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AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In celebration of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s 111th anniversary, the company is recognizing its most significant moments in history with a compilation of “Goodyear’s top 111 innovations, inspirations and historic firsts.”

The list reflects Goodyear’s pioneering spirit of innovation throughout the years, which has been felt across the earth, the skies and even the moon.

“Innovation is what has made Goodyear what it is today,” said Jean-Claude Kihn, Goodyear’s senior vice president and chief technical officer. “Not only is innovation an important part of our past, but it’s even more so our goal for the future.”

More than a century of innovation has secured Goodyear’s place in history. Some of the company’s most memorable contributions include:

• 1901: Goodyear adopts the wingfoot trademark, saying it will help Goodyear circle the Earth.
• 1908: Goodyear develops the All-Weather tread design. The diamond-shaped studded pattern would be used for more than 40 years with only minor modifications and become a well-known symbol of Goodyear tire quality.
• 1918: The Wingfoot Express makes the first cross-country trucking journey from Boston to San Francisco, demonstrating the toughness and reliability of Goodyear tires. It was also the first truck to feature a sleeper cab.
• 1920: Goodyear Hall (a center containing an auditorium, classrooms, recreational facilities and the state’s largest gymnasium at the time) is constructed in Akron, Ohio. A dream of future CEO P.W. Litchfield, the center made Goodyear a pioneer of employee wellness and education.
• 1925: Goodyear’s first commercial blimp, the Pilgrim, debuts. The airship is 50,000 cubic feet and is the first non-rigid craft to use helium.
• 1947: Goodyear establishes one of the earliest industrial programs to encourage protection of the environment, the Goodyear Conservation Awards recognizing resource management. In 1973, Keep America Beautiful Inc. would select Goodyear’s environmental improvement program as the nation’s best.
• 1963: The Orange Bowl becomes the first live sporting event to be nationally broadcast to television from a Goodyear blimp.
• 1970: Goodyear tires land on the moon as part of the Apollo 14 mission.
• 1977: Goodyear introduces the Tiempo, the first tire designed for year-round use in all climates. The Tiempo would become the most successful tire in company history, selling 3.5 million in the first year.
• 1991: Goodyear launches the Aquatred, which would become the most award-winning tire in industry history. With its unique, deep-groove aquachannel, the tire set new standards for wet traction and changed the way drivers think about new tires.
• 2009: Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires help save consumers gas money by reducing rolling resistance compared to the Goodyear Assurance.

For the entire list of Goodyear’s 111 innovations, including historic photos and videos, visit http://tr.im/GoodyearInnovation.

Goodyear was founded Aug. 29, 1898 by Frank Seiberling in Akron, Ohio.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs nearly 70,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 25 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear (NYSE: GT), go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

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Wind, Solar Energy Proposals Sought for $14 Million in Grants

Columbus – Lisa Patt-McDaniel, interim director of the Ohio Department of Development, and Mark Shanahan, energy advisor to Governor Ted Strickland, today announced that the Ohio Department of Development’s Ohio Energy Office is accepting applications for $14 million in funding available through the Deploying Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar grant program. This announcement marks the first set of renewable energy grants to be funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) in Ohio.

“Ohio has demonstrated a potential to realize significant job growth by deploying renewable energy derived from wind and solar installations,” Patt-McDaniel said. “Combined with the aggressive pursuit of energy efficiency through the Recovery Act, Ohio is well-positioned to meet the goals set forth in Governor Ted Strickland’s Advanced Energy Portfolio Standard.”

The grant program is part of Ohio’s $96 million proposal for the State Energy Program that was accepted on June 26, 2009 by the U.S. Department of Energy. This prompted the release of Recovery Act funds to the state for direct funding of eligible energy projects.

“These grants are a great opportunity to meet the growing interest and use of wind and solar energy across the state,” Shanahan said. “By investing in these new technologies, we will create jobs in a growing industry and position Ohio for economic development and future success.”

Deploying Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar, a $14 million program, seeks eligible applicants including individuals, partnerships, companies, and entities that meet the minimum size and other requirements listed in the request for proposal for the installation of qualified solar electric, solar thermal and wind electric technologies. Projects that involve third-party ownership and financing arrangements are also eligible to apply.

