2025 Japan Mission a Success!
City Spotlight: Village of Richwood, OH
City Spotlight Episode 1: Richwood has launched, shining a light on the people and
businesses that make Richwood such a special part of Central Ohio. This video features eight of Richwood’s local favorites (Smoky Bears Grill & Chill, Pat’s Print Shop, Chef’s Parlor, Cody Adams-Realtor Coldwell Banker Realty, Richwood Tire and Auto Center, McElroy Painting & Epoxies, New Expressions, and Richwood Family Dental) and celebrates the spirit of community that has helped Richwood thrive.
Richwood City Spotlight is produced in partnership with the featured Richwood businesses
and brought to life by Pillar & Frame, an Ohio-based video marketing studio that believes
small towns deserve to be seen — not just for the events or headlines, but for the everyday
grit, kindness, and quiet hustle that hold a community together.
Crafted in Union County is Back
Crafted in Union County, an event that connects high school seniors with local manufacturing companies, will take place this year on October 23. With nearly 30% of Union County’s workforce employed in manufacturing, exposing students to career opportunities they may not be aware of is essential for strengthening the future workforce. Ahead of the event, a Business Impact Breakfast will be hosted, offering another chance to learn about the industry during Manufacturing Month.
Ohio Life Sciences Launches “Life Science Ready Community” Designation and Industry Guide
Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLS) has launched a new Life Science Ready Community Designation Program to help Ohio cities, townships, and counties attract and support growth in the life sciences industry. The program certifies communities as Emerging, Advanced, or Premier based on criteria such as infrastructure, workforce, real estate, and policy readiness. The designation is designed to give communities a competitive edge when pursuing new investment and development opportunities.
To complement the designation, OLS partnered with Montrose Group to release a Life Sciences Industry Guide, offering best practices for municipalities and economic developers on zoning, workforce development, infrastructure, and innovation ecosystems. Both resources were developed with input from a statewide advisory committee to ensure they address real-world needs.
Ohio Named One of the Top States for Business
Ohio ranks second among all U.S. states in the newly released 2025 Site Selection Global Groundwork Index, which measures investment readiness, infrastructure strength, and project activity. Columbus claimed the top spot among metro areas nationwide. For communities like Marysville, this national recognition highlights the value of ongoing investments in infrastructure and innovation.
The index combines private-sector project data with infrastructure funding metrics to identify which states and metros are best positioned for future growth. Ohio’s strong showing reflects its transportation networks, rail capacity, and major road improvements such as the new I-270 to I-70 flyover in Columbus. Marysville is positioned to capture more investment and job growth as companies look to Ohio for stable, future-ready locations.
Memorial Health plans $56M ER addition
Memorial Health has announced plans to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art emergency department on its Marysville hospital campus with an estimated investment of $56 million. The expanded facility will replace the current emergency department, grow from 15 to 24 treatment rooms, and include dedicated spaces for trauma, behavioral health, pediatrics, isolation, and more. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.
Celebrate Fall in Union County
Autumn is here! Celebrate the season with fall fun across Union County. Enjoy Scarysville in Uptown Marysville, the Haunted Trail at Richwood Lake Park, get lost in the Maize at Little Darby Creek and Jacquemin Farms, take in Plain City’s Fall Festival, and explore many more seasonal events happening throughout the county.
Build the Business You've Been Dreaming of
Take the first step toward business ownership with the new 2025 Business Start-Up Guide!
From marketing to taxes, this guide is full of resources for Union County entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out the Readiness Checklist at the end. It’s a pre-made business to-do list backed by small business consultants to ensure you have all your bases covered.
Vacant to Vibrant: Search Uptown Properties
Looking to start or grow your business in Uptown Marysville? Our new website feature makes it easy to search available properties and connect directly with our economic development team for real estate support. Whether you’re opening a shop, office, or restaurant, this tool helps you find the right space and the right resources to get started.
Small businesses are at the heart of what makes Uptown Marysville vibrant and unique!
Available Sites
From Class A buildings to shovel-ready land, we have the space for new businesses. With flexible options, advanced fiber capabilities, and highway access, sites in Union County are built for success.
Available Space33 Innovation Park
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