Ohio Development

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting April 6, 2026, Ohio's energy assistance programs will be administered by @OhioJFS. Your local energy assistance providers will stay the same, please reach out to them with any questions.

Ohio's infrastructure is what sets us apart. We have the electricity, water, roads, and shovel-ready sites that businesses need, and companies are moving here from the coasts because of it. Seventy-two coastal companies have relocated to Ohio since 2019 - bringing more than 23,000 jobs, $2 billion in payroll, and $53 billion in capital expenditures. bit.ly/4yknKU3

Local governments across Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region can now apply for the @ARCgov 2026 READY Local Governments training and grant program. Read More: bit.ly/4pcLK7r

Just like two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin says - We have a winning team in Ohio! #1 in Infrastructure #1 in Lowest Cost of Doing Business And Top Ten rankings in economy and access to capital! Ohio is @CNBC's Top State for Business in America 🏆

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Today, we're celebrating an impressive milestone in our #OhioSBDC program's 40-year history! 🎉

Looking for success in business? Look to Ohio! @CNBC has just announced Ohio as their top state for business in America for 2026 in their yearly rankings. Through hard work, strong partnerships, and empowered communities great things are happening across the state!

In 2010, @CNBC ranked Ohio as 34th in the nation for business. Since then, Ohio has strived to create the most competitive business climate in America, and we've steadily climbed in the rankings since I've been governor. As America's Top State for Business, Ohio offers a strong economy, great quality of life, low cost of living, and countless opportunities. #OhiotheHeartofitAll Read our news release➡️bit.ly/4yknKU3 @JobsOhio @LtGovJimTressel @OhioDevelopment

Ohio has officially been named the #1 State for Business by CNBC in its 2026 America's Top States for Business rankings! Congratulations to Governor Dewine, JobsOhio President & CEO JP Nauseef, and the many partners across the state who helped make this milestone possible. At Team NEO, we're proud to play a role in this momentum by helping companies choose Northeast Ohio and supporting the region's continued success. The future of business is being built right here in Ohio. Read more here: bit.ly/3SIMtB8 #Ohio #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Offering unparalleled access at unrivaled costs, Ohio is America’s Top State for Business in 2026. It is the pinnacle of a long climb for the Buckeye State, once considered the buckle of the Rust Belt. Ohio finished 30th in the inaugural CNBC study in 2007. Today, it is a magnet for growth, capital and innovation, truly living up to its slogan, “The Heart of it All.” Read more: cnb.cx/4aFAwCj

The Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing! Our associates in Russells Point build transmissions, hybrid power systems, gear sets, and more to power Honda vehicles and help keep America moving.

➡️ @CNBC has independently confirmed what we have always known about Ohio - we are America's Top State for Business! When you have hardworking people, strong communities, and leaders who are committed to creating opportunity, great things happen. Ohio is outpacing every state in the nation because we have worked together to create a strong economy, pro-business environment, and a workforce that is ready to innovate. @JobsOhio @LtGovJimTressel @OhioDevelopment

Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026, capping yearslong rise with first No. 1 finish cnbc.com/2026/07/09/ohi…

Ohio has been named the #1 state for business in CNBC's 2026 America's Top States for Business rankings. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, collaboration across Team Ohio, and long-term planning, no state is setting the standard in economic development like Ohio.

You still have time to see the Ohio booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. The fair runs now through this Friday. If you can't make it to Washington, we will have the booth set up at the Ohio State Fair. #OhioTheHeartofitAll

Discover the brand-new Ohio Agriculture Center at the 2026 @OhioStateFair! Later this month, we'll unveil a new state-of-the-art building featuring hands-on ag exhibits, Ohio-grown favorites at the Ohio Proud Showcase, delicious food at the Taste of Ohio Café, newborn animals at the OVMA Animal Life & Learning Center, and much more. Fran and I can't wait for you to see it. 🎡Visit the new Ohio Agriculture Center during the Ohio State Fair from July 29-Aug.9. 🎡

Get assistance completing your energy efficiency and advanced energy projects - applications are now open for the next round of the Advanced Energy Fund Grant program. Learn more and apply, at: bit.ly/4bvtikx 📸 St. Vincent Family Services, Advanced Energy Fund grantee

REMINDER - Deadline approaching! Take the survey for Ohio Opportunity Zones 2.0 by Friday July 10 for designation consideration. Learn more and find the nomination form at: bit.ly/4eaayrn