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Delaware County, just north of Columbus, proves the adage "location, location and location."
It is one of the 10 fastest growing counties in the country, and no Ohio county is growing as rapidly.
"We are experiencing phenomenal continual growth here," says Douglas A. Garver, director of the Delaware County Economic Development agency. "It's like a snowball rolling downhill."
Driving this growth is Central Ohio's location within 500 miles of 58 percent of the U.S. population, plus the region's economic stability and industrial diversity.
| The Delaware county work force is a strong and dedicated one. Delaware County industry ranges from high-tech computer component producers to automotive parts manufacturers. |
The figures speak for themselves. In 1997, Delaware County's population totaled 96,000, a 46 percent increase within one decade. When included with the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, the six-county region encompasses 1.5 million residents. With average annual salaries hovering around $28,300, this population enjoys the highest annual per capita income in the state.
Finding good workers in this environment can be challenging. But helping the effort is the Delaware County Joint Vocational School, an area career center in which all public school districts participate. Studies indicate that approximately 60 percent of all Delaware County school graduates continue their educational development at two- or four-year colleges and universities. There are 16 colleges and universities readily available within a 45-minute commute from Delaware.
| Delaware County has four sparkling lakes offering fishing, boating, and swimming. Two yacht clubs, a sailing club, 22 private and public golf courses, two state parks and a regional metro-politan park allow for outdoor activities
year round. |
Significant employers fueling Delaware's economy in-clude: the Bank One Operations Center; PPG Industries; Am-erican Showa, Inc.; General Casting Co.; Western Auto; Sarcom; Worthington Cylinders; ATS Ohio; Liebert Corp.; and the Nippert Co.
These diverse industries encompass computer and software technology, finance, automotive, and robotic products.
Extraordinary work force
| Delaware Industrial Park
Delaware County has a variety of industrial and commercial sites that are fully serviced with access roads and utilities. One of the oldest is the Delaware Industrial Park, home of international giants PPG Industries, Liebert Corp., and The Nippert Co. |
Delaware County employers speak frequently about the commitment and dedication of the work force.
"We have a relatively low turnover rate here," says Bill Damko, vice president of market development for Digital Storage, which has product lines including diskettes,
computer magnetic tapes, optical products, removable disk cartridges, and tape backup. "We also benefit from the diversity of the people here. From entry-level workers to seasoned managers, Delaware County has a quality work force from which to choose."
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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT
DISTANCE FROM
METRO AREAS:
20 miles north
of downtown Columbus
POPULATION:
City of Delaware: 26,000
County: 96,000
TRANSPORTATION:
Road: I-71 bisects the county 8 miles east of Delaware; I-270 is 1 mile south of the Delaware County/Franklin County line; U.S. routes 23, 36, 42 and state routes 3, 315, and 750.
Rail: CSX and Norfolk Southern
Air: Port Columbus Intl. Airport, 30 miles from city; Delaware Municipal Airport with new 5,100-foot runway
ECONOMIC MIX:
Manufacturing (21%),
trade (25%),
government (16%),
services (22%)
MAJOR EMPLOYERS:
Bank One Operations Center, PPG Industries, Sarcom, Ohio Wesleyan University, Grady Memorial Hospital, General Castings, American Showa,
Nippert Company, Western Auto Supply, Liebert, ATS Ohio,
Worthington Cylinders
EDUCATION:
Ohio Wesleyan University; branch campuses of OSU-
Marion and Columbus State Community College; plus a total of 16 colleges and universities within a 45-minute drive.
INCENTIVES:
Enterprise Zones
Community Reinvestment Areas
Revolving Loan Fund |
Don Westover, American Showa's plant vice president, agrees.
"We have a lot of long-time associates who are committed to the success of this business," he says. "Our associates are dependable and dedicated and want to do a good job."
American Showa is a manufacturer of precision functional components for the automotive industry.
Industrial parks
The Sunbury Industrial Park is one of the many industrial parks found in the county. The others are: Sunbury Commerce Park; Orange Point Commerce Park; Delaware Industrial Park; Polaris Centers of Commerce; and Crown Industrial Park, a new 155-acre industrial park and future home of Jeg's Automotive Mail Order Distribution Center.
All of Delaware County's industrial parks are fully serviced with utilities and access roads. Financing packages also make these commercial and industrial sites attractive.
College ties and
balanced growth
In the midst of fast paced growth, Delaware County has managed to maintain a balance between urban and rural development. The county's growth knows no boundaries. Currently, downtown Delaware is undergoing a $2 million revitalization.
The city of Delaware, itself, is home to Ohio Wesleyan University, a private liberal arts college employing 500 with an enrollment of 2,300.
"The university gives the city a college town atmosphere," Garver says. "Yet, people who live here enjoy the benefits of being one-half hour from cultural and sporting events in Columbus."
No doubt, Delaware County is enjoying the spin-off growth from Columbus. But Garver is quick to point out that the county has its own identity.
"Delaware County is not a bedroom community. We have our own unique characteristics and a strong and diverse economic base," he says.
While the county welcomes and prepares for the continued growth, officials, businesses and residents constantly work toward balancing growth with the historic and farmland preservation atmosphere. "This gives us a unique rural and urban environment," Garver says.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Doug Garver
Director Delaware County
Economic Development
101 N. Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015
Tele: 740-368-1820
Fax: 740-368-1819
E-mail: delcnty@midohio.net
Web site: www.co.delaware.oh.us |
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