Why Do Business in Champaign County?
In Champaign County, we celebrate living in a community with a proud history of pioneers who have strong ties to work, business, school and community. Champaign County and the City of Urbana cultivate a positive environment where businesses prosper and people enjoy the benefits of "small town" community.
From beautiful vistas and unparalleled recreational opportunities to the convenience of major interstates and easy access to airports, cultural centers and universities, Urbana and Champaign County has it all. A four season climate plus recreational and cultural riches make Champaign County a desirable location for families, businesses, and retirees alike. Whether the interest is manufacturing with the newest technology, county-wide wireless access, assembly-line manufacturing, golf, fly fishing in pristine Mad River, horseback riding or snow skiing the highest point in Ohio, or just a quiet day relaxing, Urbana and Champaign County has something for everyone.
From beautiful vistas and unparalleled recreational opportunities to the convenience of major interstates and easy access to airports, cultural centers and universities, Urbana and Champaign County has it all. A four season climate plus recreational and cultural riches make Champaign County a desirable location for families, businesses, and retirees alike. Whether the interest is manufacturing with the newest technology, county-wide wireless access, assembly-line manufacturing, golf, fly fishing in pristine Mad River, horseback riding or snow skiing the highest point in Ohio, or just a quiet day relaxing, Urbana and Champaign County has something for everyone.
A Strategic Location
- Within a one and one half-hour flight of half the U.S. population
- Accessible to 20 major U.S. markets via a one-day interstate highway drive, with 30 other major metropolitan areas reachable on the second day
- Less than a one hour drive to downtown Columbus's business district and cultural attractions or a 40 minute drive to similar amenities in Dayton, Ohio.
- The regional population and the regional workforce within a 45-minute commute of:
- Urbana - Population: 892,194; Workforce: 422,052.
- St. Paris - Population: 552,689; Workforce: 242,457.
- North Lewisburg - Population: 817,231; Workforce: 413,002.
- Mechanicsburg - Population: 1,401,359; Workforce: 808,489.
- Johnny Appleseed planted his roots here
- 206,000 acres currently being farmed
- Nearly $60,000,000 in cash receipts (2006) for corn, soy, and produce/food manufacturers
- www.champaign.osu.edu
- West Central Ohio Port Authority connects to CSXT, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Western Railroads at Chicago through the CFER
- Grimes Municipal Airport has Careflight, a flying B25, a B-17 restoration project, a planned expansion from 4400 ft to 5100 ft and hosts the MidEastern Regional Flyin (MERFI).
- Champaign County is bisected by US Routes 68, 29, and 36; 15 miles north of I-70, 22 miles east of I-75 (map)
- Nearly 21,000 in Champaign County Workforce
- Champaign County employers are expanding with over 900 jobs added in the past 3 years.
- New satellite classrooms in high schools offering workforce training opportunities, internships and career choices
- Seven State Parks, Forests, Nature Preserves and Wildlife Areas
- Over 1,800 acres dedicated to outdoor activities
- Quality Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools--average 17.5 students per teacher
- Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
- Local Hospital (Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital, pictured below), Physicians, and Specialists
Urbana Mercy Hospital
