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ABOUT.
THE PLAN.
GOALS.
INDICATORS
OF SUCCESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EFFORTS CONTINUE TO
BUILD MOMENTUM
MEET THE
COLUMBUS 2020 TEAM
COLUMBUS CHAMBER:
ACCELERATE YOUR
BUSINESS
BRANDING
COLUMBUS
THE COLUMBUS
PARTNERSHIP: IMPROVING
THE ECONOMIC VITALITY
OF THE COLUMBUS REGION
TECHCOLUMBUS:
NURTURING SEEDS
OF TECH-BASED
ENTREPRENEURIAL
GROWTH
COLUMBUS REGION
SUCCESS STORY: THE IBM
ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS LAB
A DIVERSE AND GROWING ECONOMY:
THE COLUMBUS REGION MAP
DETAILING THE COMMUNITIES
GROWING THE COLUMBUS REGION
JOBSOHIO: DRIVING OHIO’S JOB
CREATION CAPITAL INVESTMENT
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
THANK YOU INVESTORS
A DETAILED LISTING OF COLUMBUS 2020’S INVESTORS
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THE PLAN
Retain and expand the companies and industries
that call the Columbus Region home by:
Attract major employers to establish operations in the
Columbus Region by:
Create more commercial enterprises by leveraging
the Region’s research assets and entrepreneurs by:
Improve the civic infrastructure and political conditions
that enhance the economic development environment by:
GOALS TO REACH BY THE YEAR 2020
ABOUTColumbus 2020 Fuels
Economic Growth in
the Columbus Region
Charged with moving the economic
development needle in the 11-county
Columbus Region, Columbus 2020 is a bold,
public-private partnership that leverages
the area’s strengths – including a robust,
talented workforce, world-class research and
academic institutions, and an entrepreneurial
spirit – to build an atmosphere ideal for
growing business.
Columbus 2020 facilitates economic growth
byensuringexistingcompanieshavethetools
necessary for success and by showcasing
the region to companies seeking a viable
relocation option. With a team dedicated
to meeting one-on-one with existing and
prospective companies, Columbus 2020 is
proactive in its efforts to attract and retain
thriving businesses.
Columbus 2020 updates investors regularly
on progress against its aggressive, 10-year
goals focused on overall employment
numbers, per capita income, capital
investment and the Region’s standing and
image as a leader in economic development.
Be informed
Stay-up-to-date on the Columbus
Region by reading Economic
Development Matters, a weekly
e-publication by Kenny McDonald,
Chief Economic Officer. Economic
Development Matters is published each
Monday and is distributed to those
interested in economic development in
the Columbus Region. If you would like
to receive this weekly electronic update,
email sb@columbusregion.com and
asked to be added to the subscriber list.
Follow us
@CBUSRegion
Connect Columbus 2020
5. SOLID
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There are many reasons why
Central Ohio is attractive for businesses.
SWACO is one of them.
www.swaco.org
Transforming Today for Tomorrow:
Disposal, Diversion, and Development
Providing:
6. www.battelle.org
Every day, Battelle employees are called on to solve the
toughest challenges, from security and healthcare to energy
and the environment. Our founding mission is the same as it
was 85 years ago – to bring those solutions to market and
It’s who we are.
It’s what inspires us in all that we do.
Solving What Matters Most
In Central Ohio. Around The World.
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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.
Cleverly + Associates
Closed Loop Refining & Recovery, Inc.
ContactUS LLC
Dawson Resources
Delaware Art.com, Inc.
DSW Inc.
ECR Internet Services, Inc.
e-Cycle LLC
Exel Inc.
FIMM USA Inc.
Florida Production Engineering, Inc.
Food Safety Net Services
FT Precision Inc.
Graphic Packaging Holding
Company
HMB
HFI, LLC
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
Howard Hanna
Hubbard Enterprises LLC
Humana
IBM
IMS Electronics Recycling, Inc.
ITM Marketing, Inc.
Jifiti Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
King Strategic Communications
La Senza Corporation
Lancaster Pollard
Lincare Inc.
Magnanni, Inc.
Manifold & Phalor, Inc.
Marcy Industries Company, LLC
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 Corporation
Progressive Medical, Inc.
Quantum Health, Inc.
Rampart Hosting, LLC
RELE Handels-GmbH
Residential Finance Corporation
Resource Ventures, LTD
Restoration Hardware, Inc.
Robin Enterprises Co.
Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Inc.
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
US Yachiyo, Inc.
USA Vinyl, LLC
V&S Columbus Galvanizing LLC
Veeva Systems
Veriano Fine Foods & Spirits, Ltd.
