The home of Mansfield, Shelby, Ontario, Bellville, Butler, Lexington, Lucas, Madison Twp. and over 125,000 friendly people who welcome you to "Our Community".

Richland County, Ohio, is a wonderful blend of Midwest small town quality of life and proximity to two major metropolitan cities, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio.  In Richland County you can enjoy our Mansfield Symphony orchestra performing in the beautiful 1400 seat Renaissance Theatre, a world class Art Center, Ohio’s finest Ski Resort, the excitement of Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, camping and hiking in the beautiful Mohican Valley, a 18-mile bike trail, great public and private primary schools, six colleges and Universities within 30 miles including Ohio State University Mansfield, North Central State College (one of the leading technical colleges in Ohio), and the new Dwight Schar College of Nursing of Ashland University.  Just a few miles to the east is the largest agricultural university research center in the country.

Blended with this outstanding quality of life is a well diversified work environment featuring cutting edge high tech fuel cell development, state of the art sensor manufacturing, as well as automotive plastics fabrication, the pump production center of the Midwest, steel production and fabrication, and a full diversity of employment opportunities and supporting businesses.

If you are looking for a great place to locate, are a professional site selector, or are planning a local expansion, explore Economic Development (<Click to View)

If you are a resident who wants to help make this area an even better place to Live, Work, and Play, explore Our Community. (<Click to View)


If you are an employer or individual interested in workforce training  please visit WorkforcePartnerships.org.

Richland Community Development Group takes a different approach to the development of our community.  While we are anxious to share our area with outstanding new economic enterprises, as well as assisting existing employers enhance their opportunities, we also spend a lot of community energy making it a better place to live and work.  Beautification, revitalization, and cooperation between residents, Governments, and other community betterment organizations, makes it a better place to live, work, and enjoy a better lifestyle.

RCDG is proud to be a member of TeamNEO, part of Ohio's new private sector Development structure.  TeamNEO brings specialized strengths to solving your economic development needs.  For full details on how TeamNeo's expertise can be put to work for you, contact Bridget McDaniel our Executive Director.