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For more than 50 years, Buckeye Power and its 25 electric cooperative have met the energy needs of new and existing business in 77 of Ohio's 88 counties. We serve more than 400,000 member-owners - from individual, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  They depend on us as their source of dependable, economical and reliable power.

Buckeye Power's economic development staff can help your company identify the best sites by carefully evaluating an array of location and service factors important to your business.  If you are considering expansion or relocation in Exurban Ohio, then you owe it to your bottom line to contact the economic development staff at Buckeye Power.

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The Columbiana River Port is the largest river port in the state of Ohio. Amenities include a foreign–trade zone, international access via Port of New Orleans–Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, a location 30 minutes from Pittsburgh Airport, 1,000,000 square feet under one roof, 3 industrial parks, access to the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the center of Cleveland–Pittsburgh Industrial Corridor.

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Defiance County is strategically located within 600 miles of 60 percent of the lower 48 states’ population, manufacturing centers, logistics and distribution firms, etc. We are home to many different and diverse industries such as plastics, metal machining and machine building, automotive, medical, and logistical companies, as well as many others. Companies and families are drawn to our area by flourishing businesses, extensive utilities network, high-standard educational facilities, excellent hospitals, diverse neighborhoods, and great places for recreational use. Our economic development team is ready to work with you on your new/expansion/relocation project. Defiance County, a Positive Position.

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A network of private businesses and public entities that provides hand-on assistance to help companies seamlessly relocate to the Fairfield 33 Corridor. Located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest, the Corridor provides access to three major railroads, three airports, a network of highways, a work force totaling nearly 1 million, a student base of 80,000, a solid utility infrastructure, and large natural gas and water supplies.

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With direct access to the I-75 corridor, low-cost utilities, an educated work force and a diverse business climate, Greater Findlay, Ohio, has a lot to offer. For a decade, this global business community has ranked in the top 20 micropolitan areas in the U.S. for new and expanding facilities. Come discover why so many successful companies are located here. Greater Findlay. Greater Opportunities. GreaterFindlayInc.

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Piqua, Ohio, is an outstanding location to grow your business, with convenient access to markets, a skilled work force, lower costs, and diverse industries. And because of its strategic location in the Dayton Region, the community can help you grow your life with big-city amenities, a vibrant downtown, distinctive neighborhoods, and recreational excellence.

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With a prominent corporate base and resilient economy, Union County has emerged as the premier location for growth and investment in Central Ohio.Union County boasts an extensive transportation system, skilled workforce, and a "pro-business" atmosphere that is second to none. Our economy remains strong with a unique mix of world-class manufacturing, R&D, and healthcare facilities. We continue to focus attention on diversifying our economy and invite you to discover why Union County is "Where Pride Resides."

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Wayne County is one of the most dynamic communities in the country. Located in Northeast Ohio, we offer the rare combination of small-town living with access to urban amenities. A diverse, global business community values our skilled work force, lower costs, and access to markets. And we’re home to four universities/colleges and the largest agbioscience research facility in the country. Perhaps that’s why we’ve been named one of the top 10 locations in the U.S. for new business growth for three years in a row. Visit our website today!

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Xenia, Ohio, is centrally located in the "Transportation Triangle” formed by I-70, I-75, and I-71. Whether you are looking for reasonably priced industrial sites, a skilled labor force, or a city offering a high quality of life for you and your employees, Xenia is the place to be. All of our available industrial sites are eligible for incentives and have excellent access to more than 20 colleges and universities in the area. Xenia Community Schools is a District of Excellence, providing the skilled labor force your business needs. Award-winning bike trails and new housing developments ensure a great family life as well. Xenia, Ohio, the right place for your business.

State Contact Information:

Mark Barbash, Dir., Strategic Bus. Inv. Div.
Ohio Dept. of Dev.
77 S. High St., 28th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215-6130
614-466-8737
800-345-6446

Information On State Taxes:

Richard A. Levin, Tax Comm.
Ohio Dept. of Taxation
30 E. Broad St., 22nd Fl.
Columbus, OH 43266
614-466-2166

Inward Investment :

Deborah Scherer
Ohio Department of Development
Riffe Building, 29th Floor
Columbus, OH  43215
Tel: 1-614-466-5017
Fax: 1-614-463-1540  
deborah.scherer@development.ohio.gov
http://www.odod.state.oh.us Dennis Mingyar, Dev. Dir.
Buckeye Power, Inc.
6677 Busch Blvd.
P.O. Box 26036
Columbus, OH 43226-0036
800-282-6962
Fax: 614-846-7108

Ron Keeping, Mgr., Area Dev.
VECTREN
1 Main St.
Evansville, IN 47702
812-491-4761

Patrick J. Kelly
FirstEnergy
76 South Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
800-984-9480
Fax: 330-384-3747

