Find your foundation for Growth in Southeastern Ohio
With its abundance of developed industrial sites and natural resources, Southeast Ohio is the ideal home for a variety of industries.
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Why Southeastern Ohio?
Imagine your business thriving in a community that values your presence, with costs under control, and a workforce that's as committed as you are.
Abundant Energy
The large hardwood forests and natural gas wells unique to this part of the state serve as engines for commerce.
Multi-modal transportation options
Keep your supply chain flowing with easy access to highways and interstates, Class 1 and short-line rail access, and Ohio River access.
Affordable real estate
Building costs less in Southeastern Ohio, where we're still selling land for $60K an acre or less.
Plentiful, loyal workforce
One in four workers here commutes outside the region. We have a labor surplus, with workers eager to stay inside their community for good jobs.
Competitive cost of living and wages
The cost of living in our region is 11% lower than the national average. And average manufacturing wages are 23% lower than the national average.
Work in proximity to successful industrial and manufacturing brands
More than 30 Fortune 500 companies and international businesses from 21 countries call Southeastern Ohio home.
Featured Properties
While we have hundreds of properties for sale or lease in the OhioSE region, we feature eleven here that have much (or all) of the due diligence and other studies done, as well as necessary infrastructure in place.
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Our Core Industries
Seven varied industry sectors produce raw materials, root materials, supply chain components and finished consumer products.
From exploration to expansion
How you can work with OhioSE to find your ideal location and resources for growth.
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Call us to discuss your goals and what your business needs to thrive.
Find sites and resources
Our team will gather and present a tailored package of available sites, data, and workforce insights, along with due diligence studies and available incentives.
Enjoy low costs and high rewards
Review your comprehensive plan and confidently make the best decision for your company’s growth in Southeastern Ohio.
Our Impact
JobsOhio and OhioSE have helped create:
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440 +
company expansion, attraction, and site projects
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$15.7 + Billion
in new capital investment
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12,600 +
new jobs created across the region
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47,200 +
retained jobs across the region
About
OhioSE
OhioSE is the liaison for companies looking to locate or expand in our 25 county region of Southeastern Ohio. We are the ones with our ear to the ground, a wealth of data at our fingertips, and a network of resources that’s second to none.
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OhioSE News
Hocking Hills Garment Center, LLC Announces Expansion
Hocking Hills Garment Center, LLC, today announced an investment of over $140,000 in its Buchtel Village facility, creating 20 new jobs. This investment is supported by a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant.
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R L Waller Construction Announces Expansion in Ross County
R L Waller Construction, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, and Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development, today announced expanding their operations in Ross County, creating four new jobs.
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Kessler Sign Company Announces Expansion in Zanesville, Ohio
Kessler Sign Company today announced an investment of $350,000 to expand its operations in Zanesville, Ohio, creating four new jobs.
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Five Communities in Southeast Ohio Ranked in 2024 Top Micropolitans
Site Selection Magazine, the leading publication in corporate real estate and facility planning, recently announced its 2024 Governor’s Cup results. The OhioSE region, comprised of 25 counties in Appalachian Ohio, gave a strong performance with five communities landing in the...
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The JonesZylon Company Announces Expansion in Coshocton County
The JonesZylon Company, LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Coshocton County Port Authority today announced it is investing $200,000 in its West Lafayette facility in Coshocton County, Ohio.
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Sunrush Water Announces Expansion in Wellston, Ohio
Your Bottled Water, LLC dba Sunrush Water, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Jackson County Economic Development Partnership, today announced an investment of over $100,000 to expand its operations in Jackson County, creating three new jobs....
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Shagbark Seed & Mill Announces Expansion in Athens, Ohio
Shagbark Seed & Mill, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC), today announced an investment of over $128,000 to expand its operations in Athens County, creating three new jobs.
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Tecnocap LLC Announces Expansion in Belmont County
Tecnocap LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, and the Belmont County Port Authority, today announced an investment of over $4.5 million to move its operations to Bellaire, Ohio, creating 29 new jobs....
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Matt Abbott Named President and CEO of Ohio Southeast Economic Development
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the OhioSE Board of Directors, and JobsOhio today announce Matt Abbott as OhioSE’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
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