Review the goals and successes of 2012 in the Columbus Region

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2012 ANNUAL REPORT

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Table of Contents
2012 in review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Activities driving results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Progress towards goals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Public-private partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Awards and accolades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Regional successes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Telling our story across the globe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Statement of cash flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Statement of financial position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Statement of activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Columbus 2020 team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Columbus 2020 board of directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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2012 IN REVIEW
We’ve always known that the Columbus Region is special. Now the rest of the world is starting to understand why.
2012 was a good year for our region and thousands of citizens who had the opportunity to return to work, start
a business or expand their existing operation.
Success touched each of our key economic sectors and the result is a continued march upward toward our
10-year goals. Whether a new company joins our ranks or an existing company grows, opportunities are generated
for individuals and families. Last year, more than 100 companies made the positive decision to add jobs, invest in
our region and grow within one of our communities.
We’re keeping score and so is the nation. The Columbus Region is one of the top 10 metros in the country for the
first time in many years due to our growth. Recognition like that belongs to the job creators first, and secondly to
the private and public investors of Columbus 2020. Without them, we would be passively awaiting what’s next,
instead of boldly claiming our preferred future.
Our commitment is to continue serving growing businesses while adjusting our tactics to fit each year’s challenges
and opportunities. The vitality of our region depends on it, and we are honored to rise to the challenge.
Sincerely,
Kenny McDonald
Chief Economic Officer
Columbus 2020
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ACTIVITIES DRIVING RESULTS
SUCCESS
Discover Financial
Services will add
a $76 million data
center and create
162 permanent new
jobs at its campus
in New Albany.
STORY
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Marketing and Promotion - the multifaceted marketing strategy of Columbus
2020 garnered more than 200 million impressions and a 400 percent increase
in website traffic. Key initiatives included a print and digital advertising campaign,
national and international media relations, inbound media tours, and advertising
and branding at key locations such as Port Columbus International Airport.
Global Outreach - Columbus 2020 executed 56 business development missions
in more than 20 states and six international markets. These missions focused
on meeting face-to-face with hundreds of prospective companies, site location
advisors and other project influencers.
Existing Industry Outreach - Columbus 2020 and our regional economic
development partners executed 455 visits with companies that have
operations in the Columbus Region. These visits focused on identifying
risks and opportunities with economic base companies.
Focus on High-Growth Companies - Columbus 2020 and TechColumbus have
partnered to design and execute a one-of-a-kind program called First Customer.
Twenty-three companies presented to the steering committee, and a handful
of these companies won meaningful contracts with local institutions. Growth
and development of these young companies has been accelerated.

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ACTIVITIES DRIVING RESULTS
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Project Management - the Columbus Region’s business development activities
led to the identification and qualification of more than 250 projects managed
by the Columbus 2020 team. A total of 111 companies announced new
locations, expansions or retentions through December.
Convening of Industry Leaders - Columbus 2020 and its partners at the
Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Mid-Ohio Development Exchange and
the Columbus Partnership held dozens of meetings with public and private
sector leaders to better understand the opportunities and challenges presented
by the economy. The Franklin County Retail Summit was one such event, as was
the Economic Development 411 meeting, which brought nearly 400 stakeholders
together to discuss the economic future of the Region.
EDA Designation - Columbus 2020 coordinated with groups across the 11-county
area to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that has
been submitted and approved by the Economic Development Administration.
Brookings Metropolitan Export Initiative - Columbus was selected to be one
of eight regions in the United States that has the opportunity to work with
The Brookings Institution to build a metropolitan export strategy, an important
part of our regional economy.
IBM will create 500
high-tech jobs over
the next three years
with the opening
of its Analytics
Solutions Lab,
positioning Columbus
as a national and
international center
for big-data analytics.
SUCCESS
STORY

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PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS
Source: Columbus 2020, 2011–2012; Ohio Private Investment
Survey 2012, Ohio Department of Development
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
ANNOUNCED GOAL
$8BILLION
$3.15BILLION
39.5%ofgoal
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NEW JOBS
NEW JOBS GOAL
150,000
45,789
30.5%ofgoal
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
0
AGC Glass Company
North America, Inc.,
a glass manufacturer
and supplier, plans
to create 100 jobs
and invest $28.75
million as it
expands its facility
in Bellefontaine,
northwest of
Marysville.
SUCCESS
STORY
Source: Columbus 2020, 2011–2012; Ohio Private Investment
Survey 2012, Ohio Department of Development
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
ANNOUNCED GOAL
$8BILLION
$3.15BILLION
39.5%ofgoal
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NEW JOBS
NEW JOBS GOAL
150,000
45,789
30.5%ofgoal
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
0
Capital investment New Jobs

