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Insight from the experts.

JobsOhio’s managing directors and other senior level team members are experts in business and industry with decades of experience at some of the world’s leading companies. Our executives regularly publish blogs that provide valuable insight, expert commentary and general information about topics relevant to Ohio economic development. Their thought leadership helps business leaders – both those in Ohio and those thinking about coming to Ohio – learn about and understand the benefits of doing business in Ohio.

Ohio’s ManuFACTuring Advantage: Fast Facts at a Glance

Ohio’s ManuFACTuring Advantage: Fast Facts at a Glance

Short, sweet and to-the-point facts about manufacturing in Ohio
Glenn Richardson, JobsOhio managing director
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Ohio has an array of research resources, collaboration opportunities and benefits that make Ohio the place to be for the rapidly evolving world of modern manufacturing. Whether a company is looking for workforce or R&D, they’ll find it in Ohio.

Ohio’s Freight Industry: Today’s Story, Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Ohio's freight industry today and where it is going
Ted Griffith, managing director of logistics and distribution, JobsOhio
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The future of logistics cannot exist without embracing technology. At the 2017 Ohio Conference on Freight, attendees not only got a look into how Ohio is currently innovating, but also where it should invest in the years to come.

Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Manufacturing Day celebrates modern manufacturing
Glenn Richardson, managing director of advanced manufacturing, JobsOhio
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As baby boomers retire, younger members of the workforce are needed to fill in this “skills gap.” Not only is there a growing need for workers, these workers must also be highly skilled. To answer the call, manufacturers must wipe away false perceptions of modern manufacturing and show audiences that manufacturing is a great career. This is why Manufacturing Day is important.

Global Engagement Bringing Jobs and Innovation to Ohio

Global Engagement Bringing Jobs and Innovation to Ohio

SelectUSA presence brings international attention to Ohio
Andrew Deye, senior director, JobsOhio
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Foreign companies are crucial to Ohio’s economy. Ohio has seen an impressive amount of growth in part because of their continuous investments in the state’s economy. In order to maintain a healthy relationship with foreign investors, Ohio will have a strong presence at the 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit.

Ohio’s Tax Policy About Results, Not Philosophies

Doing what actually works, not what is assumed to work
Lee Crume, director, global business development, JobsOhio
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Ohio’s tax climate is extremely favorable to businesses, especially smaller businesses and it is better to do what will have proven positive results rather than make assumptions. The success of businesses in Ohio is evidence that Ohio’s tax system is working.

JobsOhio Launches New and Improved Site-Selection Tools

Users have access to comprehensive data for site-selection decision
Kristi Clouse, executive director of operations, JobsOhio
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ZoomProspector offers users access to a comprehensive library of information on commercial and industrial sites, demographics data, workforce numbers and other information in order to help companies make strategic choices during the site-selection process.