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Annual Report 2020

Published: Thu Jan 28 2021

Message from Governor & Lt Governor

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Message from Our Leadership

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2020 Results

307

Projects

19,021

New jobs created

$1.0B

In new payroll

$7.8B

In capital investment

JobsOhio 2020 Projects

Our Response to COVID-19

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$500 Million
Investment in COVID-19 support initiatives
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300,000
Jobs impacted by JobsOhio’s 10 new programs
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15,000
Businesses helped by these programs

JobsOhio COVID-19 Response

An Analysis of Ohio’s Economy

Ohio’s Position in the U.S.

#2

fastest recovery to pre-COVID-19 conditions in the region*

#2

most affordable state to live in the U.S.

#3

largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S.

#6

best overall economic exposure to the virus

#1

manufacturing GDP in the region*

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89%
reduction in unemployment claims since the peak in March
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60%
reach of the U.S. and Canadian population within a one-day drive from Ohio

Among the 10 Best Cities for Millennial Homebuyers

#4

Dayton

#7

Akron

#8

Columbus

#10

Cincinnati

Ohio Rankings in National and Regional Sector

National Business Climate

#1

Governor’s Cup

#3

Business Climate

#7

Opportunity

#9

Best for Business

#9

Best for Business

#10

Top for Business

National Sector Leadership

#2

Automotive Manufacturing Strength

#2

Aerospace Attractiveness

#3

Manufacturing Workforce

#6

Opportunity Zones

#9

Manufacturing GDP

#10

Technology Jobs

Regional

#1

In Rainy-day Fund Balance

#2

Recovery to Pre-COVID-19 Conditions

#3

Highest Bond Rating

#2

Pension Funding Leve

#2

In Real GDP Growth

FINANCIALS

THE YEAR IN CASE STUDIES

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