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SUCCESS
In a move to expand
its presence in the
Columbus Region,
DSW Inc. will extend
its 65 percent Job
Creation Tax Credit
for another four
years, adding 200
additional jobs in
Central Ohio.
STORY
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$37,688 $39,549
$48,995
$50,791
$43,576
$56,329
2010 2011 GOAL 2012 JOBS
CREATED
NEW
2012 JOBS
CREATED
EXISTING
2012 JOBS
RETAINED
Average annual salary of all jobs created or retained in 2012 is $53,391 =
41 percent higher than the 2010 baseline
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
Average annual salary of all jobs created or retained in
2012 is $53,391 = 41 percent higher than the 2010 baseline
per capita income

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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
• Private Investment – Columbus 2020 ended 2012 with more than 250 regional private
sector companies that invest over $3.8 million dollars annually.
• Public Investment – Columbus 2020 has more than 30 public sector investors from
throughout the 11-county Columbus Region.
• JobsOhio Network Grant – Columbus 2020 is the recipient of a grant from the State of Ohio’s
Third Frontier program to help leverage local public-private investment. The JobsOhio Network
consists of five additional regional organizations that create a statewide network that helps to
align the entire State of Ohio’s economic development efforts.
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awards and accolades
• Ohio Economic Development Association 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Innovation
• Ohio Economic Development Association 2012 Excellence in Economic Development Marketing
• Atlas Advertising - 2012 Silver Medal, “Best of the Best” Economic Development Organization
• TIME - In an article titled “The Columbus Comeback,” the Columbus Region’s success was
highlighted and noted as a model of what an economy can do
• The Brookings Institution MetroMonitor - America’s Economically Strongest Metro Areas
• New Geography - 2012 Best Cities for Job Growth
• On Numbers Economic Index - Top 10 Strongest U.S. Economies
• Site Selection Magazine - Top 10 Metro in the U.S.
• fDi Magazine - Top Ten in the World for Overall Digital Marketing Strategy
SUCCESS
VSP is the national
leader in vision and
eye care benefits
offering vision
insurance and plans
for individuals and
businesses. Growing
their presence in the
Columbus Region,
100 new jobs will be
split between the
Eastern Operations
Center at Easton and
the optical lab at
Rickenbacker.
STORY

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REGIONAL SUCCESSES
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Access America Transport
AcuSport Corporation
Advanced Medical Supply Inc.
AGC Glass Company North America, Inc.
Aleris International, Inc.
Allied Mineral Products, Inc.
American School of Technology
Ariel Corporation
Arminak Associates, LLC
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASK Chemicals LP
Autotool, Inc.
Banner Metals Group, Inc.
Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc.
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc.
Boeing
CallCopy, Inc.
Capital City Millwork
Cardington Yutaka Technologies, Inc.
Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.
Cleverley + Associates
Closed Loop Refining Recovery, Inc.
ContactUS LLC
Dawson Resources
Delaware Art.com, Inc.
Discover Financial Services, Inc.
DSW Inc.
e-Cycle LLC
Exel Inc.
FIMM USA Inc.
Florida Production Engineering, Inc.
Food Safety Net Services
FT Precision Inc.
Graphic Packaging International
HMB
HFI, LLC
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Howard Hanna
Hubbard Enterprises LLC
Humana
IBM
IMS Electronics Recycling LLC
ITM Marketing, Inc.
Jifiti Inc.
JPMorgan Chase Co.
King Strategic Communications
La Senza, Inc.
Lancaster Pollard
Lincare Inc.
Magnanni, Inc.
Manifold Phalor, Inc.
Marcy Industries
Marengo Fabricated Steel, LTD.
Marion Industrial Center
Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Metro CD Engineering, LLC
Midland Facility Services
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Nestle USA
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Orange Barrel Media
Oxford Consulting Group, Inc.
Pacer International, Inc.
PACS Industries, Inc.
Parker Hannifin
Progressive Medical, Inc.
Quantum Health, Inc.
Rampart Hosting, LLC
RELE Handels-GmbH
Residential Finance Corporation
Resource Ventures, LTD
Restoration Hardware, Inc.
RevLocal, Inc.
Robin Enterprises Co.
Rolls-Royce plc
RxScan
Safety Today, Inc.
Schafer Driveline LLC
Secans B.V.
Sedgwick Claims Management
Services, Inc.
Skylight Financial Group
Soysaponin, Inc.
SPARC
Stanley Electric U.S. Co.
Stella Dot
Sudden Impact Marketing
Switchbox, Inc.
Tarigma Corporation
Taylor Entrance Systems
Tech International
Total Quality Logistics
Transportation Research Center Inc.
Triple T Transport, Inc.
TS Trim Industries, Inc.
UPS
USA Vinyl LLC
US Yachiyo, Inc.
VS Columbus Galvanizing LLC
Veeva Systems
Veriano Fine Foods Spirits, Ltd.
Vision Service Plan
Wasserstrom Restaurant Supply
Willbros Group, Inc.
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Zulily, Inc.
SUCCESS
STORY
Honda will build
a new version of
the Acura NSX
sports car in the
Columbus Region
at the Center of
Honda RD Americas,
Inc. in Raymond,
using a new and
unique manufacturing
operation. The new
car is projected to be
on the market within
three years.