Vision Service Plan
Wasserstrom Restaurant Supply
Willbros Group, Inc.
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Zulily, Inc.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
Source: Columbus 2020, 2011–2012; Ohio Private Investment Survey 2012,
Ohio Department of Development
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
ANNOUNCED
GOAL $8 BILLION
$3.15 BILLION
39.5% of goal
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
NEW JOBS
NEW JOBS
GOAL 150,000
45,789
30.5% of goal
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
20,0000
$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
Congratulations to the following
companies who started, located
or expanded operations in the
Columbus Region in 2012.
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CHALLENGE
O
ver time, the top technology
officials from the Columbus
Region’s powerhouse
companies recognized they
had similar needs and wants – especially
in the evolving landscape of big data
analytics. The CIOs – from the likes of
Cardinal Health, Nationwide and many
more – decided to create a taskforce
surrounding these technology needs.
They realized big data analytics was a
priority, and its importance was only
going to grow. Their companies needed
to be prepared, and wanted to develop
the necessary skills to succeed in the new
territory.
SOLUTION
To prepare for this wave of big data
analytics, officials at Nationwide, Cardinal
Health, Huntington Bank and Limited
Brands reached out to top technology
companies to explore bringing an
analytical center to the Columbus
Region. Having access to data analytics
resources in their own backyard was a
priority.
A key economic contributor for more than
95 years, IBM saw this as an opportunity
to continue supporting the Columbus
Region, and also a chance to expand its
analytics capabilities and extend support
beyond the Region.
IBM’s decision to bring its first
dedicated advanced analytics center
to the Columbus Region was strategic.
Companies like Nationwide and Cardinal
Health receive assistance with their
analytics challenges, while IBM is able
to tap into a robust network of thriving
customer companies.
RESULTS
The IBM Client Center: Analytics Solutions
Lab is the result of IBM’s partnership with
Columbus 2020 and some of the largest
companies in the Columbus Region.
This unique collaboration also initiated a
partnership between IBM and The Ohio
State University to deliver a pipeline of
talent for the growing field of analytics.
IBM’s Analytics Solutions Lab could bring
hundreds of jobs to the Columbus Region
and will help position the area as center
for innovation and advanced technology.
Columbus Region Success Story:
The IBM Analytics Solutions Lab
10. more than 17,000 passengers
84,000 tons of cargo
thousands of businesses
nearly 2 million people
Proud to make Columbus
the destination:
Arriving
daily.
Smarter connections.
Better business.
Stronger communities.
ColumbusAirports.com
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W
ith no single industry representing more than 17
percent of overall employment, the Columbus
Region offers a diverse economy attractive to
companies seeking a stable environment for
growth. Key sectors include manufacturing, logistics, science and
technology, headquarters and business services, agbioscience, and
international business – adding up to a plethora of employment
opportunities for the Region’s talented workforce.
The Region is within a 10-hour drive of nearly 50 percent of
the U.S. population, manufacturing capacity and headquarters
operations, making it a strategic logistics hub – as evidenced
by MSC Industrial’s $55 million investment last year, and many
similar projects. Manufacturing also is strong, anchored by
automotive giant Honda and its various regional suppliers. The
Region’s largest employer, JPMorgan Chase, is just one of the
many business services companies that call the Columbus Region
home.
A hotbed of science and technology companies, Columbus has
earned Forbes magazine’s nod as the country’s third best city
for tech jobs. The Region also is leading the way in agbioscience,
experiencing dramatic growth in agricultural and food science
technicians and scientists at companies like Battelle and Abbott
Nutrition. The Columbus Region also is home to nearly 600
international firms, providing even further reaching opportunities
for employment and business partnership.
A Diverse and Growing Economy
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MANUFACTURING
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NOTABLE EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research and development 10,540
Mfg., Inc
Whirlpool Corporation Home appliances 3,066
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200
TS TECH Co., Ltd. Automotive interior parts 2,078
Emerson Network Power Power and environmental control systems 1,800
Worthington Industries, Inc. Steel processing, pressure cylinder products, 1,390
metal framing and steel pallets
The Anchor Hocking Glass tabletop and bakeware 1,200
Company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250
Roxane, Inc. / Roxane
Laboratories, Inc.
