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\nMASON, OHIO\n<\/div>
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We\u2019re building the
future of life sciences.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Built to Scale and Structured to Support Biohealth, <\/strong>
Medtech, Precision Medicine, and R&D<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cThere is more collaboration, Cincinnati is rich in science talent<\/strong>\u2013people who can create innovative products and companies<\/strong>\u2014which Mason\u2019s civic leadership turned into an asset in economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Inc. Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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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.<\/h2>\n

In 2025, the Ohio Life Science Association designated Mason as an inaugural Premier Life Science Ready Community \u2013 the highest level \u2013 recognizing its infrastructure, shovel-ready, City-owned real estate, educated workforce, and pro-innovation policy environment.<\/p>\n

Mason sits strategically along the Ohio Discovery Corridor \u2014 connecting Ohio\u2019s network of world class medical and research institutions and companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nIn 2025, the Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLSA) designated the City of Mason as a Life Science Ready Community at the highest level \u2013 Premier \u2013 based on its infrastructure readiness, \u201cshovel-ready\u201d real estate, access to an educated workforce and policy environment. The designation program is part of an overall strategy by OLSA to strengthen Ohio\u2019s position as a national leader in the life sciences industry.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>
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$1.1 B<\/h2>\n

Investment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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2,200<\/h2>\n

New Jobs
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27<\/h2>\n

Business Parks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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80%<\/h2>\n

New Investment in
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\nOur Strategic Pillars\n<\/h1>
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BioHub: R&D Park District & Oak Park District<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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MASON Living Lab<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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STEM Talent Pipeline<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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International Portfolio<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nAnchor Companies in Mason\n<\/h1>
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\nCompanies with a recent expansion or renovation in the past three years:\n<\/h1>
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\nFuture of Life Science: Districts for Global Impact\n<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/section>
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\nMASON R&D DISTRICT\n<\/h1>
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\nWith intentional architecture and sustainable design, the City has created a connected, accessible environment designed for growth and collaboration from the initial buildout phase.\n<\/h1>
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50%<\/h2>\n

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$200M<\/h2>\n

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5-100<\/h2>\n

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Duke Energy<\/h2>\n

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\nOAKPARK DISTRICT\n<\/h1>
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\nThe 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.\n<\/h1>
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Duke Energy<\/h2>\n

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\nMason at a Glance\n<\/h1>
\nThe 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.\n<\/div>
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59%<\/h2>\n

Population with Bachelor\u2019s Degree or Higher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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in Ohio by Niche for Best Public High Schools and Best College Prep<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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the Number of Registered Patents Per Capita than other Similar Cities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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on Fortune Top 50 Best Places to Live for Families in the US<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\nContact Us\n<\/h1>
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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:<\/p>\n

Michele Blair:<\/strong> MBlair@masonoh.org<\/p>\n

Jessica Johnson:<\/strong> jjohnson@masonoh.org<\/p>\n

Frank Blewitt<\/strong>: FBlewitt@masonoh.org<\/p>\n<\/div>