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INSIDE To Our Business and Civic Leaders Throughout Central Ohio
The economy across the 11-county Columbus Region is getting stronger. Over the past 18
2 months, public and private leaders have given their time and committed financially to support
Columbus 2020 IS FOCUSED the regional growth strategy called Columbus 2020. It is beginning to pay dividends throughout
ON FOUR CORE PILLARS OF the region, and great progress is being made to achieve our 10-year goals. In 2011, nearly 150
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT companies relocated or expanded within our region, adding over $1.1 billion dollars of investment
and announcing the creation of over 18,000 jobs. In 2012, the progress continues.
5-11 Our region’s advantages are plentiful. Over 146,000 college students in more than 50 colleges
A DIVERSE AND
GROWING ECONOMY and universities inhabit the region, our favorable location and logistics infrastructure support
The Columbus Region has a diversified
time to market operations, and our cost of doing business compares very favorably with our global
economy where no single major competition.
industry sector represents more
than 18 percent of employment.
This is more than a mere fact; it is a Challenges exist and more progress is needed to put talented people within our region to work –
sustainable advantage for Central Ohio. from entry level workers and college students, to experienced workers in manufacturing, finance
and insurance, and science and technology. Your continued engagement in the Columbus
12 Region’s efforts is critical to our region’s success.
WHAT IS JOBSOHIO?
Using a private-sector approach, For those of you who have worked with our team, thank you. For those of you that would like to
JobsOhio speaks the language of learn more, please connect with us at www.columbusregion.com, on Twitter at @cbusregion or
business, enabling Ohio to be more
nimble, flexible and competitive in its give us a call at 614.225.6063.
economic development efforts.
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COLumbus region attractionS
& expansions ytd 2012 Kenny McDonald
Chief Economic Officer
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the new columbus chamber:
creating connections for
business success
As the business climate and regional
economic development practices have
evolved, so has the Columbus Chamber.
While staying true to its original mission
of serving business, this organization is
making a dramatic change to the way
it operates.
Board
24 Members
The Honorable Marilyn Brown
the columbus region Chairman: Franklin County Board
logistics council: moving Alex Fischer of Commissioners
the industry forward President and CEO
The Columbus Partnership The Honorable Mayor Michael
Through truck, rail, air and port, the Co- Coleman, City of Columbus
lumbus Region logistics infrastructure President:
gets freight where it needs to be, when Kenny McDonald Charles Dutch
it needs to be there. Columbus’ global Chief Economic Officer Center Director
reach offers many advantages via its Columbus 2020 Boeing Corporation
strategic location, wealth of talent and
resources. In fact, Inbound Logistics Treasurer: John C. “Jack” Fisher
magazine ranks Columbus as one of the John W. Partridge Executive Vice President
nation’s logistics hotspots. President, Columbia Gas Ohio Farm Bureau
of Ohio, Inc.
Michael C. Keller
26 Secretary:
Eric Phillips
Executive Vice President, CIO
Nationwide
TECH COLUMBUS: PROMISING Executive Director,
STARTUPS FLOURISH IN COLUMBUS Be informed Union County Gregory R. Overmyer
Stay-up-to-date on the Columbus Region by reading Economic Economic Development Chief Executive Officer
As Columbus’ knowledge-based economy Development Matters, a weekly e-publication by Kenny McDonald, Partnership Overmyer Hall Associates
continues to accelerate, more and more Chief Economic Officer. Economic Development Matters is
startups are emerging and progressing published each Monday and is distributed to those interested in Assistant Secretary: Dr. Mark Smith
past their tenuous early stages into economic development in the Columbus Region. If you would like Laing Akers President
to receive this weekly electronic update, email sb@columbusregion. Senior Attorney Ohio Christian University
growth and exit stages.
com and asked to be added to the subscriber list. Squire Sanders
David Williams, Ph.D., Sc.D.
Members: Dean & Presidential Professor
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Connect
Columbus 2020
David Blom
President and CEO, OhioHealth
College of Engineering
The Ohio State University
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ABOUT Columbus 2020 IS FOCUSED
COLUMBUS 2020: ON FOUR CORE PILLARS OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A Regional Strategy
for Growth to Meet
Our Economic Times
Columbus 2020 is a bold public-private partnership
that leverages the strengths of the Columbus Region’s
talented workforce, small and large businesses, research
and academic institutions, and international connections
to ignite economic growth and build a healthier, more
sustainable future for Central Ohio.
