Middletown's
Industrial & Commercial Land
Location. Location.
Location.
When this development truism was crafted , its creator certainly had
Middletown in mind. Consider these facts:
- Middletown is located right on
Interstate 75 between two major metropolitan markets, Cincinnati and
Dayton.
- Middletown is the middle of the
development boom in Butler and Warren Counties, one of Ohio's
fastest growing regions.
- Middletown has ready access to
material, natural, educational and human resources.
- Middletown is situated over one of the
largest natural aquifers in the U.S.
- Middletown is strategically positioned
for distribution.
Companies representing numerous
industries and commercial enterprises have recognized this strategic advantage
- and are using it to maximize their competitiveness. As a result,
business growth in Middletown has created a strong, stable and
diversified economy.
At the same time, the city continually seeks to expand new development
sand has identified several; sites for commercial and industrial
growth. Three of these locations are clustered around the i-75
interchange, in the area of Towne Mall and adjacent retail centers.
Two industrial parks have been created west of the interstate.
Both are easily accessible via major routes and one provides direct rail
access. Sites ranging in size from two to 100 acres are available.
The city encourages development as prescribed in its land-used
plans. This strategy ensures that growth is sensible and uses are
compatible.
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Healthy Businesses, Strategic Location, Comfortable Lifestyles...and
Room to Grow
Envision a truly livable city...where businesses - both established and
new - find opportunities for growth and success...where location gives
companies a competitive advantage...where friendly neighborhoods feature
tree-lined streets...where homes come in every style and price
range...where education is a priority...where work - and workers - are
plentiful...where health care is award-winning...where public services
and facilities are outstanding...and where the cultural arts are valued.
A full service city, Middletown provides a comfortable environment in
which to work and live. And just 30 minutes away by car are the
major metropolitan areas of Dayton to the north and Cincinnati to the
south, each with its own unique assets and amenities.
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Business
Comes Naturally
Business has always been welcome in
Middletown. As a result, the community has flourished. This
city enjoys a healthy economy, based on manufacturing and a wide variety
of national and multi-national corporate concerns, small and
medium-sized enterprises and service-oriented companies.
What brings businesses to Middletown?
First, Middletown's strategic location has made it a magnet for
commercial and industrial development. Situated on Interstate 75
between Cincinnati and Dayton, Middletown companies are well positioned
to serve markets in both cities and within the region, considered to be
one of Ohio's hot spots for new commercial and residential
development. the city is located within 600 miles of nearly
two-thirds of the nation's purchasing power.
Market destinations - whether across town or across the globe - are
easily reached from Middletown, thanks to efficient transportation
links. A network of modern thoroughfares within the community, direct
access to the interstate highway system, airfreight, corporate jet
service and rail service all provide vital links that enhance quick
service to the marketplace.
Another key resource that contributes to Middletown's appeal is the
tremendous pool of skilled, educated and reliable workers it
offers. Employers have access to a workforce of nearly 1,000,000
individuals from the immediate four-county area.
Staying current with new technologies and improved methods is vital to
success in today's workplace. Miami University Middletown fills the
education needs of area business and industry by providing associate
degree programs, continuing education and custom-designed training
courses. Just a short drive away is the main campus of Miami
University, and institution known for its programs in business
administration, applied science, education, management information
systems, and paper science and engineering.
It's easy to see why business thrives in Middletown - abundant natural
resources, solid core of existing businesses, opportunities for
development incentives, a history of positive relationships between
business and civic leaders and the availability of land for expansion
downtown, in industrial parks and prime interstate locations.
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Middletown:
A Welcome Experience
Countless assets, amenities and
quality-of-life features contribute to Middletown's appeal as a place to
work, live and raise a family. Here residents find everything they
need to pursue the lifestyle of their choice - neighborhoods, housing,
shopping, services, recreation, culture and health care.
Whether you prefer surroundings that are "historic,"
"rural," or "contemporary" you'll find a welcome
place in Middletown. Each of Middletown's neighborhoods has its
own unique character and qualities, while homes come in many varieties
of style, size, age and price.
Middletown's bustling commercial area along Interstate 75 satisfies
shopping needs of every type - and it's only eight minutes away from the
center of town. And downtown continues to be a strong employment
center, and arts consortium, and award-winning hotel and conference
center and a state-of-the-art library. Also a nine-hole golf
course, a tennis club, a park with eight baseball diamonds, a
full-service YMCA and a 4.5 mile jogging trail around an array of
amenities found in downtown Middletown.
Middletown has more than 20 city parks, a nationally ranked 36 hole
public golf course, 3 private golf clubs, swimming pools and other
recreation facilities, so there's always an opportunity for fun, fitness
and games.
The arts are an important dimension of community life in
Middletown. "Arts in Middletown" is a consortium that
provides facilities and services for a variety of visual and performing
arts programs. Some of the major cultural activities include the
Sorg Opera Company, Middletown Symphony Orchestra and Youth
Symphony. People from around the region also are enriched by
special events such as Middfest International and other festivals.
A wide range of excellent health services is available to the community,
including Middletown Regional Hospital, named one of America's top
100 hospitals.
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Economic
Strengths
Historically a pork packing and tobacco processing
center, Middletown has seen its core strengths shift to the manufacture
of steel and aluminum, paper, packaging, paper machinery industry and
aerospace technology.
The community's key assets - a central location, abundant natural
resources, a large pool of skilled, educated workers and convenient
transportation - make up the firm foundation on which Middletown's
industry has been built. Adding to that strength are supporting capabilities
available in nearby metropolitan areas: materials and processing,
tooling and machining, and warehousing and distribution in Dayton; and
manufacturing technology, advanced materials, and computer software in
Cincinnati. Research and development capabilities are available
through area universities and private concerns.
Middletown enjoys the benefits of the lively commerce in the area that
has developed around I-75 interchange. With land designated for
business uses, this area is poised for new growth.
The process of establishing new company or expanding an existing one is
streamlined by the Middletown Economic Development Corporation.
This public-private corporation works in tandem with City's Department
of Development to find the best location and explore all opportunities
for development incentive. The Mid-Miami Valley Chamber of
Commerce and the Economic Development Association of Butler County
contribute to the supportive business climate that makes businesses feel
welcome in Middleto
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Fiber Optic Backbone Broadens Butler County Bandwidth
Providing bandwidth to the community is a cornerstone of our new economic
development strategy. To accomplish this, we are building a fiber optic
backbone network of 96 strands of fiber extending nearly 100 miles
throughout the county. The combined cost of this network is $8-10 million.
Butler County is contributing $2.75 million to the project, with the
remainder coming from a private business partner.
Click
here for more information on the Fiber Optic Backbone
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Envision
a truly livable city.. where
businesses - both established and new - find opportunities for growth
and success where location gives companies a competitive
advantage...where friendly neighborhoods feature tree-lined streets, where homes come in every style and price range...where
education is a priority...where work - and workers - are
plentiful...where health care is award-winning...where public services
and facilities are outstanding...and where the cultural arts are
valued.