Interesting Village Stats

The Village of Middlefield’s slogans, “Middlefield Means Business” & “Where Families Grow Strong” captures the essence of this community. While Middlefield epitomizes rural charm, it is also one of the most prosperous Villages of its size in Northeastern Ohio and home to several global industries and manufacturers including:

  • chem techChem Technologies, Ltd. – a chemical dispersion and blend manufacturer with specialized experience in cure systems, resins, antidegradant/stabilizer systems, fillers and polymers
  • Flambeau – manufacturing plastic products for professional hobbyists and enthusiasts
  • HEXPOL’s Gold Key Processing – a custom rubber compounding company, that sits on 20 acres of land in a 160,000 sq. ft. facility, with the opportunity to expand in the future
  • Cabinetworks Group, KraftMaid – the leading manufacturer of “semi-custom” cabinets in the United States
  • HC-Companies, Dillen Products – the leading U.S. manufacturer of horticultural growing containers
  • Neff Perkins – manufacturing rubber and plastic products
  • Tarkett’s Johnsonite – engaging in the design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of flooring products with $200 million in annual sales across North America and the globe

Middlefield and the whole of Geauga County are rich in natural resources. Sand, shale, natural gas, fresh water, lumber – enabling major manufacturers of rubber, plastics, glass, wood products and just-in-time supply systems, saving money due to proximity of suppliers.

Technological advances in polymer research has resulted in this region being a world-wide leader in the field. Company clusters – rubber, plastics, polymers – benefit from intellectual cross pollination and an experienced, educated employees.

Downtown development includes a host of unique shops, family owned businesses, national retail chains such as Wal-Mart, and a vast array of dining options. Citizens of our community make Middlefield what it is – from the residents to the business owners, to the industrialists, dairymen, Amish craftsmen, farmers and businessmen.

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Middlefield Village government is dedicated to the physical and economic development of properties located within the Village. Among its highest priorities is to undertake public improvements that have the greatest impact to strengthen the Village and attract new investments.

To see More of what is going on with Middlefield Village Businesses check out the middlefieldmeansbusiness.com website


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Our Schools

The Cardinal Local School District is pleased to be one of nearly 100 school districts throughout Ohio to release a more comprehensive, community-oriented companion to the State’s School District Report Card.  The report includes additional accountability measures that define a high quality education that are not included in the State’s report. The Quality Profile helps to evaluate the effectiveness of a school district beyond standardized testing and other statistical measures. The Profile is based on six categories: academics, arts, student leadership and activities, fiscal stewardship, parent and community involvement, and student services.

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