Rolls-Royce plc Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,132
Owens Corning Science & Industrial and automotive insulation 1,024
Technology Center
FAST FACTS
(output per worker) from 2001 to 2012
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
11 counties
than the national average
Lancaster and six vocational/technical schools
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
- Edison Welding Institute (EWI)
- Four intermodal logistics operations to receive and distribute manufactured goods
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LOGISTICS
columbusregion.com/logistics
economic SECTORS
Vista Packaging & Logistics, a certified woman–owned
business, has provided clients with customized logistics
solutions that consistently lower labor cost, reduce storage
costs and increase operational efficiencies for the last 28
years. With locations in Columbus and Cincinnati, we offer
contract packaging, warehousing, and distribution services
that help speed up the supply chain for manufacturers,
retailers, and distributors. With our tireless work-ethic and
passion to create bottom line results, we’ve developed a
reputation as an industry leader in providing complete
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NOTABLE EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Defense Supply Center Defense logistics, weapons system supply 3,000
Exel Inc. Contract logistics provider 1,900
United Parcel Service, Inc. Package delivery, global specialized 1,623
transportation and logistics services
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Retail distribution 920
Midwest Express Group Third-party logistics services 760
FedEx Corporation Package delivery, global specialized 700
transportation and logistics services
Kimball Midwest, Inc. Products and services for maintenance 700
and repair operations
Target Brands, Inc. Retail distribution 600
Access Drywall Supply Full-service drywall warehouse and distribution 450
Pacer International, Inc. Transportation and logistics services 397
FAST FACTS
by Three Scale Research (2011)
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
11-county area
(high-school to Ph.D.)
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
manufacturing capacity and headquarters operations
associations dedicated to the ongoing competitiveness of the logistics industry
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NOTABLE EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Alliance Data Marketing, credit and transaction solutions 2,374
Systems Corporation
Battelle Independent non-profit research and 2,201
development
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200
Chemical Abstracts Chemical information databases 1,400
Service
Ashland Inc. Specialty chemical products and services 900
OCLC Non-profit computer library service and 722
research organization
IBM Applications and integrations solutions 671
Information Control IT services provider 436
Corporation
Transportation Independent automotive research, 400
Research Center Inc. development and testing solutions
Nestle USA Food and beverage product technology 243
FAST FACTS
Forbes magazine (2011)
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
Statistics 2011)
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
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economic SECTORS
AGBIOSCIENCE
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Columbus’past,
present and future
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NOTABLE EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Battelle Independent non-profit research and 2,201
development
Abbott Nutrition Nutritional products, medical products, 2,200
pharmaceuticals
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250
Roxane, Inc. / Roxane
Laboratories, Inc.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Consumer lawn and garden products, 1,165
Company professional horticulture products
Ashland Inc. Specialty chemical products, services and solutions 900
Anheuser-Busch Beer manufacturing, packing and shipping 580
Companies, Inc.
DuPont Films used in photovoltaics 560
ConAgra Foods, Inc. Microwave popcorn production 294
Nestle USA Research and development for nutrition, 243
health and wellness products
Select Sires, Inc. Livestock genetics 186
FAST FACTS
economy
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
technicians and scientists
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
industry, with services in agrochemical product development, animal health product
development, and food quality and safety
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NOTABLE EMPLOYERS
Company Operations Employment
Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research 10,540
Mfg., Inc. and development
TS TECH Co., Ltd. Automotive interior parts 2,078
Exel Inc. Contract logistics provider 1,900
Teleperformance Outsourcing call center 1,682
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250
Roxane, Inc. / Roxane
Laboratories, Inc.
Rolls-Royce plc Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,132
Safelite Group, Inc. Vehicle glass repair and replacement, 1,021
insurance third party administrator
Mettler-Toledo Manufacturer and supplier of precision instruments 800
International Inc.
Cardington Yutaka Automotive parts, exhaust systems, torque and 750
Technologies, Inc. catalytic converters
Stanley Electric U.S. Co. Automotive lighting design, construction, 605
maintenance, production and assembly
FAST FACTS
WORKFORCE & EDUCATION
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
international companies
operations
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Marion
Mount
Gilead
Mount
Vernon
Newark
Delaware
Circleville
Marysville
London
Lancaster
Bellfontaine
13
Knox
County
Licking
County
Franklin
County
Fairfield
County
Pickaway
County
Madison
County
Delaware
County
Morrow
County
Marion
County
Logan
County Union
County
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Intermodal Terminal
Dual Rail Industrial Park
National Gateway Corridor
Heartland Rail Corridor
National Freight Rail Line
Major US/State Highway
Interstate Highway
Collaboration Equals
Jobs for Columbus
Logan County Area
Chamber of Commerce
www.logancountyohio.com
Marion CAN DO!
