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Gerstenslager Manufacturing facility in Wooster, OH logistics begins with location, then it would be difficult to argue that Richland County, is not in the middle of it all. Mansfield, the county seat and largest city with about 50,000 residents, is almost equidistant between two of Ohio’s largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus. Logistics is a time-sensitive arena and highway infrastructure plays a huge role in determining just how successful an area will be in attracting logistics-related businesses. The Mansfield MSA, which includes all of Richland County, recently was recognized by a national group as having the fourth best road infrastructure in the country, mainly due to improvements to Interstate 71 and US Rte. 30 which have significantly shortened over-the-road travel time in all directions. Richland County possesses a network of industrial parks which serve as home to a large array of diverse businesses. Logistics assets that are leveraged include rail service from Norfolk Southern, CSX and Ashland Railway, a short line with 55 miles of track in Richland and contiguous counties. Much of the rail service is accessible to several of the existing and developing industrial/business parks. Perhaps the most unique asset in to Richland’s logistics and manufacturing environment is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. With two runways of 7000 and 9000 feet and an FAA tower, this aviation jewel can be the dealmaker for a company looking to utilize general aviation assets to enhance its operations. A well-trained workforce is available in Richland County, which has put together an attraction partnership with the workforce training community including North Central State College, the Mansfield Campus of The Ohio State University, and others to streamline the response time to inquiries regarding available land sites or existing buildings. Riverside County, CA: Intelligent Choice When British retailing giant Tesco PLC decided to enter the American market, it came as no surprise to savvy site selectors that it chose Riverside County, CA as the hub for its distribution network and the site Move it FAST and Economically Exceptional Regional Airport with 9,000-ft and 7,000-ft runways, ILS Nationally recognized highway infrastructure (Interstate 71 intersects with US Rt. 30) Affordable land on Four I-71 interchanges RICHLAND COUNTY OHIO In the Middle of it All www.redec.org Plus the partnerships to make it work for you Richland County Economic Development Corporation www.redec.org PHOTO CREDIT: ADENA CORPORATION????????? Architects-Engineers-Planners www.mkcinc.com General Contractors Commercial - Industrial www.adenacorporation.com #2426 at www.BusinessFacilities.com L-6 A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S A N D L O G I S T I C S M A N A G E M E N T http://www.redec.org http://www.redec.org http://www.mkcinc.com http://www.adenacorporation.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - June 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots Metro Spotlight: Austin, TX The Greening of America Winds of Change in the Berkshires Hot Logistics Locales Metro Spotlight: New Mexico Borderplex Hollywood on the Louisiana Bayou Idaho: Gem State's Economy is Glittering Mayor's Reports New Brunswick, Canada's Export Leader Virginia: Where Business and Fun Come Together How Green Is Your Site? Maine's New Maritime Marketing Message Corporate Moves: Alabama Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - June 2008

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