ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES

Location and workforce impact site selection. Fairfield County companies benefit from Ohio's Midwest location, a strong transportation infrastructure, and a regional workforce that totals nearly one million.

MARKET ACCESS
Interstate-70 and numerous US and State highways put companies within one day's drive of 60% of the US population and 50% of the Canadian population. Two railroads, Norfolk-Southern and RailAmerica, and Fairfield County Airport, featuring a 5,000 foot runway, complete the county's transportation infrastructure.

Companies and residents also benefit from nearby Port Columbus and Rickenbacker International Airports. Plus, the County's rail advantages are further enhanced by Norfolk-Southern's new Rail Intermodal facility, located only minutes from northwest Fairfield County.

RAIL

• Ohio Rail Map
• Local Rail Map
• Norfolk-Southern
• Genesse & Wyoming

AIR

• Fairfield County Airport
• Port Columbus
• Rickenbacker International Airport

HIGHWAY

• Mileage/Transportation
• Ohio State Map
• Fairfield County Map

WORKFORCE
Fairfield County, part of the Central Ohio Region, is the fourth fastest growing county in Ohio, according to 2010 census reports. Good schools and numerous training and higher education resources create a strong, skilled workforce ready to help your business succeed. WorkNet, part of Fairfield County Department of Job & Family Services, provides employers with numerous services to help in recruiting and retaining employees.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Wage & Benefits Survey Summary 2011

TRAINING PROVIDERS AND PROGRAMS

• OhioMeansJobs
• Ohio Training and Technical Assistance
• Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Program