Westerville Economic Development

The City of Westerville continues to enjoy consistent growth as small to medium to Fortune 500 firms are selecting Westerville as the best location to grow their businesses.  A unique spirit of public-private commitment pervades the business climate in Westerville and fosters this growth.  From the moment a company begins to consider one of Westerville's many diverse office parks, Westerville officials, administrators, and staff are working to maximize their opportunities for success.   

Location, Location, Location...Ideally Positioned to Grow Your Company
Westerville is ideally suited for commerce.  We are within 500 miles of over half the U.S. and Canadian population, and Pittsburg, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Indianapolis are all less than 200 miles from Westerville.  The Columbus Outerbelt, just south of downtown Westerville, connects to north-south Interstate 71 and east-west Interstate 70.  Port Columbus International Airport, only 10 miles away, is served by 10 airlines and their regional affiliates - offering 170 daily non-stop flights to 34 destinations.  Not much further away, Rickenbacker International Airport offers first-class cargo transportation and has been designated a Foreign Trade Zone.

The Region's Workforce Within Reach...People to Grow Your Company
Westerville enjoys its location in Franklin and Delaware counties and this offers our employers access to the workforce in both counties.  And as the fastest growing county in the state, Delaware County offers Westerville employers an ever-increasing applicant pool - so important in today's hiring environment.  Many nearby training institutions also serve as employment resources, including The Ohio State University, Capital University, Franklin University, Ohio Dominican College, Ohio Weslyan University, Columbus State Community College, DeVry Institute of Technology, and our own Otterbein College.

The Westerville Utility Advantage...The Power to Grow Your Company
The City of Westerville is the only Central Ohio suburb to own and operate its own electric and water utilities. This means lower rates to businesses and residents in the City of Westerville as well as service that is truly exceptional. 

Opportunities for Fitness and Recreation...Benefits that Will Grow Your Company
Your employees are Westerville citizens.  That's right. Any employee of a Westerville business may register for a city program, enroll their child in a recreation class, or purchase a community center passport, at the resident rate regardless of where they live.  We take care of our corporate citizens.

Contact the Economic Development Office at (614) 901-6409 if you have any questions or if you would like to receive a Westerville New Business Packet.

Westerville development...It's Just Right.