HIGHLAND COUNTY OHIO WE RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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1 HIGHLAND COUNTY OHIO WE RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS Overview: Highland County is a wonderful blend of both agriculture and industry. The historic influence of farming communities carries on today with area residents our work force priding themselves on their strong work ethic and dedication to developing skills that meet the changing needs of businesses. Highland County is located in the southwestern part of the state of Ohio. Established in 185 and named for the high lands between the Scioto and Little Miami Rivers, Highland County is conveniently located within an hour s drive to the major metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton. Business Profile: Employers seeking a place to start or relocate a business or industry in Highland County will find available sites, affordable housing and an available work force that is highly skilled and diversified, especially in the areas of metal fabrication, aviation, logistics, agribusiness, and electronics, who are ready, willing, and able to work. The manufacturing sector has traditionally been the largest provider of employment opportunities throughout the county, followed by health care, and education. Principal industries in the county include RR Donnelley, Candle lite, Weastec, Inc., PAS, Huhtamaki Plastics, Hobart, Sealtite, Greenfield Products, Waddell/Ghent Manufacturing, Greenfield Research and Highland Computer Forms. Seventy percent of the population of the United States lives within 5 miles of Highland County, with businesses and industries having access to most major markets within 1 to 12 hours through highways and airports. Highland County has a complete support network to help businesses thrive and grow by partnering with the networks of local organizations including the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Ohio Department of Development and many more. Additionally, Rafeal Underwood Economic Recovery Coordinator for Highland County is readily available to assist businesses in relocating / establishing a base of operation in Highland County, bringing together all federal, state and local resources to help your business grow and prosper. Transportation: Highways US Route 5 and State Routes 28, 73 and 124 cross the county east and west. US Route 62 and State Routes 72, 134, 138, 247 and 753 run north and south. Access to 4 lane highway US 32 to south (in Highland County) US 35 to north (within 1 miles of county) Airport The Highland County Airport serves the area. The paved runway extends for 352 feet and is located 3 miles from Hillsboro. The airport has 24 hour fuel service, flight training, avionics, airframe and engine repair service. Railroad Highland County is well served by a 29 mile rail line owned by the city of Greenfield that accesses the north/south CSX line in Midland, Ohio. The rail line also serves Midland, New Vienna, Leesburg, Greenfield, to Portsmouth.

2 Education: Public Schools Five local school districts cover Highland County. Non Public Schools Two private schools Libraries Highland County Public Library Four county branches. Higher Education Great Oaks, one of the largest career and technical education districts in the United States, has been providing career development, workforce development and economic development services to individuals, business, industry, labor, communities and other organizations in southwest Ohio since 197. Southern State Community College offers associate degrees in both technical and transfer programs, adult basic literacy courses and workforce training programs on its campus locations in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland and Fayette counties. With its mission of providing affordable, accessible, highquality education, Southern State is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Both Wilmington College and Chatfield College, in neighboring Brown County, offer 4 year degree programs to area students. Health Services: Highland County is well served by two hospitals: Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro Highland District Hospital is a 25bed critical access hospital that blends modern technology with personalized service. The hospital provides primary health care with emergency services, women s health care, inpatient medical and surgical services including geriatric behavioral health, and a wide variety of outpatient specialty services. Adena Greenfield Medical Center, in Greenfield Adena Greenfield Medical Center is a 25 bed critical access hospital, part of the Adena Health System, and specializing in rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and general medical services. Adena Greenfield Medical Center is the only certified stroke rehabilitation facility in southern Ohio. Housing: Highland County offers a wide variety of affordable housing, from scenic country settings to charming small towns and beautiful lake view property. The availability of housing makes finding the perfect home for you and your family easy here in Highland County. Depending on what s important to you: being close to (or in) town, a secluded home in a wooded area, near a favorite recreation spot or a particular school district, Highland County has a lot to offer. Centrally located, we are about one hour from Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, putting us close enough for easy access to these areas. We can take advantage of what the cities have to offer, but we re far enough away to retain our charm. We encourage you to come out look around and assure you that Highland County has a place for you and your family to call home. Recreation: Highland County is an excellent choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, golfing and sightseeing. Two state parks, Rocky Fork (2,8 acres of lake and 1,384 acres of land) and Paint Creek Lake (1,2 acres of lake and 9, acres of land), offer a variety of ways to enjoy the beautiful hills of Highland County.

