Capitalize on Ohio’s strategic location,advanced energy supply chain andcommitment to build your business in Ohio.

Ohio’s strategic location, comprehensive energy supplychain, world-class manufacturing capabilities, innovativeresearch and public-private partnerships provide the perfectfoundation for businesses seeking to expand in the advancedenergy industry.

Many successful companies from around the world arealready choosing Ohio as the ideal location for their U.S.operations. Site Selection magazine, one of the nation’sleading location assistance publications, has awarded thestate of Ohio its third consecutive Governor’s Cup Award forleading the nation in new and expanded facilities in 2008.Site Selection magazine’s March 2009 issue highlights Ohio’sefforts in leading the nation in new business development andexpansion in both micropolitan and metropolitan categories,as well as the state’s overall achievements in economicinvestments. In fact, Ohio has attracted more new businessesand expanded facilities than any other state in the nationover the last three years. Hundreds of corporations fromaround the world chose to invest over $4 billion in Ohio in2008 for their business expansion.

Additionally, Ohio ranks No. 1 in the nation for renewable andadvanced energy, bringing in more new renewable energyfacility projects than any other state. Domestic andinternational companies alike have put Ohio at the top of theirlist because they know it’s the best place to take advantage ofaccess to corporate manufacturing customers, suppliers andjoint partnerships.

Meanwhile, Ohio’s world-class transportation and logisticssystem moves products and materials in and out of the statequickly and efficiently. Ohio is within 600 miles of 60 percentof the U.S. and Canadian population and is within a one-daydrive of 70 percent of North America’s manufacturing capacity.

Ohio’s advanced and renewable energy industry encompassessolar, wind, biomass, fuel cells, hydroelectric, geothermal andstorage facilities that promote better utilization of renewableenergy resources. The state of Ohio has many programs inplace to fund and promote the development of new technologyfor advanced energy solutions. Ohio manufacturers haveutilized these programs to retool their facilities and workforceto meet the world’s growing demand for renewable energysupply chain parts, equipment and labor.

Ohio’s directmarket access to renewable energy consumers andstate-sponsored programs is helping companies develop andlaunch the next generation of advanced energy technologies andcompete evenmore effectively in a global economy.Ohio also is adriving force behind initiatives to increase the production ofethanol, biodiesel fuels and cellulosic ethanol, a fuel produced fromfarmwaste and plants.Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher andGov.TedStrickland

with the 2009Governor’s CupAward.

“The combination of a

meaningful, targeted

investment strategy, when

coupledwith our state’s

comprehensive tax reform,

is leading companies to

discover just how beneficial

a capital investment in

Ohio can be,”

said Lt. Governor Fisher.

“Ohio’s strengths in

innovation andmanufacturing

excellence render a diverse

economic portfolio that is

attractive from a broad span

of business perspectives.”

– Site Selection magazine

Ohio’s Advanced EnergyPortfolio StandardMoving into the 21st century, Ohio is creating the advanced energyindustry of the future. GovernorTed Strickland and LieutenantGovernor Lee Fisher are personally and strongly committed tobuilding a robust advanced energy market and industry in Ohio.To better enable growth, in May 2008, Governor Strickland signedinto law an Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) thatrequires at least 25 percent of new electricity sold in Ohio to begenerated from advanced energy technology by 2025 – with aminimum of 12.5 percent from renewable energy resources.The AEPS is designed to create a dedicated in-state market foradvanced energy complementing market demand surroundingOhio. The new energy bill also calls for investment in businessdevelopment in energy production, delivery and storage andsupply chain. The AEPS is the third most aggressive policy in theU.S. It requires up to 6,000 megawatts (MW) of new renewableenergy capacity by 2025 and is expected to create more than 30,000jobs by 2030.

Ohio is committed to leading the world to energy independencewith advanced energy innovation, groundbreaking manufacturingprocesses and low-cost deployment of these assets to fulfill currentand future global demand for alternative energy solutions.The stateis pioneering the development of "green collar" workers, developingcurricula and providing employer incentives to grow the number ofskilled professionals who deploy their talents in the emergingadvanced energy industry.

It all adds up to an unbeatable location for companies within theadvanced energy industry to start, grow or relocate their business.And it just so happens that Ohio is an unbeatable place to live aswell. Ohio’s unique micropolitan and metropolitan structure andshort commutes allow residents the time and opportunities to createa rewarding, comfortable lifestyle as individual as their personalinterests.You can live as you wish in Ohio, in an energetic city ora quiet community within easy reach of diverse cultural,recreational and educational opportunities. Ohio has everythingyou need to succeed, professionally and personally.