www.marioncando.com
Union County
www.unioncounty.org
Morrow County
Development Office
www.morrowcountydevelopment.com
City of Canal Winchester
www.canalwinchesterohio.gov
City of Pickerington
www.pickeringtondevelopment.com
Fairfield 33
Development Alliance
www.fairfield33.com
Violet Township
www.violet.oh.us
Pickaway Progress
Partnership
www.pickawayprogress.com
Area Development
Foundation of Knox County
www.knoxadf.com
City of Delaware
www.delawareohio.net
City of Powell
www.cityofpowell.us
Delaware County
www.co.delaware.oh.us
City of Pataskala
www.ci.pataskala.oh.us
Licking County
Chamber of Commerce
www.lickingcountychamber.com
Community partnerships
brings new jobs and
increased investments to
the 11-county Columbus
Region. Communities
including the City of
Columbus and Franklin
County are investing
through the Mid-Ohio
Development Exchange
(MODE).
City of Bexley
www.bexley.org
City of Columbus
www.columbus.gov
City of Dublin
www.dublin.oh.us
City of Gahanna
www.gahanna.gov
City of Grandview Heights
www.grandviewheights.org
City of Grove City
www.grovecityohio.gov
City of Groveport
www.groveport.org
City of Hilliard
www.hilliardohio.gov
City of New Albany
www.newalbanyohio.org
City of Reynoldsburg
www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us
City of Upper Arlington
www.uaoh.net
City of Westerville
www.westerville.org
City of Whitehall
www.whitehall-oh.us
City of Worthington
www.worthington.org
Columbus Regional
Airport Authority
www.columbusairports.com
Columbus-Franklin County
Finance Authority
www.columbusfinance.org
Franklin County
www.franklincountyohio.gov
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission
www.morpc.org
Village of Obetz
www.obetz.oh.us
City of London
www.ci.london.oh.us
Madison County CIC
www.madisoncountychamber.org
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Intermodal Terminal
Dual Rail Industrial Park
National Gateway Corridor
Heartland Rail Corridor
National Freight Rail Line
Major US/State Highway
Interstate Highway
Industrial Parks
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newalbanycompany.com 614.939.8000
New Albany
Business Park Master planned by innovators for innovators,
the New Albany Business Park is one of the
largest and fastest growing parks in the region.
Whether it’s technology ready sites or dual
feed electric, public private partnerships
together with a high degree of business
connectivity enable us to offer the latest and
most comprehensive resources available to
drive innovation and promote commerce.
Visit our website today to learn more.
Created to inspire innovation.
Designed to protect investment.
The Columbus Partnership is a
non-profit, membership-based
CEO organization of 52 CEOs
from Columbus’ leading businesses
and institutions. The Columbus
Partnership’s primary goal is to
improve the economic vitality of the
Columbus Region.
Focus on Economic
Development
Economic development, through the
work of Columbus 2020, is the main
focus of the Partnership and provides
the underpinning for all aspects of the
organization.
Provide Thought Leadership
The Partnership actively benchmarks
Columbus against peer communities,
convenes community leaders from all
sectors to discuss the vision of Columbus
and engages in the action required to
benefit our community.
Be Catalysts for Civic
Improvement
The Partnership engages in all major
projects that need strong civic
leadership and intend to enhance the
quality of our schools, arts and cultural
organizations, or the development of
downtown Columbus. The Partnership
provides strategic approaches to
turn vision into action to achieve the
desired results without taking credit for
accomplishments.
Develop Future Leaders
Identifying and empowering young
leaders is important to every vital city.
Champion Regional Solutions
to Regional Problems
Whether it is economic development,
workforce initiatives or other important
priorities facing Columbus, the
Partnership supports metropolitan
approaches that improve service delivery
and cost effectiveness.
Partner with the Public Sector
The Partnership supports and partners
with the efforts of elected officials at
the state, county and city levels to work
together for a common agenda.
Support Collaboration in the
Non-Profit Sector
The Partnership supports collaboration
between non-profit organizations,
particularly where the collaborative
efforts bring about cost savings and
improved program effectiveness.
The Columbus Partnership: Improving the
Economic Vitality of the Columbus Region
columbuspartnership.com
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COLUMBUS
CHAMBER:
N
o one knows the Columbus Re-
gion business community like the
Columbus Chamber, an organiza-
tion dedicated to helping compa-
nies grow through connections, resources
and solutions. In its nearly 130-year history,
the Chamber has evolved to become the
Region’s largest business services organi-
zation and primary advocate for businesses
large and small.
