ohio department of development office strategic research a state affiliate the us census bureau bob taft governor bruce johnson director major employers december 2006 ranked by employment section one tables 1 5 september i summary operations wal mart with approximately 160 retail and multiple distribution centers has largest headcount 50 000 s private sector while many its employees are part time presence is felt in every community across other national retailers employing significant numbers ohioans include kroger 3 at 34 130 meijer 11 16 500 evans 13 sears holding 15 limited brands 14 600 through mergers acquisitions hospital groups have been propelled onto list cleveland clinic 2 800 university hospitals 4 25 catholic healthcare partners 6 23 ohiohealth all examples growing health networks general motors 7 19 300 people continues to be manufacturing employer