Ohio Jobs
State of Ohio - Bob Taft, Governor
Governor Taft's Jobs Cabinet is working to enhance Ohio's business environment and encourage job growth in Ohio. The Jobs Cabinet has met monthly since Taft called for its formation in his 2004 State of the State Address. ... Jobs ... Taft, Ohio Leaders Defend Ohio Defense Jobs, Make Strong Case to BRAC Commission ... [Read More]
Ohio Jobs Cabinet
Build inter-agency strategies for bringing more employers and jobs to Ohio and keeping the jobs we already have. ... chaired by development director bruce johnson, it will focus on helping those who have lost jobs, enabling our companies to find the skilled workers they need to succeed, and cutting red tape through regulatory reform.” ... “today, i will appoint a jobs cabinet to keep us on target. ... [Read More]
Ohio Jobs Cabinet
Broadening the tax base while reducing the rate will increase Ohio’s competitive advantage in nurturing business growth. Regulation of industry must be minimally invasive while achieving desired goals. Regulators should be sensitive to the competitive nature of our global economy. State agencies must work together to seek ways to promote a healthy business climate. To facilitate this, Governor Taft created a 14 agency “Jobs Cabinet,” led by State Development Director Bruce Johnson. The Jobs Cabinet meets regularly to identify and implement solutions to foster job creation. ... [Read More]
Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson
Creating a business environment that supports the creation and retention of good jobs is a top priority for the Taft Administration. In 2004, Governor Taft tapped Development Director Bruce Johnson to lead the newly created Jobs Cabinet. The Cabinet, consisting of 14 state agencies, is working together to facilitate interagency cooperation in order to enhance Ohio's business environment and to secure good jobs for Ohioans. The Cabinet has supported numerous business enhancements, including the Ohio Business Gateway, which makes it easier for businesses to interact with state government by simplifying tax and reporting requirements with several state agencies. Today, the Cabinet continues to drive Governor Taft's Jobs Agenda. For more on what Ohio is doing to help create jobs, click here . ... [Read More]
Ohio Governor Bob Taft - Jobs
In his 2004 State of the State Address, Governor Bob Taft appointed a Jobs Cabinet . The Jobs Cabinet, chaired by Development Director Bruce Johnson, will work to help those who have lost jobs, enable companies to find the skilled workers they need to succeed, and cut red tape through regulatory reform. ... In August, Governor Bob Taft unveiled his Jobs and Progress Plan , the largest transportation initiative since the original creation of Ohio's interstate system. The Plan will generate more than 4,000 highway construction jobs, ease freeway congestion, improve road safety and connect rural regions. ... [Read More]
Ohio Business Portal
Created by Governor Taft and chaired by Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson, the Jobs Cabinet comprises the directors of state agencies that directly impact business in Ohio through multi-agency/private sector collaboration. This group has created a comprehensive strategy for bringing more jobs to Ohio and keeping the jobs we already have. ... [Read More]
Ohio Jobs Cabinet - Priorities
Building inter-agency strategies for bringing more employers and jobs to Ohio and keeping the jobs we already have. Coordinating multi-agency efforts to help dislocated workers receive training and find new jobs. Developing and overseeing the implementation of an action plan for streamlining business permits and other regulatory reform. Building on the success of the Ohio Business Gateway by bringing more business service on-line. Coordinating state marketing efforts, including coordination with the new non-profit corporation announced in the 2004 State of the State speech. Assisting with Ohio’s response to federal regulatory mandates that have the potential to impact business development in Ohio. ... [Read More]
Ohio Jobs Cabinet
Jobs Cabinet Agencies ... The state departments that make up the Jobs Cabinet are the driving force behind Ohio's economic engine. ... The Ohio Department of Development plays a key role in keeping businesses in the state and creating new jobs. ... [Read More]
State of Ohio - Bob Taft, Governor
Governor Taft's Jobs Cabinet is working to enhance Ohio's business environment and encourage job growth in Ohio. The Jobs Cabinet has met monthly since Taft called for its formation in his 2004 State of the State Address. ... Jobs ... Taft, Ohio Leaders Defend Ohio Defense Jobs, Make Strong Case to BRAC Commission ... [Read More]
Ohio Jobs Cabinet
DHL in Wilmington, Clinton County, invested $295 million to expand its shipping and delivery facility. This project will create 600 new jobs and retained 3,500 jobs. The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) assisted with an aggressive incentive package to attract the project to Ohio rather than Northern Kentucky. The Ohio Department of Transportation worked closely with ODOD and committed to the completion of the Wilmington by-pass, which was critical to Ohio winning this project. ... [Read More]
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