Those significant assets are what helped Ohio earn designation as the No. 1 state for business in CNBC’s 2026 rankings. This ranking sends a strong signal to companies and site selectors worldwide that Northwest Ohio, and the entire state, offer a proven environment for investment and growth.
Consider just some of the corporate announcements across Northwest Ohio already in 2026:
“The Regional Growth Partnership and all of our economic development partners across Northwest Ohio have committed to developing and nurturing a welcoming business climate. We’ve prioritized site infrastructure, workforce development and talent attraction, all to support a business-first, speed-to-market mindset.”
– Dean Monske, President & CEO, Regional Growth Partnership
Over the last five years, new and existing businesses have invested $28 billion and created more than 22,000 new jobs into their Northwest Ohio operations.
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Key Contact
Gary Thompson
Executive V.P.
Business Development
(419) 304-9585