#10 Ohio
#24 in Taxation and Regulation
#7 in Workforce Quality
#23 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✗
Regional Profile – Midwest
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Key Industries
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Tech
Key Companies
Cardinal Health
Goodyear
Kroger
L Brands
Macy’s
Marathon Petroleum
Owens Corning
Procter & Gamble
Advantages
Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor says the state’s pro-business policies, its good infrastructure and manufacturing heritage make it a good place to invest. In fact, the number of business filings rose 3.7%, setting a new record, according to Secretary of State Jon Husted.
Challenges
Ohio imposes gross receipts taxes instead of corporate income taxes. Gross receipts taxes are thought to be more economically harmful than corporate income taxes, according to the Tax Foundation.
Key Contacts
JobsOhio
John Minor
President and Chief Investment Officer
614-224-6446
855-874-2530 Toll Free
41 South High Street, Suite 1500
Columbus, OH 43215
http://jobs-ohio.com/contact/
Ohio Development Services Agency
David Goodman, Director
614-446-3379
77 South High Street, 29th Floor,
Columbus, OH 43215
david.goodman@development.ohio.gov
https://www.development.ohio.gov/default.htm
CEO Comments
“Washington and Ohio prove strong incentives for entrepreneurship. The availability of well-trained workers with team-oriented values is good in both states.”
“The governors of Ohio and Texas get it when it comes to helping small to medium-sized businesses succeed and grow.”
Current Developments
2015 Regional Report: The Midwest
November 13, 2015
The Man Who Changed How America Shops
January 6, 2015
Auto Manufacturing Redraws its Map
May 8, 2014
LED-ing the Navy
June 16, 2015