Optimize your productionto improve your marginwith Ohio’s strong history of expertisein advancedmanufacturing excellence.

Ohio’s economy is built upon a legacy of manufacturing, and Ohio’smanufacturing facilities lead the nation in the production of plasticsand rubber, fabricated metals and electrical equipment needed foradvanced energy development. Ohio is a leading producer of steel,producing more than $4.6 billion of steel and steel products a year.Major companies like AK Steel,Timken andWorthington Industriesall have their world headquarters in Ohio and are major suppliers toadvanced energy companies offering a broad range of friction-management and power-transmission solutions and bearings, aswell as high-quality alloy steel components.

As the global economy evolves to meet new energy demands,Ohio's historically strong manufacturing sector is being redesignedto meet those needs. The Ohio manufacturing sector is nowengaged in new advanced plastics applications, the development ofstronger and lighter steel components and chemical firms are on thecutting edge of fuel cell and other advanced energy solutions.Ohio's legacy as a strong manufacturing state will drive growth inthe advanced energy marketplace. And Ohio’s expertise in advancedmanufacturing is second to none.

Ohio’s manufacturing excellence is further supported by statewideresources that nurture this expertise.These public-privatepartnerships help drive the success of the Ohio advanced energysector by providing access to sophisticated machining and materials-processing solutions. Ohio’s legacy in industrial manufacturing hascreated one of the top supplier concentrations in the energy sector.

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In 1888, the first electric windturbine was erected byCharles Brush in Cleveland.Today, Ohio is the No. 2 statein the U.S. for manufacturingpotential of wind turbinesand components and hasbecome a leading supplierfor the wind industry.

Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard

Ohio’s strategic investments in advanced manufacturingare supported by multiple

Edison Technology Centers.

• Edison MaterialsTechnology Center (EMTEC)Statewide center focused on advanced energy, advancedmaterials and materials processing related to wind andother advanced energy and energy storage markets.

• EdisonWelding Institute (EWI)North America’s leading engineering and technologyorganization dedicated to the research and developmentof materials joining and welding.

• ManufacturingAdvocacy Growth Network (MAGNET)Regional center focused on manufacturers; providesmanufacturing process and productivity improvementservices, product design and development services.

• Ohio’s IT AllianceA statewide organization focused on developing theinformation technology industry in Ohio.The alliancesupports regional entrepreneurial organizations focusedon IT product and service providers.

• PolymerOhioA statewide networking group that works on the useof polymers and composite materials to enhanceperformance and reduce costs for renewable energy andother material applications. It is an important partner inadvanced materials development of interest to theadvanced energy industry, such as wind turbine bladesand biofuels byproduct uses.

• TechSolveA nationally recognized center for machining technologythat provides advanced manufacturing process andproductivity improvement training. This center helpssmall to mid-sized companies implement business-building process improvement solutions.

Uniquely designed to facilitate product and process improvement, commercialization and maximize operationalperformance, the Edison Centers work with Ohio companies on new materials, industrial processes and new designsfor next generation energy technology.

"Ohio’s dedication to technology

innovation coupled with its access to a

world-class supply chain and a talented,

educated workforce is vital in building

a strong foundation for the widespread

application of advanced energy systems.

In addition to the many business

incentive programs the state offers to

companies that create new jobs, Ohio

has also recently passed the most

significant tax reform in our state’s

history in at least a half-century in order

to create a supportive and encouraging

environment for new investment."

– Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher

Accelerate development of youradvanced energy technologythrough the support of Ohio’s world-class academic, researchand industry communities.

Academic InstitutionsThe 15 graduate universities in Ohio have created theUniversity Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO) toaccelerate energy-related research. Additionally, Ohio hasinitiated a $150 million Research Scholars Program toaccelerate the State’s world-class research capacity.

Among the institutions, there are already several strongindividual programs that study advanced energy innovations:

• CaseWestern Reserve University - through the formationofThe Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation - iscoordinating efforts of numerous partners throughoutOhio to provide the state with a competitive advantagein terms of cost, reliability and the ability to access,generate, transport and store its sustainable energyresources.

• The impact of the Hocking College Energy Institute inHocking County is being felt as far away as Andros Islandin the Bahamas, where students majoring in alternativeenergy have completed wind and solar installations.TheEnergy Institute, a state-of-the-art Energy Institute wherestudents have a choice of two associate degree programsin advanced energy, provides learning labs for studentstraining in alternative energy areas of wind and solarpower, fuel cells, bio-fuels and hybrid vehicles.