Bruce Klink
Dominion East Ohio
P.O. Box 5759
Cleveland, OH 44101
800-362-7557

Bill Schlarb
Columbia Gas of Ohio
98 Steubenville Ave.
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-432-5186
Fax: 740-432-1445

American Municipal Power
1111 Schrock Rd., Ste. 100
Columbus, OH 43229
614-540-1111

Marty Walsh
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus, OH 43215
614-716-1905
Fax: 614-223-2688

Dayton Power & Light Co.
1065 Woodman Dr.
Dayton, OH 45432
800-433-8500

AKRON
Richard Rebadow, Exec. V.P
Greater Akron C. of C.
1 Cascade Plaza, 17th Fl.
Akron, OH 44308
800-621-8001
Fax: 330-379-3164

Robert Bowman, Dep. Mayor, Econ. Dev.
City of Akron
166 S. High St., Rm. 202
Akron, OH 44308
330-375-2133
Fax: 330-375-2335

ALLIANCE
Tom Pukys (Poo'kish), President
Alliance Area Development Foundation
2490 West State Street
Post Office Box 3421
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-0700
Fax: 330-823-2660

ASHLAND
Evan Scurti, Dir.
Ashland Area Coun. for Econ. Dev.
211 Claremont Ave.
Ashland, OH 44805
419-289-3200
Fax: 419-289-3233

ASHTABULA
Joseph W. Mayernick, Exec. Dir.
Ashtabula Growth Ptrshp.
17 N. Market St.
Jefferson, OH 44047
440-576-9126
Fax: 440-576-5003

BELLEVUE
Russell N. Panas, Dir.
Bellevue Dev. Corp.
110 W. Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44811
419-483-9700
Fax: 419-483-4259

BOWLING GREEN
Suzanne Clark, Exec. Dir.
Bowling Green Comm. Dev. Fdtn.
121 E. Wooster St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-353-3591
Fax: 419-353-3291

BUCYRUS
Thomas P. Moore, Pres.
Crawford Cty. Dev. Board
P.O. Box 1280
Bucyrus, OH 44820
419-562-6023
Fax: 419-562-7750

CADIZ
Dale Arbaugh, Pres.
Harrison Cty. CIC
538 N. Main St., Ste. A
Cadiz, OH 43907
740-942-2027
Fax: 740-942-2000

CALDWELL
Mike Lloyd, Ext. Educator
Noble Cty. Econ. Dev.
150 Court House
Caldwell, OH 43724
740-732-5681
Fax: 740-732-5434

CAMBRIDGE
Norm Blanchard, Econ. Dev. Dir.
Cambridge–Guernsey Cty. CIC
806 Cochran Ave.
Cambridge, OH 43725
740-432-1881
Fax: 740-432-1990

CANAL WINCHESTER
Chris Strayer, Dev. Dir.
Village of Canal Winchester
36 S. High St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-837-1894
Fax: 614-837-0145

CARROLLTON
Wayne Chunat, Exec. Dir.
Carroll Cty. Econ. Dev.
P.O. Box 277
61 N. Lisbon St.
Carrollton, OH 44615
330-627-5500
Fax: 330-627-3647

CELINA
Jared Ebbing, Dir.
Mercer Cty. Comm. Dev.
Mercer Cty. Courthouse
101 N. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4209
Fax: 419-586-1714

CHILLICOTHE
Matt Allen, Chief of Staff
City of Chillicothe
35 S. Paint St.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-773-8032
Fax: 740-773-8004

CINCINNATI
Jessica M. Johnson, Dir., Econ. Dev.
Cincinnati USA Reg. Chamber
300 Carew Tower, 441 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-579-3100
Fax: 513-579-3101

CLEVELAND
Joseph Roman, CEO
Gtr. Cleveland Ptrshp.
Higbee Building
100 Public Sq., Ste. 210
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-621-3300
Fax: 216-621-4617

Adam Wasserman, Pres.
Cleveland Cuyahoga Port Auth.
1 Cleveland Ctr., Ste. 2300
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-241-8004
Fax: 216-241-8016

James A. Haviland, Exec. Dir.
MidTown Cleveland, Inc.
4019 Prospect Ave., #200
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-391-5080
Fax: 216-391-6285

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Richard Wong, Planning Dir.
City of Cleveland Heights
City Hall
40 Severance Circle
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
216-291-4868
Fax: 216-291-3761

CLYDE
David M. Danhoff, Dir.
Clydescope 2000 EDC
222 N. Main St.
Clyde, OH 43410
419-547-6989
Fax: 419-547-6626

Ty Marsh, Pres.
Greater Columbus C. of C.
150 S. Front St., Ste. 200
Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-1321
Fax: 614-221-1408

DAYTON
Steve Budd
CityWide Development Corporation
8 N. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402
937-853-2547

