JobsOhio

05/29/2026

JobsOhio partners with Lightship Foundation to support small business owners like Kameron Seabrook and his now-thriving startup, Obai.

Kameron was an up-and-coming entrepreneur when he heard about the Lightship Bootcamp and Launchpad programs, which offer small business owners the tools, resources, mentorship, and professional network to elevate a company to the next level of growth.

Kameron learned operational strategy, leadership skills, and how to build a financial model that actually works—lessons he immediately applied to Obai.

Read Kameron’s story and learn how you can benefit from JobsOhio’s portfolio of small business resources: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-success/school-for-ceos-lightship-programming-elevates-kameron-seabrooks-small-business.

Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

05/21/2026

Streetpops Cincinnati—a woman-owned company producing small-batch gourmet popsicles made with real fruit and natural ingredients—wanted to strengthen its production capacity and infrastructure in St. Bernard, Ohio, to support a new phase of growth.

By partnering with us through our JobsOhio Small Business Grant, Streetpops was able to make upgrades to meet growing demand while preparing its business model for expansion into new markets.

With improved production capabilities and a scalable franchise framework, Streetpops is well-positioned to bring its signature small-batch pops to even more communities while strengthening a locally rooted small business: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-success/streetpops-a-small-popsicle-stand-grows-much-bigger. REDI Cincinnati

Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

05/19/2026

Our JobsOhio Small Business Grant helps companies like REM Electronics Supply—they used the funds to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, improving efficiency and positioning the company for continued growth in an increasingly competitive market: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-success/staying-ahead-of-the-curve-rem-electronics-grows-in-warren. Lake to River

Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

05/18/2026

With the official reopening of its renovated home office in Columbus, Safelite’s renewed commitment to Ohio reflects the confidence employers continue to place in Ohio’s workforce, talent pipeline, and quality of life—strengthening our image as one of the most competitive states in the country to grow a business: https://www.safelite.com/about-safelite/press-releases/safelite-doubles-down-on-columbus-with-reimagined-home-office.

05/14/2026

Small businesses are the backbone of Ohio's economy, with big support from JobsOhio—resources like our JobsOhio Small Business Grant, JobsOhio Small Business Academy, powered by Aileron, Lightship Foundation Bootcamps, and more: https://www.jobsohio.com/incentives-programs/support-for-small-businesses.

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05/11/2026

A pillar of Cleveland’s business community for 160 years, Sherwin-Williams strengthened its legacy in Ohio with the grand opening of its new global headquarters today. We joined Team Ohio to mark the culmination of Sherwin-Williams’ decision to invest in its future right where its roots run deepest.

Bolstered by support from JobsOhio and Team NEO, here’s what that impact looks like:

✔️ 3,500+ Ohio jobs retained
✔️ 400 new jobs created
✔️ Establishing a cutting-edge R&D center
✔️ Building a stronger STEM talent pipeline
✔️ Iconic addition to the Cleveland skyline

Supporting global leaders in their growth journey is what happens when economic development is done right: strategic investment, strong partnerships, and real opportunities for Ohioans—today and for generations to come: https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-attends-sherwin-williams-global-headquarters-ribbon-cutting-in-cleveland.

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04/30/2026

Ohio has helped over 4,300 international establishments from 40+ countries grow their operations, and we’re setting our sights on continued momentum.

The is a leading platform for promoting international investment and uniting thousands of business leaders worldwide.

Team Ohio will be there to connect with international companies looking to expand their operations in the United States, showcasing Ohio’s best-in-class business environment, central location, and skilled workforce to leaders in advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, healthcare, and more.

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04/22/2026

Congratulations to the 42 graduates of the second cohort of the JobsOhio Small Business Academy, Powered by Aileron.

Participants from 24 companies gathered at the JobsOhio offices this week to wrap up the 12-month program, which equips small business owners with the skills, tools, and resources for growing their companies. Leadership workshops, one-on-one coaching, and peer group sessions are all critical elements of the curriculum, offering takeaways that participants have already been applying with their employees back home.

04/21/2026

One unbreakable rule applies to every JobsOhio deal: the project must yield a return on investment to the state of Ohio that is greater than the total incentives offered to win the project.

At JobsOhio, we measure how we build Ohio’s economy using three simple metrics:
1. Direct new job creation
2. Associated Payrolls and Planned Capital Investments
3. Planned Capital Investments

That’s why we’re the #1 state in the Midwest for Doing Business, Top 5 State nationally.

See the full impact of our investments here: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-blog/trusted-methodology-delivering-credible-results

04/17/2026

CEOs across the country have spoken: Ohio is the best state in the Midwest for doing business.

Chief Executive Magazine's annual list of the “Best and Worst States for Business” ranked Ohio No. 7 nationwide and No. 1 in the Midwest for 2026.

The publication notes, "Ohio climbed five places to No. 7, the highest-ranked Midwestern state, helped by aggressive, targeted marketing and great storytelling, along with a sustained focus on upskilling talent already in the workforce."

https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/news-press/ohio-no-1-state-in-the-midwest-for-business-according-to-ceos-nationwide

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