In recent years Ohio has gotten a bad wrap being labeled as "The Rust Belt" as it had traditionally been very heavily involved with the steel industry and other heavy machinery, but the times are changing for Ohio. Research and Development, agricultural research and services are just a few of the industries thriving and growing in the state. Ohio is however, still producing a lot of manufactured goods, and exported over $42 billion of goods in 2007.

Companies such as CSC Worldwide in Columbus, OH make store fixtures for retail outlets and supermarkets. By expanding their customer base abroad, they are thriving and remaining competitive domestically. Shore to Shore, Inc. in Miamisburg, OH produces woven and printed fabric labels, graphic hand-tags and electronic article surveillance for products and have found extreme success with business partners in Central America -- and you just have to love the trademark ECO-BLING. 

"Ohio is poised to become a leader in our fast-growing global economy, and we must continue to recognize that opportunities beyond our state borders are vital to Ohio’s economic success" -Governor Ted Strickland

Ohio’s Top Exports:
Transportation Equipment - $15.4 Billion
Machinery - $5.6 Million
Chemicals - $4.6 Million

Ohio’s Top Markets:
Canada - $19.6 Billion
Mexico - $3 Million
Japan - $1.5 Million