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Welcome to the State of Perfect Balance. The August 2009 newsletter features Cleveland Plus' Familiarization Tour for national site selection consultants, more stories of successful Ohio senior executives and a spotlight on Ohio's Strength in Polymers and Advanced Materials. This newsletter also features the Southeast Ohio Region as well as economic development news to help you maximize your current and future capital investments in Ohio. Read further to find out how you can achieve a state of perfect balance in Ohio.
In August, Team NEO and its regional partners hosted leading site selection consultants on a weekend-long sports-themed familiarization (FAM) tour that showcased the Cleveland Plus region's assets and benefits for business. The event's main attractions included interactions with regional CEOs, including Cleveland Browns' President, Mike Keenan, a tour of Rolls-Royce Fuel Systems, Inc. with N. America President, Mark Fleiner, and hearing first-hand why companies continue to invest in Northeast Ohio from Goodyear COO Richard Kramer and California real estate mogul, Stuart Lichter. In addition to the educational sessions about workforce and technological advancements, the the weekend was highlighted by dinner on the 50-yard-line at Browns' Stadium, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement dinner and the PGA World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone.
Following the Sports FAM, in describing Cleveland Plus, one of the consultants said, "I was blown away with the excellence of labor market, companies, future thinking companies, research & development activities, culture, parks, and reuse of existing buildings."
The Sports FAM was a regional team effort, and part of the Cleveland Plus region's broad plan to build relationships and generate new business opportunities with national site selection consultants. Dozens of Northeast Ohio business and community leaders participated to sell Cleveland Plus, another example of how Ohio regions are working together to attract more business.
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 A world leader in the field of polymers and advanced materials, Ohio's polymer industry is the state’s most expansive and important economic sector. From its early roots in tire production and support for the auto industry to supplying today’s growth industries, Ohio has always been the heart of America’s polymer industry.
The state's $49 billion polymer industry ranks number-one nationally with 2,800 facilities and 140,000 workers. Ohio companies are fueling the rapidly growing bioscience and advanced energy industries by producing advanced materials such as medical devices and thin film for solar panels.
Between 2006 and 2008, Ohio's abundant assets lead to the state winning three straight Governor's Cups as the nation's top location for capital investment from Site Selection magazine. Within that time period, Ohio gained more than 200 new polymer plants and expansions.
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August 2009 Newsletter
Brian Klink is transforming old into better than new. In Ohio.
Brian Klink left the hustle and bustle of the Beltway for Ohio's promise. If he chooses to take in nightlife and culture they are short drives away in Canton and Cleveland. Professional sports and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are nearby. Multiple airports in the region eliminate hassle and allow him to get away for business and return to the easy life by sundown.
Jim Cahill's hometown delivers the perfect mix of work and down time. In Ohio.
Why leave other Midwestern states like Illinois and Indiana for the Buckeye State? According to Jim Cahill, the list of reasons is miles long. And he's not even talking about the miles he logs on his bike, though he does enjoy a 30-minute ride to and from work through the gently rolling hills of Eastern Ohio. For Jim, Ohio is all about quality family moments without sacrificing company business ambitions.
Discover Ohio's perfect balance.
Southeastern Ohio
Southeastern Ohio, part of the U.S. Appalachian region, is home to several mid-size cities including Cambridge, Zanesville and Marietta. The region's primary industry is manufacturing and Southeast Ohio is an ideal location due to its low cost doing business. Southeastern Ohio is a viable location for high-tech industry due to the location of eight higher education institutions throughout the region including Marietta College and Athens' main Ohio University campus.
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