Awards will range between $250,000 and $1 million and will be selected through a competitive process. All eligible projects must be located within the State of Ohio, include a match investment of a minimum of 50 percent of total costs, demonstrate completion within 12 months, and provide direct economic impacts in Ohio.

Interested applicants must submit a one-page project proposal no later than 5:00 p.m. on September, 21, 2009, at http://recovery.ohio.gov/opportunities/state/. If you have already submitted a proposal at you will not be required to submit again. To submit forms on the website, applicants should click “submit your proposal”, then choose the program category “Energy and Environment” and the subprogram “State Energy Program”. Only projects that have submitted initial proposals to www.recovery.ohio.gov will be considered for formal proposals in response to this request.

Applications are due to the Ohio Energy Office by 3 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Energy Program will accelerate the goals of renewable energy development in Ohio, including job preservation or creation, increased energy efficiency, and energy assistance to Ohioans impacted by current economic conditions.

For more information about the Deploying Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar grant program and requirements, please visit: http://www.development.ohio.gov/recovery/FundingOpportunities.htm.

Working with our partners across business, state and local governments, academia, and the non-profit sector, the Ohio Department of Development works to attract, create, grow, and retain businesses through competitive incentives and targeted investments. Engaged every day in marketing, deal-making, innovating, investing, and collaborating, the Ohio Department of Development works at the speed of business to accelerate and support the teamwork that is absolutely necessary for success by providing financial, informational, and technical assistance to those making an investment in Ohio’s future.

The Ohio Energy Office works to grow the economy of the state by connecting companies and communities to financial and technical resources in order to deploy renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency.

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Ohio’s Edison Grant Winners Announced

COLUMBUS – The State Controlling Board today approved $9.6 million in economic development grants to expand Ohio’s economy through the Ohio Thomas Edison Program. Targeted industry sector support, combined with assistance from the National Institute of Science and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership, enhances Ohio’s ability to continue to bring world-class goods, services and technologies to market.

“Supporting innovative start-up companies is critical to our efforts to create new Ohio jobs and grow the economy,” Strickland said.  “These resources will assist growing industries as they develop and market new products and technologies in Ohio.”

The current Thomas Edison Program awards were made in two areas: Edison Technology Incubators provide a comprehensive package of business assistance services which include: expert financial & legal to access to scientific, technical, and business talent, as well as access to shared laboratory and business facilities. Edison Technology Centers focus on companies in the market entry and growth and sustainability phases of the commercialization framework. The grants are administered through the Ohio Department of Development.

“The Ohio Thomas Edison Program ensures that Ohio producers have the opportunity to compete in the global economy,” said Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Development. “The evolution of Ohio industries calls for a strategic approach to enhance Ohio’s historical strengths, aligning technologies and resources to ensure that our state remains a vibrant competitor for generations to come.”

Edison Technology Incubator grants were awarded to eight entities:

Mansfield Richland Incubator, Inc. will receive $200,000 to provide Edison Incubator services in the City of Mansfield (Richland County).

BIOSTART, Inc. will receive $230,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Cincinnati (Hamilton County).

Akron Industrial Incubator will receive $400,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Akron (Summit County).

Dayton Miami Valley Entrepreneurs Center, Inc. will receive $325,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubators services in the City of Dayton (Montgomery County).

Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise (GLIDE) will receive $325,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Elyria (Lorain County).

Hamilton County Business Center will receive $475,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Cincinnati (Hamilton County).

Launch Accelerating Technology will receive $350,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Toledo (Lucas County).

Youngstown Business Incubator will receive $350,000 to provide Edison Technology Incubator services in the City of Youngstown (Mahoning County).
Edison Technology and Industry Services Centers grants were awarded to five entities:

EISC, Inc. will receive $700,000 to provide Edison Technology Center services in the City of Toledo (Lucas County).

BioOhio, Inc. will receive $1.2 million to provide Edison Technology Center services in the City of Columbus (Franklin County).

