Industry Clusters
Driving Success in Key Industries
Cincinnati USA is home to a broad range of vibrant industries and businesses. Industry cluster groups - an unusually high concentration of specific industries and their suppliers - have formed in the region and serve as the back-drop for our economic prosperity. From aerospace to automotive and chemistry to consumer goods, Cincinnati USA has globally competitive strength in these established and emerging industries.
Established Industry Clusters
Cincinnati USA is a region known for its manufacturing assets and its tremendous access to markets. These strengths have helped establish the region as a preferred location for companies in the automotive, aerospace, chemistry & plastics and financial services industries. The Cincinnati USA Partnership is committed to growing these key industries and others through our Regional Business Retention Committee efforts.
The Cincinnati-Dayton corridor ranks in the top 15 areas nationally for the number of companies directly involved with aerospace products and parts manufacturing. The region is home to more than 400 aerospace and related support businesses, including aircraft and parts, aircraft engines parts, fabricated metal products, instruments and related goods.
Nearly 80 percent of North American light-vehicle production takes place in Ohio or within 500 miles of its borders. And, when combined with tier-1 suppliers in Indiana and Kentucky, the tri-state area accounts for more than 25 percent of the tier-1 suppliers in the United States.
As a leader in chemical and plastics employment, Cincinnati USA is home to almost 300 businesses involved in the manufacturing of basic and specialty chemicals; pharmaceuticals; soaps and cleaners; flavorings; printing inks; adhesives, paints, and coatings; and plastics and rubber products.
Cincinnati is a regional leader in the financial services industry. The region is home to more than 5,300 businesses employing 62,000 area residents in this important field.
Emerging Industry Clusters
In addition to the region's strengths in our traditional industry sectors, Cincinnati USA offers opportunities for growth in several emerging industries: advanced energy, consumer products & creative services, information technology and life sciences. The Cincinnati USA Partnership works in concert with companies and organizations in these industries through our Competitiveness Committee's Emerging Cluster Councils to identify industry trends and new investment opportunities.
Supported by a strong commitment at the federal and state levels, our region is poised to take advantage of the fast-growing alternative and renewable energy industry. From wind and solar to fuel cells and biofuels, Ohio and the region provide outstanding access to capital and talent for this emerging industry.
Driving Cincinnati USA's strong consumer services industry and its burgeoning creative services is a strong core of global companies like Procter & Gamble, Kroger's, and Macy's. As importantly, smaller, fast-growing companies like dunnhumby and Lightborne Communications are helping tell the story of the region's creative power.
Cincinnati USA profits from a robust and diverse IT cluster that includes Fortune 1000 companies, a strong network of highly-rated academic institutions, a number of global IT service providers, world-class infrastructure, and passionate, engaged IT leadership. Many notable technology companies were born in Cincinnati USA, including Cincom, Nielsen BuzzMetrics, Bluespring and Hyperquake, as well as technology-enabled businesses such as Paycor and Convergys.
The region is home to more than 220 businesses involved in the research, testing, and production of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, as well as agricultural products. It also supports a wide range of manufacturers, suppliers, and support providers.
Need Assistance?
If you would like additional information about the region's Industry Clusters, please contact The Partnership at 513.579.3182. For a complete listing of Partnership staff, please visit our Staff Directory.