Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a critical part of Ohio's economy. For over 40 years, companies from around the world have chosen to call Ohio home. Ohio is one of the top states for FDI because it offers international companies the business environment, programs, and services to help them be successful in the U.S.

Commercial Air Service is directly tied to the economic health of Ohio. JobsOhio offers an air service restoration program to grow & maintain air service in Ohio.

JobsOhio, Ohio's economic development corporation, commissioned a statewide economic impact study of the Ohio defense-related industries to identify and promote the monetary value of the state's defense-related assets.

What started with the Wright brothers has developed into an aviation and aerospace industry hub continuing the tradition of innovation in flight. From 3D printing to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), air force operations and other advanced aerospace technologies, Ohio is where aviation engineering and aerospace companies invest in the future.

As the Brookings Institution states, innovation districts are dense areas "that merge the innovation and employment potential of research-oriented anchor institutions, high-growth firms, and tech and creative start-ups in well-designed, amenity-rich residential and commercial environments." An innovation district is a close-knit ecosystem with economic, physical, and networking assets that are conducive to creating and commercializing new ideas.

JobsOhio is committed to innovation in Ohio, supporting research and development initiatives between incubators, universities & private corporations.

Ohio is the birthplace of aviation and continues today as a place for leading-edge aerospace research, innovation and collaborative development. As the No. 1 supplier state to Boeing and Airbus, Ohio is a powerhouse producer of systems and parts for the aerospace industry, leveraging our innovation infrastructure and our manufacturing knowhow. In addition, our mix of government, corporate and military investment in the industry make Ohio the ideal location for companies looking to expand and advance their aviation and aerospace operations.