businesses. To see JobsOhio financial statements and IRS Filings, please click below.

Independent Performance Assessment of JobsOhio

June 14, 2018

In accordance with our commitment to governance and transparency, JobsOhio’s Board is pleased to share the independent performance assessment of JobsOhio conducted by an independent global management consulting firm.

JobsOhio Recognized With GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

April 5, 2018

JobsOhio has been recognized with GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency for 2018, the highest level of transparency recognized by GuideStar. JobsOhio received the distinction after its first submission.

Understanding JobsOhio's Funding

JobsOhio’s funding model is unlike the funding model for any economic development organization in the country in that absolutely no tax dollars or other public dollars are used to support it. JobsOhio is a private nonprofit corporation wholly funded by an independent private source – the profits from the JobsOhio Beverage System (JOBS) liquor enterprise.

Accountability and Reporting Summary

JobsOhio holds itself to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, ethical conduct and responsible business practices.

If you have any questions about JobsOhio’s Communications Guiding Principles, please contact us.