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Ohio Attracting Foreign Direct Investment from International Manufacturers
Published: Fri Feb 25 2022
International manufacturers attracted to Ohio's skilled workforce, plentiful supply of cheap natural gas and geographic advantages have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign direct investment to expand or open new headquarters in the state. Companies in the auto supply chain have been particularly active. In 2016, Ohio was home to more than 3,500 international establishments representing 45 countries. These businesses employ more than 224,000 Ohioans, giving Ohio the seventh-largest international employment rate in the country. Some examples: