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Ready Cincinnati tells West Chester trustees it helped bring 260 jobs and $12M in capital to township in 2025
Summary
Carrie Pastor of Ready Cincinnati briefed trustees on regional economic-development metrics and said Ready secured three project wins in West Chester in 2025 that together produced about 260 new jobs, roughly $16 million in payroll and $12 million in capital investment in the township.
Carrie Pastor, vice president of partnerships and engagement at Ready Cincinnati, told the West Chester Township Board of Trustees on Feb. 24 that Ready Cincinnati functions as a private nonprofit regional economic-development partner to JobsOhio and focuses on business attraction, retention and expansion.
Pastor presented regional 2024 metrics and then highlighted results for West Chester: three project wins in 2025 that the presenter tied to roughly 260 new jobs, about $16 million in payroll and approximately $12 million in capital investment in the township. Pastor described Ready’s three-year “3 by 3” strategy and said the organization conducts roughly 300 business retention and expansion visits annually in Southwest Ohio, working with local partners to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
Trustees asked about Ready’s relationships with local chambers and how Ready supports retaining young professionals. Pastor referenced JobsOhio initiatives, including a “Find Your Ohio” platform for job listings and relocation incentives for employers, and she offered to coordinate with local staff and share lists of West Chester businesses and joint visit outcomes.
"We are only able to do the work that we are able to do with the support of companies and communities," Pastor said during the presentation, thanking the township for its partnership. Trustees indicated support and asked staff to continue coordinating business-visit efforts with Ready Cincinnati.
Pastor also said Ready will publish 2025 regional results next month and reiterated that Ready’s services are complimentary to communities and to employers that meet certain growth thresholds.
The trustees did not take formal action on the presentation itself but subsequently approved a $10,000 annual contribution to Ready Cincinnati as part of the meeting’s requisitions.
The township asked Ready to provide a list of West Chester businesses involved in retention and to coordinate future visits with local staff.
