industrial base primarily located in the middle of the city and anchored by the Ford Motor Company. They have a 182-acre transmission plant here with over 2,000 employees.” Beacon Orthopaedics, General Mills, Ferguson, and UPS are also major employers. Other business anchors include the world headquarters of Gorilla Glue in addition to a considerable number of aerospace companies and chemical companies such as StandardAero and Dubois, a major chemical supplier across a variety of industries. Beyond the top-tier park system, Sharonville can also lay claim to leading arts amenities. “We have our own Cultural Arts Center which is a big hit for parents and students alike and plays a big role in our community,” McCandless highlights. The center is actively involved in everything from theater to photography and painting and is an active participant in most community events. CROSS SECTION OF BUSINESS SECTORS Per capita, Sharonville hosts a surprising number of top companies covering a cross-section of business sectors. “We have a diverse array of Class A and B commercial office space, most of which one could argue is doing much better than the national average, as we navigate the changes and challenges in that market in recent years. Engineering, legal services, human resources such as MRA who recently located in Sharonville and other professional service providers are major tenants. We also have a significant light and heavy 157 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12 SHARONVILLE, OH
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