Economic Development
Congratulations to the following Dublin-based businesses selected as this year's Best Places to Work finalists by Columbus Business First:
The Best Places to Work program, launched in 2005, is open to any company or organization with a Central Ohio office with at least 10 full-time employees. Applications are handled through Omaha, Neb.-based Quantum, which administers a survey to employees with about 30 questions regarding their work environments.
Honorees will be announced at the awards program November 9 at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus. For more information go to Business First Columbus.
Economic Advancement Zone
In Dublin, Ohio, you'll find a speed-to-build environment with 1,100 acres of land in the Economic Advancement Zone - a key component of the Central Ohio Innovation Corridor. The EAZ is targeted for office, research, laboratory and clean manufacturing uses, focusing on quality projects requiring quick administrative approval.
The Central Ohio Innovation Corridor - home of Ashland, Cardinal Health, OCLC and Wendy's International, just to name a few - offers:
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Customized incentive packages
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State of Ohio job-ready approved sites
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Dual-sourced power and circuitry
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Green incentives
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A highly educated workforce
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Broadband optical fiber and Wi-Fi
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Private investment
- Highway frontage
Supporting Your Business
A central location, competitive incentive packages and high development standards attract new companies and help existing ones expand. The Department of Economic Development is here to support your needs. Don’t just take our word for it...
Cardinal Health
“Not only is Dublin a wonderful community for our employees and their families, but it also has been a great partner for Cardinal Health and supporter of the business community. Our relationship with the city has been an important component of our growth here in Central Ohio.”
- George S. Barrett, Chairman and CEO, Cardinal Health
IGS Energy
“We find that the City of Dublin, like IGS, is both innovative and forward-thinking, which makes it an ideal place for building our new LEED-certified headquarters. Beyond our relationship with the city, we enjoy access to the high-quality workforce of Central Ohio along with its strong Midwestern values”
- Scott White, President, IGS Energy
OCLC
“The City of Dublin and OCLC have grown up together. In 1981, we moved our offices to what was then the village of Dublin. At the time, we were serving 6,000 libraries in four countries. Today we connect to more than 72,000 libraries and other knowledge institutions in 170 countries. We have 23 offices in 10 countries, but we still consider Dublin to be our global headquarters and our home, and we are excited and proud to be a partner of the city’s future.”
- Jay Jordan, President and CEO, OCLC
5,000 fastest-growing private companies
Inc. magazine's annual list of the nation's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies includes seven based in Dublin. Congratulations to the following companies growing and thriving in Dublin, Ohio:
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ERP Analysts, 2091
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Fast Switch, 2256
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Xcelerate Media, 2311
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Network9, 2723
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Strategic Systems, 4101
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Anu Resources Unlimited, 4232
- Cohen & Company, 4580, also has operations in Dublin in Metro Place
Contact Us
In Dublin, Ohio, USA we mean business. Dublin's energized corporate climate attracts startup ventures, family-owned businesses and national and international corporations.
We are proud that more than 3,000 companies have chosen to make Dublin their home. These businesses and their nearly 60,000 employees have contributed significantly to the overall economic well-being of Dublin, the Central Ohio region and the state of Ohio.
Economic Development
5800 Shier Rings Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016
614-410-4618