Climate
Cincinnati has a moderate climate with average celsius temperature ranges
from -1degree in January to 25 degrees in July. Annual average
temperature is 12 degrees; average monthly rainfall is 83.82 mm and
average monthly snowfall during winter months is only 101.6mm.
Workforce
Worker productivity in
Greater Cincinnati ranks 35% higher than the national average, based on
value-added production worker hours. FORTUNE Magazine places the labor
force quality as fourth in the nation. The region's skilled, well
-educated workers have a strong work ethic that is admired throughout the
country. In Greater Cincinnati, the percentage of union membership among
the overall workforce is 15.8% compared to 17.8% for the U.S. average.
Nafta
With the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement, doing
business in the U.S. becomes more desirable than ever. And, doing
business in Greater Cincinnati makes the most sense of all, with its
central, convenient location and superb transportation, including direct
air service to Toronto and Montreal, and easy connections to Mexico City.
Cost per Employee
In addition to
the excellent workforce and high worker productivity, Greater Cincinnati
offers wage rates about average with U.S.rates. When you consider the
hourly cost comparisons between the following countries, Greater
Cincinnati presents a very attractive wage opportunity:
Transportation
Greater Cincinnati
has one of
the nation's best overall systems of moving people and goods into, out of
and around the region. Superb air service from the Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport serves more than 96 cities non-stop
including London, Frankfurt, Paris, Zurich, Toronto and Montreal. And,
the airport is only 15 minutes from the city center and less than 45
minutes from anywhere in the 13-county region. The Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport also provides overnight cargo delivery and
mail service throughout the world. Rail, interstates and the Ohio River
system expand transportation options dramatically.