Ohio Should Maximize Metropolitan Resources, Federal Support in Next Economy

Recognizing Ohio's metropolitan regions as key to the state's future prosperity, a new report outlines 39 policy recommendations aimed at growing Ohio's economy and transforming old strengths, such as manufacturing, into new products and opportunities aligned with federal goals. The report foresees Ohio as an export-oriented, lower carbon, innovation-led economy capable of building on assets of its metropolitan regions such as innovation, human capital, infrastructure, and quality places. Recommendations include preserving Third Frontier funding, expanding the state's advanced manufacturing network, securing an Energy Innovation Hub, and using federal Sustainable Communities funds to support smaller Ohio cities. Read the full report: http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2010/0222_ohio_prosperity/ohio_report.pdf