The Fairfield 33 Corridors traditional history of farming and manufacturing combined with the diverse educational opportunities in the area provide businesses with the people, skills and assistance they need to keep their operations running at peak performance. In fact, the Corridors regional workforce totals nearly one million and is a hub for career and technical education.
Whether you need assistance with recruiting and hiring associates or your industry encourages continuing education or ongoing training for professionals, the Corridor positions businesses to successfully meet any staffing challenge.
Ohio recently ranked 8th in the country for business attraction according to a 2022 survey completed by AreaDevelopment.com. Its easy to see why. Its location, population size, and talent development initiatives provide great opportunities for businesses. Ohio also provides a very business-friendly environment with various incentives to help a business grow. And while Fairfield County provides some great incentives, it will also work with state and federal partners to help maximize your ROI so you can invest it back into your company. The Ohio Department of Development offers tax abatements, tax credits, loan programs, training grants, and various other incentives for businesses. JobsOhio offers economic development grants, workforce grants, capital expansion support, and research and development grants to businesses that are expanding.
There are also federal programs for which you may be eligible. Companies can get loans and trusted advice from the US Small Business Administration as well as qualify for US Department of Agriculture and Rural Development programs. The economic development professionals within the Fairfield 33 Development Alliance can help navigate these incentives to determine which ones would be most advantageous for your company.
