Business Development Resources

State of Ohio

JobsOhio
JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation created to lead Ohio’s job-creation efforts by singularly focusing on attracting and retaining jobs, with an emphasis on strategic industry sectors. Using a private-sector approach, JobsOhio speaks the language of business, enabling Ohio to be more nimble, flexible and competitive in its economic development efforts.

Ohio Department of Development

Governor's Office of Appalachia

Ohio Electronic Business Gateway

State of Ohio – Agencies, Commissions and Boards

County

County Auditors

County Maps

County Profiles

County Recorders

County Treasurers

County Websites

Associations/Organizations

Ohio Shale Coalition 
A broad-based, statewide partnership for affordable energy and jobs with membership that includes local chambers of commerce, businesses and development organizations.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Ohio – Local Chamber of Commerce Directory

Ohio Oil and Gas Association

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP)

Research

An Analysis of the Economic Potential for Shale Formations in Ohio
A study prepared by researchers from Cleveland State University, Ohio State University and Marietta College and commissioned by the Ohio Shale Coalition. The study, released in Feb 2012, predicts the economic impact of Utica and Marcellus Shale oil and gas drilling in Ohio.