A Diverse Economic Foundation
Whether you’re in manufacturing, technology, logistics, agribusiness or a service industry, you’ll be in good company in Greater Springfield. Companies with diverse focuses and resoure requirements find one thing in common here: success. Plentiful resources and tremendous human capital create a solid foundation for success. The community’s core resources - access to extensive and gas, water, electric, sewer capacity and telecommunications fiber pops - fuel growth and progress. In addition, its strategic location on Interstate 70 and near I75 and I75 provide a logistical advantage, with access to over 60% of the U.S. population within 600 miles. In addition, rail and air transport requirements are easily satisfied.
When you need people with the skills and capabilities to drive your business, look no farther than Greater Springfield. Three local colleges - Wittenberg University, Cedarville COllege and Clark State - fuel your need for human resources. Many technical schools and universities are in close proximity to the market. In addition, engineering and technology transfer organizations are in high availability due to our proximnity to Wright Patterson Airforce Base.
Technology companies have a connectivity infrastructure on par with any other venue in the country. Ground was broken in 2006 for Phase II of the Nextedge Applied Research and Technology Park, located a few miles east of downtown. Developer Mills-Morgan said it planned to construct three 55,000-square-foot buildings on the technology campus. The site is the current or planned home to technology companies such as Lexis-Nexis, Avetec, the Ohio Supercomputing Center, Qbase and Scientific Applications International Corporation Other small tech firms have recognized the opportunities afforded them in a mid-sized community and are growing here.
Springfield has long been a significant manufacturing force. From metalworking to aerospace parts and transportation to fabrication.International Truck and Engine calls Springfield home, as do many other global leaders. Tremendous farming, water and logisitics capabilities provide a perfect enviironment for a range companies involved in food processing. Grain, milk, meat dairy and vegetable related businesses come home to Clark County every day.