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TELLING OUR STORY ACROSS THE GLOBE
In 2012, the Columbus 2020 team executed 56 business development missions in more than
20 states and six international markets
SUCCESS
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Boston
NYC
Long Beach
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Nashville
Atlanta
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Indianapolis
Springfield London
Orlando
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Minneapolis
Albany
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Stockton
Sacramento
Portland
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Seattle
Los Angeles
“At Quantum Health,
we’re on a mission to
simplify and transform
healthcare in this
country. We’re excited
that the City of Columbus
shares our excitement
and our vision. As we
enter our 14th year in
business, we’re going
to continue to grow
right here in Columbus by
recruiting and training
the next generation of
healthcare knowledge
workers.”
Kara Trott,
Founder and CEO
NUMBER OF PROJECTS (2012 v. 2011) FIRST-TIME VISITS (2012 v. 2011)
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC UPDATE | Q4 2012
RMANCE | PROJECTS JAN-DEC 2012
cent
the
er
9
11
17 18
11 12
9 9
16
19
13
10
25
11
27
24
20
44
16
30
20
23
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2011 2012
0
7
4
2 2
9
8
3
2
4
8
2
11
6 6 6
9
4
3
6 6
10
4
2
0
3
6
9
12
15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2011 2012
Boston
NYC
Long Beach
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C.
Nashville
Atlanta
Austin
Dallas
Houston
Indianapolis
Springfield London
Orlando
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Minneapolis
Albany
Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Stockton
Sacramento
Portland
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Seattle
Los Angeles
PROJECTS GENERATED (2011 v. 2012)
STORY

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SUCCESS
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“The Columbus
Region’s state,
county and local
businesses have all
been incredibly helpful
and made it possible
for us to pursue our
aggressive growth
plans, including the
opening of our new
facility in Obetz.”
Darrell Cavens,
CEO
STATEMENT OF Cash Flow
For the Period Ended December 31, 2012
Unaudited
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Change in Net Assets $ 232,380
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and Amortization 78,127
Changes in Certain Assets and Liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in Assets:
Pledge Receivable (329,567)
Grant Receivable (36,893)
Prepaids and Other Current Assets (164,536)
Increase (decrease) in Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 36,188
Accrued Expenses (78,036)
Total Adjustments (494,717)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ (262,338)
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Purchases of Property and Equipment (119,085)
Purchase of Stocks (10,000)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ (129,085)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Note Payable (61,476)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities $ (61,476)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents $ (452,899)
Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year $ 1,683,692
Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 1,230,793
STORY

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For the Period Ended December 31, 2012
Unaudited
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash $1,230,793.27
Accounts Receivable Miscellaneous 13,566.59
Accounts Receivable Investors 716,000.00
Accounts Receivable Grants 439,182.62
Prepaids and Other Current Assets 203,043.01
Total Current Assets 2,602,585.49
Property and Equipment:
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment $181,595.80
Leasehold Improvements 389,601.10
Work in Process 111,680.86
682,877.76
Less: Accumulated
Depreciation and Amortization (137,241.70)
545,636.06
Property and Equipment, net 545,636.06
Total Current Assets and
Property and Equipment 3,148,221.55
Other Assets:
Investments, at market $10,000.00
Total Other Assets 10,000.00
Total Assets $ 3,158,221.55
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $121,485.86
Accrued Expenses 385,415.98
Deferred Dues, Net
Notes Payable 64,365.89
Total Current Liabilities 571,267.73
Long-Term Liabilities:
Long-Term Debt $308,333.99
Total Long-Term Debt 308,333.99
Total Liabilities $879,601.72
Net Assets (Fund Balance):
Unrestricted $1,837,619.83
Temporarily Restricted 441,000.00
Total Net Assets (Fund Balance) 2,278,619.83
Total Liabilities/Fund Balance $3,158,221.55
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
“We are pleased to partner
with the State of Ohio
and Licking County in
the expansion of our
distribution facility in
Etna. The opportunity
to consolidate our retail
store distribution needs
under one roof maximizes
labor, inventory and
transportation efficiencies,
supports our strategies,
and allows us to transform
and expand our facility
in Ohio.”
David Jaffe,
President and CEO
SUCCESS
STORY