• The state of Ohio is launching an advanced energymasters degree program in a bid to train the nextgeneration of highly skilled, green collar workers.TheUniversity of Dayton andWright State University willaward the two-year degrees, while Central StateUniversity and Air Force Institute ofTechnology willoffer classes.

• The University of Toledo,The Ohio State University (OSU)and Bowling Green State University are partners in thePhotovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization initiative(PVIC). Many thin-film solar photovoltaics technologieswere pioneered years ago at the University ofToledo.

• The Ohio State University, Cleveland State University andthe Universities of Akron andToledo all have activeprograms in fuel cell research. OSU’s Ohio AgriculturalResearch and Development Center (OARDC) plays aleading role in biomass energy conversion study.

• The University of Cincinnati engineering program hasconducted pivotal research in solar technology.

Ohio has dedicated R&D and educational resources focused on supporting the development and commercialization of advancedenergy technologies. Only in Ohio will you find a collaborative effort among independent, government and education researchinstitutions, all of which are working to solve some of the energy industry’s most challenging innovation needs, while preparingtomorrow’s scientists and engineers to design reliable and cost-effective solutions. Since 1993, research and developmentexpenditures at Ohio universities and colleges have increased 70 percent – nearly $1 billion across the university system on an annualbasis in recent years.The combination of these institutions, support organizations and an increase in statewide researchexpenditures will enable your company to more rapidly and profitably get its products to market.

Ohio’s Advanced EnergyResearch and IndustryCommunity

Ohio is home to the biggest nonprofit independent R&Dorganization in the world, Columbus-based BattelleMemorial Institute.

On behalf of the United States Department of Energy, Battellemanages or co-manages six national laboratories of energyinnovation, including the National Renewable EnergyLaboratory, the nation’s leading research institution in windenergy, solar energy, biomass and related areas. Furthermore,the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is a longtimeleader in wind technology development.

Ohio’sThird Frontier – a 10-year, $1.6 billion research anddevelopment funding program – includes a significant focus onadvanced energy. Since its inception in 2002, the Ohio ThirdFrontier has invested more than $100 million for energy relatedresearch, development and product commercialization. Ohio’sThird Frontier is projected to provide $24 million in additionalgrants related to advanced energy in the coming year.

The Great LakesWind Network is an industry-based networkof manufacturers and suppliers whose mission is to serve theneeds of the global wind market by growing the wind energysupply chain.The network connects original equipmentmanufacturers with the region’s manufacturers and supportsbusiness expansion with investment in growth and new jobsin the wind sector.

The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition (OFCC) is a united group ofindustry, academic and government leaders workingcollectively to strengthen Ohio’s fuel cell industry and toaccelerate the transformation to global leadership in fuelcell technology and applications.

The Ohio Biomass Energy Program provides information,resource referrals, business connections and periodic fundingassistance to support the development and use of biomassenergy resources in Ohio.

The Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center (OBIC) integratesacademia and industry toward the development of renewablespecialty chemicals, polymers/plastics and advanced materialsfrom biological sources.

The Ohio Department of Development’s Ohio Energy Officeworks to grow the economy of the state by connectingcompanies and communities to financial and technical resourcesto deploy renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.The Ohio Supercomputer Center is a resource for low-cost,high-throughput computing to provide solutions to engineering

challenges.The center provides supercomputing, networking,research and educational resources.

The OhioWindWorking Group is the forum on wind energyinformation in the State of Ohio. Drawing from themanufacturing,government, development and research sectors, the OhioWindWorking Group members work collaboratively to addressobstacles in wind energy development.

TheWright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation andCommercialization (PVIC) provides a world-class science andtechnology platform employing second- and third-generationPhotovoltaics materials tailored primarily for applications inclean electricity generation. PVIC consists of an internationallyrecognized PV development center with an infrastructureattractive to companies that are already successfully marketingPV to researchers of the future generations of PV devices.

TheWright Fuel Cell Group (WFCG) unites a group of projectdevelopment and testing facilities that provide the world’s mostpowerful fuel cell development resources.WFCG speeds thepath to commercialization by providing state-of-the-art testingequipment, specialized equipment procured for specific projectneeds, the highest standards of technical expertise, knowledgeand experience, and diagnostic capability that minimizestrial-and-error.

