LOGISTICS HOT SPOTS - OHIO
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High on
Ohio
Ohio’s central location makes it
a natural as a logistics hub,
but there’s more to the Buckeye
State’s success than just geography.
ONE OF THE PROMOTIONAL SLOGANS THE STATE OF OHIO
in the nation’s heartland, Ohio offers easy access to virtually all
major markets on the eastern half of the continent.
“From a supply chain perspective, Ohio is ideally situated to reach the majority of the U.S. population and
its businesses,” says Art van Bodegraven, president of
the Columbus-area supply chain consulting firm Van
In fact, Ohio’s government has become more business-friendly than ever over the past six years. During his
Under Strickland’s leadership, Ohio’s business climate jumped in the rankings from 38th
most business-friendly in the nation to number 11. Those efforts have continued under
Gov. John Kasich, who was sworn into office last year.
JOB ONE
Ohio’s efforts to attract business have gone beyond regulatory and tax reform. The state has
also made job creation a priority. To that end, it established JobsOhio early last year.
(JobsOhio was privatized as a nonprofit entity in July of that year.) The agency has been