TechSolve, Inc. will receive $2.1 million to provide Edison Technology Center services in the City of Cincinnati (Hamilton County).

EMTEC will receive $1.4 million to provide Edison Technology Center services in the City of Dayton (Montgomery County).

Edison Welding Institute, Inc. will receive $1.6 million to provide Edison Technology Center services in the City of Columbus (Franklin County).

Further awards for four additional Edison partners are expected this fall. The additional partners are Jumpstart, TechColumbus, PolymerOhio, Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET).

Working with our partners across business, state and local governments, academia, and the non-profit sector, the Ohio Department of Development works to attract, create, grow, and retain businesses through competitive incentives and targeted investments. Engaged every day in marketing, innovating, investing, and collaborating, the Ohio Department of Development works at the speed of business to accelerate and support the teamwork that is absolutely necessary for success by providing financial, informational, and technical assistance to those making an investment in Ohio’s future.

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Ohio 3C Rail Corridor Seeks Input

Columbus, Ohio – On-line, on the phone, on the radio, and in person – more Ohioans are making their voices and opinions heard on Ohio’s 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail Plan.

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are gathering broad public input on the 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail Plan, which will connect Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati as part of the nationally-prioritized Chicago Hub Network.

Public input and expert technical analysis are helping ORDC and ODOT identify the most viable routes for the initial 79-mph 3C “Quick Start” service. With funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the 3C “Quick Start” plan would have conventional-speed passenger service running by as early as 2011, generating jobs and economic development, and putting travel choice in reach of more than 60 percent of Ohio’s population.

Thousands of Ohioans across the state have already proclaimed, “Ohio’s 3C is Me!” by logging on to 3CisME.ohio.gov, an online portal to find the latest news and share public comments on passenger rail. The website has registered more than 5,000 hits since its launch in July.

Today, ORDC and ODOT are adding several more ways for Ohioans to provide comment and learn more about the passenger rail proposal:

Statewide radio – now airing as a public service announcement on approximately 200 radio stations in Ohio in cooperation with the Ohio Association of Broadcasters.

3C is Me Hotline – can be reached toll-free 24 hours a day at: 1-877-7-3CisMe (1-877-732-4763).

3CisME.ohio.gov – provides an overview of the plan, provides access to presentations and study documents, and invites comment through an online survey. Please note that Internet access is also available at public libraries.

Public meetings – in September, there will be public open-house meetings in each of the 3Cs. Each open house is located on a bus line and is accessible for people with disabilities. The meetings will be held from 4-7 p.m. at:

• Columbus – 4-7 p.m. Sept. 15, King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus. Served by COTA routes 6, 16, 81.
• Cleveland – 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16, Cleveland Airport Holiday Inn, 4181 W. 150th St., Cleveland. Served by RTA routes 66X (Red Line Rapid), 70, 78 and 809.
• Cincinnati – 4-7 p.m. Sept. 17, City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Plum St., Cincinnati. Served by Metro routes 1, 6, 10, 32, 33, 40X, 49 and 50.

People with special communication needs who are interested in attending the public meetings should contact Miranda Terrill at MurphyEpson at mterrill@murphyepson.com or (614) 221-2885 at least 48-hours in advance.

ORDC and ODOT will use information collected from the public comments to finalize Ohio’s application for stimulus funding, which is due by Oct. 2.

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Ohio : 10 Years of Export Growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 26, 2009) – Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland today recognized the contributions of 27 Ohio export leaders at the Ohio Global Summit, an event sharing successful strategies for global trade by Ohio-based international business experts. According to the Ohio Business Development Coalition, the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital investment, the 27 companies honored with a 2009 Governor’s Excellence in Exporting Award have contributed to the state’s performance as a leading U.S. export economy.

“Ohio is the only state in the nation to see export growth every year since 1998,” Strickland said. “An important part of our strategy to create economic opportunity at home is to expand Ohio’s global economic presence. Ohio’s export partners like Gormann-Rupp of Mansfield and Ludlow Composites of Fremont are leading the way.”

