Why Coshocton County?
Doing Business in Coshocton County
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- Community reinvestment Area (CRA) may allow for property tax exemptions for certain investments
- Local Revolving Loan Funds are available through the Coshocton Port Authority
- Streamlined permitting process and dedicated public support of projects
- Partnerships with Chamber of Commerce that will quickly connect industry to local business and non-profits
Doing Business in Ohio
- CIP partners with Ohio Southeast, a private non-profit economic development corporation that works with companies to facilitate growth, capital investment and job creation throughout Southern, Eastern and Southeastern Ohio.
- OhioSE assists businesses in accessing JobsOhio economic development incentive and financial assistance programs.
- Incentive programs are available to companies investing in new Ohio facilities as well as existing companies in the OhioSE region that are making capital investments and creating jobs in target industries
- Some incentives include Jobs Ohio Loan and Grant Programs, State Loan and Grant Programs, and State Tax Credits, among many other options available.
Economics & Demographics
1 Workdays Drive to:
50
of US population
33
of Canadian population
50
of all Retail Sales
50
of Industrial output
Quality of Life
Things to Love About Coshocton
Leisure
- Home to 5 local wineries, 2 local breweries, and a distillery
- Home of the historic canal era town of Roscoe Village, unique retail shops, and abundant artistic environment.
Livability/Affordability
- Low natural disaster risk
- New and existing household priced below national average
Recreation
- Outstanding recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking
- Home to two public golf courses
Education
- The Coshocton County Career Center provides custom training services to fit the needs of area employers.
- Home to a branch of the Central Ohio Technical College offering two-year associate degrees.
Workforce
- Employee loyalty (low turnover), strong work ethic, and dedication to companies
- High regional industrial specialization in this area
Surrounding Industries
Energy Industry
The Energy Sector has long been a cornerstone of the regional economy in eastern Ohio, with the area serving as a major center for power generation, natural gas production, transmission infrastructure, and energy-intensive industrial development. The region benefits from its location within the Utica and Marcellus shale plays, providing access to abundant natural gas resources that have attracted significant investment in power generation, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and related industries. A robust network of high-voltage electric transmission lines, substations, natural gas pipelines, and energy infrastructure supports both existing operations and future growth, making the region an attractive destination for companies requiring reliable, large-scale energy resources.
The energy sector continues to evolve as demand increases from advanced manufacturing, data centers, electrification initiatives, and emerging technologies. The region is uniquely positioned to support a diverse mix of generation resources, including natural gas, solar, battery storage, and grid modernization projects, while maintaining strong connections to major wholesale power markets. This concentration of energy assets has created a business environment that supports energy producers, utilities, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and large industrial users seeking access to reliable and cost-competitive power.
Conesville Industrial Park exemplifies these regional advantages, leveraging its legacy as a former power generation site to provide exceptional energy infrastructure for future development. With direct access to high-voltage transmission systems, substantial natural gas capacity, and ongoing investments in utility infrastructure, the park is uniquely positioned to support energy-intensive industries, large-scale power projects, advanced manufacturing operations, and next-generation economic development opportunities.
Data Processing
The growth of data centers and digital infrastructure has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors across Ohio and the broader Midwest, driven by increasing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, enterprise data storage, financial services, telecommunications, and high-performance computing applications. The region offers a combination of competitive power costs, abundant energy resources, reliable electric transmission infrastructure, favorable business conditions, and access to a highly skilled workforce, making it an increasingly attractive destination for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center development. Ohio’s central location also provides excellent network connectivity and low-latency access to major population centers, businesses, and cloud users throughout North America.
As the digital economy continues to expand, organizations are seeking locations capable of supporting large-scale data processing operations with substantial power availability, infrastructure redundancy, security, and room for future growth. The region’s strong foundation in energy production, advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology provides an ideal environment for data center investment, while ongoing utility and infrastructure improvements continue to strengthen its competitive position. Demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud services, and high-density computing workloads is further accelerating the need for strategically located sites capable of supporting long-term expansion.