With nearly 2,000 member businesses—90
percent of which are small businesses with
500 or fewer full-time employees—the Co-
lumbus Chamber nurtures business growth.
It serves as an extension of its members’
teams, working to save them time and
money and propel their businesses forward.
Key services and solutions:
Customized connections to the right
people, resources and information. Last
year the Chamber staff conducted 1,000
meetings and facilitated thousands of con-
nections.
Business advocacy at the local, state and
federal levels of government. The Chamber
carries the business message on issues like
comprehensive tax reform, including mu-
nicipal tax uniformity, regulation reform,
education reform, workforce development
and economic development.
Individually-tailored market research. A
research team provides regional economic
analysis, as well as local demographic and
socioeconomic analysis.
Workforce solutions to find and retain
talent. The Chamber connects talent to
businesses through consultative services
and tools like columbusinternships.com
and semi-annual logistics job fairs.
M/WBE support for businesses from
start-up to growth. Diversity Bridge pro-
vides a one-stop web portal for business
resources and a common M/WBE certifica-
tion application.
ACCELERATE
YOUR BUSINESS
Columbus.org 614.221.1321
Columbus Region
Logistics Council:
A catalyst for
logistics growth
Strategically located between Chi-
cago and the East Coast and
within a 10-hour drive to 50 percent
of the U.S. population, manufactur-
ing capacity and headquarters op-
erations, the Columbus Region has
become an attractive logistics hub
for companies looking to efficiently
distribute products nationwide.
Made up of representation from vari-
ous logistics and distribution com-
panies in the Region, the Columbus
Region Logistics Council (CRLC)
helps lead implementation of a stra-
tegic roadmap, focused on growing
the Region’s logistics sector through
initiatives like the LogisticsART pro-
gram, logistics job fairs, and relevant
networking and professional devel-
opment events.
According to a report issued by the
CRLC in late 2012, the Region’s more
than 80,000 employees in transpor-
tation, warehousing and wholesale
industries represent a concentration
of logistics employment 41 percent
greater than the national average.
Columbus.org/logistics
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PRIVATE SECTOR
2Checkout.com Inc.
3 Pillar Homes LLC
889 Global Solutions
Accel Inc.
Advanced Civil Design
Aetna Building Maintenance Inc.
Alterra Real Estate Advisors
American Electric Power
American Structurepoint Inc.
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Anderson Concrete Corp.
Anheuser Busch
Arsdale Management and
Production
Assurex Global
AT&T Ohio
BakerHostelter
Bailey Cavalieri LLC
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Battelle
BeecherHill
Benchmark Bank
Big Lots
Bluemile Inc.
Bob Evans Farms Inc.
The Boeing Corporation
Bricker & Eckler LLP
Brooksource
Buckeye Power Inc.
Buckeye Ready Mix
Building Industry Association of
Central Ohio
Byers, Minton & Associates LLC
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Transportation
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Cassidy Turley
CD 102.5 Radio
Centric Consulting
Chemical Abstracts Service
Clark Schaefer Hackett
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Colliers International
Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.
Columbus Board of Realtors
Columbus Business First
Columbus Coal & Lime Co.
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Foundation
Commerce National Bank
Compass Homes
ComResource Inc.
Continental Office Environments
Corna Kokosing
COSI
Crane Group Co.
Crawford Hoying
Credo
Crowe Horwath
CSC
CTL Engineering Inc.
Daimler Group Inc.
Danis Building Construction Co.
DASCO Home Medical Equipment
Dedicated Technologies Inc.
Deloitte
DesignGroup
Dickinson Wright PLLC
The Dispatch Printing Co.
DLZ
Duke Realty
Dupler Office
dynamIt
EclipseCorp
e-Cycle LLC
E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.
Elford Inc.
Emerson Network Power/Liebert
EMH&T Inc.
Ernst & Young LLP
Exxcel
FacilitySource Inc.
Fahlgren Mortine
Fathom Online Marketing
Fifth Third Bank
Findley Davies
First Energy
Franchise Insurance Agency Inc.
FrazierHeiby
Frost Brown Todd LLC
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Inc.
The Gammill Group Inc.
Gavroshe USA
GBQ Partners LLC
George J. Igel & Co. Inc.
Gilbane
Glimcher Realty Trust
Grand DesignGroup Inc.
Grange Insurance
Great Northern Consulting Services
Inc.
Greif Inc.
Hamilton Capital Management
Hamilton Parker Co.
Haughn & Associates Inc.
