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Rolling
Hills, green forests, lush valleys and scenic waterways.
Scioto
County
is
located in south central Ohio -- the first region of Ohio to be
settled and rich with tradition. Its pioneer heritage has
created a strong and proud work ethic among its citizens who
are renowned for their honesty and loyalty and also their
craftsmanship and professionalism. These proud people
consistently turn their productivity into profitability for
businesses located within this region.
Once
a thriving river port and steel town, Portsmouth, the county
seat, is revitalizing its economy through technological
advances, improved educational opportunities and tourism.
State-of-the-art companies in varying industries such as
plastics, vinyl windows and welding, are starting to find a
home in our rural setting. Companies who have been located here
for a long time are finding expansion opportunities, including
Sunoco Chemicals (formerly Aristech) and OSCO Industries.
Ohio's youngest university, Shawnee State, is expanding
quickly. The beautiful campus and excellent degree programs
offer students a positive outlook for the future. From
breath-taking murals painted on the floodwall to Shawnee State
Forest, there are many tourist attractions within the county. A
proposed interstate, along with our current air, rail, water
and highway transportation networks offer businesses excellent
outlets to markets around the world.
A
necessary ingredient for any business is a good environment for
its people. The rich quality of life present in south central
Ohio makes it an attractive place to work, live and raise a
family. The hills, valleys and rolling plains are blessed with
an abundance of natural resources for relaxation and
recreation.
We
invite you to explore the opportunities present in Scioto
County.
County
is
located in south central Ohio -- the first region of Ohio to be
settled and rich with tradition. Its pioneer heritage has
created a strong and proud work ethic among its citizens who
are renowned for their honesty and loyalty and also their
craftsmanship and professionalism. These proud people
consistently turn their productivity into profitability for
businesses located within this region.
A
necessary ingredient for any business is a good environment for
its people. The rich quality of life present in south central
Ohio makes it an attractive place to work, live and raise a
family. The hills, valleys and rolling plains are blessed with
an abundance of natural resources for relaxation and
recreation.