DEFIANCE
Jerry Hayes, Exec. Dir.
Econ. Dev. of Defiance Cty.
1300 E. 2nd St., Ste. 201
Defiance, OH 43512
419-784-4471
Fax: 419-784-4157

EAST LIVERPOOL
Tracy Drake, CEO
Columbiana Cty. Port Auth.
1250 St. George St.
East Liverpool, OH 43920
330-386-9051
Fax: 330-386-1122

ELYRIA
Rebecca Jones, Planning Dir.
Lorain Cty. Comm. Dev.
226 Middle Ave.
Elyria, OH 44035
440-328-2326
Fax: 440-328-2349

EUCLID
Frank Pietravoia, Dir.
City of Euclid
585 E. 222 St.
Euclid, OH 44123
216-289-2830
Fax: 216-289-8366

FINDLAY
Ray De Winkle, Pres./CEO
GreaterFindlayInc.
123 E. Main Cross St.
Findlay, OH 45840
419-422-5891
Fax: 419-422-9508

FOSTORIA
Joan Reinhard, Exec. Dir.
Fostoria EDC
121 N. Main St.
Fostoria, OH 44830
419-435-7789
Fax: 419-435-0936

GENEVA
Jim Pearson, City Mgr.
City of Geneva
44 N. Forest St.
Geneva, OH 44041
440-466-4675
Fax: 440-466-5027

GEORGETOWN
Kelly Cole, Dir.
Brown Cty. Econ. Dev.
P.O. Box 329
Georgetown, OH 45121
937-378-3536
Fax: 937-378-3286

GREENVILLE
John Greendyke, Dir.
Darke Cty. Econ. Dev.
622 S. Broadway
Greenville, OH 45331
937-548-3250
Fax: 937-548-5608

HAMILTON
Mike Juengling, Dev. Dir.
Butler Cty. Alliance
130 High St., 6th Fl.
Hamilton, OH 45011
513-887-3413
Fax: 513-785-5723

KENT
Ron De Barr, Pres./CEO
NEOTEC
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-4080
Fax: 330-672-2259

KENTON
John Hohn, V.P. Econ. Dev.
Hardin Cty. Chamber & Bus. Alliance
225 S. Detroit St.
Kenton, OH 43326
419-673-4131
Fax: 419-674-4876

LANCASTER
R. Michael Pettit, Dir., Econ. Dev.
Fairfield 33 Dev. Alliance
1424 Campground Rd.
Lancaster, OH 43130-9503
740-652-1546
Fax: 740-687-6672

LEIPSIC
Kevin Lammon, Service Dir.
Village of Leipsic
142 E. Main St.
Leipsic, OH 45856
419-943-2009
Fax: 419-943-2010

LIMA
Marcel Wagner, Pres./CEO
Allen Econ. Dev. Group
144 S. Main St., Ste. 200
Lima, OH 45801
419-222-7706
Fax: 419-222-7916

LOGAN
Bill Rinehart, Exec. Dir.
Hocking Cty. CIC
P.O. Box 838
4 E. Hunter St.
Logan, OH 43138
740-385-6836
Fax: 740-385-7259

LOUISVILLE
Tom Ault, City Mgr.
City of Louisville
215 S. Mill St.
Louisville, OH 44641
330-875-3321
Fax: 330-875-9091

MARIETTA
Mike Jacoby, Exec. Dir.
Southeastern Ohio Port Auth.
710 Colegate Dr., Ste. 504
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-3233
Fax: 740-373-6233

Mike Stocky, Dev. Admin.
City of Marietta
304 Putnam St.
Marietta, OH 45750
740-373-9354
Fax: 740-373-2574

MARION
Craig Thompson, Pres.
Marion CAN DO!
205 W. Center St.
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-2267
Fax: 740-387-5522

MIDDLETOWN
Martin D. Kohler, Planning Dir.
City of Middletown
Planning & Dev.
1 Donham Plaza
Middletown, OH 45042
513-425-7941
Fax: 513-425-7921

MILLERSBURG
Arnold Oliver, Econ. Dev. Dir.
Holmes Cty. Planning Comm.
2 Court St., Ste. 21
Millersburg, OH 44654
330-674-8625
Fax: 330-674-1582

MOUNT VERNON
Steve Waers, Pres.
Area Dev. Fdtn. Inc.
110 E. High St.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
740-393-3806
Fax: 740-393-5762

NEW PHILADELPHIA
Bill Gotschall, Dir.
CIC of Tuscarawas Cty.
1323 Fourth St. N.W.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
330-343-4474
Fax: 330-343-6526

OBERLIN
Eric Norenberg, City Mgr.
City of Oberlin
85 South Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-775-7206
Fax: 440-775-7208