The initiative grows our economy by ensuring that
our existing companies are expanding and thriving,
that the world’s leading companies are attracted to
the Columbus Region, that innovations are cultivated
and commercialized, and that our civic infrastructure
is continually improving to meet the challenges of a
rapidly evolving world economy.
THE PLAN
This unique public-private partnership leverages dollars
raised from the private sector and places the Columbus Retain and expand the companies and
Region in a competitive position from which it can staff industries that call Central Ohio home by:
a professional economic development team to market • Developing and managing key relationships with established
the Region and provide solutions to local businesses. local businesses
• Leveraging existing industries and their supply chains
• Strengthening support services for businesses
• Improving competitiveness of economic sectors
Attract major employers to establish
operations in the Columbus Region by:
• Generating new business opportunities through outreach
• Providing prospect management services
• Marketing the Columbus Region nationally and internationally
Create more commercial enterprises by leveraging
the Region’s research assets and entrepreneurs by:
• Supporting Entrepreneurial programs and services
• Improving access to customers for high potential companies
• Leveraging The Ohio State University, Battelle and other
institutions associated with tech commercialization
Improve the civic infrastructure and political conditions
that enhance the economic development environment by:
• Informing policy makers by providing client feedback
• Leveraging our regional platform to increase economic
development dialogue
• Improving the regional “product” by working proactively with
communities on workforce and infrastructure issues.
GOALS
• Add 150,000 net new jobs by 2020
• Increase personal per capita income by 30%
• Add eight billion dollars of capital investment
• Be recognized as a national leader in economic development

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A DIVERSE AND GROWING ECONOMY
The Columbus Region has a diversified economy where no
single major industry sector represents more than 17 percent of a diverse economy = a stable community
employment. This is more than a mere fact; it is a sustainable
advantage for Central Ohio. TRANSPORTATION
& UTILITIES WHOLESALE TRADE
11% 4%
The Columbus Region is a logistics and manufacturing hub, 5% RETAIL MANUFACTURING
FINANCIAL
represented most notably by the automotive sector and anchored ACTIVITES TRADE
by Honda and its many regional suppliers. It is also a growing 7% 8%
finance and insurance center, anchored by the region’s largest
employer J.P. Morgan Chase and a number of large insurance
companies including Nationwide. The Columbus Region is also 16%
a college town, with over 146,000 enrolled college students PROFESSIONAL 17%
& BUS. SVCS. GOVERNMENT
across the 11-country region. Fifteen Fortune 1000 companies
are headquartered in the region, and the area is increasingly
recognized as a hotbed of science and technology companies. 14%
World renowned institutions and companies like Battelle, The Ohio EDUCATION
& HEALTH
10%
State University, Chemical Abstracts, Abbott Labs, and Manta
represent this sector – among others. Over 600 foreign-owned LEISURE &
HOSPITALITY
firms have invested in the Columbus Region. Finally, agribusiness
is a sector with a long tradition of innovation and contributes
greatly to the welfare of the communities of Central Ohio.
economic SECTORS

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MANUFACTURING
NOTABLE MANUFACTURING EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research and development 10,200
Whirlpool Corp. Home appliances 3,066
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200
Emerson Network Power/ Power and environmental control systems 2,000
Liebert Corp.
TS Tech North America Automotive interior parts 1,720
Worthington Industries Steel processing, pressure cylinder products, 1,470
metal framing and steel pallets
Anchor Hocking Co. Glass tabletop and bakeware 1,200
Rolls-Royce Energy Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,200
Systems
Boehringer Roxane Inc. Pharmaceuticals 1,100
Owens Corning Industrial and automotive insulation 1,024
SECTOR INFORMATION
• There are nearly 1,800 manufacturers in the Columbus Region
• Manufacturing contributed $9.1 billion to regional economic output in 2010
• Manufacturers in the region experienced 43% increase in productivity
(output per worker) from 2001 to 2010
S TAT E A U T O . C O M WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
• Nearly 80,000 people are employed in the manufacturing sector within the 11-county region
• Manufacturing represents nearly 20.0% of workforce in nine of the 11 counties in the region
• Output per worker in fabricated metal manufacturing of $114,879 is 24% higher than the
national average
• 5.2% of the private sector within the Columbus Region is unionized: the national average
Proud is 6.9%
• Educational institutions specific to manufacturing include; The Ohio State University,
Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State Community College, Ohio University-
to be a part of Lancaster and six vocational/technical schools
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
• Accessibility to nearly 50% of the U.S. and Canadian population within one day
Columbus’ past, • No personal property tax, no inventory tax, no state income tax
• Access to world-class industry resources including:
- Edison Welding Institute (EWI)
present and future - The Ohio Manufacturing Institute (OMI) at The Ohio State University
- Four intermodal logistics operations to receive and distribute manufactured goods

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Growth is never by
economic SECTORS
mere chance; it is
the result of forces working
together. - James Cash Penney
Our law firm is proud to support
Columbus2020
in its mission of nuturing
LOGISTICS economic development
in Central Ohio.
