Ohio Business

Painting Outside the Box – Case Western’s new Sherwin-Williams Paint & Coatings Studio helps prepare students for the work force. The recently opened studio offers students and entrepreneurs access to professional-grade tools. Read more! ohiobusinessmag.com/painting-outsi…

A Sweet Expansion – Dupon USA is expanding its presence in Central Ohio with a new $33 million manufacturing facility, a move expected to create 60 jobs and strengthen the region’s role in food production and advanced manufacturing. Read more! ohiobusinessmag.com/a-sweet-expans…

Hartzell’s Next Chapter Takes Flight – Headquartered in Piqua, Hartzell Propeller opens Innovation Center with $2 million grant from JobsOhio. 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/hartzells-next…

8th Annual Ohio Success Awards – SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS! Winners will be recognized as a cover feature in a 2026 issue of Ohio Business Magazine and a following celebratory event. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS EXTENDED! March 22nd 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/ohio-success-a…

Join us at the Inaugural Emergent Defense Forum! Early Bird Tickets are available for this networking experience on April 14th at University of Cincinnati’s Digital Futures Building. 👉 emergentdefense.com/emergent-forums Early Bird Admission is available through March 5th!

Built to Expand – Aerospace Lubricants to expand operations in Columbus 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/built-to-expan… The Columbus-based manufacturer of specialty greases for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications, announced plans to expand its production facility in the city.

Picanova Moves to the Midwest, brings 246 jobs to Obetz, Ohio 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/picanova-moves… This facility will occupy a portion of the Huckberry Warehouse at 4000 Creekside Parkway in Obetz.

Congratulations to Derrick R. Clay, President and CEO of Columbus Chamber of Commerce, for being honored by @OhioBusinessMag as one of the Ohio 500 Most Influential Leaders in 2025! Learn more: bit.ly/4qVjA0i #ColumbusChamber #Ohio500

From Foster Care to Future – How One Cleveland Nonprofit is Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/from-foster-ca… A 2nd Home for You is a nonprofit addressing a critical gap in social services: what happens to foster youth when they age out of the system.

Ohio Leading Lawyers 2026 - It's your last chance to submit nominations! DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: JANUARY 18th 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/ohio-leading-l… This special feature will run in our Spring 2026 issue.

A Green Revolution – How 80 Acres Farms took root in a difficult industry 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/a-green-revolu… Early players in vertical farming faltered by overpromising, but 80 Acres Farms, a company based in Hamilton, Ohio, took a more grounded approach.

Voice and Vision – More of  the 2025 Ohio 500 : Read profiles on a handful of our 2025 winners and view the full list in the print and digital publications of our winter 2025 issue.   👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/voice-and-visi…

Power and Influence – More of the 2025 Ohio 500 , By the Editors . Who are the most powerful and influential people in Ohio? Below, read profiles on a handful of our 2025 winners and view the full list in our winter 2025 issue.  👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/power-and-infl…

The latest issue of Ohio Business Magazine has been released! Check out the feature — Ohio 500: The State's Most Powerful & Influential People. Read more! 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/3d-flip-book/o…

Bringing Back the Beer Garden – Mecklenburg Gardens building to undergo renovation 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/bringing-back-… The Corryville Community Development Corp. (CDC) purchased the building complex near the University of Cincinnati on Oct. 13 with a plan for revitalization.

Powering the Future – Honda Invests $2.6 Million in New Research Lab on Ohio State’s Campus 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/powering-the-f… Honda is expanding its partnership with The Ohio State University through a new Advanced Materials Science Lab on the school’s SciTech Campus.

Report Highlights Importance of Black Entrepreneurs – Black-owned businesses contribute billions to Ohio’s economy, according to recent report from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/report-highlig…

Closing the Gap – With their vocational program, Festo is building tomorrow’s workforce 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/closing-the-ga… Festo Didactic, the educational division of automation company Festo, is providing students in Mason with manufacturing skills through its vocational program.

An Overnight Success – Oats Overnight launches new facility in West Chester Township 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/an-overnight-s… Oats Overnight, an oatmeal packaging and distribution company, has expanded to its first location in Ohio.

Pressing Ahead – Viega North America opens it new carbon-neutral plant 👉 ohiobusinessmag.com/pressing-ahead/ Viega North America has opened a carbon-neutral manufacturing plant in Mantua, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 4.