Economic Development

The Economic Development mission of the City of Sidney is to retain and attract commercial, retail and industrial business, and diversify the job base to increase opportunity and attract quality jobs. In cooperation with the West Ohio Development Council, Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, and the Shelby County Commissioners, the City of Sidney strives to create a friendly environment for business and industry to expand and locate in Sidney.

The City of Sidney ranks number 12 on Site Selection Magazine's Top 100 Small Towns for new and expanded facilities in 2007 and 20th in 2006. Proximity to the interstate highway system and CSX railroads, both north-south and east-west, provide key transportation assets for industries. Close proximity to the automotive industry “big 3” – Detroit, Marysville (Honda), and Georgetown (Toyota) - makes Sidney an ideal location for a variety of manufacturers. Other assets include broad regional support, robust manufacturing climate and diverse industries; excellent public and private schools; cultural assets such as outstanding parks and community arts organizations.

Sidney is a progressive community that:

• Has annexed more than 250 acres of commercial and industrial land in the past year to accommodate future growth.

• Has commercial and industrial buildings ready to be occupied.
• Continues to attract new industries and expansions of existing industries.

• Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Program (Real and Personal Property)
• Community Reinvestment Area Tax Abatement Program (Real Property Only)
• Economic Development CDBG Revolving Loan Fund
• CDBG Downtown Rehab Program
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• City Income Tax Abatement when necessary to match State of Ohio incentives

Additionally, the State of Ohio offers incentives for businesses expanding or locating in Ohio. Links to descriptions of these programs and their applications are provided at the top of this page.