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Wayne County: Discover What’s Made Here

Leading manufacturers, suppliers and nationally recognized brands like Smuckers have made their home in Wayne County, Ohio. We are consistently ranked in the top ten for business expansion by Site Selection Magazine because we have the assets to support business growth. Large, shovel-ready sites, rail and interstate access, skilled talent and a low-cost business environment make it easy to choose Wayne County for expansion. Plus, we have an asset that can’t be found anywhere else - the largest agbioscience research facility in the United States.

Our charming award-winning communities make Wayne County the ideal choice for businesses and their employees. A strong K-12 system, Ohio State, the University of Akron Wayne Campus and the College of Wooster (a Top 10 Liberal Arts College) create world-class educational opportunities close to home, while providing businesses with a ready supply of educated talent. It’s no wonder that companies are choosing Wayne County. Contact us to join them

CityDistance in Miles
Atlanta660
Boston670
Cleveland60
Columbus100
Cincinnati200
Charlotte470
Chicago350
Detroit180
Indianapolis270
Nashville470
New York470
Philadelphia440
Pittsburgh130
St. Louis510
Toronto340
Washington DC380

Source: WEDC

Wayne County Regional Map

Why Wayne County?

1
in Ohio (POLICOM Strengths Ranking, 2024)
8
Best performing micropolitans in the country (Site Selection Magazine, 2023)
3
Manufacturing Growth in Ohio
3
Agriculture Economy in Ohio