Logistics
Geographic location and a robust distribution and supply chain make Ohio a hub for logistics and transportation. In fact, CNBC named Ohio among the top 10 best states for business because of its infrastructure and logistics capabilities. The 2021 Tax Foundation "Location Matters" report has Ohio ranked #1 in effective tax rates for new distribution center firms. With a central geographic location close to customers and a multimodal statewide infrastructure, Ohio makes reliable, efficient shipping possible.
Centrally located between Chicago and New York, the central Ohio is a convenient logistics hub with little to no risk of disruption from natural disasters.
In Fairfield County, Route 33 serves as a major pipeline to the southeastern United States. Intersected by Interstate-70 and central to a network of other U.S. and state highways, Route 33 puts businesses on the Fairfield 33 Corridor within one days drive of 60 percent of the US population and 50 percent of the Canadian population.