Ohio’s total workforce of 5.9million, among the largest in the nation,includes additional skilled talent in a labor pool of 800,000manufacturingworkers ready to growyour advanced energybusiness. Ohio has a dedicated cluster ofmore than 60,000specializedworkers directly supporting the state’s advanced energyindustry. New college graduates, a constant influx of existingresidents realigning relevant skills expertise and new residentsbringing their on-the-job experience to the state take advantage ofOhio’s continuing expansion in this dynamic employment sector.Ohio’s long history ofmanufacturing excellence creates an idealenvironment for the growing number of jobs related to advanced,renewable energy. Ohio’s historic strengths in advanced design,advancedmaterials and advancedmanufacturing combine to createthe perfect combination of skill sets and capabilities tomake the statea global leader in the rapidly growing advanced energy industry.

Ohio’s support system for advanced energy production providesaccess tomanufacturing training your business can use to itsadvantage, including credentialing solutionsmeeting your employeeaptitude needs.TheOhioWorkforceOffice can ensure your companyhas the human talent it requires both nowand into the future.

Ohio is pioneering the development of“green collar”workers, agrowing number of skilled professionalswho use their talents toimprove the emerging advanced energy industry.A recent reportreleased by theAmerican Solar Energy Society, funded by theOhioDepartment of Development, predicted that 174,000Ohioans couldhave jobs related to advanced, renewable energy by 2030.

A 2008 report, released by the Political EconomyResearch Instituteat theUniversity ofMassachusetts, notes thatmany ofOhio'smanufacturingworkers can easily be transferred to greenmanufacturing jobs, and that 551,000workers inOhio could see newjob opportunities andwage increases from the growth ofenvironmentally friendly industries.

Ohio’s rapidly growing labor pool is aided by newprograms toeducate and train a newgeneration of green collarworkers.

One example of an educational institution rising to the occasion isHocking College inNelsonville, Ohio.The collegewas recentlyawarded a $1.6million grant from theU.S. Department ofCommerce’s Economic DevelopmentAdministration to build aninnovative learning facility. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2009, theHocking College Energy Institutewill featuremodern learning labs forstudents studying in the college’s energy programs.

Improve your productivity,quality and profitswithOhio’s abundant, skilled and retooledgreen collar labor force.

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Youngstown State University

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Lower Your Business Costs withOhio’s Revamped Tax Structure

All evidence supports that Ohio's tax reform is working asplanned. Elimination of taxes on capital investment, inventory,sales of goods and services to customers outside of Ohio, aswell as corporate income and franchise taxes, combine to helpmake Ohio the ideal location to build a successful global busi-ness. In addition, reducing personal income tax by 21 percenthelps Ohio citizens afford an even more fulfilling life. With its re-vamped tax code, Ohio's state taxes are on track to be the low-est in the Midwest for companies making new capitalinvestments. Projections show that by 2010, Ohioans will see areal-world impact of up to a 63 percent reduction in tax burdens.Just three years after implementation, the new tax code is al-ready growing the state's diverse economy, improving the stan-dard of living and enhancing Ohio's standing in an increasinglycompetitive market.

Ohio's tax reform package benefits businesses by:• Reducing operating costs – No tax on inventory or

corporate income• Enhancing productivity – No tax on investments in

machinery and equipment• Attracting talent – Shrink labor costs through a 21 percent

reduction in personal income tax• Creating a level playing field – All companies taxed the

same low rate• Boosting return on investment – No tax on products sold

to customers outside Ohio• Rewarding entrepreneurship – First $1 million in gross

receipts are tax-free

In 2005, Ohio's business and elected leaders joined hands to collaborate on the most sweeping tax reform in our state's history.The vision was simple but compelling – overhaul the tax code so Ohio companies could become more competitive globally,invest more in our state and, thereby, fuel our economic growth.

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Minimize your business riskand lower costswith Ohio’s public-private commitment to advancedenergy business development.

Ohio’s innovative approach to recruitment and retention ofbusiness in the advanced energy sector means your companycan count on a commerce-friendly platform, augmented bysupport from the Ohio Department of Development and stateinvestments in high-tech ventures. Instead of resting on thestrengths of the state’s comprehensive industry-specific re-sources, Ohio actively strives to provide a low-cost, low-riskenvironment for your company.

In addition to its strategic and investment commitments to thefuture of advanced energy in Ohio, the state has transformedits tax and legal systems to promote business growth withinthe state, eliminating corporate income tax and reducinglegal, insurance and health care costs through major reformefforts.The close public-private support relationship betweenindustry and all levels of Ohio government means Ohiopartners as a key stakeholder in the success of your business.

