Dublin, Ohio has built a reputation as a community that actively invests in business success. Through strategic infrastructure investments, streamlined development processes and a true partnership mindset, Dublin provides companies with the resources they need to scale.
For companies considering relocating or expanding in the region, Dublin offers a unique combination of future-ready infrastructure and hands-on support. These are six key amenities that set our community apart.
- 100-Gigabit Fiber Network With No-Cost Access: Dublin’s municipally owned Dublink fiber network delivers enterprise-grade connectivity at no cost to businesses, powering everything from daily operations to cloud computing and AI-driven workflows.
- Dedicated Project Managers and Streamlined Permitting: Each business that partners with the City gets a single point of contact who guides them through the entire development process, reducing delays and eliminating bottlenecks with clear timelines and predictable approvals.
- Connected Community That Attracts Top Talent: From free shuttle service to miles of bike trails, a vibrant entertainment district and excellent schools, Dublin’s quality of life helps businesses recruit and retain the employees they need to succeed.
- FitBiz Corporate Wellness Consulting: Free initial consultation and expert-led wellness programs with customized strategies and corporate community recreation center rates provide companies with affordable, effective tools to support employee health and well-being.
- Performance-Based Incentives and Infrastructure Investment: Annual payouts tied to payroll growth, city-controlled land assets, expansion grants and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) create tangible support for businesses ready to scale.
- Responsive Economic Development Team: Zero application fees and weekly Office Hours provide businesses with real-time support and practical solutions aligned to their specific timelines and goals.
100-Gigabit Fiber Network With No-Cost Access
Dublin’s municipally owned Dublink fiber network delivers enterprise-grade connectivity directly to businesses at no cost. With 100 gigabits per second of capacity across a 125-mile network, Dublink provides enterprise connectivity that powers cloud computing, AI and data-intensive workflows across the community.
Businesses connect to Dublink fiber at no charge and choose from a wide range of networks, speeds and services. Dublink also offers direct connections to regional data centers, and, for sites not yet connected, the City extends the infrastructure to accommodate companies bringing yet more jobs to the community.
“Here, high-speed online connectivity is the baseline. Dublink removes cost barriers and delivers immediate access to high-capacity fiber, so you can innovate, operate, and grow without delay.” – Jeremiah Gracia, Director of Economic Development with the City of Dublin
Learn more about Dublin’s amenities that help your business thrive
Dedicated Project Managers and Streamlined Permitting
The City’s hands-on approach gives businesses the green light to grow with clear timelines and predictable processes.
When you decide to locate or expand your business in the City of Dublin, we assign you to a dedicated project manager who guides you through every step of the development review process. This single point of contact reduces delays, simplifies reviews\, and eliminates unnecessary bottlenecks.
The City’s Economic Development and Community Planning & Development teams work in sync to keep projects on track. To save companies time and reduce their overall risk, we host weekly Office Hours on Thursdays to provide business owners with early guidance before they formally submit for development. Time is money, and uncertainty is costly. Dublin’s coordinated, business-forward process removes guesswork and keeps projects on track.
Connected Community that Attracts and Retains Top Talent
Dublin’s quality of place is a powerful talent advantage. The Dublin Connector provides free, first- and last-mile shuttle service from COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority) stops at Dublin office buildings seven days a week. Over 100 miles of bike paths and walking trails connect neighborhoods to parks, offices and entertainment districts.
Bridge Park’s urban energy and Historic Dublin’s charm offer employees dining, shopping and year-round events such as the Memorial Tournament and the Dublin Irish Festival. Safe, well-planned neighborhoods with excellent schools and abundant green spaces create an ideal environment for families, young professionals and newcomers alike.
FitBiz Corporate Wellness Consulting
All Dublin-based businesses receive access to expert-led wellness consulting through the FitBiz program. This service provides customized health and wellness programming with proven strategies that deliver measurable results. Companies also receive corporate membership rates to the Dublin Community Recreation Center, making comprehensive wellness benefits accessible and affordable.
Performance-Based Incentives and Infrastructure Investment
Dublin’s investment tools deliver lasting value to businesses and the broader community. We invest in high-impact business growth with tangible, long-term projected growth.
Available resources include:
- Location and expansion grants reduce relocation costs with targeted financial support.
- Public infrastructure investment supports site development and enables scale through Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
- Performance-based incentives provide annual payouts tied directly to payroll growth.
- City-controlled land assets can be leveraged for development partnerships.
Responsive Economic Development Team
The City of Dublin team works closely with businesses to create practical solutions aligned to specific timelines and goals. There are no application fees, no unnecessary steps and no wasted time.
Our team of empowered decision-makers moves at the speed of business. We host regular Office Hours every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m., offering consistent, real-time access to staff who can answer questions and help move projects forward.
“We built our economic development approach around a simple principle: your time is valuable. Our team is here to solve problems and create pathways to growth, not add paperwork. When businesses come to us with a vision, we work as partners to make it happen.” — Jeremiah Gracia, CEcD, Director of Economic Development
When you partner with the City of Dublin, you take the first step towards accelerating the growth of your business.
Build on a Foundation of Strategic Investment
Dublin has invested substantial resources to support Dublin’s thriving innovation economy, and businesses that choose to make Dublin their home have already benefited from that investment. These six amenities represent the City’s commitment to removing cost barriers, eliminating red tape and giving companies immediate access to the infrastructure, talent and support they need to succeed.
Whether you’re a startup looking to scale or an established company planning expansion, Dublin offers the infrastructure, support and partnership to accelerate your vision. The City’s business-first approach creates an environment where growth happens faster.
Connect with the City’s Economic Development team to learn how these amenities can support your business growth and goals. Visit ThriveInDublinOhio.com or contact our team at business@dublin.oh.us or 614.410.4600.
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