NOTABLE LOGISTICS EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Defense Supply Center/ Defense logistics, weapons system supply 3,000
Defense Logistics Agency
1100 Fifth Third Center, 21 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Columbus | Cleveland | Cincinnati | calfee.com
Exel Contract logistics provider 1,900
United Parcel Service Package delivery, global specialized 1,623
transportation and logistics services
Walmart Distribution Retail distribution 920
FedEx Package delivery, global specialized 700
transportation and logistics services
Kimball Midwest Inc. Products and services for maintenance 700
and repair operations
Target Distribution Center Retail distribution 600
Midwest Express Third-party logistics services 598
Access Drywall Supply Full-service drywall warehouse and distribution 450
Pacer International Inc. Transportation and logistics services 450
SECTOR INFORMATION
• Over 4,400 logistics/distribution operations
YOUR PARTNER
• 22.1% growth projected (2006-2016) for the transportation and warehousing sector IN PACKAGING
• World-class multi-modal infrastructure including four intermodal facilities served by
mainline rail (CSX and Norfolk Southern) & LOGISTICS
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION Vista Packaging & Logistics, a certified woman–owned
• Nearly 80,000 employees are employed in the logistics industry within the 11-county area
business, has provided clients with customized logistics
• 9% of the region’s workforce are employed in the logistics sector
solutions that consistently lower labor cost, reduce storage
• The region offers a comprehensive logistics and supply chain education network
(high-school to Ph.D.) costs and increase operational efficiencies for the last 27
years. With locations in Columbus and Cincinnati, we offer
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES contract packaging, warehousing, and distribution services
• No inventory or personal property tax
that help speed up the supply chain for manufacturers,
• Accessibility to nearly 50% of the U.S. and Canadian population within one day
retailers, and distributors. With our tireless work-ethic and
• The Columbus Region Logistics Council is one of the largest locally led industry
associations dedicated to the ongoing competitiveness of the logistics industry passion to create bottom line results, we’ve developed a
• Home to Rickenbacker International Airport (cargo focused) and Foreign Trade Zone #138 reputation as an industry leader in providing complete
turnkey packaging solutions.
In short, we’re in the difference-making business.
Let us make a difference for you.
4700 Fisher Road | Columbus, OH 43228
P: 614.851.8888 | VistaPL.com

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Proud to call
Columbus home
for over 25 years
Since 1987, River Consulting has
leveraged the unique assets of
Central Ohio to provide a premier
workplace for technical SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
professionals, and to deliver
innovative industrial solutions to
clients, in Ohio, coast to coast, NOTABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYERS
and around the world. Company Operations Employment
Battelle Memorial Independent non-profit research and 2,367
Institute development
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200
Alliance Data Marketing, credit and transaction solutions 2,053
Chemical Abstracts Chemical information databases 1,300
Ashland Performance Specialty chemical products and services 1,000
IBM Applications and integrations solutions 725
OCLC Online Computer Non-profit computer library service and 715
Library Center Inc. research organization
Transportation Independent automotive research, 512
A productive, educated, and Research Center development and testing solutions
Information Control Corp. IT services provider 330
engaged workforce is the engine Nestle Food and beverage product technology 290
for all economic development...
