Economic Development Blog

Insight from the experts.

JobsOhio’s managing directors and other senior level team members are experts in business and industry with decades of experience at some of the world’s leading companies. Our executives regularly publish blogs that provide valuable insight, expert commentary and general information about topics relevant to Ohio economic development. Their thought leadership helps business leaders – both those in Ohio and those thinking about coming to Ohio – learn about and understand the benefits of doing business in Ohio.

The Importance of Air Service Restoration in Ohio

Air service is vital to economic development, which is why JobsOhio is helping to bring more of it to Ohio

Terrence Slaybaugh, vice president of sites and infrastructure, JobsOhio

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Ohio has been gradually losing flight service since 2005. This loss was further escalated by the pandemic which leveled the air service field across the U.S. With the help of JobsOhio, Ohio’s economic development corporation, the state is making key investments in air service restoration under the JobsOhio Air Service Restoration program.

Made In America: Why Reshoring In Ohio Can Restore America’s Supply Chains

Charlie Rowell, Director, North American Business Development

Posted on March 10, 2021May 6, 2021

My Mission with JobsOhio

General Lester Lyles (USAF retired)

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

10 years later, JobsOhio continues to move at the speed of business

William G. Batchelder

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

JobsOhio Hiring Strategies and Associate Compensation

In order to fulfill the mission of JobsOhio, you must have the right talent. JobsOhio has a team of highly accomplished business professionals with decades of combined experience—a team dedicated to the mission and who are responsible leading and driving results.

Sheila Aekins, Managing Director, Human Resources
General Lester L. Lyles, Board of Directors, Compensation & Workforce Committee Chair, Investment Committee

Posted on February 24, 2021February 25, 2021

The Race to Close Ohio’s Digital Divide with Broadband

Ohio prioritizes investing in high-speed internet access

Andrew Deye, VP of Strategy, JobsOhio

Posted on February 18, 2021February 19, 2021

Reliable, high-speed internet access is now a necessity. As companies re-evaluate how their employees work and Ohio pursues innovation opportunities, the state is investing in broadband to bring high-speed internet to underserved Ohioans.

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