Strickland recognized two Ohio companies as Exporter of the Year: Mansfield pump manufacturer Gorman-Rupp Pumps in the Large Business category and Fremont industrial matting and foam manufacturer Ludlow Composites Corporation of Fremont.

Ohio’s trade and export industry grew by nearly 7 percent in 2008, to $45.5 billion. Global trade supports nearly 300,000 jobs in the state – and more than 11,000 Ohio companies distribute goods to well over 200 countries around the world.

The Gorman-Rupp Mansfield Division, known as Gorman-Rupp Pumps, has grown export sales to 31 percent of total volume while breaking its sales records over the past three years. The company, which employs 500, has created an online worldwide inventory tool improving its global distribution network to support increased international trade in the 60 countries it serves.

Ludlow Composites sells its matting and foam products in more than 50 countries through an international distribution system catering to market-specific needs. The company’s export sales have been responsible for more than 14 percent of total volume in sales growth over the past three years. Ludlow supports an Ohio workforce of approximately 110.

“Ohio’s global export and international trade prominence speaks to the state’s manufacturing strengths, logistics capabilities, skilled workforce, and competitive business environment,” said Ed Burghard, executive director of the Ohio Business Development Coalition. “Ohio’s redesigned business climate and world-class transportation infrastructure allows businesses in any industry – including international trade – to be globally successful. Ohio truly is the State of Perfect Balance.”

About the Ohio Business Development Coalition
The Ohio Business Development Coalition is a nonprofit organization that provides marketing strategy and implementation to support Ohio’s economic development efforts. For more information, visit www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.

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Toledo’s Owen Corning Licenses Twintex

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a world leader in glass fiber reinforcements and residential and commercial building materials, announced today that it has licensed its award-winning Twintex(R) reinforcement technology to Fiber Glass Industries, Inc., Amsterdam, N.Y.

Twintex(R) technology will be used by Fiber Glass Industries to produce GLASS POLYPRO(TM) roving and fabrics that combine glass fibers and polypropylene filaments. The proprietary and ready-to-use thermoplastic and glass fiber technology is designed to produce reinforcements with high mechanical properties such as excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and superior impact resistance. Twintex(R) technology also provides freedom of design and easily recyclable products.

“We are delighted to establish another source of products made with Twintex(R) technology,” said Marcio Sandri, vice president and managing director, Americas, for Owens Corning’s Composites Group. “The additional availability of reinforcement products made with this innovative technology will extend its use in a variety of processes and markets.”

“We are proud to manufacture a new line of co-mingled glass and thermoplastic fibers using industry-leading technology,” said Tom Bruce, director of sales and marketing at Fiber Glass Industries. “This will allow for continuity of supply in the U.S. for co-mingled glass and thermoplastic roving products, and also allow us to work with our customers to develop new applications for the products.”

Bruce said production of GLASS POLYPRO(TM) roving and fabrics by Fiber Glass Industries will begin in September. Until then, material needs will be provided by Owens Corning.

Earlier this year, an application of Twintex(R) technology received one of the composites industry’s highest awards. The honor, awarded at the JEC Composites Show in Paris, the world’s largest exhibition for composites materials, was for the products and technology used to make window lineals. The breakthrough technology, using Twintex(R) co-mingled glass fiber and polymer reinforcements, eliminated the need for steel inserts to strengthen the parts, which allowed the manufacturer to eliminate a separate insertion step from the process.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials. A Fortune 500 company for 55 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability through delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning had sales of $6 billion in 2008 and about 16,500 employees. OCV(TM) Reinforcements, OCV(TM) Technical Fabrics and OCV(TM) Non-Woven Technologies are the three main business units that comprise the Owens Corning’s Composites Group. The business delivers a broad range of reinforcement products that provide lightweight alternatives to steel, wood and aluminum, thereby reducing weight and improving energy efficiency. Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.

About Fiber Glass Industries

Fiber Glass Industries, Inc. (FGI) of Amsterdam, NY has been a supplier to fiberglass composites manufacturers for more than 50 years. The company started with a full line of woven fiberglass and combination products. From there it installed and continues to operate its own furnace and is now one of the top producers of specialty fiberglass mat and cloth products for closed mold/RTM fiberglass composites manufacturers. FGI also produces high-strength stitch-bonded fiberglass fabrics for a variety of industries. Additional information is available at www.fiberglassindustries.com.

