Learn more about the JEDISO Region of South-Central Ohio

Added support for existing local employers

South Central Ohio’s JEDISO Region has achieved economic strength for decades thanks to a strong foundation of companies that call our area home. From wood-consuming operations, to distribution facilities, to steelmakers, truck manufacturers, and more, they have provided a reliable source of employment for local workers and generous investments in our communities, making invaluable contributions to our area’s quality of life.

The JEDISO team of economic developers is available to help existing employers strengthen and grow their businesses. For example, we can work with you to ensure you’re taking full advantage of state and local incentive programs, funding for workforce training programs, assistance with expansion of your operations, and help with identifying sites and developing new facilities.

If your company would like to discuss your specific needs, or if you have questions, we encourage you to visit your county’s economic development website.

JEDISO Largest Employers

CompanyIndustry/ProductLocationNumber of Employees
Adena Health System Healthcare and Robotic Orthopedic Surgery Center Chillicothe, Ohio2700
KenworthManufacturer of heavy-duty Class 8 trucksChillicothe, Ohio2400
Fluor BWXTDecontamination & Decommissioning Piketon, Ohio1900
Veterans Administration Medical CenterFederal healthcare facilityChillicothe, Ohio1520
Bellisio FoodsFrozen foodsJackson, Ohio1230
Ohio Dept. of CorrectionsCorrectional InstitutionChillicothe, Ohio1100
Pixelle Specialty ProductsCarbonless forms and specialty papersChillicothe, Ohio900
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.BottlingFranklin Furnace, Ohio350
Kirchoff AutomotiveGlobal Tier 1 automotive supplierWaverly, Ohio320
General Electric AviationEngine test and final assembly facility for aircraftPeebles, Ohio305
Taylor Lumber WorldwideCut stock, resawing lumber, and planingMcDermott, Ohio270
Big Sandy Furniture & DistributionFurniture wholesale and logisticsWheelersburg, Ohio250
Riffle Machine Works, Inc.Truck components, 3PLChillicothe, Ohio205
Ohio Valley VeneerHardwood floors and wood productsPiketon, OH200
OSCO Industries, Inc.Gray iron foundry specializing - green sand & shell moldingPortsmouth, New Boston, Jackson, Ohio170
General MillsFrozen foodsWellston, Ohio160
Speyside Bourbon CooperageNew bourbon casksJackson, Ohio160
Sun Coke EnergyCoke for steel mill blast furnacesFranklin Furnace/ Haverhill, Ohio160
Geiger Brothers Mechanical ContractorsMechanical ContractorsJackso, Ohio150
Appalachian Wood FloorsHardwood floors and wood productsPortsmouth, Ohio120
Rural KingFarm and home products retail and distributionWaverly, Ohio120
Innovative Solutions Unlimited, LLC (InSolves)Consulting/staffing: D&D for high security operationsPiketon, Ohio100
Rocal, Inc.Sign manufacturingFrankfort, Ohio100
Vitatoe Industries, Inc.Truck/Aircraft maintenance, components, and paintChillicothe, Ohio90
Consolidated Metco, Inc.Truck interior componentsChillicothe, Ohio85
MHC Kenworth Road Ready CenterTruck aftermarket services; NG conversionChillicothe, Ohio85
Vinyl Kraft Windows and DoorsWindow and door manufacturerNew Boston, Ohio85
PetlandInternational headquarters Chillicothe, Ohio70
Tri-America ConstructionIndustrial fabrication and constructionWheelersburg, Ohio70
InfoSight CorporationBarcoding equipment/Engineered technologiesChillicothe, Ohio65
Infra-MetalsStructural steelNew Boston, Ohio60
Speyside Bourbon CooperageBourbon barrel stavesWaverly, Ohio60
AluChemProcesses tabular aluminaJackson, Ohio53
Herr Foods, Inc.Snack food manufacturingChillicothe, Ohio50
Montgomery TruckingTrucking & LogisticsJackson, Ohio50
BrenMarFabrication & Manufacturing SupportJackson, Ohio50
SoleChoice, Inc.Manufactures shoe laces and polishesPortsmouth, Ohio45
Foill, Inc.General contractorWaverly, Ohio35
Brown-Forman CooperageStave millWellston, Ohio32
Zebu Compliance SolutionsMedical billing and compliance softwarePortsmouth, Ohio30
OCI Fine Appalachian OaksToasted oak chips & alternatives for wine makersWaverly, Ohio26
Iron City Pipe & SupplyRegional distributor of a broad line of pipesJackson, Ohio22
Montgomery Machine & FabricationMachine and fabricationJackson, Ohio20
Jackson PlasticsCustomized Injection MoldingJackson, Ohio19
Yost LabsMotion and position tracking sensors & softwarePortsmouth, Ohio15
American WarehousingWarehousing & LogisticsJackson, Ohio9
Tim's Wood ShopCustomer Wood Flooring, Doors, Trim MoldingJackson, Ohio9