SECTOR INFORMATION
• Over 2,000 science and technology establishments in the Columbus Region
• Ranked the 3rd best city for tech jobs by Forbes magazine (2011)
• The Ohio State University research expenditures totaled nearly $830 million (2011)
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
• 46,580 people are employed in science and technology occupations in the MSA
OPOC.us - Improving Lives. • The average salary within this sector is $73,778 (Occupational Employment
Statistics 2010)
• The Columbus Region is home to over 54 college and university campuses and over
145,000 enrolled students
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
• Access to one of the highest concentrations of college students in the United States
• Home to Battelle Memorial Institute, the world’s leading private research institution
• Access to the Ohio Third Frontier program, a $2.3 billion initiative providing funding
for open innovation, entrepreneurial support, value chain development, and expansion
of a skilled talent pool that can support technology-based economic growth
Quality * Trust * Excellence

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Going places.
Our region is on the move
and we are happy to be a part
of it. Columbus 2020 is helping
to point the way.
A higher return on experience.
HEADQUARTERS & BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact:
NOTABLE HEADQUARTERS AND BUSINESS SERVICES EMPLOYERS Robert Shenton, Columbus office managing partner
Company Operations Employment 614.222.9064 robert.shenton@plantemoran.com
JP Morgan Chase Financial services 17,438 plantemoran.com
Nationwide Insurance and financial services 11,235
Limited Brands Inc. Women’s apparel, personal care products 6,000
Huntington Financial services 4,689
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Bancshares Inc.
Cardinal Health Inc. Medical products and services 4,138
Medco Health Pharmacy benefits management 3,831
Solutions Inc.
American Electric
Power Co.
Investor-owned electric utility 3,527 TOOK YOU
Abercrombie & Fitch
Alliance Data
Specialty retailer
Marketing, credit and transaction solutions
2,998
2,053
TO THE TOP.
State Farm Insurance Co. Insurance and financial services 1,854
OURS CAN HELP
YOU STAY THERE.
SECTOR INFORMATION
• Home to 15 Fortune 1,000 headquarters/6 Fortune 500 headquarters
• Financial and other business services account for nearly $39 billion in annual
economic output
• Major insurance headquarters within the region employ more than 26,000 workers
• Nearly 9,000 are employed by worldwide apparel companies such as The Limited,
Abercrombie & Fitch and DSW
Ice Miller LLP works with growing organizations to
refine and implement economic development strategies,
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION from the basics all the way to the most complex. We
• 40% of the region’s population – age 25 or older – holds an associate’s degree or higher provide full service business growth and development
• The Columbus Region is home to over 54 college and university campuses and over
strategies to corporations, organizations and state and
145,000 enrolled students
local governments in a variety of economic development
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES areas including corporate site selection, real estate
• Both KPMG and E&Y recently ranked Ohio as one of the top 5 tax climates and land use, government relations, infrastructure
in the United States
development and incentive negotiations for grants, tax
• The annual cost of living is less than the national average
• The Intelligent Community Forum recognized The Columbus Region as a Smart21
credits and loans.
Intelligent Community of 2012
Chicago ∙ Cleveland ∙ Columbus ∙ DuPage County, Ill. ∙ Indianapolis ∙ Washington, D.C.
www.icemiller.com

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Researchers around
the world know CAS.
Do you?
Scientists around the world rely on CAS to provide
the most complete collection of information about
chemistry and related sciences. CAS enables scientific
achievement worldwide and proudly supports
Columbus 2020! as it helps advance economic AGRIBUSINESS
development initiatives for Central Ohio.
NOTABLE AGRIBUSINESS EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
www.cas.org Battelle Memorial Institute Independent non-profit research and 2,367
development
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional products, medical products, 2,200
pharmaceuticals
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Consumer lawn and garden products, 1,165
professional horticulture products
Ashland Performance Specialty chemical products, services and solutions 1,000
Materials
Anheuser-Busch Inc. Beer manufacturing, packing and shipping 580
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 550
DuPont Films used in photovoltaics 519
Select Sires, Inc. Livestock genetics 500
Nestle Research and development for nutrition, 290
health and wellness products
ConAgra Snack Foods Microwave popcorn production 270
SECTOR INFORMATION
• There are more than 1,600 businesses and 10,000 unincorporated farms in central Ohio
• 51,530 people are employed in the agribusiness sector within the 11-county area
• Agribusiness accounts for $17.7 billion in economic output, 11% of the regional economy
• Value-added output per employee is $74,491, compared to the national average
of $67,525
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
• The Columbus Region has seen dramatic growth in agricultural and food science
technicians and scientists
• The Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center is
home to researchers of every department touching on agriculture, with focus areas of
advanced bioenergy and biobased products; environmental quality and sustainability;
and food security, production and human health
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
• Over 95% of all agribusiness research in Ohio is conducted at The Ohio State University
• Battelle is a leading technology and service provider to the agrochemical and food
industry, with services in agrochemical product development, animal health product
development, and food quality and safety

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working
together
Sharing a common goal.
