


The City of Ironton
"The Gateway to Southern Ohio"

Starting a Business
Why Ironton?
The root of Ironton is industry. With direct access to the railroad, Ohio River, and major highways, Ironton is a prime location for a variety of industries. Combine this with a powerful workforce and Ohio University Southern Campus graduating qualified individuals every year, Ironton is a premier business opportunity.
In addition to the transportation options, the strong educational system, and the qualified and talented workforce, there are many other reasons to select Ironton for your business:
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Land is affordable and accessible
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Providing incentives to grow business in Ironton
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Ironton is a major city in the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metro area, which is home to nearly 300,000 residents
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Great place to work and live
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Close knit community
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Continuously evolving and developing
These are just some of the elements that make Ironton a great location for your business.