For community managers and economic development officials, building a strong, enduring base of businesses isn’t as simple as rolling out the welcome mat and hoping they will come.
It requires a strategic approach to align key economic drivers and attract a balanced mix of businesses that contribute to a stable tax base, high-quality jobs, and sustained economic growth.
While Dublin is home to companies of all sizes and industries, it has identified several key industries that are economic drivers that support and fuel further growth.
These include biosciences, automotive and logistics, business services, corporate headquarters and tech, with a new particular interest in the semiconductor supply chain.
Why these?
Dublin’s strategic advantages make it a prime destination for business growth, offering unique assets across several areas:
- Location—Dublin is a proud part of the Beta District and Smart Mobility Corridor and is located right between Honda and Intel.
- Infrastructure — The city-owned Dublink fiber spans 125 miles with a 100-gigabit fiber-optic network connecting businesses across the City.
- Available Space — Dublin’s unique location allows annexation of vacant land near freight rail and high-voltage electricity.
- Skilled Workforce — The Dublin area is home to 37,000 professionals in technology and science, with 60+ colleges and universities within a 20-mile radius.
- Regional Connection—Dublin is part of One Columbus, the economic development arm of the 11-county Columbus Region, which has 2.3 million talented people, 150,000 college students and leads the Midwest in gross domestic product growth.
In today’s global knowledge-based economy, a community’s economic performance is shaped by factors like the structure of the region’s economy, the key economic drivers in the region and the competitiveness of the region’s core business climate.
The positioning has been more than a decade in the making, and it’s paying off with new jobs and economic development in the context of a broader regional strategy.
Amid Intel’s arrival in Central Ohio, for instance, Dublin is well-equipped to serve the semiconductor industry with all the right amenities and infrastructure. More than 160 Ohio businesses are already part of Intel’s supply chain, and new businesses are expected to support the supply chain growth in Ohio.
In October 2024, more than 160 community members, including residents, business owners, developers and stakeholders, gathered for our 2024 Economic Development Strategic Update.
The plan, built on the successes of the 2011 Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, focused on these key areas:
- Metro Center Revitalization: Dublin plans to transform the Metro Center legacy office park into a vibrant, mixed-use, walkable area through public-private partnerships and catalytic projects.
- Fiber to Every Home Project: The city aims to be the most connected community in the U.S. by deploying fiber infrastructure to 25% of homes in 2024, enhancing digital connectivity.
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Dublin is implementing a master plan to create a connected, engaging, and fiscally sustainable parks and recreation system that supports economic vibrancy.
- Envision Dublin Community Plan: Adopted in 2024, this framework guides land use, housing, transportation, and economic development, ensuring community involvement in shaping Dublin’s future.
The success of these plans can be seen developing in real time.
Dublin’s 2,250-acre West Innovation District, for instance, is geared to meet the needs of today’s high-tech economic development environment. Such projects will unfold in the future.
The City hosted an economic development strategic update to discuss our economic development strategy and the Envision Dublin Community Plan, adopted by Dublin City Council in July 2024. The plan sets a vision and policy direction to be the most connected, sustainable, and resilient community over the next two decades.
Dublin is ready to welcome the future with open doors to industries that align with our vision for economic growth and community prosperity. Discover all the opportunities that await you at www.ThriveInDublinOhio.com.
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