The Leader - January/February 2009 - (Page 47)

He artland Ho ldi ng S tro ng : Mi dw e S t layS g ro undw o rk f o r e c o no Mic re bo und “When a project lands in the county, we all benefit, one way or strength in technology and other entrepreneurial enterprises. It’s just another,” Arnett said. “Resources are so scarce, and you can’t rely an extremely diverse economy.” solely on government. We need to make people aware that you can do business here and be very successful.” Hidden, and not-So-Hidden, gems in indiana Northwest of Columbus, Dublin, Ohio, has emerged as a mini tech Across the Midwest, communities are focusing on building and maintainhub, while its Honda suppliers continue to provide a manufacturing ing diverse economies while adapting to changing economic climates. That and distribution base. also involves taking advantage With state and local funding, of what’s already there. Dublin has created an incubaIn Wayne County, Ind., tor that’s spawned web firm on Indiana’s eastern border Brand Thunder and Vitality, with Ohio, economic develan odorless, colorless caffeinopment focuses on the area’s ated water that tastes like, of strength’s – agricultureall things, water. Dublin also related industries, manufacboasts the headquarters of turing and logistics, while Cardinal Health, an $87 billion looking for innovation and provider of pharmaceuticals different methods to interand healthcare supplies and connect local industry. technology that is adding 600 With its location in the new jobs to the area. Dublin’s U.S. farm belt, companies healthcare infrastructure conlike Nestle and Really Cool tinues to evolve, too, with Foods, which produces the January 2008 opening organic and natural conveof the $100 million Dublin nience foods like frozen dinMethodist Hospital, one of ners, choose Wayne County. Innovation Park Ohio’s first paperless hospiReally Cool Foods moved tals, which also incorporated its headquarters to Wayne many sustainable features in County, but not without its design and construction. some assistance from local Additionally, a local developofficials. It wasn’t the assisLocate your business in Innovation Park, part of the ment group is working its way tance itself that surprised Central Ohio Innovation Corridor in Dublin, Ohio. through zoning for a $100 milReally Cool executives, but The Central Ohio Innovation Corridor provides: lion mixed-use development how quickly Wayne County • Broadband optical fiber • Customized incentive and Wi-Fi packages involving medical-office and accelerated the process. The • Technology deployment • Private investment senior living in Dublin. county approved zoning funding • Highway frontage • A highly educated workforce Underground, Dublin is part within a matter of weeks and And is home to Cardinal Health, Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, of a network of 120 miles of also moved quickly to set up Ashland Inc., and OCLC, with Battelle, The Ohio State optical fiber that connects the tax-increment financing for University and Honda Manufacturing all located nearby. city to Ohio State University’s the company’s new facilities. Super Computer Center, as “We’re able to move pretty well as all colleges and univerrapidly,” said Bob Hansen, sities in the state’s higher eduWayne County’s manager cation system, three federal of business retention and labs and the National Lambda expansion. “Other people Rail web research system. Dublin also is installing a city-wide Wi-Fi are amazed by how rapidly we’re able to get things done. It’s taken system and is one of 21 communities in the world recognized by the some time to get to that point, but we’ve learned what it takes.” Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) for its high-tech initiatives. The county hosts six Japanese auto parts manufacturers, includ“We have a robust, dynamic economy,” said Dana McDaniel, ing TBK Americas, which manufactures oil and water pumps for Dublin’s director of economic development. “We’re gaining a lot of engine manufacturers DMAX and Cummins Engines. TBK located In Dublin, Ohio the sky’s the limit 2 0 0 9 tH e le ade r 47 january / february http://www.dublinecondev.com http://www.dublinecondev.com

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The Leader - January/February 2009 Contents Leadership Message from the CEO Real Estate in the News Mergers and Aquisitions Assessing Green Building Performance Measuring Space You Actually Use Global Trends in Sustainable Real Estate Whirlpool’s Lee Utke Northmarq’s Kevin Farrell Plastics: Hoping for Resiliency in Resins Regional Profile: Heartland Holding Strong Industry Profile: Ascendas Brings New Age Business Space to Asia-Pac Industry Tracker From the Applied Research Center Discovery Forum Findings Capital Corner Career Development Young Leader Economic Development in the News Learning Spotlight Connect With CoreNet Global Index of Advertisers A Look Ahead In our Next Issue Calendar of Seminars

The Leader - January/February 2009

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