Economic Development
Located in the southeast corner of Medina County, Wadsworth combines small town charm with all of the modern amenities and utilities a full service city can provide. The City of Wadsworth prides itself on being a Business Friendly Community. The city's administration and staff strive to make opening and operating a business in Wadsworth as easy as possible. Wadsworth's location and easy access make it an excellent choice for industry and commercial opportunities. The city has regional appeal with the ease of travel to Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown and Columbus. I-76 runs through Wadsworth allowing quick access to I-71, I-77 and the Ohio Turnpike. Air travel is convenient with Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Akron Canton Regional Airport and the Wadsworth Municipal Airport.
The City of Wadsworth has owned and operated its own electric distribution system since 1916. Electricity is purchased from American Municipal Power, a group of municipally owned and operated electric systems throughout Ohio, and serves over 12,500 customers. Local ownership insures a greater commitment to service for residential, commercial and industrial users. The municipal system also provides free street lighting, free electricity for city operations, and local control and reliability for customers. In addition, the system is highly reliable due to a well-designed loop system that prevents brownouts that minimizes outages. The electric division, along with the water division, is currently investing in advanced metering systems which will provide customers more information about their energy and water usage. For more information on the project, please visit the next generation utility service.
Wadsworth Communications provides cost effective High Speed Internet and Video services to the Wadsworth, Ohio area. In addition to cable modem services, business class circuits are also offered via direct fiber. All design, construction and service is provided "in-house" allowing for communication possibilities not found in most other communities. Wadsworth is also a major connection point in the Medina County fiber project that will build a 150 mile loop around Medina County and connect to POPs in Cleveland and Akron.
The public parks of the city, Medina County Park District and Metro Parks, Serving Summit County enhance quality of life. The public school system, Wadsworth City Schools, is rated "excellent with distinction" by the Ohio Department of Education.
Wadsworth is now home to over 125 companies, who are part of an active business community that enjoys a rich industrial heritage and a view toward a worldwide economy in the 21st century. We look forward to assisting you with locating your business in Wadsworth.