DevelopOhio

As JobsOhio “moves past [its] start-up phase,” the group has three new development ideas in the works to support job growth in Ohio, the Dayton Business Journal reports. JobsOhio “has begun in earnest to be a part of the incentives puzzle for companies looking to invest and grow jobs,” and the three “major initiatives will move the organization forward in the next two years,” according to the article. A SiteOhio program will help “build a directory of greenfields in the state most ready for quick development” so companies looking for new locations can “quickly evaluate where the best opportunities are in the state.” A talent management program “will help train workers” for companies already located or moving to Ohio, and develop “a ready workforce for others that are looking.” A research and development grant program will use “up to $50 million” to help “bridge the gap” for mid-market companies “whose ideas are formed but need some research funds to connect the dots that get them to the market.” For more, read the full article.