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METRO SPOTLIGHT Findlay, Ohio By Dominique Cantelme Awest Ohio and with a population of nearly 40,000, the City of Findlay embodies the concept of a micropolitan community—offering nearly all of the advantages of a true metropolitan area, and a superior quality of life, without the disadvantages of a big city. It also has one of the most affordable and respected health care systems in Ohio and a low tax burden due to managed growth. Findlay is located along I-75, about 47 miles south of Toledo, 108 miles north of Dayton, 98 miles northwest of Columbus and 137 miles west of Akron on US 224. Elementary, primary and secondary school test scores are above both state and national averages and there are several institutions of higher edu- s the fastest growing city in north- cation in the Findlay area. Owens Community College, Ohio’s fastest growing community college, has a newly completed campus and education center and courses designed to meet the specific needs of local companies, many of which are located in the adjacent industrial parks. With access to more than 300,000 potential workers and shoppers within a 30-mile radius, Findlay’s positive business climate has attracted a diverse blend of retail, office, manufacturing plant and distribution centers. Tall Timbers International Business Community houses 13 manufacturing plants and four distribution centers for companies such as Dyson Material, Nissin Brake Ohio and Bridgestone. Marathon Petroleum Company LLC and Cooper Tire and Rubber Company are headquartered there, and more than 13 other high-profile Fortune 500 companies have chosen Findlay/ Hancock County for the dynamic city’s many benefits. Findlay is truly an international business center. In addition to the many U.S. based companies, seven Japanese companies, two Canadian firms and three German enterprises are located in its business and industrial parks. Foreign Trade Zone 151 offers advantages to companies operating throughout the world and creates a diverse business culture that enhances this historic community. Findlay/Hancock County Largest Employers Company Blanchard Valley Health System Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Whirlpool Corporation Division Marathon Petroleum Co., LLC Consolidated Biscuit Nissin Brake Ohio Lowe’s Distribution Center Emp. # 2,200 2,040 1,800 1,524 1,053 831 600 Type Healthcare Tire Mfg. Corp. Headquarters Dishwasher Mfg. Integrated Petroleum Products Commercial Bakery Brake Systems Regional Distribution Center Wages (2008 Annual Average) Manufacturing Hancock County Ohio United States Services Hancock County Ohio United States Marathon Oil Company Headquarters in Findlay, Ohio $ 952/week $23.80 hr $1,009/week $25.22 hr $1,079/week $26.97 hr $571/week $14.27 hr $741/week $18.52 hr $887/week $22.17 hr PHOTOS: WIKIPEDIA; MAP, GREATER FINDLAY, INC. All rates include management personnel (SOURCE: US BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS WWW.BLS.GOV) 36 MARCH 2009 http://WWW.BLS.GOV

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Business Facilities - March 2009 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: Tennessee Deciphering High-Tech Hubs Industry Focus: Biotech/Pharmaceuticals The Lone Star State Continues to Burn Brightly Pennsylvania is Holding Its Own Corporate Moves: Florida Metro Spotlight: Findlay, OH Advertiser Index Ask the Expert

Business Facilities - March 2009

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