We make some pretty sweet things here in Ohio—like the iconic Dum-Dums! In 1953, Spangler Candy Company purchased Dum-Dums from Akron Candy and relocated production to Bryan, where twelve million lollipops are manufactured daily.

.Joby Aviation's decision to begin propeller-blade manufacturing in the Dayton Development Coalition marks an important step in the company’s business and production-scale manufacturing plans in Ohio—and a powerful signal of confidence in our growing AAM ecosystem: teamoh.io/4qAWBIx.

Ohio wins when Ohioans win. The JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative includes up to $5M per project to train the next generation of energy talent, from nuclear technicians to engineers and operators. When we invest in people, we build the future. OHIO GETS IT DONE -->

Big news in Youngstown today. Governor Mike DeWine and I joined Vallourec to break ground on a $48M expansion that will add 40 new jobs and strengthen Ohio’s energy + manufacturing leadership. Grateful to Philippe Guillemot, Gary Hauck, and the Lake to River Ohio team for driving this

Join us virtually for our board meeting Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. We'll take a look at the last 12 months of building together and talk about the early successes from the JobsOhio 2030 strategy—new programs building momentum and leading to more wins. Register: info.jobsohio.com/board-meeting-….

Ohio isn’t just talking about becoming the #SiliconHeartland — we’re building it. We spoke this morning at the MMEC Annual Meeting about the momentum we’re seeing across the state: • 400+ semiconductor and micro-electronics companies • $130B+ in capital investment since 2011

Ohio is primed to lead the AI economy, and yesterday’s news out of Dayton shows how it’s already happening. IBM and the University of Dayton announced plans for joint R&D on next-generation semiconductor technologies and materials, along with a new semiconductor nanofabrication

.@BGSU was ranked the No. 3 public university in the nation—and No. 1 in the Midwest—for veterans and active-duty military students by Military Times. I’m proud to see Ohio’s servicemembers getting the top-tier education they deserve as we work to make our state the most

Grateful for my family — and for the extended Ohio family working every day to move our state forward. Thankful for our JobsOhio team, regional partners, and the communities powering Ohio’s momentum. Wishing everyone a safe and happy #Thanksgiving

Celebrating Jeff Hoagland’s outstanding leadership and dedication to the Dayton Development Coalition! His vision and commitment have strengthened our military community and made Ohio a national leader. Congratulations, Jeff, on being named a Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Defense Community Champion—well

Join us virtually at 9 a.m. to hear remarks from Governor Mike DeWine and an update from JP Nauseef about 2025 highlights from each of Ohio’s seven regions: jobsohio.com/about-us/board…. Team NEO REDI Cincinnati OhioSE RGP Dayton Development Coalition The Columbus Region Lake to River Ohio

2025 was a historic year, but we believe it’s just the beginning: youtu.be/urV9VDQ9jT4. Team NEO REDI Cincinnati OhioSE RGP Dayton Development Coalition The Columbus Region Lake to River Ohio JP Nauseef

Northwest Ohio is helping drive a real shift in our state’s momentum. Communities across the region are seeing new investment, growing job opportunities, and a rising sense of what’s possible when we work together. This progress isn’t theoretical — it’s happening on the ground.

Proud to speak with OH Contractors Assoc today. The numbers say it all: ✔️1 in 8 construction jobs tied to JobsOhio projects ✔️ 93,000+ construction jobs in Ohio since 2010 ✔️$2B in private investment from $166M in site prep Ohio is building at a historic scale — thanks to this

As we wrap up a historic year—let's continue to grow, together! jobsohio.com/newsroom/news-… Ohio Development

Great conversation with Meredith Garofalo of anthony hamilton alongside JobsOhio Kristi Clouse on aerospace & defense. Ohio’s Advanced Aerospace & Defense Super Sector is powered by talent: 550K+ jobs, a top-10 national ranking, and the 3rd-largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S.

.hims has announced plans to expand operations in the The Columbus Region—demonstrating their confidence in Ohio’s statewide strategy to grow next-gen industries like life sciences: jobsohio.com/newsroom/news-…. NewAlbanyOhio JP Nauseef