Hilliard is the nexus of friendly, small town living and big city opportunities. With over 1,100 companies and more than one billion dollars in estimated annual sales, our City is healthy and thriving like never before. Check out the City of Hilliard’s video series called #ChooseHilliard, highlighting the growth of local businesses and the real possibilities that are fostered here.
Firefly Winery was founded by Joe and Jenny Hollabaugh as the culmination of nearly two decades of winemaking experience. Inspired by the Tony Bennett song “Firefly,” the winery reflects the founders’ passion for the craft and commitment to creating a warm, community-focused space. After studying winemaking in France and leading production at an Ohio winery, Joe and Jenny brought their award-winning vision to Hilliard in 2021.
Meet IC3D — one of Hilliard’s newest tech companies and a partner with Hilliard City Lab. What started in a basement in 2012 has grown into a full-service 3D printing manufacturer with the largest 3D printers in Central Ohio. Through Hilliard City Lab and Converge Technologies, the City of Hilliard is helping innovative companies move from prototype to production.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. recently worked with the Westwood Fieldhouse to make the building on Brown Park Drive a reality. The 17,000-square-foot indoor basketball and volleyball venue opened in January 2022. In order for the gym to meet storm water management requirements, ADS installed their Underground Stormwater Detention and Filtration System, underneath the future parking lot.
Sutphen Corporation is the largest and oldest family-owned fire truck manufacturer in the United States, with one of their biggest operations in Hilliard. They have a longstanding relationship with Norwich Township Fire and hundreds of fire departments across the country and the world. Sutphen’s Hilliard location started in the early 1970’s and remains a vital part of the economic development landscape here in the City.
“The City of Hilliard has done a phenomenal job of creating this plan where you have that small town feel but also of these amazing amenities, along with growth and revenue. Our coffee shop has grown by leaps and bounds in the last five years and the City’s plan for economic growth has a lot to do with the number of people walking through our door every day.” – Sharon Grenier, Co-Owner of Coffee Connections
“After living and working in Hilliard for many years, I’ve learned that there’s all kinds of opportunities here. Hilliard has an industrial base, if we need materials like sheet metal, injection molding, or board assembly, we can go right down the street to a number of facilities. So I found Hilliard is a great place to grow a business. When the community from a public standpoint and organizations from a private standpoint work together it’s a win-win situation and we found that with Hilliard. The City of Hilliard’s outreach, coordination, and patience has made for a great working relationship.” – John Bair, CEO of Converge Technologies
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