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
Adrianne Utter Joins OhioSE Team as Project Manager
OhioSE today announced Adrianne Utter as its new Project Manager, effective Monday, August 18, 2025. Utter’s hire follows Gloria Blauvelt moving to the Business Development Team in June of this year. As a member of the Project Management Team, Utter...
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Amber Kohler Joins OhioSE Team as Manager of Engagement & Partnerships
OhioSE today announced the appointment of Amber Kohler as its new Manager of Engagement & Partnerships, effective Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Working alongside Destiny Bryson on the OhioSE Engagement Team, Kohler will collaborate with economic development organizations, government leaders, and...
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Abbott Image Solutions, LLC, Announces Expansion in Highland County
Abbott Image Solutions, LLC, announced an investment of over $1.3 million to locate in Leesburg, Ohio, creating 30 new jobs. Through this investment, the company will relocate its headquarters from Wilmington, Ohio.
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Lightship Foundation and Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Host Bootcamp in Chillicothe
Small business owners in Southeast Ohio have a unique opportunity to step away from the day-to-day grind and make big changes for their future. Lightship Foundation, in partnership with the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an immersive three-day...
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Community of Caldwell Announces Transformational Downtown Project
A new redevelopment project in downtown Caldwell in Noble County, Ohio is moving forward. Huck Real Estate Holdings announced the renovation of a building to create new office space for the community. Gillespie’s retail space will transform 5,400 square feet...
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United Dairy Announces Expansion in Belmont County
United Dairy announced an investment of over $2.3 million to expand its operations in Martins Ferry, Ohio, creating 7 new jobs. Founded in 1954, United Dairy produces top-quality dairy and ice cream products, with a commitment to excellence from sourcing...
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Sterling Teal International Inc. Announces Expansion in Zanesville
Sterling Teal International Inc. announced its expansion into Muskingum County, creating 30 new jobs. The company currently has a facility in nearby Perry County. Due to rapid growth over the past three years, Sterling Teal is expanding into the former...
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Community of Barnesville Announces Transformational Downtown Project
A new development project in downtown Barnesville in Belmont County, Ohio is one step closer to reality. JEFBA, LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), the Belmont County Port Authority, and the Village of Barnesville, today announced...
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Fox Tank Company Announces $7.9M Investment in Coshocton County
Fox Tank Company, a Texas-based leading provider of steel storage tanks and pressurized separation vessels for the oil and gas industry, is proud to announce the expansion of its manufacturing operation to the state of Ohio to accommodate its rapidly...
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