3 Highland County Building & Industrial Sites Available Greenfield Industrial Park: 2 acres land available on partially developed industrial park, electric, sewer, water and gas available onsite, rail nearby. It is twelve (12) miles to a four lane highway. Buildings Available at Greenfield: 15, sq. ft.: two (2) loading docks with third available; office; two (2) restrooms; three (3) phase electric; five acres; $2,5 / month triple net lease. 13, sq. ft.: two (2) loading docks with third available; five (5) offices; four (4) restrooms; three (3) phase electric; five (5) acres; $2,5 / month triple net lease. 6, sq. ft. industrial warehouse building; second floor cargo elevator; four (4) loading docks Mowrystown Area Rt. 62: 12, sq. ft. building; 3 phase electric; county water; on site sewage; extensive air filtration system and office space. Eight (8) miles from four lane split highway, Route 32. Located in a rural area, suitable for heavy industry. Leesburg Industrial Park: 86 acres, natural gas; sewer; water; 12 Kv electric on site. 12, sq. ft. building; truck dock; wired for machine tooling; natural gas; village sewer and water; 2 ft. ceiling clearance; partial second floor finished for office space. Hillsboro: Nine acres available, city water and sewer, gas and water on the property, tax incentives available; 48 sq. ft. building. Partial building available 32, sq. ft. for purchase or lease; all utilities in place; 18 ft. ceiling; located in commercial area; other tenants and owners are offices and doctors. Retail building in downtown Hillsboro. 875 sq. ft.; located on main traffic thoroughfare. Office and storage space included.

4 Highland County Utilities Info Sheet Highland County Utilities Info Sheet Village Name: Greenfield Village Name: Lynchburg Municipal or Village Water Source: Underground Municipal or Village Water Source: Underground 1,, 1,, 1,8, 1,8, 45, 45, 6, 6, 1, $ , $ 9.37 Next 1, $ 1.65 Next 1, $ 1.65 Over 2, $ 4.41 Over 2, $ , $23.3 Next 1, $ 4.82 Over 2, $ ,5 Cost per 1, over base usage Highland County Utilities Info Sheet Highland County Utilities Info Sheet City Name: Hillsboro Village Name: Mowrystown Municipal or Village Water Source: Reservoir Municipal or Village Water Source: 15,, $ 57. $ 6. Underground 1,, 1,5, 1,8, 774, 45, 8, 6, 133 Cubic Feet 7.18 Over 133 Cubic Feet 5.37 per 1 CFU per 1 CFU 1, $ 13.5 Per 1, thereafter $ Cubic Feet Minimum Above 133 Cubic Feet 6.49 per CF 2,5 Cost per 1, over base usage Highland County Utilities Info Sheet Village Name: Leesburg $57. $ 6.

5 Highland County Utilities Info Sheet Village Name: Leesburg Municipal or Village Water Source: GAS COMPANIES Groundwate r 297, 45, 14, 18, $16.74 per 1, > 2, $ Vectren Energy Duke Energy TELEPHONE & COMMUNICATION COMPANIES 2, Columbia Gas AT&T Verizon Sprint CABLE COMPANIES Time Warner , $18.72 per 1, > 2, $ 9.36 Taxes in Highland County Greenfield Hillsboro Leesburg Lynchburg Mowrystown City Income Tax Rate 1.65% 1.5% 1.% 1.% 1.% School Income Tax Rate Property Tax Rate (mills) ELECTRIC & POWER COMPANIES DP&L CONTACT NUMBERS To Report an Outage: 8774OUTAGE ( ) Customer Service: or Toll Free: TTYTTD (HEARING IMPAIRED): Duke Energy Business Service Center Contact us for billing, payment, service or program questions New Business Services (Establishing new service) South Central Power The monthly billing shall be the sum of the following charges: Consumer Charge $13. First 2, kilowatt hours (kwh) per month $.386 per kwh Next 2, kwh per month $.265 per kwh Over 4, kwh per month $.191 per kwh Demand Charge All kw of billing capacity in excess of 5 kw per month $3. per kw. All billing is subject to the provisions relating to Hillsboro Office or Fax: Mailing Address: 11 Danville Pike Road Hillsboro, OH 45133

6 For more specific information contact: Highland County Board of Commissioners: 119 Governor Foraker Place Hillsboro, Ohio Phone: Fax: