Leading in Food Processing

Strength in the Food Industry+ Over 800 food-related processing and manufacturing

establishments in Cleveland Plus®

+ An Ohio Department of Development targeted industry

+ Abundant supply of fresh water from Lake Erie

+ The region is strategically located between the grain belt and the populous eastern markets

Cleveland Plus WorkforceCleveland Plus provides much of Ohio’s manufacturing workers in food processing.

Food Batchmakers+ Existing Cleveland Plus Employment: 973

Packers and Packagers+ Existing Cleveland Plus Employment: 3,260

The Cleveland Plus region is home to a 2 million person workforce, with a strong heritage in manufacturing. This competitive advantage is one of the reasons why manufacturing continues to be the largest industry in the Cleveland Plus economy. Supporting this legacy is manufacturing organizations like MAGNET.

MAGNETSince 1984, the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), has assisted thousands of manufacturers through its Edison Technology Center programs, Manufacturing Extension Partnership Services and Business Incubation programs. Recently MAGNET has expanded its mission to assist manufacturers through programs that address manufacturing-related education, competitiveness, innovation and regulatory affairs. MAGNET is a "one-stop shop" for entrepreneurs and technology-driven manufacturers seeking resources to become or remain globally competitive.

Source: Dun and Bradstreet; NorTech

Source: Dun & Bradstreet 2008 data, Moody’s Economy.com

Strong Manufacturing Base Supports Food Production in Cleveland PlusEmployment & Average Wages for Selected Occupations

(All Wages in U.S. Dollars)

Position Employment As % of State Hourly Wage Annual Wage

Food Batchmakers 973 27% $10.25 $23,317

Packers and Packagers 3,260 28% $10.83 $25,875

Mixing/Blending Machine Operators 3,070 37% $17.06 $36,400

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Animal Food

Grain and Oilseed Miling

Sugar and ConfectionaryProducts

Animal Slaughtering andProcessing

Dairy Product

Other Foods

Fruit, Vegetable andSpecialty Foods

Bakeries and Tortilla

$0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500

Components of Food ManufacturingGRP in Cleveland Plus : 2008

(Millions 2008 $)

Cleveland Plus is Home to Many Global Food Manufacturers+ Cleveland Plus is home to major production and

distribution facilities for globally recognized companies such as Pepsi, H.J. Heinz, Nestle, and J.M. Smucker

+ Ohio exported more than $25 billion in 2006

+ Strategically located within an eight hour drive of many U.S. markets

+ Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) does not tax food exported outside of the state

Source: Dun and Bradstreet and Ohio Department of Development

Food Manufacturing Composed of Strong Sectors, High Gross Regional Product+ Nearly $2 billion in Food Manufacturing

Gross Product in 2008

+ More than 15,000 employees directly involved in food manufacturing and production

+ Low private sector unionization rates

Source: Economy.com

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