From the outset, economic development professionalsthroughout the state stand ready to assist your company witheverything from site identification to the construction permit-ting process and pre-screening of prospective employees.

Ohio has identified the advanced energy sector as one of theprimary industries upon which the state’s future economy willthrive.The unprecedented $1.6 billionThird Frontier investmentin commercial technology applications is generatingresearch advances, funding early-stage capital and new productdevelopment and financing advanced manufacturingtechnologies. Ohio also offers several incentive programs forexpanding businesses that can be tailored to reduce yourcompany’s risk, including low-interest financing programs fornew capital investments, corporate income and property taxexemptions and financial support for employee training andassistancewith infrastructure completion for new facility locations.

Ohio has proven its commitment to enhancing the state’sreputation and resources in advanced energy by offering acompetitive corporate environment that makes sense foryour company.

Ready sites make youprofitable faster.Ohio’s Job-Ready Sites program accesses state funding tosupport infrastructure creation at sites throughout the state,adding to the already abundant supply of industrial parkswithin the state’s borders.The Ohio Certified Sites programprovides an independent, third-party guarantee that certifiedsites offer the appropriate infrastructure for a variety of uses,giving you added confidence that your new facility will becompleted on or ahead of schedule.

Location tools, data and assistance tomeet your site project needs.Ohio InSite is a powerful site selection tool designed to helpthe active capital investor find the Ohio location that best suitstheir project's needs. Ohio InSite provides you with workforceand demographic data, business data, Ohio sites and build-ings and thematic maps.

Business incentives reduce your risk.Ohio’s incentive programs for expanding businesses includelow-interest financing programs for new capital investmentsin Ohio, commercial activity tax (CAT) and property tax ex-emptions, financial support for employee training and assis-tance with infrastructure completion for new facility locations.

Professional services simplify theinvestment process.Ohio provides a superior corporate support system oflawyers, accountants and bankers experienced with assistinginvestors. Ohio’s economic development experts can help linkyour company to professionals who handle financing andlegal arrangements, as well as provide assistance with elec-tric, gas, rail and other utility needs.They can also connectyou with technical and research organizations, and provideinformation regarding foreign trade zones, economicdevelopment incentives and workforce programs.

Supplier services keep your operationrunning smoothly.Ohio has a world-class supplier network that can provide allof the services your company needs for sub-contracting, pack-aging, shipping and equipment maintenance.

Foreign trade zones reduce youroperating costs.Ohio’s foreign trade zone program removes certain costs andbarriers to shipping and storing your company’s parts andproducts.The Ohio ForeignTrade Zones Council (OFTZC) hasstrategically placed locations throughout the state to partnerwith you to find the ideal location for your goods in Ohio.

Ohio’s advanced energyfunding opportunitieshelp you realize your goals.

Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan – Advanced EnergyPassed in a bipartisan effort in 2008, the $1.57 billion OhioBipartisan Job Stimulus Plan creates an Advanced Energy JobStimulus Fund of $150 million in grants and low-interest loansthrough 2011. The fund is managed by the Ohio Air QualityDevelopment Authority.The stimulus plan is intended toattract new investment, build upon manufacturing strength inOhio, advance energy technology development and prepareOhio’s workforce for the future.

Ohio’sThird Frontier – Advanced Energy ProgramAdministered by the Ohio Department of Development, OhioThird Frontier has transformed Ohio’s economy throughinvestments in emerging industries and technologies – whileleveraging an additional $6 billion in federal and privatesector support.The Advanced Energy Program encouragescommercialization of solar, wind, bio-fuels, energy storageand energy efficiency products, and complements Ohio’shighly successful OhioThird Frontier Fuel Cell Program.Various competitive funding opportunities are also available,including access to a powerful pre-seed equity investmentpool. Since 2002, OhioThird Frontier has invested more than$100 million for energy related research, development andproduct commercialization.

OhioAdvanced Energy FundThe Ohio Department of Development maintains an AdvancedEnergy Fund that has provided nearly $17 million inincentives to deploy utility-scale and consumer-scale projects,leveraging a total investment of $307 million.

OhioAir Quality Development Authority FinancingAssistanceThe Ohio Air Quality Development Authority providesfinancing assistance for public and private investment infacilities that contribute to better air quality in Ohio. Althougheach project is different, benefits of Ohio Air QualityDevelopment Authority financing include federal and state taxincentives, as well as flexibility of financial structuring. Since1972, the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority hasfinanced 393 projects totaling more than $7.1 billion. Awardsranged from $14,000 to $234 million for individual projects.