Conesville Industrial Park is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these market trends through its exceptional power infrastructure, available development acreage, and strategic location within eastern Ohio. With direct access to high-voltage transmission assets, significant natural gas resources, expanding utility infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment, the park offers the scale, reliability, and flexibility required to support hyperscale data centers, advanced data processing facilities, artificial intelligence computing campuses, and other energy-intensive digital infrastructure projects.
Advanced Manufacturing
The Advanced Manufacturing Sector is a key economic driver throughout eastern Ohio, supported by a deep industrial heritage, a highly skilled workforce, and a strong ecosystem of suppliers, fabricators, and technology-driven manufacturers. The region is home to companies specializing in precision machining, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, automation systems, robotics, electrical components, engineered materials, aerospace and defense products, automotive components, and other high-value manufacturing sectors. Access to technical training programs, engineering talent, and a culture of industrial innovation continues to attract manufacturers seeking to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains, and deploy next-generation production technologies.
The region’s manufacturing base benefits from reliable and cost-competitive energy, access to raw materials, robust transportation infrastructure, and proximity to major domestic markets. As manufacturers increasingly adopt automation, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and smart factory technologies, eastern Ohio is well positioned to support the continued evolution of modern industrial production. The area’s concentration of energy resources, industrial infrastructure, and skilled labor provides a competitive advantage for companies seeking to develop highly automated, technology-enabled manufacturing facilities capable of serving national and global markets.
Chemicals / Plastics
Coshocton County is strategically positioned within the growing Ohio–Pennsylvania–West Virginia petrochemical and advanced materials corridor, making it an attractive location for chemical manufacturing, plastics production, polymer processing, and related industrial operations. The region benefits from direct access to abundant natural gas and natural gas liquids derived from the Utica and Marcellus shale formations, providing a competitive advantage for manufacturers that rely on petrochemical feedstocks. Combined with robust electric infrastructure, expanding water and wastewater capacity, and access to major transportation networks, Coshocton County offers the critical resources needed to support both large-scale chemical facilities and downstream plastics manufacturers.
Companies located in the region have access to one of the nation’s strongest polymer and plastics supply chains, serving industries such as packaging, automotive, consumer products, construction materials, advanced composites, and industrial manufacturing. The area’s proximity to major Midwest and East Coast markets, coupled with Ohio’s skilled manufacturing workforce, creates opportunities for resin production, injection molding, extrusion, compounding, specialty chemicals, recycling, and advanced materials development. With available industrial acreage, significant utility capacity, and a strong legacy of heavy industry, Coshocton County is well positioned to support the next generation of chemical, polymer, and plastics manufacturing investment.
Transportation Logistics
Transportation and logistics are critical drivers of the regional economy throughout east-central Ohio, supported by a strong network of highways, rail corridors, distribution facilities, and industrial supply chains that connect manufacturers and businesses to major domestic and international markets. The region’s central location provides efficient access to the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast United States, making it an attractive destination for warehousing, distribution, trucking, freight management, e-commerce fulfillment, and value-added logistics operations. Companies benefit from a skilled workforce experienced in transportation, material handling, manufacturing, and supply chain management, as well as proximity to major consumer markets, industrial centers, and freight corridors.
The continued growth of advanced manufacturing, energy production, construction materials, chemicals, and consumer goods industries throughout Ohio has further strengthened demand for transportation and logistics services across the region. With access to highway, rail, and inland waterway networks, businesses can efficiently move raw materials and finished products while maintaining competitive operating costs. As one of the largest industrial redevelopment sites in Ohio, Conesville Industrial Park is well positioned to support and benefit from this growing transportation and logistics ecosystem, offering strategic access to regional transportation infrastructure and opportunities for future distribution, warehousing, and supply chain-related investment.
