Western Ohio

Breakthroughs Begin Here

World-class innovation. Industrial strength. A collaborative business environment. That’s Western Ohio. Here, companies move from breakthrough ideas to commercial success. The region is a leader in aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive, logistics, and next-generation technology, supported by strategic transportation networks, a highly skilled workforce, and access to major markets across the Midwest along I-70.

Innovation is woven into Western Ohio’s identity. It’s where your business will benefit from cutting-edge research, military and industry partnerships, nationally recognized colleges and universities, and a deep talent pipeline shaped by engineering and advanced manufacturing expertise. From Dayton's globally recognized aerospace and defense ecosystem to Troy's strength in food production, Western Ohio offers the talent, partnerships, and competitive advantages businesses need to grow.

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Success Stories

Regional Story. National Success.

Doubles Down on Ohio

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Revolutionizing cutting-edge aerospace technology

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Leveraging Ohio’s logistical advantages

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Growing alongside its partners in aerospace and defense

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Planning for growth, from Ohio

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Joby

Doubles Down on Ohio

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SNC

Revolutionizing cutting-edge aerospace technology

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Gabe’s

Leveraging Ohio’s logistical advantages

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Hyphen Innovations

Growing alongside its partners in aerospace and defense

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Nestlé Purina

Planning for growth, from Ohio

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Why Industry Leaders Choose Western Ohio

#4 Dayton ranks #4 in up-and-coming tech talent markets in U.S. and Canada.

#7 Dayton is ranked #7 Health Care Hub in U.S. (Mid-Sized Metro Areas)

4th 4th largest concentration of engineers per capita (Forbes)

#3 Dayton ranks number three in emerging tech market

Dayton Development Coalition

The Dayton Development Coalition is the regional economic development organization serving the 14-county Dayton Region. Working alongside JobsOhio, local communities, research institutions, and business leaders, the Dayton Development Coalition helps companies establish, expand, and invest by connecting them with available sites, workforce solutions, incentive programs, and regional partnerships that support long-term success.

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Site Selection Magazine

Top Micropolitan

Celina is in west Ohio approximately 58 miles northwest of Dayton on the border of Indiana. Celina hosts many fairs and festivals throughout the year, adding to its charm, including the Freedom Days Picnic, hydroplane racing Governor’s Cup Regatta, and the largest Amphicar gathering in the world at the Celina Lake Festival. Focusing on agriculture and manufacturing, Celina Aluminum Precision Technology, a Honda supplier, Crown Equipment Corporation, and Reynolds and Reynolds.

Sidney, also named “All-America City” is located 40 miles north of Dayton and offers a historic downtown featuring the Louis Sullivan-designed People’s Savings & Loan building, the Monumental Building (erected as a memorial to county residents who had died in the Civil War), and the Shelby County Courthouse. Sidney has an extensive parks and recreation system featuring 14 neighborhood parks, sports complexes, and nature and picnic areas.

A diversified employer base offers jobs in manufacturing and service sectors with the largest employer Emerson Climate Technologies, Honda of America, Amos Press of Sidney, and in 2022, SEMCORP announced a deal to bring approximately 1,200 jobs to the city where the new facility will manufacture separator film, a key component in batteries for electric vehicles.

Greenville, the historic location of Fort Greene Ville, is located 33 miles northwest of Dayton near the state’s western edge.

Greenville hosts the Great Darke County Fair, the Bear’s Mill, and the Garst Museum, which features the most extensive knowns collections of memorabilia of Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas, both of whom were born nearby. Greenville features many businesses such as Greenville Technology inc., FRAM Group, Ramco Motors, and more. Greenville focuses on industry, commercial/retail, tourism, and agri-business sectors.