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MASON, OHIO

We’re building the
future of life sciences.

Built to Scale and Structured to Support Biohealth,
Medtech, Precision Medicine, and R&D

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“There is more collaboration, Cincinnati is rich in science talent–people who can create innovative products and companies—which Mason’s civic leadership turned into an asset in economic development.”

– Inc. Magazine

Through 20+ years of intentional strategy, the City of Mason has built a nationally recognized hub for life science innovation and established the community as a strategic partner and catalyst for life science advancement.

In 2025, the Ohio Life Science Association designated Mason as an inaugural Premier Life Science Ready Community – the highest level – recognizing its infrastructure, shovel-ready, City-owned real estate, educated workforce, and pro-innovation policy environment.

Mason sits strategically along the Ohio Discovery Corridor — connecting Ohio’s network of world class medical and research institutions and companies.

In 2025, the Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLSA) designated the City of Mason as a Life Science Ready Community at the highest level – Premier – based on its infrastructure readiness, “shovel-ready” real estate, access to an educated workforce and policy environment. The designation program is part of an overall strategy by OLSA to strengthen Ohio’s position as a national leader in the life sciences industry.

$1.1 B

Investment

2,200

New Jobs
In Life Sciences

27

Business Parks

80%

New Investment in
Biohealth Sector

Our Strategic Pillars

BioHub: R&D Park District & Oak Park District

The City intentionally cultivates a network of life science, biohealth, and medtech partners, offering creative resources and infrastructure investment to help new companies scale quickly and established partners grow across several districts.

MASON Living Lab

Through several initiatives, the City has become a trusted testing ground for early-stage scientific exploration, helping companies navigate the critical path from research to commercial launch and successful market exits.

STEM Talent Pipeline

From top-tier local universities producing the next generation of talent, to companies committed to mentoring and developing their workforce, our region offers an unmatched talent pool, The State of Ohio also offers programs designed to attract and retain top-tier professionals.

International Portfolio

With a proven track record of attracting foreign direct investment and a robust network of global companies already calling Mason home, the City is committed to supporting world-class businesses competing on a global scale. Twenty-five percent of our partners have established their North American headquarters in Mason.

Anchor Companies in Mason

Companies with a recent expansion or renovation in the past three years:

Future of Life Science: Districts for Global Impact

MASON R&D DISTRICT

With intentional architecture and sustainable design, the City has created a connected, accessible environment designed for growth and collaboration from the initial buildout phase.

600

Acres

50%

Greenspace

$200M

Phase 1 Investment

5-100

Acre Sites

Duke Energy

“Site Readiness Program” Designation

OAKPARK DISTRICT

The Mason Oak Park District is a premier destination for life science companies, offering a collaborative ecosystem within an amenity rich environment along the Ohio Discovery Corridor that runs from Cincinnati to Cleveland along I-71. Anchored by a growing network of innovative organizations such as AtriCure, Myriad Neuroscience, Essilor-Luxottica and the Lindner Center of HOPE. The district fosters connection, talent attraction, and long term growth scalability for companies at every stage of development.

600

Acres

50%

Greenspace

$200M

Phase 1 Investment

5-100

Acre Sites

Duke Energy

“Site Readiness Program” Designation

Mason at a Glance

The City is not only rich in opportunities for scaling business, but also has garnered national recognition around its low cost of living and award-winning schools, which continues to attract top talent and partnerships.

59%

Population with Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

4th

in Ohio by Niche for Best Public High Schools and Best College Prep

3x

the Number of Registered Patents Per Capita than other Similar Cities

5th

on Fortune Top 50 Best Places to Live for Families in the US

Contact Us

Please contact us using the form below. If you know the name of the person you need to speak to, feel free to call us at 513.229.8500, or email our team directly:

Michele Blair: [email protected]

Jessica Johnson: [email protected]

Frank Blewitt: [email protected]

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