COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ohio has further cemented its position among the national leaders in economic development, ranking No. 3 nationally for total economic development projects and No. 3 for projects per capita in Site Selection’s 2025 Governor’s Cup rankings. Ohio remains the only state consistently in the top five over the past seven years.
2024 marked JobsOhio’s most prolific year for project completions since the organization was created in 2011, with nearly 600 completed deals, $20 billion in capital investment, and thousands of new jobs committed across the state.
“These exceptional results highlight our sustained excellence and momentum across every corner of the state,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “From our largest cities to our smallest communities, Ohio is demonstrating that our business-friendly approach, strategic investments in infrastructure, and commitment to workforce readiness are creating an environment where companies and people can thrive.”
Ohio’s 2025 Governor’s Cup Achievement Highlights:
- NATIONAL LEADERSHIP: No. 3 overall ranking (maintaining position from the previous year) and No. 3 in per-capita rankings (up from No. 5).
- REGIONAL DOMINANCE: No. 2 in both cumulative and per-capita rankings for the East North Central region rankings.
- CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE: Ohio is the only state to rank in the top five nationally for total project completions and per capita deals closed yearly since 2019.
- STATEWIDE IMPACT: Twenty Ohio communities ranked among Site Selection’s top 100, with six of the top seven nationally located in Ohio.
- MASSIVE INVESTMENT: $20 billion in new capital investment commitments secured in 2024.
“Success comes when talent, preparation, and execution align,” said Lt. Governor Jim Tressel. “Ohio has a pipeline for talent …
