Silicon Heartland
When Intel chose the Columbus Region for a record-setting investment in its newest chip manufacturing site, the Silicon Heartland was born.
By the Numbers
Businesses that are seeking a better option than the expenses of the east and west coast have found their home in the Columbus Region.
2 new
LEADING-TECHNOLOGY SEMICONDUCTOR FABS
$20B
INVESTMENT BY INTEL ALONE
1st city
IN THE MIDWEST TO SUPPORT THE CHIP INDUSTRY
A Talented Community
Intel selected the Columbus Region because it has all the necessary pieces to sustain major manufacturing operations. The Region’s high output of engineers, business professionals and skilled manufacturers means that Intel will not have to look far for great talent. Colleges and universities across the state have committed to chip-specific programs to fuel the talent pipeline.
Positioned for Success
Ohio’s geographically powerful location makes Intel’s mission of getting more chips into the domestic market a reality. Within a one-day drive of 43% of the U.S. population, Ohio is the perfect strategic location to bolster the supply chain. With a central position in the state and existing logistics infrastructure make the Columbus Region a strategically powerful transport hub for Intel’s raw materials as well as its products.
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