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For the Period Ended December 31, 2012
Unaudited
Public Support and Revenues
Interest and Dividends $2,770.89
Registration Fees 5,733.42
Private-Sector Contributions 3,946,970.00
Public-Sector Contributions 1,315,650.00
In Kind Contributions 8,137.50
Grants 1,485,633.46
Event Sponsorships (8,653.30)
Advertising Revenue 6,086.50
Miscellaneous Income (27,886.29)
Total Revenues $6,734,442.18
Expenses
Personnel Costs $2,435,719.67
Occupancy and Related 332,191.43
Program Costs 3,734,151.42
Total Expenses $6,502,062.52
Change in Net Assets $232,380.00
Net Assets at Beginning of Year 2,046,240.00
Net Assets at End of Year $2,278,620.00
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
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SUCCESS
STORY
“We looked at Michigan,
Ohio and Kentucky
because of existing
customer demand. In
the end, we chose the
Columbus Region because
of the available workforce,
competitive opportunities
and our ability to make a
difference. This is a great
fit and we’re poised for a
very exciting future.”
Honey Rand,
Spokesperson

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COLUMBUS 2020 TEAM
Kenny McDonald, CEcD
Chief Economic Officer
Becky Blatt
Executive Assistant to the Chief Economic Officer
Matthew McCollister
Vice President, Economic Development
Patty Huddle
Vice President, Existing Business Services
Deborah Scherer
Director, Global Markets
Matt McQuade
Director, Business Development
Justin Bickle
Senior Project Manager
Katie Murphy Hamilton
Project Manager
Chris Strayer
Client Solutions Officer
Stephanie I. Bosco
Economic Development Coordinator
Karin Redelberger
Economic Development Coordinator
Beth Harrington
Vice President, Investor Relations
Irene Alvarez
Director, Marketing and Communications
Jung Kim
Director, Research
Jay Knox
Research Analyst
Victor Thorne
Managing Director, Strategic Development
Jeff Zimmerman
Director, Columbus Region Logistics Council
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SUCCESS
STORY
“We are very excited
to announce our new
division in the state
where we have our
global headquarters
as well as 30 other
locations. Thanks to
the State of Ohio and
City of Columbus for
making this happen.”
Don Washkewicz,
Chairman, CEO
and President

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Columbus 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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SUCCESS
STORY
Alex Fischer, Chairman
President and CEO
The Columbus Partnership
Jack Partridge, Treasurer
President
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Eric Phillips, Secretary
Executive Director
Union County Economic
Development Partnership
Chief Executive Officer
Union County
Chamber of Commerce
Marilyn Brown
County Commissioner
Franklin County Board of
Commissioners
Michael Coleman
Mayor
City of Columbus
John C. Fisher
Executive Vice President
Ohio Farm Bureau
Michael Keller
Executive Vice President and
Chief Information Officer
Nationwide
Michael W. Louge
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
OhioHealth
Gregory R. Overmyer
Chief Executive Officer
Overmyer Hall Associates
Mark Patton
General Manager
JobsOhio
Dr. Mark Smith
President
Ohio Christian University
David Williams, Ph. D., Sc. D.
Dean and Presidential Professor
College of Engineering
The Ohio State University
Pablo A. Vegas
President and Chief Operating Officer
AEP Ohio, American Electric Power
Ex-Officio
Laing Akers
Senior Attorney
Squire Sanders
Kenny McDonald, President
Chief Economic Officer
Columbus 2020
“We’re opening our fifth
domestic Customer
Fulfillment Center in
Columbus. This region
provides the most cost-
effective opportunity to
expand our distribution
network, with easy access
tokeymarketsandresources,
as well as a rich pool of
local talent.”
Doug Jones,
Executive Vice President,
Global Supply Chain
Operations

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