Heartland Bank
Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Hilton Columbus at Easton
Hoffmann and Associates
Insurance Services Inc.
Hollywood Casino Columbus
Homestead America
Honda of America Manufacturing
Inc.
Honda of Marysville
The Huntington National Bank Inc.
Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc.
IBM Corp.
Ice Miller LLP
IGS Energy
InAlign Partners LLC
Information Control Corp.
InnoSource
Insight Bank
Invergarry Partners LLC
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
John Gerlach & Co. LLP
Jones Day
Jones Lang LaSalle
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Kabil Associates Inc.
Karpinski Engineering
Kaufman Development
Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPA
The Kenney Co.
Kenwel Printers Inc.
KeyBank
King Business Interiors Inc.
Kirk Williams Co.
KMH Systems Inc.
KPMG
The Kroger Co.
The Lachey Co.
Lancaster Colony Corp.
Leading EDJE
Lifestyle Communities
Limited Brands
LIVE! Technologies
Loth Inc.
M/I Homes
Manifest Solutions Corp.
Manor Homes
Matt Kallner Law Office
McDonald Hopkins LLC
McGladrey
MedFlight
Medical Mutual of Ohio
The Memorial Tournament
presented by Nationwide
Insurance
Metropolitan Holdings
Michael J. Platt, UBS
Microsoft
Mid-Ohio Development
Corporation
Miles-McClellan Construction Co.
Inc.
Miller Pipeline Corp.
Mills James
MKSK
Momentive Specialty Chemicals
Inc.
Montrose Group LLC
The Motorists Insurance Group
Mount Carmel Health System
MS Consultants Inc.
MurphyEpson Advertising & Public
Relations
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Insurance
Navigator Management Partners
LLC
NBBJ LLC
NetJets
The New Albany Co.
Norfolk Southern
OCLC
ODW Logistics Inc.
THANK YOU INVESTORS
What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...
I
t was an easy decision for Continental
Office Environments to become an
early investor in Columbus 2020. I
totally buy in to the strategy that
Kenny McDonald and his team
have put in place, and believe they are
doing outstanding work. They have been
extremely successful in landing new
companies for our Columbus Region and
have many more prospects underway.
Continental Office thrives on economic
development and we depend on new
companies entering the Central Ohio
market to help fuel our own growth. Our
investment means that we are helping to
fund business attraction, which benefits
not only our company but also our clients
and business partners. It also keeps us
close to the action in terms of Columbus
2020 monthly progress updates and
investor meetings that we attend.
IRA SHARFIN, CEO
IT WAS AN
DECISION.
EASY
NEIL MORTINE
President and CEO
Our livelihood is dependent
upon stable, thriving
companies in need of marketing
and communications expertise, as
well as the right staff to serve
those businesses. In the Columbus
Region, we’ve found both. We
are proud to support a growth
strategy that works actively not
only to attract new companies to
the Region, but also to nurture
the longstanding businesses that
call the Region home. And having
access to a progressive, creative
talent pool helps us serve clients
from coast to coast without
leaving the Columbus Region.
What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...
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evolve
As Ohio’s largest independent accounting and consulting
firm, we understand progress and the challenges that come
with it. By merging traditional accounting with innovative
consulting, SS&G has contributed to the success of clients
in Columbus for more than four decades. We’re proud to be
part of Central Ohio’s evolution and advancement.
Discover what makes us different at SSandG.com/words.
Assurance | Tax | Consulting
Growth requires change.
300 Spruce St., Suite 250, Columbus, OH 43215 | 614-488-3126
public sector
Area Development Foundation of Knox
County
City of Bexley
City of Canal Winchester
City of Columbus
City of Delaware
City of Dublin
City of Gahanna
City of Grandview Heights
City of Grove City
City of Groveport
City of Hilliard
City of London
City of New Albany
City of Pataskala
City of Pickerington
City of Powell
City of Reynoldsburg
City of Upper Arlington
City of Westerville
City of Whitehall
City of Worthington
Columbus-Franklin County Finance
Authority
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Delaware County
Fairfield 33 Development Alliance
Franklin County
Heath-Newark-Licking County Port
Authority
THANK YOU
INVESTORS
What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...
LIZA KESSLER
Partner-in-Charge
AMEET PATEL
General Manager
Columbus 2020 is a natural fit with Jones Day
and our global footprint. As we provide
legal services to companies around Ohio,
the nation, and the world, Columbus 2020 is
reaching those same companies and markets,
bringing Columbus to the world, and, ultimately,
the world to Columbus. Building a vibrant
economy in the Columbus Region benefits all
of us who call Columbus home. Jones Day fully
supports Columbus 2020’s vital mission.
