Profile of Marion County

Location: Central Ohio, 40 miles north of Columbus

Population:
Marion County: 65,000
Marion: 38,500

Transportation:
Road: On U.S. 23 (4-lane, divided). I-70, 40 miles; I-71, 25 miles
Rail: CSX, Norfolk Southern
Air: Port Columbus, 50 miles. Marion Municipal Airport, 2 runways, 5,000' & 3,500' can accommodate business aircraft.

Employment Mix:
Manufacturing: 22%
Trade: 22%
Services: 18%

Major Employers: Whirlpool, Wyandot, Verizon, LTV/Copperweld, Marion Industries, US Yachiyo, Pillsbury, Parker Hannifin, Marion Steel, Kable Fulfillment, Macola Software, Associated Hygenic Products

Incentives: Enterprise Zones, Community Reinvestment Areas, revolving loan fund. 7.5 percent Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Investment Tax Credit

Education and Training: Ohio State University-Marion (4 years), Marion Technical College (2-year), Tri-Rivers Career Center, plus 10 other colleges within a one-hour drive.