July in the Midwest is known for heat and humidity. With the ongoing heated political messaging taking place in the region, things can only get hotter. While the media continues to focus on the many campaign promises made regarding the improvement of the lives of manufacturing families in Ohio and beyond, for many small and medium sized manufacturers, it’s business as usual. Instead of getting caught up in campaign rhetoric made of future promises, Ohio’s manufacturers understand that actions taken today determine the true outcome. Fueling Business Expansion In addition to creating businesses that work alongside customers to create the most innovative solutions, Ohio manufacturers also have a great permanent benefit for business expansion in the form of the Ohio R&D tax credit. With legislation making the R&D tax credit permanent as of December 2015, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority…