(3-6-23) Site Selection Magazine has selected Findlay, Ohio (population 40,000) as the Top Micropolitan area in the US for the ninth straight time. Out of over 500 micropolitan areas, or communities with a population between 10,000 and 50,000.

The award is granted based on job creation, new construction, and capital investments in a region. Findlay had 35 qualifying projects, compared to Thomasville,Georgia the 2nd place winner with 12.

While Findlay is ranked #1 several Stateline communities are included in the list-

  • Sidney – 11 projects – ranked #13
  • Auburn (Indiana) – 9 projects – ranked 15th (tied)
  • Greenville – 9 projects – ranked 15th (tied)
  • Celina – 5 projects – ranked 22nd (tied)
  • Wapakoneta – 4 projects – ranked 28th (tied)
  • Defiance – 3 projects ranked 44th (tied)
  • Decatur (Indiana) – 2 projects – ranked 77th (tied)
  • Van Wert – 2 projects – ranked 77th (tied)
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