JobsOhio

What JobsOhio does

JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, founded in 2011 and headquartered at 41 S High St #1500 in Columbus. The organization functions as the state's dedicated business attraction and retention partner, serving enterprises considering Ohio for site selection, expansion, or relocation, as well as Ohio-based small and medium businesses and municipalities seeking growth support. JobsOhio's core service stack is built around four pillars — site selection and location intelligence, customized financial incentives (loans, grants, tax credits), workforce development (including the AI Ready Ohio program and the $300M Experiential Learning Initiative), and regulatory coordination with the Ohio Department of Development and Ohio Tax Credit Authority.

JobsOhio operates what is effectively an enterprise field-sales motion, with staff directly engaging corporate executives on incentive packages and site tours, supplemented by a network of regional economic development organizations (Team NEO, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, Regional Growth Partnership, and others). The product portfolio has expanded materially through 2026 to include multi-year sector programs: the $250M five-year Aerospace and Defense Opportunity Program, the $100M five-year Energy Opportunity Initiative, the Vibrant Communities grant program for community development, and the Small Business Grants program ($25K–$250K). The organization also operates two sub-brands — JobsOhio Ventures for startup and venture investment, and Find Your Ohio for workforce recruitment — and participates in marquee events such as CES 2026, the Singapore Airshow, and the New Delhi AI Impact Summit to attract foreign direct investment.

The business model is that of a state-funded nonprofit: JobsOhio receives appropriations from the state of Ohio and does not generate traditional product or service revenue. Instead, it deploys state-backed capital and competitive incentives to attract private investment and job creation, with measurable 2026 outcomes including Intel's $28B chip fabrication facility, Anduril's 5-million-square-foot drone manufacturing facility, Joby Aviation's 700,000+ sq. ft. eVTOL plant near Dayton, SoftBank's $3B data center near Cleveland, and Whirlpool's $425M multi-site investment creating 800+ jobs. Leadership includes President & CEO JP Nauseef and CFO Brian Faust. The organization is privately held and does not publicly disclose its operating financials.

Name

JobsOhio

Legal name

JobsOhio

Website

https://jobs-ohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbus. It provides site selection, financial incentives, and workforce development support to enterprises, small businesses, and municipalities seeking to expand or relocate in Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Administration of Economic Programs (926), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business incentive programs
• Site selection assistance
• Workforce development programs
• Community revitalization grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Economic Development Services: JobsOhio is a private nonprofit corporation funded by the state of Ohio. It operates as the state's economic development organization, providing grants, loans, and tax incentives to businesses expanding or relocating to Ohio. The organization does not generate revenue from products or services but rather distributes economic development funding to attract business investment and create jobs in Ohio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation that provides site selection assistance, customized financial incentives (grants, loans, tax credits), workforce development support, and community revitalization programs to businesses expanding or relocating to Ohio. The organization connects companies with Ohio's talent pipeline, higher education institutions, and regional economic development partners to facilitate business investment and job creation across targeted industries.

Product overview

JobsOhio is Ohio's private nonprofit economic development corporation, not a product/software company. It provides economic development services including site selection assistance, custom financial incentives (loans, grants, tax incentives), workforce talent recruitment, and support programs for businesses locating or expanding in Ohio. The organization offers various industry-focused initiatives in advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, healthcare, technology, and other sectors, along with community development programs such as the Vibrant Communities initiative, small business support, and broadband access initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Find Your Ohio: A complementary brand focused on helping individuals find jobs and build careers in Ohio
• JobsOhio Ventures

Products and services

• Small Business Grants

Quantifiable outcome

• Ohio ranked #1 in Midwest and #7 nationally for business by Chief Executive magazine's survey of 650+ CEOs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major, core and flagship.

