Ohio’s Manufacturing Renaissance: A Blueprint for American Prosperity

Ohio’s Manufacturing Renaissance: A Blueprint for American Prosperity
Workers weld at a factory floor in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., March 26, 2024. Carlos Barria/Reuters
Steve Stivers
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Ohio is experiencing a manufacturing renaissance that’s transforming our economic landscape. Our state ranks third in the nation for manufacturing jobs, with more than 687,000 Ohioans employed in the sector, producing over $134 billion in manufactured goods annually. Ohio leaders have successfully attracted transformative industries and propelled the state as a national leader for innovation, economic growth, and high-tech infrastructure. Congress has a clear choice to make if we want to continue building on this success: support the 45X manufacturing tax credits and the jobs, economic and national security benefits that come with it. Here’s why.

Steve Stivers
Steve Stivers
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Steve Stivers is president & CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the state's leading business organization. He previously represented Ohio's 15th Congressional District.