We enjoy living and working in our community for the same
reasons you do – the celebrated traditions, the recreational
opportunities, and the company of others who share our dreams.
We’re proud to support Columbus2020 and the economic
development and leadership that will help our city reach its growth
potential.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
go to key.com/community
NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research 10,200 ©2012 KeyCorp. KeyBank is Member FDIC. Key.com is a federally registered service mark of
and development KeyCorp. CS10898-14259
Exel Contract logistics provider 1,900
TS Tech North America Automotive interior parts 1,720
Teleperformance Outsourcing call center 1,682
Rolls-Royce Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,200
Energy Systems
Safelite AutoGlass Vehicle glass repair and replacement, 1,156
insurance third party administrator
Boehringer Roxane Inc.
Stanley Electric U.S., Co.
Pharmaceuticals
Automotive lighting design, construction,
maintenance, production and assembly
1,100
750 Bricker & Eckler LLP
Mettler-Toledo Manufacturer and supplier of precision instruments 705
Cardington Yutaka Tech. Automotive parts, exhaust systems, torque and 700
catalytic converters
SECTOR INFORMATION Bricker & Eckler is
• Home to nearly 600 international firms
• Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada are the largest foreign investors in the region
• Over 39,000 are employed by foreign owned companies in the Columbus Region
proud to partner with
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
• Over 7% of the Columbus metro area population is foreign born
• The Ohio State University has over 6,000 foreign students enrolled (China: 2,500)
Columbus2020
• Over 109 languages are spoken in the Columbus school system
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
to strategically position
• KPMG and E&Y have both ranked Ohio within the Top 5 business climates in the U.S.
• The Columbus Region is served by a strong network of professional service providers
that specialize in assisting international companies
the Columbus region in
• Sites and buildings available in Foreign Trade Zone #138 for value-added export
operations
accomplishing its economic
development objectives.
Bricker & Eckler LLP www.bricker.com
100 South Third Street www.DevelopOhio.com
Columbus, OH 43215 COLUMBUS
1.877.925.6446 CLEVELAND
CINCINNATI-DAYTON

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WHAT IS JOBSOHIO?
JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation guided by
a business-minded Governor and a highly accomplished
board of directors, designed to lead Ohio’s job-creation
efforts by singularly focusing on attracting and retaining
jobs, with an emphasis on strategic industry sectors. Using
a private-sector approach, JobsOhio speaks the language
of business, enabling Ohio to be more nimble, flexible and
competitive in its economic development efforts.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
JOBSOHIO AND COLUMBUS 2020?
Columbus 2020 is the JobsOhio network partner for the
11 county Central Ohio region which includes Delaware,
Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Logan, Knox, Madison, Marion,
Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties.
As a network partner, Columbus 2020 serves as the
primary point of entry for business attraction, retention
and expansion projects that are focused on the 11 county
region and seeking access to information and select
resources. Columbus 2020 works in collaboration with
JobsOhio in marketing and promoting the State of Ohio
and The Columbus Region globally.
