International Investment
Companies abroad benefit from Ohio’s strengths
Foreign Direct Investment Pays Off in Ohio
For over 40 years, companies around the world have chosen to call Ohio their home. These international companies are a welcomed and valued part of the state’s economy.
Ohio has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from companies in Europe, Asia and other regions worldwide. With the help of JobsOhio, the state’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, international companies can benefit from Ohio’s strengths as well as tailored services and incentives to support investment in the state.
- JobsOhio and its partners have completed 600+ international corporate projects involving $18B in capital investment and over 45,000 jobs.
- JobsOhio and its partners provide service to companies from 35 countries, approximately 46% from Europe, 37% from Asia and the remaining 17% being related to Canada and other international markets.
Foreign Direct Investment Success in Ohio
Global success and innovation in Ohio
Investing in Ohio
Meeting the needs of diverse international businesses
“We selected this location because the region offered a site that was ready for our company to start up immediately, and we definitely saw a favorable business environment.”
Alberto Buniato
President of the NAFTA Business Unit, Adler Pelzer Group (Germany)
“As Honda takes on new challenges to meet the future needs of our customers, we continue to build a next-generation workforce by investing in our associates, our operations and our communities to promote the growing, high-tech presence here in Ohio.”
Frank Paluch
President, Honda R&D Americas, Inc.
“After an accurate analysis, we chose Ohio and particularly the Cincinnati area because of the excellent location, the great industrial presence, and the high professionalism of JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati, who helped us in the whole process.”
Antonio Pagano
CEO, Modula USA
International Investment Support
Incentives Available
Economic Development grants, funds, credits, and more.
Ohio Business Sites
Multiple initiatives related to sites and buildings.
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Charlie Rowell
Director, North American Business Development
Alina Harastasanu
Senior Manager, International Business Development
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