The OhioAir Quality Development Authority also has theability to finance Power Purchase Agreements through pre-paid federally tax-exempt bonds for non-investor-ownedutilities (i.e. municipal electric utilities) and taxable bonds forinvestor owned utilities. Bonds are issued at the beginning ofa project and may finance new construction or upgrades.There are no caps on the amount of the Power PurchaseAgreements.

Increased EnergyTechnology Development - Advanced EnergyJob Stimulus ProgramOhio has earmarked $150 million for advanced energyfunding over three years to increase the development,production and use of advanced energy technologies,including:• $66 million for clean coal technology projects• $84 million for non-coal-related projects

Research and Development Funding - OhioThird FrontierOhio's 10-year, $1.6 billion research and development fundingprogram includes a significant focus on advanced energy.Theproject is the state's largest-ever commitment to expand high-tech research capabilities, promote innovation, companyformation and create high-paying jobs – many of which willbe filled by Ohio's developing green collar workforce.

Improve energy efficiency at home - OhioAdvanced Energy FundThrough this $100 million program, Ohio stimulatesadvanced energy use and energy efficiency projects athomes and businesses.

To promote energy independence and economic development, Ohio GovernorTed Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher,the Ohio General Assembly and other Ohio leaders have created a number of programs to accelerate the development anddeployment of advanced energy. Here are a few of these programs:

As the State of Perfect Balance, Ohio has everything you needto succeed, professionally and personally.

What is the perfect environment for success in business?For success in life? In Ohio, you can achieve both, withoutsacrificing one for the other.We call it “balance withoutcompromise.”That is Ohio’s promise: an enriching future inboth business and life that is equally and readily attainable.

Ohio offers everything business needs to thrive and grow – acentral location supported by a world class logisticsinfrastructure, easy access to markets and supply chains, alarge and productive labor pool supplemented by a network ofcolleges and universities and public/private sector leadershipcommitted to business and policy innovation across its diverseeconomic sectors.

The state’s attractive business policies, abundant resourcesand generous assistance minimize investment risk andmaximize competitiveness within the global economy. Ohio’ssafe communities, outstanding schools, affordable housingand quality health care provide the peace of mind youremployees will treasure.

And yet business success is built in Ohio within the broadercontext of a fulfilling life. Five major cities across the state,uniquely in close proximity to small communities, provide achoice of low-cost, low stress environments without having tosacrifice amenities.The diverse regions anchored by thesecities offer a tapestry of cultural, recreational and educationalopportunities that promote a full life with balance.

Perhaps, most importantly of all, Ohio’s micro-metropolitanstructure and short commutes provide more time each day forpersonal pursuits at the highest level.To make a mark, tocreate a meaningful, lasting legacy in your business andcareer, in the community and in your personal life.To make theworld a better place. In Ohio, time and opportunity create theperfect environment for success in all things.

Enjoy yourlife in theState ofPerfectBalance.Ohio’s abundant, skilledand retooled green collarlabor force.

Ohio is a smart business choice

because the professional and

personal balance will drive your

company’s bottom line. To learn

more about advanced energy

opportunities in Ohio

please call 1-877-466-4551.

Or visit us at

www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.

Achieve a state of perfect balance in bothyour business and personal endeavors.

• Capitalize on Ohio’s strategic location, advanced energy supplychain and commitment to build your business in Ohio

• Optimize your production to improve your margin with Ohio’sstrong history of expertise in advanced manufacturing excellence

• Accelerate the development of your advanced energy technologythrough the support of Ohio’s world-class academic, researchand industry communities

• Improve your productivity, quality and profits with Ohio’sabundant, skilled and retooled green collar labor force

• Lower your business costs with Ohio’s revamped tax structure

• Minimize your business risk and lower costs with Ohio’s public-privatecommitment to advanced energy business development

• Realize your goals with Ohio’s advanced energy funding opportunities

Enjoy life in the State of Perfect Balance

To learn more about establishing or expanding operations in Ohio,please call 1-877-466-4551, or visit us at www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.

Ted Strickland, GovernorLee Fisher, Lt. Governor

Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Interim Director, Ohio Department of Development

Locate your advancedenergy business in Ohiofor easy access to profitable markets and world-class

organizations eager to help you build or grow.