Benchmark Apartments Mid-Ohio Foodbank St. Vincent Family Center
Jonathan B arnes Architec ture and D esign Ltd. Rogers Krajnak Architec ts Inc. M+A Architec ts
2041 Arlingate Lane
Retain—Keeping our city strong. Expand—Making our communities Columbus, Ohio 43228
stronger. Attract—Grow and develop Columbus for even greater success. 614.876.9484
Ruscilli Construction supports the initiatives of Columbus 2020. w w w. r u s c i l l i . co m

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WITHJOBSOHIO+
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM: Columbus 2020
2011-2012
REORGANIZED AND RE-ENERGIZED • Statewide Collaboration
• State Project Management
In the past two years, the Columbus WITH • Multi-region Collaboration
Columbus 2020 • Expand To An 11 County
Region has dramatically expanded 2010-2011 Region
its regional economic development
support and outreach through • Outreach To Location • Outreach To Location
Columbus 2020 and JobsOhio. Advisors Advisors
• International Marketing • International Marketing
• Hosting Of Location Advisors • Hosting Of Location Advisors
• Regional Branding/Imaging • Regional Branding/Imaging
• Coordination With 8 Counties • Coordination With 8 Counties
• First Customer Program • First Customer Program
• OSU/Battelle Collaboration • OSU/Battelle Collaboration
• Collaboration With Local • Collaboration With Local
Economic Development Economic Development
Organizations Organizations
BEFORE • MODE Collaboration
• MODE Collaboration
Columbus 2020 • Valuable Economic Research
• Valuable Economic Research
2009
• General Marketing
• General Marketing • General Marketing
• Earned Media
• Earned Media • Earned Media
• Prospect Management
• Prospect Management • Prospect Management
• 3 Full Time Professionals
THINK SMART.
THINK PROGRESS.
THINK DOWNTOWN.
Photo courtesy of Randall L. Schieber
Downtown is everyone’s neighborhood.
Ready for business. Ready for you.
MAKE IT HAPPEN.
CONTACT:
City of Columbus Economic Development Division to learn more about job
incentives, loans and grants. 614-645-8616
Kacey Brankamp, Retail Recruiter, at Capital Crossroads SID for information
about retail space or to discuss downtown consumer markets. Michael B. Coleman, Mayor
614-645-5095 | KCBrankamp@SIDservices.com | www.downtowncolumbus.com

16. OSU Wexner Medical Center Huntington Park
10 West Nationwide Hilton Columbus Downtown
New Main Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Research Building III, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
BUILDING TOMORROW, DAY AFTER DAY.
On behalf of our 230 employees in the Columbus region, we’re proud to play
a role in shaping Columbus’ horizon. Because we think globally and build
locally, we are able to offer clients the accessibility and support of a local
firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.
Teamwork, integrity and commitment are pillars of our core values.
Phone: 614.781.8550 www.turnerconstruction.com

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COLUMBUS REGION ATTRACTIONS & EXPANSIONS YTD 2012
Company Description County No. of jobs New/ Expansion/ Retention
Access America Transport Freight services Franklin 28 Expansion
Agri-Industrial Products LLC Manufacturer/distributor of replacement parts for agricultural, landscaping, and industrial markets Franklin NA Expansion
Aleris Residential aluminum building products Pickaway 68 Expansion
Ariel Corporation Gas compressors Knox 100 Expansion
ASK Chemical LP Chemicals Franklin 74 Retention / Expansion
Banner Metals Manufacturer of parts for aviation, auto, construction equipment Franklin 40 Expansion
Boeing Corporation Electrostatically supported gyro navigation repair line Licking NA Expansion
Call Copy Information services and software Franklin 60 Expansion
Cardington Yutaka Tier II Honda supplier Morrow 200 Expansion
Cleverley & Associates Health care data and cost analysis for hospitals Franklin 34 Retention / Expansion
Closed Loop Refining and Recovery Electronic recycling Franklin 55 Attraction
Columbus Galvanizing Steel galvanizing Franklin NA Expansion
ContactUS LLC Contact center for clients in need of inbound and outbound support Franklin NA Expansion
Exel Logistics Franklin 275 Attraction
F.T. Precision Rocker arms supplier for Honda Knox 100 Expansion
FIMM USA, Inc. Manufacturer of metallic broom and mop handles, tools and snow shovels Franklin 25 Attraction
HFI LLC Honda supplier Fairfield 205 Retention / Expansion
Honda R&D Automotive research and development Union NA Expansion
Honda Transmission Automatic transmissions for Accord, Acura TL, Acura MDX, Acura RDX Logan 100 Expansion
Honda/Acura Autmotive manufacturing Logan NA Expansion
Howard Hanna Real estate brokerage office Franklin 50 Attraction
Hubbard Enterprises, LLC Manufacturer of rigs for oil and gas industry Fairfield 40 Attraction
Humana Office Franklin 200 Expansion
ITM Marketing Call center Licking 100 Attraction
J P Morgan Chase Financial services Delaware 350 Expansion
La Senza Fashion retailer Franklin 50 Expansion
Manifold & Phalor, Inc. Metal products fabrication, die and mold refurbishing and engineering services. Fairfield 30 Expansion
Marcy Industries Fabrication, machining, welding Marion 6 Expansion