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Governor Strickland Announces Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Awards for Advanced Energy

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Executive Director Mark Shanahan today announced that a Perrysburg solar panel manufacturer and a clean coal power plant to be built along the Ohio River in Meigs County have been selected to receive the first two funding awards from the $150 million advanced energy portion of the Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan.

“The first two recipients of these funds are great examples of how investing in advanced energy technologies is stimulating Ohio’s economy,” said Strickland. “The impacts of President Obama’s recovery act and our bipartisan state stimulus package are becoming evident — we are creating the jobs of the future in Ohio today.”

The funding, which will be awarded to Willard & Kelsey Solar Group LLC and AMP-Ohio, was approved by the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA), the state agency responsible for administering the program’s funds.

“These two outstanding projects demonstrate that the Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Program is fulfilling its mission to support cutting-edge projects that are on a fast track toward commercialization,” said Mark Shanahan, executive director of OAQDA and the governor’s energy adviser. “These investments can attract additional investment and will put Ohioans to work in the jobs of the future.”

Willard & Kelsey Solar Group LLC

Willard & Kelsey will receive a $10 million loan over two years to assist in the planned expansion of its Perrysburg manufacturing facility, which currently employs about 400 workers. Willard & Kelsey manufactures thin-cell photovoltaic solar panels that are distributed around the nation and world. The panels are used in residential and commercial settings to generate electricity. The company currently operates one manufacturing line, but plans to expand to as many as 16 lines, employing more than 3,500 workers. The average annual wage and benefit package for company employees will be approximately $61,000. Total project cost is $1.2 billion.

Willard & Kelsey was formed in 2007 as an outgrowth of Glasstech Solar, which pioneered the development of large area, thin-film cadmium telluride solar modules. Its first manufacturing line began operations in February, and the planned expansion will commence in June 2010 to take advantage of the growing global market for solar panels for use in electricity generation.

“Our company is honored to be one of the first recipients of funds from Ohio’s Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Program. We are extremely pleased that we have the opportunity to help strengthen the economy of northwest Ohio as the area’s traditional strength as a global leader in the glass industry evolves naturally into a leadership role in the solar industry,” said William Mitchell, president and CEO of Willard & Kelsey.

American Municipal Power (AMP-Ohio) Generating Station

AMP-Ohio will receive a $30 million bridge loan to assist in the construction of the 1,000-megawatt American Municipal Power Generating Station in Letart Falls in southern Meigs County. Construction is expected to begin later this year and will employ more than 1,500 workers. An estimated 150 full-time workers will be hired beginning in June 2011, earning an average wage of $31.25 per hour. Another 15 workers will be hired at an associated fertilizer facility. Total project cost is $3.2 billion.

The new plant will use a variety of pollution-control technologies, including the Powerspan ammonia-based scrubber system, which successfully removes the great majority of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter and mercury produced during combustion. Powerspan also has demonstrated a promising technology for removal of carbon dioxide. Additionally, the technology also yields a highly marketable ammonium sulfate fertilizer byproduct. AMP-Ohio is working with Ohio-based The Andersons on the fertilizer portion of the planned power plant facilities. The Powerspan technology previously received $4.5 million in funding from the Ohio Coal Development Office, a program of OAQDA.

When built, the new plant will help stabilize power costs for nearly 300,000 electricity customers of AMP-Ohio in 69 Ohio communities.

“The bridge loan that Ohio’s Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Program is providing AMP-Ohio assures that we can launch the construction phase of this important project on schedule later this year. We believe the project underscores our commitment to the environmentally sound use of clean coal and advanced energy technologies, as is also affirmed by our hydroelectric projects at existing dams on the Ohio River,” said Jolene Thompson, senior vice president of member services and external affairs for AMP-Ohio.

Ohio’s Advanced Energy Stimulus Program, includes $84 million for non-coal related technology projects and $66 million for clean coal projects. The program is part of the $1.57 billion Ohio Bipartisan Jobs Stimulus Plan signed into law by Governor Strickland in June 2008. More than 215 applications for program funding have been received to date.

