Find out what all the buzz is about
The City of Whitehall is an economically vibrant community committed to attracting, retaining and expanding businesses. Our Economic Development Department is here to assist businesses of all sizes connect with opportunities found in our community. Some of our outcomes include:
Over 550 units of LIHTC apartment, senior housing, and market rate apartment dwellings built in the last decade.
More than $281M of taxable income, payroll, and business profit has been added in the last decade.
Over $200M per square mile in private-public partner dollars invested into the community since 2012.
City’s Commitment
The City of Whitehall is thriving area with a mixture of commercial, retail, professional, and industrial businesses. Through job creation/retention tax credits, real property tax abatements, and other tax incentive benefits that promote private investment, reinvestment, and new business development, Whitehall is committed to attracting, retaining, and expanding business in our city.
If you are ready to start a business, the City of Whitehall staff is here to help. We’re minutes from downtown Columbus and less than a mile from the Columbus International Airport as well as major arterials such as I-270 and I-670. Plus, you’ll join a business community that’s already home to Rite Rug, Priority Designs, Byers Auto, Heartland Bank, and the Wasserstrom Company.
Multimodal Location
Whitehall’s location near six major interstates and highways, Port Columbus International Airport, downtown Columbus, and multiple rail systems provides immediate access to central Ohio’s transportation networks. Businesses can minimize costs and maximize growth because Whitehall has one of the lowest property tax rates in central Ohio as well as diverse, affordable property locations.
Single Point of Contact
A designated person will help you navigate the planning process and reduce the time it takes for your project to get off the ground. Eliminating unnecessary delays and accelerating the plan review process are just some of the ways the Development Department can save your business time and money.
Public Private Partnerships
When information, ideas, needs, skills, and expertise are shared between business and civic organizations, the entire community benefits. The Development Department engages the business community and local organizations to build shared visions and promote proactive involvement in dialogue that fosters productive public and private partnerships.
What our businesses say…
“I’ve found our experience working with the City of Whitehall to be quick, smooth and easy. I have been impressed with the ease of communication with City officials, the quality and timeliness of the services that the city provides, and the improvements to the infrastructure currently being made. Being so close to the airport and freeways for our associate travel has been a huge bonus as well.”