OBETZ
Doug Browell, Admin.
Village of Obetz
4175 Alum Creek Dr.
Obetz, OH 43207
614-491-1080
Fax: 614-491-7507

OTTAWA
Jeff Loehrke, Comm. Dev. Dir.
Village of Ottawa
136 N. Oak St.
Ottawa, OH 45875
419-523-5020
Fax: 419-523-4246

PIQUA
William P. Murphy, Exec. Dir.
Grow Piqua Now
326 N. Main St.
Piqua, OH 45356
800-251-1742
Fax: 937-778-0809

POMEROY
Perry Varnadoe, Dir.
Meigs Cty. Econ. Dev.
238 W. Main St.
Pomeroy, OH 45769
740-992-3034
Fax: 740-992-7942

PORTSMOUTH
Robert Huff, Pres./CEO
Southern Ohio Growth Ptrshp.
P.O. Box 509
342 Second St.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
740-353-7647
Fax: 740-353-5824

SANDUSKY
Brian Coughlin, Exec. Dir.
Erie Cty. EDC
247 Columbus Ave., Ste. 126
Sandusky, OH 44870
419-627-7791
Fax: 419-627-7595

SIDNEY
W. Michael Dodds, Exec. Dir.
W. Ohio Dev. Council
101 S. Ohio Ave., 2nd Fl.
Sidney, OH 45365
937-498-9554
Fax: 937-498-2472

SPRINGFIELD
David Zak, Econ. Dev. Dir.
Greater Springfield C. of C.
20 S. Limestone St., Ste. 100
Springfield, OH 45502
937-325-7621
Fax: 937-325-8765

ST. CLAIRSVILLE
Sue Douglass, Dir.
Belmont Cty. CIC
117 E. Main St.
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
740-695-9678
Fax: 740-695-1536

ST. MARYS
Todd Fleagle, Mgr., Ind. Comm. Dev.
St. Marys City Hall
101 E. Spring St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-3303
Fax: 419-394-2452

STEUBENVILLE
Ed Looman, Exec. Dir.
Progress Alliance
630 Market St.
P.O. Box 187
Steubenville, OH 43952
740-283-2476
Fax: 740-283-6207

STRONGSVILLE
Gene Magocky, Dir., Econ. Dev.
Strongsville Econ. Dev.
16099 Foltz Pkwy.
Strongsville, OH 44149
440-580-3117
Fax: 440-238-3001

TIFFIN
Rich Focht, Pres./CEO
Seneca IEDC
62 S. Washington St.
Tiffin, OH 44883
419-447-4141
Fax: 419-447-5141

TOLEDO
Steve Weathers, Pres./CEO
Reg. Growth Ptrshp.
300 Madison Ave., Ste. 270
Toledo, OH 43604
419-252-2700
Fax: 419-252-2724

WAPAKONETA
Greg Myers, Dir.
Wapakoneta Area Econ. Dev.
30 E. Auglaize St.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-6807
Fax: 419-739-7080

WARREN
Walter M. Good, Dir., Econ. Dev.
Youngstown/Warren Reg. Chamber
197 W. Market St., 7th Fl.
Warren, OH 44481
330-392-6140
Fax: 330-746-0330

WAVERLY
Cindy Howard, Comm. Dev. Coord.
Pike Cty. Comm. Dev.
116 S. Market St., Ste. 103
Waverly, OH 45690
740-947-5808
Fax: 740-941-4308

John Hemmings, Exec. Dir.
Ohio Valley Reg. Dev. Comm.
9329 State Rt. 220 E.
Waverly, OH 45690
740-947-2853
Fax: 740-947-3468

WESTERVILLE
Julie Colley, Econ. Dev. Coord.
City of Westerville
21 S. State St.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-901-6409
Fax: 614-901-6401

WILLIAMSBURG
Patti Bates, Village Admin.
Village of Williamsburg
107 W. Main St.
Williamsburg, OH 45176
513-724-6107
Fax: 513-724-6109

WOODSFIELD
Jeanette Harter, Dir.
Monroe Cty. Workforce & Econ. Dev.
100 Home Ave.
Woodsfield, OH 43793
740-472-3202
Fax: 740-472-5781

WOOSTER
Rod Crider, Pres.
Wayne EDC
377 W. Liberty St.
Wooster, OH 44691
888-WAYNEOH (929-6364)
Fax: 330-262-5745

XENIA
Steve Brodsky, Exec. Dir.
Xenia Econ. Growth Corp.
181 W. Main St.
Xenia, OH 45385
800-GO-XENIA (439-3642)
937-372-6389
Fax: 937-372-3509

ZANESVILLE
Jerry Nolder, Exec. Dir.
Zanesville-Muskingum Cty. Port Auth.
205 N. Fifth St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-455-0742
Fax: 740-452-9703