Resource-rich and at the center of an enormous labor shed
South Central Ohio’s JEDISO Region is an ideal site for companies in many industries, for so many reasons. Start with a regional labor shed that includes more than 327,000 people who have been raised in industries like manufacturing, farming, and timber, where a good day’s work and pride in what one does are cherished values. Add in K-12 and postsecondary education providers who work closely with employers to keep the workforce pipeline full and to prepare residents for success in the local economy.
There’s also transportation access that makes it easy to connect with the more than 176 million consumers who live within a single day’s truck drive (600 miles) of us, such as the network of Interstate-caliber divided highways in every direction offering fast access to Interstates 64, 70, 71, and 77 -- plus plenty of rail capacity and access to both river and ocean shipping.
Then factor in the low cost of doing business and living in the JEDISO Region. There’s abundant electricity, natural gas, propane, water, and broadband to meet the needs of growing companies, delivered by utility providers who bring a business-focused approach to ensure a reliable supply at a cost that keeps operations competitive and profitable. And we have a wide variety of affordable sites, developable land, and existing buildings that are suitable for companies in many industries.
What makes the JEDISO Region right for you? Explore the page for your industry to learn more or contact us to discuss your company’s specific needs.
Business Climate
Jackson County Resources
- Buckeye Hills Career Center
- Chillicothe City School District
- City of Cillicothe
- CSX
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- Hocking College
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio State University South Center-SBDC
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
- TechGrowthOhio
- University of Rio Grande
- University of Rio Grande – Jackson Center
Pike County Resources
- CSX
- Eastern Local School District
- Fluor-BWXT
- Heartland Intermodal Gateway
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Airport (EOP)
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- Southern Ohio Ag-Community Dev FDN
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
- Toledo – Lucas County Port Authority
Ross County Resources
- Chillicothe City School District
- City of Cillicothe
- CSX
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio Services Agency
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Port of Virginia
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
Scioto County Resources
- CSX
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Port of Portsmith Ohio
- Portsmouth STEM Academy
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
Transportation
- CSX
- Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH)
- Heartland Intermodal Gateway
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Pike County Airport (EOP)
- Port of Portsmith Ohio
- Port of Virginia
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- Toledo – Lucas County Port Authority
Workforce & Education
- Buckeye Hills Career Center
- Chillicothe City School District
- Eastern Local School District
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- Hocking College
- JobsOhio
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio State University South Center-SBDC
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Portsmouth STEM Academy
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- TechGrowthOhio
- University of Rio Grande
- University of Rio Grande – Jackson Center