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We're determined to make Ohio the most welcoming military-friendly state in the country. It’s an honor to again partner with the Memorial Tournament for the Salute to Service Brunch and Military Outpost in support of so many American heroes—both military and civilian—who keep our nation safe and make Ohio the best place to live your own version of the American dream.

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Hundreds of new manufacturing jobs are coming to Ohio as OPmobility expands its U.S. footprint.

The company has selected the Toledo area for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant that will strengthen the region’s automotive industry and create major opportunities for Ohio workers.

Here’s what it means for Ohio:
• 541 new jobs created
• $40M projected annual payroll
• $35.55 average hourly wage

The new facility—the company’s first Midwest site dedicated to exterior solutions—will leverage advanced automation and digital manufacturing technologies to enhance production efficiency, traceability, and operational excellence worldwide: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/news-press/opmobility-strengthens-its-us-footprint-with-a-new-state-of-the-art-plant-in-the-midwest.

Governor Mike DeWine Regional Growth Partnership Northwest Ohio

Today, we're celebrating Ohio’s egg producers. Ranking among the top states for egg production, Ohio farmers produce billions of eggs each year while supporting jobs and communities across the state. There’s no better place to grow your Food & Agribusiness: https://www.jobsohio.com/industries/food-and-agribusiness.

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Ohio’s rise as a biomanufacturing powerhouse just hit another major milestone—Hikma Pharmaceuticals is expanding its operations in Columbus and Bedford with a $267 million investment that will create 350 new jobs across the state.

The expansion includes new injectable manufacturing capabilities in Bedford and expanded oral solid dose and nasal inhalation operations in Columbus.

Together, these facilities will help strengthen domestic production and improve access to essential medicines for hospitals and patients nationwide amid a 25-year high in drug shortages: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/news-press/hikma-pharmaceuticals-announces-major-expansion-in-ohio-creating-350-new-jobs-and-investing-267-million.

Governor Mike DeWine Ohio Life Sciences Association Team NEO

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.

School for CEOs: Lightship Programming Elevates Kameron Seabrook’s Small Business Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

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

Streetpops: A Small Popsicle Stand Grows (Much) Bigger Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

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

Staying Ahead of the Curve: REM Electronics Grows in Warren Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

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.

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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