New Bremen Economic Development Opportunities Report April 2026

Available Properties in New Bremen, OH

A proud small town with a legacy of innovation, New Bremen, Ohio, continues to thrive as a community where education, workforce readiness, and business growth come together. Founded in 1833 by German immigrants, New Bremen has built generations of success rooted in craftsmanship, adaptability and community pride. Today, it offers a compelling environment for companies seeking long-term stability, skilled talent and a high quality of life.

A Strategic Location for Business Success

Located in Auglaize County in west central Ohio, New Bremen offers exceptional access to major regional and national markets. Within a 500-mile radius, businesses can reach:

• 60 percent of the U.S. population
• 50 percent of the Canadian population
• 63 percent of all U.S. manufacturing
• 70 percent of all North American manufacturing
• 80 percent of U.S. corporate headquarters

New Bremen is part of the Wapakoneta/Auglaize County micropolitan area, which has consistently ranked in the top 6 percent of micropolitans nationwide for business expansion, capital investment and job growth. This strategic positioning supports manufacturing, logistics and distribution operations seeking efficiency and scalability.

Why New Bremen?

New Bremen’s economy is supported by a strong manufacturing presence, healthcare services and a pro-business local government. A key driver of economic success is the New Bremen Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), active since 1979.

The CIC serves as a single point of entry for businesses and site consultants, and it partners with village, county and state leaders to streamline development, remove barriers, and accelerate growth. Through this collaborative approach, New Bremen offers competitive incentive packages, including tax abatements and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, helping companies improve their bottom lines and move projects forward with confidence.

Through the Ohio Enterprise Zone and Community Reinvestment Area programs, companies have realized average annual real estate tax savings of $67,000.

Recent success stories include Opus Packaging, which invested over $10 million in a 260,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility, creating more than 100 jobs while achieving significant tax savings, and Crown Equipment Corporation completing a 520,00 square-foot addition to their manufacturing plant adding around 200 new jobs. Also, Elmwood of New Bremen, a 60-unit assisted living community that brought new healthcare services and nearly 45 jobs to the community.

New Bremen takes a proactive approach to infrastructure investment, ensuring reliable electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services that support both residents and businesses. As a public power community and an AMP Member, New Bremen benefits from stable, community-focused electric service that prioritizes reliability, affordability, and long-term planning.

Communities that value education are successful communities — and New Bremen exemplifies that belief.

The New Bremen Local School District consistently ranks among the best in Ohio, repeatedly earning an “Excellent” rating on the State of Ohio report card. The district boasts a 98.6 percent graduation rate, with 85 percent of students continuing on to post-secondary education.

High school students benefit from access to Tri Star Career Compact, where career and technical education is viewed as “the equal choice, not the alternative choice.” Programs include precision machining, manufacturing engineering technologies, CAD, robotics, automotive technology, medical technology preparation and electronics engineering. Adult education opportunities in machine trades, welding, construction and robotics further strengthen the local talent pipeline.

Within a 45-mile radius, the labor force exceeds 383,000 workers, including more than 74,600 manufacturing jobs. The workforce is known for strong attendance, pride in workmanship and teamwork. Approximately 58 percent of New Bremen’s workforce commutes from surrounding counties, highlighting the community’s ability to attract regional talent.

Higher education and customized workforce training are supported through partnerships with Wright State University–Lake Campus, Rhodes State College and additional colleges and universities within a 150-mile radius.

Quality of Life

New Bremen offers a high quality of life that complements its strong business environment. Bremenfest Park, established in 1980, provides extensive recreational amenities including baseball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, pickleball, disc golf, an ADA-accessible playground, swimming pool, shelter houses, and a sledding hill. The newest addition to the New Bremen parks scene is Komminsk Legacy Park. It’s an interactive art park that draws visitors from all over the region to interact, explore and participate in a way that traditional parks do not allow. One of the most popular features is the splash pad, which is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the months of May-September.

Strong schools, safe neighborhoods and a close-knit community make New Bremen an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family — reinforcing long-term workforce retention and community stability.

New Bremen is ready to support your next economic development project.

With a skilled workforce, strategic location, reliable public power and a collaborative, pro-business mindset, New Bremen offers an environment where businesses can grow — and communities can thrive. Interested in learning more about New Bremen? Visit newbremen.com or stop by the Village Office at 214 North Washington St.

Site Opportunities Include:

Industrial Space and Vacant Land:

• Bunker Hill Industrial Park (2-14 acres)

Public Power and AMP

Public power utilities are not-for-profit, community-owned electric systems that work to provide the highest-quality, most reliable power to residents and businesses. They are part of the communities and focus on what is best for the people and businesses they serve.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is the nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for more than 130 Members in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, as well as the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, a joint action agency with nine Delaware municipal members. Combined, these Member municipal electric utilities serve approximately 665,000 customers. AMP Members receive their power supply from a diversified resource mix that includes wholesale power purchases through AMP and the open market and energy produced at AMP and Member-owned generating facilities utilizing fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and other renewable resources.

For more information about our Member communities and programs, visit searchampsites.com.