Small and large, hundreds of thousands of businesses call Ohio home where they continue to improve the overall business climate, creating jobs and economic activity. The success of the existing businesses in Ohio encourage other entrepreneurs to invest here. Multitude of businesses and corporations have established their headquarters in Ohio finding experienced, diverse, skilled workforce to contribute in their success. Many of the communities in Ohio have all the amenities of larger metropolitan areas at a significantly lower cost of living than the U.S. average.
Ohio has reformed their tax system which has resulted in the elimination of corporate profit and franchise taxes.
P&G was founded in Cincinnati in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. The company originally manufactured candles and soap, later expanding to produce dozens of household brands and hundreds of items.
Wendy’s was the first fast-food chain to offer a drive-through window. Founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, the first restaurant was opened in Columbus and now has more than 6,500 restaurants in the U.S. and 27 other countries.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton. Canton, Ohio, is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded there in 1920.
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon was from Wapakoneta, Ohio.
