U.S. Commerce Chief Says Ohio Needs to Reform State Business Climate

The Ohio economy is not recovering at a pace equal with the rest of the country, because the business climate needs to improve, according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans.

To continue to recover, Evans said, Ohio needs to join its neighboring states to create a regional economic block to attract private investment dollars, academic expertise and use of local, state and government leaders to create and keep jobs.

Evans said Ohio needs to create business-friendly rules, regulations and laws. It needs its academic institutions to be sensitive to the educational needs of new industry. And he said local communities have to be interested in and willing to create an environment that attracts investment.

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