Categories: Technology

Clarus R+D, a cloud-based custom software company that helps businesses claim the federal R&D tax credit, is making a big shift in its operations. Clarus R+D must aggressively grow and hire at a moment when the company is experiencing a significant increase in demand. It will do so in Central Ohio.

OMEC Smart Card, LLC, a Shanghai-based leading smart card, tag, and token manufacturer and designer serving customers worldwide, will invest in Northeast Ohio creating its first North American facility. The company cited a business-friendly environment, available talent, and access to markets as reasons for the decision.

Founded as a start-up out of Bowling Green State University in 2009, Satelytics uses high-resolution spectral imagery from satellites, drones, and other platforms to provide critical data to multiple industries. The company initially focused on monitoring the world’s water supplies but leaders realized the greater potential of the technology. Satelytics will expand in Northwestern Ohio to begin business with other industries.

Tiger Pistol is the No. 1 social advertising automation platform for local promotion. Based in Austin, Texas, Tiger Pistol sought expansion to further accelerate its innovation roadmap in order to stay competitive. After looking at several locations in the Midwest, Tiger Pistol chose to grow in Ohio, where there is abundant talent and low cost to operate.

One of the world’s leading digital-photo product companies is making a significant investment into its northwest Ohio operations. Shutterfly will invest more than $23 million to enhance product offerings at its Galion, Ohio, location.

Founded in 2017, Helium SEO is a Cincinnati-based digital marketing company using artificial intelligence to increase qualified leads for its clients. After experiencing significant growth and seeing success with its clients, the company realized its need to significantly increase its workforce. By growing in Ohio, the company will be able to find the quantity and quality of employees it needs.

Loop, an e-commerce company with the most advanced returns and exchanges app on Shopify, announced plans to grow its headquarters in Ohio. A new round of funding gave Loop the fuel to grow its headquarters and significantly increase its workforce. From Ohio, Loop is geographically close to customers while frequent flights keep the company connected to other major cities across the U.S. The company is reinvesting in central Ohio to continue benefitting from Ohio’s advantages.