Innovation²

The Columbus Region is a dynamic 11-county metropolitan area in the midst of unprecedented economic growth. The Region is home to today’s business leaders and is at the forefront of the industries of tomorrow, from advanced manufacturing to smart mobility research and development. Centrally located between Chicago and New York, the Columbus Region boasts the greatest market access of any major metro—with 48% of the United States population within a 10-hour drive. With one of the youngest and most-educated populations in the country – the median age is 35.9 and 36% of residents 25+ holds a bachelor’s degree or higher. The Region offers a steady pipeline of young talent with one of the highest concentrations of college students in the nation. The Columbus Region is among the top 10 metros in the United States for concentration of young professionals (age 25-34) and is the only metro with this distinction located in the eastern half of the country. Union County, where Innovation² is located, is the fastest-growing county in Ohio and the 13th fastest-growing county in the nation. Hardy World's new 122,850 SF class A tech industrial facility, known as Innovation², is located along US 33 / Industrial Parkway within the 33 Innovation Park in Marysville, directly in the center of the Beta District. The Beta District is an innovative region that provides a competitive edge to businesses and is one of the fastest growing tech hotspots in the nation. The Beta District is home to thousands of companies, one of the world's largest research universities, globally recognized names in R&D, and award winning technology companies. Innovation² is within a 40 minute drive of Intel Corp's new $20 billion phase I chip fabrication plants, currently under construction. The Intel project will create over 3,000 direct new jobs and is the largest private investment in the history of the State of Ohio. Hardy World is excited to welcome tenants to be part of the new "Silicon Heartland".Innovation² offers a wide variety of users the opportunity to locate their business in a brand new 122,850 SF Class A industrial facility with the latest technology and infrastructure in place. The building amenities include: minimum ceiling height of 28', 16 dock high doors, 2 drive-in doors, 104 auto parking spaces + 35 trailer parking spaces, ESFR sprinkler, LED lighting, fiber, build to suit office and building signage opportunities.