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REDI. SET. GO. IT’S TIME TO GET REDI CINCINNATIThe Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati is the first point of contact for businesses interested in starting, relocating or expanding in our 15-county region which includesSouthwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.As the largest economic development group focused on generating and cultivating business leads we helped to grow 8,428 total jobs in 2014* by:

Developing relationships with companies and new markets nationally and internationally.

Connecting current and prospective stakeholders with demographic, financial and informational resources.

Working with industry, government and community leaders to maintain a pro-business, economically vibrant environment.

Promoting the region’s assets to raise awareness and assist in attracting and retaining talent.

Partnering with regional universities and community initiatives to create, nurture and support workforce development.

3,379NEW JOBS

SNAPSHOT: REDI Cincinnati 2014 Results*In 2014, REDI Cincinnati, with our community partners landed:

[ ]43Total Project

WINS

ATTRACTIONProjects:

8

Retained Jobs5,049

$$$268MInvestment

Capital

108%108%Attainmentin capital

investmentto goal

11%11%

FOREIGNDIRECTINVESTMENTrepresents

of closed projects

SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED PROJECTS BY CAPITAL INVESTMENT*

ATTRACTION53%

40%

7%

$143,508,685

$106,229,500

$18,700,000

EXPANSION

RETENTION

100% = $268,438,185*Represents Ohio projects only

ANNUAL REPORT

ATTRACTION*Each new company that locates here fortifies the entire region. In fact, one new company bringing 50 new jobs will create 39 additional jobs, generating over $2 Million in wages and salaries within the region.

RETENTION & EXPANSION*A “win” in economic development often conjures images of big corporate relocations and REDI diligently pursues those opportunities. However, REDI also understands the need for the cultivation and steady growth of our existing business base. There would be no vibrant regional economy, and no magnet for new investment, without it.

35 of REDI’s closed projects were a result of the retention or expansion of a local company.

REDI sta� met with 188 existing Greater Cincinnati companies for actions plans for retention and growth.

Companies like General Electric, ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, Inc., Ohio National Financial Services and Empower MediaMarketing chose to create more jobs and invest more in our region.

Of our 43 total local projects, 8 were attraction, representing 53% of all total capital investment.

We welcome these companies to our region: FREDERICK STEEL COMPANY, LLC [City of Cincinnati]

PQ SHELTERS INC [City of Mason]

OCTAL EXTRUSION CORP [West Chester Township]

UGN INC [City of Monroe]

CINCY VR & REPAIR [City of Forest Park]

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY [City of Cincinnati]

BREWERY X LLC [City of Cincinnati]

DRT UNION CENTRE, LLC [West Chester Township]

*Represents Ohio projects only

*Represents Ohio projects only

Anchored by Ohio’s major metropolitan areas, the state is comprised of six geographic regions with specific industry strengths and resources. Together, they form The JobsOhio Network, a partnership of economic development professionals with the local contacts and expertise needed.

As the JobsOhio network partner for Southwest Ohio, REDI Cincinnati helps companies explore expansion or relocation options and connects them with available funding and business leaders who are experiencing success in our region. REDI works with nearly 125 local and private economic development professionals to provide a unified response to the business growth needs of companies in the 15-county region.

Network Partner

Won Projects by Cluster*

Cluster StrategyEquals Industry

Expertise

This strategy advances key indus-tries in Greater Cincinnati where we have the greatest potential for job growth.

Total Job Creation & Retentionby Cluster*

Advanced ManufacturingBioHealthAdvanced EnergyConsumer Products & Brand DevelopmentFinance, Insurance & Information TechnologyFood Processing & AgricultureOther

38%

4%31%

18%

4%

4% 1%1%

42%

9%12%

14%

12%

9%2%2%

Interested in how your company can become more involved with REDI Cincinnati? Contact us at 513-562-8474 or [email protected] to ask us about investment opportunities.Visit us at REDICincinnati.com for more information.

THANK YOU 2014 REDI CINCINNATI INVESTORS

AAA Allied Group Inc. Al Neyer, LLCBricker & Eckler LLPBudco Group, Inc.Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. FoundationCincinnati Area Board of Realtors, Inc.Cincinnati Bengals, Inc.Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCity of FairfieldCity of HamiltonCity of LebanonCity of MasonClermont Chamber of CommerceClermont County CIC, Inc.

Colliers International Greater CincinnatiDeerfield TownshipDeloitteDinsmore & Shohl, LLPDowntown Cincinnati, Inc.DTZEmpower MediaMarketingEnerfabErnst & Young, LLPFrisch's Restaurants, Inc.Frost Brown Todd, LLCGraydon Head & Ritchey LLPThe Karpos GroupKatz TellerKeating Muething & Klekamp, LLP

LothMeridian Bioscience, Inc.Messer Construction Co.Miami UniversityMichelmanMiller ValentineNeyer PropertiesNorth American PropertiesNorthern Kentucky UniversityThe Paladin CompanyPaycor, Inc.Pomeroy IT Solutions Inc.Port of Greater Cincinnati Development AuthorityRCF GroupReading Rock, Inc.

Sibcy Cline, Inc.Sims LohmanTaft, Stettinius & Hollister LLPTata Consultancy ServicesThompson Hine, LLPTowne PropertiesToyota ManufacturingTriHealth TriVersity Construction Company, LLCUltimate Air ShuttleVillage of EvendaleWest Chester TownshipWordsworth CommunicationsXavier University

AK Steel CorporationAmerican Financial GroupCincinnati Business Committee (CBC)Cincinnati Business Courier

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati Regional Business Committee (CRBC) Cincinnati USA Regional ChamberCity of Blue Ash

The E. W. Scripps Co.Enquirer MediaFirst Financial BancorpGE AviationThe Huntington National Bank Mercy Health

Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Northern Kentucky Tri-ED)Warren CountyWestern & Southern Financial Group

Partners

American Modern Insurance Group, Inc.Bank of KentuckyCastellini Management Company

The Christ HospitalCincinnati Bell, Inc.The Kroger Co.

LPKMacy's, Inc.Ohio National Financial Services

The Sheakley Group of Companies Southwest Ohio Career Center

Stewards

Directors

City of Forest ParkCity of HarrisonCity of MiddletownCity of Sharonville

dunnhumbyUSA LLCFidelity InvestmentsHixson Architecture Engineering Interiors

Liberty TownshipPEDCO E&A Services, Inc.ProSourceTechSolve, Inc.

Thomson-MacConnell Cadillac, Inc.Ulmer & Berne LLPWashing Systems, LLC

Ambassadors

Founders

Barnes Dennig & Co.Cassady Schiller & AssociatesCCR - Cushman & Wakefield

CJH ConsultingEuropean American Chamber of Commerce (EACC)

Gold Star ChiliHills PropertiesPathway Guidance, LLC

PMC SMART Solutions, LLCRoss Sinclaire & Associates, Inc.Winegardner & Hammons, Inc.

Friends

HamiltonCounty

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