• Comstock MetalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Solar panel recycling facility in Cambridge, Ohio with $75,000 JobsOhio grant, creating 20 full-time jobs.
• Resilience (Biomanufacturing CDMO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Biomanufacturing contract development and manufacturing organization relocated headquarters from San Diego to Blue Ash, Ohio with approximately 200 new jobs, anchoring Ohio's sterile injectable manufacturing network.
• Whirlpool CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026$425 million investment across multiple Ohio manufacturing facilities, creating over 800 new jobs. JobsOhio partnered with state and local officials on the expansion.
• Governor Mike DeWinecoreOthers · 5 June 2026Ohio Governor partnered with JobsOhio on major announcements including the $300 million Experiential Learning Initiative, Hikma expansion, Whirlpool investments, and energy initiatives.
• AeroVironmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026$15 million expansion in Greene County for advanced biotechnology materials production, creating 200 new jobs with Ohio Tax Credit Authority approval of $7 million.
• Hikma PharmaceuticalsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026$267 million expansion across Columbus and Bedford facilities, creating 350 new jobs as part of Hikma's $1 billion strategic commitment to domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• OPmobilitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Automotive exterior systems manufacturer building first U.S. Midwest plant in Wood County, Ohio, creating 500+ jobs with production starting Q4 2027.
• GE HealthCaremajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Jointly opened Imaging Research & Development Center on UC's medical campus with University of Cincinnati, UC Health, Cincinnati Children's, and JobsOhio to accelerate MRI technology development.
• University of CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Academic partner in the Imaging Research & Development Center, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and scientists for imaging innovation and clinical research.
• UC HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Healthcare system partner in the Imaging Research & Development Center, supporting clinical research and patient outcomes improvement.
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Pediatric healthcare partner in the Imaging Research & Development Center, contributing to clinical research and MRI technology development.
• Enterprise Technology AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Launched AI Ready Ohio program that exceeded original certification targets by 170%, training people across Ohio in AI skills. Major workforce development initiative.
• MicrosoftmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Technology partner in AI Ready Ohio program, collaborating with JobsOhio and AWS to build AI workforce training across Ohio.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Technology partner in AI Ready Ohio program alongside Microsoft, Nvidia, and JobsOhio for workforce AI training.
• NvidiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Technology partner in AI Ready Ohio program, contributing to AI workforce development initiative.
• Resonant SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Aerospace company established radome production facility in Greene County with $2.5 million JobsOhio Aerospace and Defense Opportunity Program grant, creating 101 jobs.
• IntelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026$28 billion chip fabrication facility in Ohio, part of JobsOhio's AI Super Sector initiative and major capital commitment to Ohio's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
• SoftBank/OpenAIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026$3 billion data center investment near Cleveland as part of Ohio's AI Super Sector strategy and billions in AI-related investments.
• VultrmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026$1 billion data center investment in Springfield, Ohio as part of JobsOhio's AI Super Sector initiative.
• AutokinitonmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026$313 million expansion of Bellevue, Ohio manufacturing facility, adding 215,000 sq. ft., creating nearly 100 new jobs. Supported by JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership, and Erie County Port Authority.
• Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLSA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Statewide biomanufacturing workforce initiative selecting New Albany International Business Park for Ohio Life Science Training Center, part of $30 million initiative.
• Ohio Southeast Economic DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2026Regional partner across 25 counties. In 2025, created 822 jobs and $1.6 billion in investments, received Community Development Project of the Year award.
• Synergy (with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Public-private partnership for Stratos development at Wright-Patterson AFB with $30-40 million initial investment growing to $250 million, supported by $2 million JobsOhio grant.
• Hartzell PropellermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2026Aerospace propeller manufacturer opened 150,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Piqua with $2 million JobsOhio grant and commitment to invest $10+ million over five years.
• StandardAeromajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Aerospace MRO company expanding Cincinnati operations with 300 new jobs, supported by JobsOhio incentives.
• True North (West Virginia-based)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025High-tech business services firm opening Ohio headquarters in East Liverpool with $700,000 JobsOhio Vibrant Communities Grant, revitalizing 1930s historic building.
• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreOthersState agency providing economic development coordination, tax incentives, and workforce development programs. Works closely with JobsOhio on business attraction and expansion projects.
• Ohio Tax Credit AuthoritycoreOthersState authority that approves Job Creation Tax Credits and other tax incentive programs for businesses expanding in Ohio. Works with JobsOhio to structure incentive packages.
• Team NEOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional economic development organization serving Northeast Ohio. Network partner of JobsOhio that supports business development and community revitalization projects.
• Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional economic development organization serving 25 counties in Southeast Ohio. Created 822 jobs and $1.6 billion in investments in 2025 in partnership with JobsOhio.
• Regional Growth PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional economic development partner supporting Northwest Ohio. Collaborated with JobsOhio on the Autokiniton $313 million expansion project.
• Anduril IndustriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrone manufacturer building 5-million-square foot facility in Ohio to rebuild the nation's arsenal for essential national security needs.
• Joby AviationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnereVTOL air taxi manufacturer with 700,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio employing up to 2,000 people for electric aircraft production.
• AmgenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical manufacturer bringing new manufacturing capabilities to Ohio, highlighted as a success story on JobsOhio website.
• HondaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive manufacturer elevating Ohio's EV presence through battery manufacturing and EV production capabilities in Ohio.
• Sherwin-WilliamsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaints and coatings company with global headquarters and R&D center in Northeast Ohio, key JobsOhio success story.
• GE AerospacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace company with imaging R&D center partnership and significant Ohio presence, featured on JobsOhio logo carousel.
• Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor university partner for workforce development and talent programs, including AI workforce initiatives and CES 2026 panel participation.
• Wright-Patterson Air Force BasecoreOthersStrategic defense installation near Dayton supporting Ohio's aerospace and defense ecosystem, adjacent to Resonant Sciences and Synergy development projects.

