Montgomery Business Information
The City of Montgomery excels in many categories including services and facilities,
beautiful neighborhoods, and quality businesses. We are proud of the accomplishments
that make our City stand out, but recognition by others in the form of awards is a public
measure of success. Montgomery’s successes are many!
For our Business Community, this means:
- The #1 rated suburb in metropolitan Cincinnati by Cincy Business Magazine – A great customer base for your business
- The #1 rated small city web site in the country by the National Association of Government Webmasters – Providing 24-hour access to your local government
- Aaa bond rating through Moody’s Investor Services – The best value for your tax dollars
- Tree City USA Award for 14 consecutive years – An inviting façade for your customers
- A nationally-recognized leader in creating a high-performance work culture – Creative, innovative solutions from your local government
- Government Finance Officers Association International Award for the City’s Health Care Benefits Committee – An effective team approach to address tough issues
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – Demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability
- The Ohio City/County Management Association Award for Disaster Preparedness Training Program for Intergovernmental Cooperation – Providing effective and efficient emergency services
- The Ohio City/County Management Association Award for Target Program for Innovation in Local Government Management – Trained, professional, and responsive City staff
- The Ohio City/County Management Association Award for Health Care Benefits Committee for Innovation in Local Government Management – Stretching your tax dollars
Superior Services... For Your Business!
Montgomery prides itself in the quality and variety of services it provides. Our mission statement "Taking
Responsibility Together to Provide Superior Services," is not just a slogan, it is how we approach our work on a daily basis. The City of Montgomery is a full service community that strives to provide all the support a business requires, in a friendly and cost effective manner.
For the Business Community, this means:
- Full time professional police and fire protection services available to all businesses
- A courteous Building and Zoning department to assist with signage, permits, and other procedural policies
- A cost effective and efficient street and infrastructure maintenance program
- A multi functional park and recreational system with public swimming pool, tennis courts, walking paths, and ball fields in well groomed natural settings convenient for your use
- Two comfortable and convenient lodges for rental use for special occasions plus additional park shelters and gazebos available for recreational use
- An ambitious recycling program that complements our solid waste collection services
- An efficient tax and finance department that is willing to work with businesses to insure a fair and timely return
- A comprehensive, award winning city web site with on line registration and an effective and efficient citizen communication system for 24 hour access
Our Town USA... Pride in Our Community!
Montgomery! Cincinnati’s #1 residential suburb
and a great place to do business too!
The City of Montgomery, conveniently located just ten miles northeast of Cincinnati, Ohio, has a thriving business environment. Over 500 businesses call Montgomery home. These successful and unique enterprises attract customers on both a local and regional basis.
For our Business Community, this means:
- A Healthy Business Climate: The Montgomery economy supports a healthy mix of retail, service, restaurant, office, medical and other commercial establishments. It is also home to the corporate headquarters of Ohio National Financial Services and a newly expanded regional health care facility, Bethesda Hospital. The public school system, Sycamore Community Schools, is nationally recognized for its excellence.
- A Growing Customer Base and Quality Labor Pool: The local customer base and labor pool is very stable and highly educated. Montgomery’s family demographics are getting younger and exhibiting growing expendable income. Whether it is strolling in the historic Heritage District, or driving to one of our conveniently located commercial areas, both customers and employees alike enjoy their experience in Montgomery.
- A Creative Public Sector: The local government is professional, business friendly, and highly regards their partnerships with local companies. Examples of these creative partnerships are reflected in the most recent large scale collaborations of the Gateway Center, which is home to a restaurant and other commercial enterprises, and The Vintage Club, a mixed-use residential and retail project.
Additionally, there are a variety of rewarding ways that Montgomery’s corporate citizens’ of all sizes can get and stay involved in the community. The door is always open at City Hall and we encourage ongoing two-way dialogue with our business community. Give us a call or stop in!
PARKS... For Your Employees Enjoyment!
The benefits are endless with Montgomery Parks!
With six beautiful parks, a 7-acre nature preserve, a family-friendly community pool, and miles of shared-use
walk/bike trails, the Montgomery Park system ranks 3rd among comparable cities in Hamilton County with 13.91
acres of parkland per 1,000 residents!
For our Business Community, this means:
- Social Celebrations: Seven shelters or gazebos are available by reservation and at no charge. Each are located in a beautiful park setting near playgrounds and sport fields with picnic tables, restrooms and grills available. A great setting for employee picnics.
- Cool Relief: Business memberships to Montgomery Community Pool are available to all of your employees with a 35% discount off non-resident rates. Memberships available starting in March of each year. Season runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Training Venues: Two well-equipped lodges are available for rent. Each equipped with kitchens. Audio/visual options with internet access available. Great for training or holiday parties. Pictures, information and schedule available on the City web site.
- Stress Outlet: Miles of walking/cycling trails alongside the main roads are located throughout Montgomery with additional trails within each park. Map is posted on the City web site.
- Recognition and Remembrance: Gifting options are available throughout the parks to celebrate or memorialize someone or something of significance. Gifted trees, benches, art sculptures and gazebos enhance the parks. Details available on the City web site.
- Balance of Work and Play: Festivals, concerts, movies, fitness classes, special events and more throughout the year. Details and registration information available on the City web site.