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Microchannel Hydroprocessing for Upgrading Biofuels, Petroleum Feedstock and Chemical Intermediates

Velocys, Inc., located in Plain City (Union County), in collaboration with the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center Wright Center of Innovation, Archer Daniels Midland Company, BP-Husky LLC Toledo Refinery, Albemarle Catalysts Company BV and NetJets, Inc., was recommended for a $4 million grant to apply the company’s microchannel process technology to hydroprocessing for transportation fuels. The project focuses on hydrocracking to upgrade Fischer-Tropsch fuels and heavy petroleum feedstock for jet and diesel fuel. Additional hydroprocessing application opportunities include the processing of edible oils, specialty and fine chemicals, and conversion of natural oils and fats to transportation fuels.

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Ohio Wins Site Selection Competitiveness Award

State also Ranks #1 in Advanced Energy Manufacturing

Columbus, Ohio – Site Selection magazine has recognized Ohio with the 2008 Competitiveness Award. The award recognizes the state-level economic development agency that ranks highest in business expansion activity. Ohio also ranked #1 in alternative energy manufacturing with 135 projects in the U.S. last year. The May 2009 edition of the magazine will highlight these awards.

“We appreciate this recognition of the state’s business expansion efforts and economic development competitiveness,” said Governor Ted Strickland. “Ohio has also been ranked as a leader in manufacturing of wind power and other advanced energy technologies, demonstrating our commitment to job creation through investments in these high-growth industries.”

The award was presented earlier this week at the Industrial Asset Management Council Conference luncheon in Asheville, North Carolina. The 10 criteria used to select the recipient of the Competitiveness Award were based on project data tracked by Site Selection publisher Conway Data’s proprietary New Plant Database. The criteria include:

• Total new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008;
• Total capital investment in new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008;
• Total new jobs created at new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008;
• Total actual number of new and expanded facilities in 2008;
• Percentage growth in new and expanded facilities from 2007 to 2008;
• Three-year growth change (from 2005 to 2008) in new and expanded facilities;
• Ranking in Site Selection’s most recent annual business climate survey;
• Number of top 100 metros in the annual ranking of top metros;
• Number of top 100 small towns in the annual ranking of small towns; and
• Number of 100-plus-job projects per 1 million population in 2008.

“Ohio is putting to work our innovative initiatives that will allow us to continue attracting capital investments to the state,” said Lt. Governor Lee Fisher. “These investments increase our state’s global competitiveness in an ever-changing economy and lay the foundation for economic growth.”

In addition, the Dayton Development Coalition and the Cincinnati USA Partnership were named in Site Selection’s Top 10 Groups in Economic Development from 2008. This honor recognizes economic development organizations that were exemplary in terms of total jobs created, total capital investment, jobs per capita and capital investment per capita. The Greater Akron Chamber and the Toledo Regional Growth Partnership received honorable mention in this category. In the Top Deals from 2008 category, NetJets received an honorable mention. Top Deals are based on investment, high-value jobs, creativity in negotiations and incentives, regional economic impact, competition and speed to market.

“We are committed to our business community and making Ohio as business-friendly as possible,” said Mark Barbash, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Development. “Businesses realize both the significant opportunities of operating here as well as the quality of life for their employees in Ohio.”

“Ohio is demonstrating that it can meet today’s economic challenges with business-climate improvements, infrastructure assets and new projects,” says Mark Arend, editor in chief of Site Selection Magazine. “The state’s focus on expanding its economic base beyond legacy industries to renewable energy, life sciences and other key sectors is now bearing fruit.”

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MRI Technology Enabling the Expansion of MRI into Radiotherapy Guidance with Additional Applications to Hybrid Imaging Modalities

ViewRay Inc., located in Oakwood Village (Cuyahoga County), in collaboration with Quality Electrodynamics, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University was recommended for $5 million in funding to develop an instrument combining a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system with a radiotherapy source to better guide radiation to cancerous tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to the healthy, surrounding tissue.

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