Scale indicators27 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development: Kentucky's state economic development agency, a regional peer competing with JobsOhio for advanced manufacturing, EV battery (Ford BlueOval), and logistics investment along the I-75 corridor. Similar incentive toolkit but smaller scale than Ohio's program portfolio.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: Pennsylvania's state economic development agency, comparable to JobsOhio in focus on manufacturing retention, life sciences, energy, and site selection. Adjacent geographic competitor for Northeast Ohio projects.
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: Illinois's state economic development agency and a regional peer to JobsOhio, competing for advanced manufacturing, data center, and life-sciences investment in the Midwest. Comparable in programmatic scope though less concentrated in aerospace/defense than Ohio.

Direct peers

• Georgia Department of Economic Development: Georgia's state economic development agency competing head-to-head with Ohio for data centers, EV manufacturing (e.g., Hyundai Metaplant), and aerospace investment. Both offer grants, tax credits, and workforce-development programs to attract large employers.
• Arizona Commerce Authority: Arizona's public-private state economic development agency, structurally similar to JobsOhio. Both compete aggressively for semiconductor and EV investments (Arizona for TSMC and Intel, Ohio for Intel) using tax credits, grants, and dedicated workforce-development programs.
• Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development: Tennessee's primary state economic development agency, comparable in mandate to JobsOhio for recruiting corporate investment, negotiating incentive packages, and building workforce pipelines. Tennessee actively competes with Ohio for the same automotive, EV battery, and advanced manufacturing projects.
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): Michigan's public-private economic development corporation, a direct Midwest peer to JobsOhio. Both target automotive, mobility, advanced manufacturing, and technology investment and run their own venture and innovation programs (MEDC's Michigan Strategic Outreach and Reserve Fund mirrors JobsOhio Ventures).
• Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC): Indiana's public-private economic development organization, structurally the closest peer to JobsOhio as a state-level EDO offering customized incentives, workforce programs, and site-selection services to attract and grow businesses. Both operate as quasi-independent corporations funded by state liquor profits or appropriations and run sector-specific incentive programs.
• North Carolina Department of Commerce (Economic Development): North Carolina's state economic development division within the Department of Commerce, directly comparable in scope to JobsOhio for recruiting semiconductor (e.g., the Wolfspeed/Apple ecosystem), biomanufacturing, and aerospace projects through incentives and workforce programs.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Economic Development Corporation: Texas's public-private economic development marketing organization. Operates at a much larger scale than JobsOhio and competes for the same semiconductor, EV, and aerospace mega-projects with substantial state-level incentive packages, but is not state-run and focuses on promotion rather than direct deal negotiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WhyOhio
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments58 records

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