The Top 5 Reasons to make Worthington Your Choice for Business.
- Strategic Location in the heart of one of the region's fastest growing metro-areas with easy land, air and rail access to the majority of U.S. and Canadian markets.
- Comprehensive City Services, new business development programs, financial incentives and capital resources to help businesses grow.
- Streamlined processes to make business creation, relocation and expansion fast and easy.
- Virtual and physical connections to clients, customers, employees, suppliers and new markets.
- A tradition of success and a future of opportunities in a proven, strong and diverse local economy.
For more information email or call Economic Development Director Robyn Stewart at (614) 436-3100.
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 The City of Worthington has a strong tradition of success. Since its founding over 200 years ago, companies have enjoyed the benefits of doing business in Worthington. Strategically located just inside the I-270 outerbelt north of Columbus, Worthington is the ideal location with easy access to all of central Ohio and beyond. The City of Worthington boasts a wide range of commercial and industrial properties, located in seven commerce centers throughout the community including the desirable downtown business district in historic Old Worthington. Businesses enjoy competitive lease rates and immediate availability of prime sites and facilities.
The City of Worthington works one-on-one with business to help meet their specific needs and assist businesses in their growth and development. Worthington’s business friendly environment is helping companies save time and money through its Venture Grant and streamlined review programs. Financial incentives, easy access, exemplary city services and a high-tech telecommunications infrastructure all benefit local businesses. In addition, a strong partnership between the City and the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce helps build connections between businesses and their customers.
 A Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan (PDF; 7.86MB) has been implemented to further benefit the business community and guide growth and development in the City. With most of the City built-out, the attention is placed on redevelopment of existing facilities and properties; finding ways to create new opportunities through re-use and redevelopment.
A number of large office, retail and residential development projects are underway in the City of Worthington, reflecting this focus on redevelopment:
MedVet Cancer Center for Pets:
MedVet recently completed a $1.5 million renovation and expansion, opening the MedVet Cancer Center for Pets and furthering their commitment as a valuable business leader in the Worthington community. The new Center features its own entrance and increased service to pets with cancer and their owners with larger examination and treatment rooms and more comfortable waiting areas.
933 High Street Development:
Preliminary plans have been presented to the City which would redevelop the office complex at 933 High Street into a new medical office building. The proposal calls for the existing office complex to be replaced by a new 3-story, 57,000 square foot building, increasing the existing office space by more than 19,000 square feet. The plan calls for parking in the rear and the building design reflects the historic character of the Worthington community.
Kilbourne Memorial Library
City Council recently rezoned the property where the Kilbourne Memorial Library stands vacant at 752 High Street, on Worthington’s historic Village Green, with plans of opening up that site for more flexible commercial uses. The Community Improvement Corporation is developing a marketing strategy to attract a suitable tenant for the historic site. Exterior work is scheduled in 2009 to give the building a facelift, including a new roof, windows and paint. City Council and staff continue to work with businesses and offer attractive incentives to help bring more jobs and opportunities to the Worthington community.
Peggy R. McConnell Center for the Arts
An exciting year is ahead in the arts for the Worthington community as construction of the Peggy R. McConnell Center for the Arts in Worthington continues in the old Packard Annex building at the corner of Evening Street and Dublin Granville Road. Partnering with the Worthington Schools and the Worthington Arts Council, the City is committed to bringing quality arts programming and opportunities to the Worthington community. The Center is expected to open in the fall of 2009.  For more information or to obtain a business packet, please call the City of Worthington at 614-436-3100 or email Economic Development Director Robyn Stewart.
For additional information on business opportunities and activities in Worthington, please contact:
the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
25 W. New England Ave.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 888-3040
Executive Director Kathryn Paugh
kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org
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