Ohio is recognized globally for its fast, effective routing of goods and services worldwide. Multi modal and centrally located, Ohio’s logistical infrastructure is designed to move parts and products in and out remarkably fast.

RAIL
With more than 5,000 miles of track, Ohio has the fourth largest network of operating railroads in the United States.

PORTS
Nine ports on Lake Erie (in addition to many terminals along the Ohio River) rank Ohio as the fourth largest maritime state by tonnage moved — more traffic each year than goes through the Panama Canal.

HIGHWAY
With eight major interstate highways, Ohio has the nation’s fourth largest interstate highway system. We offer easy southbound access through the Mid-Atlantic states to the Southeast. Our east-west corridors traverse the country from coast to coast.

AIR
We’re home to five international airports and three major regional airports. Three air cargo hubs provide seamless air-to-rail, air-to-highway and air-to-water transport connectivity.

If you can create it, we can move it.
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Industry Diversity and Massive GDP
Ohio’s Gross Domestic Product for 2010 is estimated at $477.7 billion, up nearly 25% from 2001 and 43.0 percent from 1997. We’re the 8th largest source for GDP in the U.S. If Ohio were a separate country, it would be the 27th largest national economy in the world. Our economy is a cross-section of global activity, ranging from commercialized medical research to some of the world’s largest fashion brands.

Ready Workforce and World-Class Education System
Ohio’s total labor pool is 5.9 million people and is home to some of the nation’s best universities, large and small. Our 200 institutions of higher learning are more than any other state on a per-capita basis.

Executive Talent and Infrastructure
Sixty-seven of the Fortune 1,000 list of largest U.S. companies are based in Ohio – The 5th in the nation. Ohio is home to nine major banks and insurance companies, second only to New York in terms of concentration in a single state.

Lower Cost of Import/Export
Ohio’s 10 foreign-trade zones help companies reduce operating costs while increasing profits. Foreign goods may be admitted to an Ohio Foreign-Trade Zone without being subject to customs duties or other import-related taxes.

Anchored by Ohio’s major metropolitan areas, the state is comprised of geographic regions with specific industry strengths and resources. Together, they form The JobsOhio Network, a partnership of development professionals with the local contacts and expertise you need. They’ll help you explore expansion or relocation options, connect you with available funding, and plug you in with leaders who are experiencing success in these regions right now.

Ohio's economy is a cross-section of the global economy, ranging from commercialized medical research technologies to some of the world's largest fashion brands. Banks, manufacturers, food producers and countless other sectors choose Ohio to succeed.