We are proud to be an investor in Columbus
2020. The dynamic leadership behind
Columbus 2020’s bold vision is continuously
working to take Columbus to the next level, and
make our city one of the most desirable places
to live, work and play. We have seen first-hand
at Hollywood Casino the results of Columbus
2020’s efforts to attract and retain top talent
in the Region. Unquestionably, Columbus is a
vibrant and growing community with a diverse
and talented workforce.
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ACADEMIC
INVESTORS
Columbus College of Art & Design
Ohio Christian University
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center
THANK YOU
INVESTORS
What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...
JOELLE BROCK
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Leading EDJE chose to become an investor
of Columbus 2020 because we firmly believe
the partnership is run by exceptionally talented
individuals, who with the right support, will help
take the Columbus Region to the next level. Our
investment means we are helping the community
thrive and bring new opportunities, particularly in
the technology field, to the Columbus community.
As a technology firm focused on the Columbus
market, local economic development is of the
utmost importance as we discover and grow
technically talented individuals.
Kegler Brown was an early supporter of Columbus
2020 because we knew it was going to be a critical
gateway that would attract business investments to the
Central Ohio region from around the world.
The team that Kenny McDonald has led has done an
outstanding job in not only reaching out to attract new
companies to invest in the Columbus Region, but also in
continuing to assist existing businesses that call Central
Ohio home.
Kegler Brown recognizes the immense value of
Columbus 2020, what it means to the future of our
community, and the benefits it brings not only to our
firm, but especially to our clients.
public sector
CONTINUED
Licking County Chamber of
Commerce
Logan County Area Chamber of
Commerce
Madison County CIC
Marion CAN DO!
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission
Morrow County Development Office
Ohio Third Frontier
Pickaway Progress Partnership
Union County
Village of Obetz
Violet Township
MICHAEL A. ZATEZALO
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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ROBERT SHENTON, CPA
COLUMBUS OFFICE
MANAGING PARTNER
MICHELLE ADAMS
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
RON MILLS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Columbus is on the move and we want
to see the positive momentum continue
locally, nationally and globally. That’s why
Plante Moran considers it important to
support the economic development efforts of
Columbus 2020. As an investor, we receive
valuable information that helps shape our
business strategies and growth plans for
Greater Columbus and the Region. We value
the partnership between Columbus 2020 and
Plante Moran, because we have built some
great business relationships that have allowed
us to continue to grow our practice and create
more career opportunities throughout the
Greater Columbus Region. Keep up the great
work!
We are investors in Columbus 2020
because we believe in their work
and are proud to be part of their success.
As a growing marketing firm, we have
benefited directly from their attraction and
retention of great businesses. We have also
witnessed a growing number of talented
people move to Columbus for our firm
and many Central Ohio companies. The
Columbus Region is on fire!
SWACO is a strong supporter of Columbus 2020
and their focus on economic development
throughout Central Ohio. We have recently
experienced their commitment and effectiveness in
this role. Last year Kenny McDonald and his staff
brought to our attention a Florida-based company,
Team Gemini, who was looking to develop a
sustainable energy green industrial park somewhere
in the Columbus metropolitan area. The result of
this collaboration, facilitated by Columbus 2020, is a
private-public partnership formally executed this past
January (2013) in which Team Gemini is investing
over $300 million to create a green industrial park
on SWACO property. The industrial park will not
only increase area recycling rates by using trash as
feedstock, but will also create hundreds of new jobs
in the area. The value of Columbus 2020 speaks
through their accomplishments in advancing the
economy of the greater Columbus area for all of us
who live and work in the Region.
What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...
Ready for business. Ready for you. Make it Happen.
City of Columbus Economic Development Division
Learn more about our job incentives, loans and grants
Bill Webster
Deputy Director
Jobs and Economic Development
614-645-8605
wpwebster@columbus.gov
Shane W. Farnsworth, EDFP
Economic Development
Administrator
614-645-6679
swfarnsworth@columbus.gov
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T
echColumbus and partners across
the Columbus Region are creating
one of the most robust technology
communities in the United States.
Thanks in large part to these efforts, the
Columbus Region is recognized as one of the
premier technology-enriched communities
in the country and as a leader in building
high-growth companies that create wealth
and jobs.
TechColumbus gives entrepreneurs access
to the tools, expertise, practical advice,
and access to early stage capital that they
need to launch and grow their companies.
