Ohio Business Review

Ohio State Announces its New Facility for Battery Research
The Ohio State University is set to open a new research and development center for battery cells in Ohio shortly, which is expected to boost domestic production of battery-cell materials and manufacturing methods.

Businesses in Appalachian Ohio Join Together to Create a Better Future
In Appalachia, poverty has remained deeply rooted. Compared to their counterparts in the rest of the state, the 32 Ohio counties located in the Appalachian foothills struggle in almost every economic category.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is Conducting a Study to Assess Intel’s Impact Outside of Central Ohio
Ohio officials are trying to determine how much Intel’s $20 billion “mega-site” project will impact the lives of citizens living an hour or two away from the tech giant’s facility in New Albany.

The Zanesville Community Celebrates the Inauguration of The Downtown Exchange
The Downtown Exchange, a revitalization initiative with the goal of fostering small company growth and economic development in downtown Zanesville, recently opened on August 14,

ParkOhio Declares a Quarterly Dividend for Shareholders
The Board of Directors of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH) announced that they will be distributing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share to all outstanding common stockholders.

Consumer Behavior Has Changed — Local Businesses Still Struggling After Pandemic
The owners of Blum’s Party Goods in South Euclid tell News 5 that they take great delight in assisting individuals in celebrating that unique day or time in their lives.

Glass Details: Trusted Auto and Marine Detailing Company in Hamilton, Ohio
Based in Hamilton, OH, the business provides high-end professionalism and in-depth restorations in and around the local area, including Lake Norris, Dale Hollow, and Lake Cumberland. They know that every detail counts.

Cleveland Trails Columbus in Ohio’s Business Race: Factors Hindering Economic Growth
Cleveland is trailing behind Columbus in Ohio’s business race, and municipal officials cite several factors for this, with a significant one being the lack of available “shovel-ready land”

Campaign to Raise Ohio’s Minimum Wage Gains Approval to Collect Signatures for 2024 Ballot
Advocates in Ohio have received approval from the Ohio Ballot Board to collect signatures for a ballot initiative to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by November 2024.