ENERGIZE Clinton County

Wilmington, Ohio

– Wilmington, Ohio-the central hub of Clinton County-is home to 12,000 residents. Wilmington and the surrounding Clinton County communities have maintained a rural (just over 1% of land is urban) and agricultural heritage that continues the unique closeness within the community.

– One of Wilmington’s greatest economic assets is its geographic location. Located at the center of Ohio’s “golden triangle,” Wilmington provides easy access to Interstate 71 and is less than an hour from three major Ohio metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. Wilmington is within 500 miles of 60% of the U.S. population.

– The local economy currently sustains a diverse selection of small businesses and large corporations, from Books n’ More-a locally owned and operated bookstore and deli-to R&L Carriers-one of the nation’s largest trucking and shipping companies. Wilmington is also home to the Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) Regional Health System, a health care provider with over a dozen regional clinics and a new regional cancer center located in Wilmington.

– The Wilmington Air Park is the largest privately owned, operated and maintained airport in the U.S. The commercial air park covers 2,200 acres and features two runways-one spanning nearly 11,000 feet-which handle an estimated 150 planes a day. The Air Park is a designated duty-free international trade zone.

Clinton County, OH

– Clinton County has a broad small-business and corporate landscape, with businesses ranging from local restaurants and shops to national biotech and transportation corporations.

– Clinton County is unique for its environmental diversity boasting rolling hills, farmsteads, two state parks, and miles of bike and walking trails. The county is home to nine municipalities ranging from villages to town centers and four local school districts.