Toledo, Northwest Ohio - The Perfect Home for International Business

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1 POWER UP YOUR GLOBAL BUSINESS IN NORTHWEST OHIO POWER UP YOUR GLOBAL BUSINESS IN NORTHWEST OHIO

2 Northwest Ohio. Your Connection To a New Global Economy. With a central location in the North American market and world-class transportation assets, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has positioned itself as the ideal place for international businesses looking to establish operations in the U.S. marketplace. As the lead economic development organization, serving 17 counties in Northwest Ohio, the Regional Growth Partnership has prioritized the pursuit of international investment and trade, having established successful associations with business groups across the world. Being a global leader in such industries as renewable energy, logistics, advanced manufacturing, automotive and biosciences, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region offers the talent and resources for businesses to thrive in the global market. In fact, Toledo was ranked in 2011 among the top 10 cities nationally for new business and expansion.

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4 Regional Overview Geographic Location When it comes to opportunity and advantages, Northwest Ohio means business! Especially when you consider: 40% of U.S. and 47% of Canadian marketplace within a day s drive Nearly 6 million people live within a 100-mile radius 40 miles from Detroit Metro Airport, with international flights to Europe and Asia Transportation Assets When you locate to Northwest Ohio you re in a 5-star Logistics Region, as named by Expansion Management magazine. Other points of interest include: New 500-acre CSX intermodal terminal facility Largest general cargo seaport on the Great Lakes Crossroads of three of the most traveled highways in the U.S. (I-80, I-90, I-75) Workforce Over the last several years, our region has established national credibility for its research and innovation in various tech-related industries. At the same time, our educated and productive workforce has helped attract major investment in advanced manufacturing, securing thousands of jobs. Other advantages are: Abundance of technically skilled engineers, machinists, and tool and die specialists Educated, trained and skilled workforce able to adapt in new industries Three local automotive facilities named most productive in North America Education We have an abundance of strong educational institutions paving the way for innovation and commercialization. Our local universities and community colleges are major resources for advanced materials, biotechnology, alternative energy and information technology research. There are more than 30 schools of higher education within a 60-mile radius with 200,000 undergraduate and graduate students. In addition: Univeristy of Toledo The number of international students has surged 28% in the past year The Princeton Review recognized the UT College of Business and Innovation as among the best in the nation The Princeton Review ranked the College of Engineering 18th nationally for graduate programs

5 * Bowling Green State University Named one of the top 100 public universities by U.S. News and World Report U.S. News and World Report named the online master s degree in education programs one of the best in the country Received more than $18 million in external research funding in 2011 Tax Climate Ohio has the lowest taxes in the Midwest and that makes Northwest Ohio an extremely profit-friendly business climate for companies that locate here. If you re one of those companies considering a capital investment in Ohio, here are other ways our new tax laws improve your bottom line: Ohio ranks fifth in the nation for cost of doing business Recent tax reform reduced tax burden by up to 63% No tax on investments in machinery and equipment No tax on product sold to customers outside Ohio No tax on inventory or corporate income First $1 million in gross receipts are tax-free Make Your Move to Northwest Ohio. These Businesses Have. There are more than 100 foreign-owned facilities in Northwest Ohio. Some of these include: As you can see, this region has a lot to offer. Find out why Northwest Ohio is becoming a premier location for international investment. It s your link to excellent research and educational facilities, multiple funding sources, every form of transportation, lower operating costs, a strong and experienced workforce and more. Ready to explore your opportunities for growth? Contact the Regional Growth Partnership to learn more about how we can help meet your location needs. Call for more information, or visit us online at * Photo: Office of Marketing & Communications, BGSU

6 300 Madison Avenue, Suite 270 Toledo, OH The Regional Growth Partnership is a private, nonprofit economic development organization representing 20 counties in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.