Nestle USA Research laboratory Franklin 200 Retention / Expansion
Oxford Consulting Group, Inc. IT consulting Franklin 50 Expansion
Pacer International Logistics Franklin 455 Retention / Expansion
PACS Switch gears and control panels Knox 155 Retention / Expansion
Quantum Health Inc Management of health care benefits and services Franklin 525 Expansion
Rampart Hosting LLC Information Services and Software Franklin 39 Expansion
Rele Sales and distribution center of protective floor boards Franklin 2 Attraction
Resource Ventures, LTD Online marketing services and consulting Franklin 163 Expansion
Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Gas powered turbines Knox 335 Retention / Expansion
RxScan medical bracelet scanners for pharmaceutical use Delaware 13 Retention / Expansion
Switchbox Inc. Web development and IT solutions Franklin 40 Expansion
Tech International Tire repair and wheel services Licking 29 Expansion
Veeva Systems Cloud based business services Franklin 9 Expansion
Veriano Fine Foods & Spirits Tessora Limone and other spirited beverage products Franklin 15 Attraction
Yachiyo Manfucturer of gas tanks for Honda Marion 40 Expansion
Zulily, Inc. E-commerce fufillment center Franklin 580 Attraction
ONE OF THE BEST For the second year in a row we
have been chosen as One of
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EMPLOYERS IN OHIO At Commerce National Bank
we're proud of our banking
staff. We are a team working
together to provide our clients
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will reach someone who wants
to help you resolve the issue.
We are so very proud of the
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Collaboration Equals Marion CAN DO!
www.marioncando.com
Jobs for Columbus
M
Marion
County
C
Mario
Union County
www.unioncounty.org
Community partnerships
will bring new jobs and 68
increased investments Logan
to the eleven-county County U
Union
Columbus Region. C
County
Bellfontaine
Bellfontaine
Communities including
4
the City of Columbus
and Franklin County are Delaware
investing through the
Mid-Ohio Development Logan County
Chamber of Commerce
Exchange (MODE). www.logancountyohio.com
Marysville
161
City of Bexley
www.bexley.org
City of Columbus
www.columbus.gov City of Whitehall
www.whitehall-oh.us
City of Dublin
www.dublin.oh.us City of Worthington
www.worthington.org
City of Gahanna
www.gahanna.gov
Franklin
Columbus Regional
Airport Authority London County
City of Grandview Heights www.columbusairports.com
www.grandviewheights.org
Madison
Columbus-Franklin County
County
City of Grove City Finance Authority
www.grovecityohio.gov www.columbusfinance.org
City of Groveport Franklin County
www.groveport.org www.franklincountyohio.gov
City of Hilliard Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Pick
www.hilliardohio.gov Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Commission Co
www.morpc.org
City of New Albany Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
www.newalbanyohio.org Village of Obetz
Intermodal
www.obetz.oh.us Terminal
City of Reynoldsburg
www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us Dual Rail Industrial Park
City of Upper Arlington National Gateway Corridor
www.uaoh.net
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City of Westerville City of London
www.ci.london.oh.us
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Madison County CIC
Major US/State Highway
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Interstate Highway
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Development Office
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Vernon
Delaware County
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Delaware
County City of Pataskala
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Licking Licking County
County Chamber of Commerce
www.lickingcountychamber.com
Newark
161
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Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Intermodal Terminal
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Heartland Rail Corridor
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County Lancaster
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City of Canal Winchester
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City of Pickerington
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ckaway Progress Fairfield 33
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Violet Township
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the columbus region’s growth strategy
INDICATORS NET NEW JOBS Mar 2012:
974,368
OF SUCCESS
Gain of 28,122 jobs
Jan 2010: fromJanuary 2010
946,246 to March 2012
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Local Area Unemployment
Statistic, Seasonally Adjusted
PER CAPITA INCOME capital investment - announced
($ thousands)
In the first four
months of 2012,
announced capital
investment is at $646
million. This is already
more than half the
$1.13 billion estimate
for 2011.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Accounts Source: Columbus 2020, 2011-2012; Ohio Private Investment Survey
(2011 data and 2008-2010 revisions to be released in August 2012). 2007-2010, Ohio Department of Development