What is JobsOhio?

JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation guided by a business-minded Governor and a highly accomplished board of directors, designed to lead Ohio’s job-creation efforts by singularly focusing on attracting and retaining jobs, with an emphasis on strategic industry sectors. Using a private-sector approach, JobsOhio speaks the language of business, enabling Ohio to be more nimble, flexible and competitive in its economic development efforts.

Strategic Framework

The JobsOhio Strategic Framework for 2012 is a dynamic tool meant to guide our efforts to grow the state¹s existing jobs base, attract new jobs, and secure investments in Ohio.

Inside the Strategic Framework is information about Ohio¹s strengths as a place to do business and key strategies for building upon those strengths. It also highlights the strategies for our nine target industries and four business functions,­ the predominant sectors that drive Ohio¹s economy.

As we move through the next several months, we will continually measure ourselves against these strategies and refine our efforts to ensure that Ohio is the first place companies consider for new business investments.

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Early Results

In 2011, the Kasich Administration and JobsOhio worked with businesses of all sizes to secure 245 new investments, expansions and relocations, creating more than 21,000 new jobs and keeping nearly 62,000 existing ones. Overall, that equals nearly $4.8 billion in new or saved payroll for the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Ohio is 8th in the nation in job creation, and tops in the Midwest [Jan. – Oct. 2011]. Learn more.

Business success and job creation benefits everyone. Let’s find a way for you to grow right here in Ohio. Contact JobsOhio at (614) 224-6446 to get started.

Governor Kasich made job creation his top priority when he came into office. By establishing JobsOhio and implementing reforms that make state government more efficient and business friendly, he is helping to create a better environment for job growth.