TechColumbus focuses on industries that
reflect Central Ohio’s strengths: information
technology, bioscience, and advanced
materials. The organization’s knowledge-
based and financial resources put
entrepreneurs on a faster track, improving
entrepreneurial success.
Access to Capital
TechColumbus provides access to a
continuum of funding critical to early stage
company development. These investment
options include concept and seed funds,
early and growth stage capital through
Ohio TechAngels Funds (OTAF) and
X-Squared Angels, and syndicated and
sidecar investments through a network of
angels and other investors.
Advisory Services
TechColumbus’ venture acceleration team
strengthens emerging technology leaders
with critical strategic and tactical advice.
TechColumbus provides specific assistance
in customer and market validation, business
and financial modeling, evaluating capital
investment requirements, building high-
performance management teams and more.
Our venture advisors and entrepreneurs-in-
residence help entrepreneurs move from
concept to business launch to execution.
Accelerator
The TechColumbus Accelerator exists
to help technology companies achieve
sustainable growth as fast as possible. The
Accelerator combines highly skilled advisors
and an environment for accelerated growth,
two critical components needed for early
phase success. The high-energy energy
environment is made up of flexible and
affordable lab, office, and conference space.
Connections to Business,
Public Sector and Resources
Companies that engage with TechColumbus
receive personalized attention as the venture
acceleration team customizes its approach
for each individual client company. From
developing a plan and value proposition to
seeking customers and investment capital,
TechColumbus services are tactical and
practical, helping to shorten the time from
concept to growth. Whether a business
has an idea scratched on a napkin or
is in a full beta test with a product or
service, TechColumbus is eager to work
with passionate entrepreneurs who to put
forth the time and energy required to create
the next big thing.
TechColumbus: Nurturing Seeds of
Tech-based Entrepreneurial Growth
techcolumbus.org
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Joseph P. Henderson
Development Services Director
City of Pickerington
614.833.2204
jhenderson@pickerington.net
www.pickerington.net
The City of Pickerington provides access to everything your business
needs for success. Our business friendly approach gives businesses the
advantages and tools they need to excel in today’s market. The City
of Pickerington is strategically located just east of Columbus with equal
access to US 33 and Interstate 70. We look forward to the opportunity
todiscusswhyPickeringtoncouldbetherightfitforyourbusiness. Our
goal is to help your business be successful.
E C O N O M I C
DEVELOPMENT
Joy Davis, CEcD
Economic Development
Specialist
Violet Township
614.382.5988
ec.development@violet.oh.us
www.violet.oh.us
“Violet Township is the unincorporated area surrounding the City of
Pickerington. Situated in northwest Fairfield County and adjacent to
the City of Columbus, development opportunities abound along the
US 33 Corridor and in the northern portion of the township along SR
204 and in close proximity to I-70. Contact Joy Davis 614.382.5988 to
discuss the power of purple; we get it done.”
R. Michael Pettit
Director, Lancaster
Economic Development
740.687.6670 Ext. 210
rmpettit@ci.lancaster.oh.us
http://www.ci.lancaster.oh.us/
dept/econdev/
Take advantage of Lancaster’s central location, attractive benefits and
inviting community to grow your business. Rock Mill Industrial Park
is Austin-Ady Certified for manufacturing and food processing. The
Park has all utilities piped, immediate access to U.S. 33 and a pre 1994
Community Reinvestment Area providing industrial clients fifteen
year / 100% real property tax abatement for improvements and we
guarantee expedited processes. The opportunities are wide open.
Bob Clark
Director, Fairfield County
Economic Development
740.652.7162
rdclark@co.fairfield.oh.us
www.businesscounty.com
www.fairfield33.com
Ideally situated on the U.S. 33 Corridor, Fairfield County offers a
diversified portfolio of business incentives from expansive logistic
infrastructure to international trade resources. Our community is
prepared to meet your unique business needs.
If you are serious about your business, then join a community that is
serious about getting you to your first day of profit faster. Contact the
Fairfield County Economic Development Office today!
Patrik G. Bowman,
A.I.C.P.
Director of Administration
and Development
614.481-6215
pbowman@grandviewheights.org
www.grandviewheights.org
Grandview Heights is the closest incorporated community to
downtown Columbus. It’s practically adjacent to The Ohio State
University, Battelle Memorial Institute, major medical facilities, and
only a short drive to Port Columbus International Airport. Our sheer
proximitytothevibrantcenterofthestatecapitalprovidesasignificant
advantage for companies seeking a central Ohio location.
David Meeks
Economic Development
Director
614-604-4647
dmeeks@hilliardohio.gov
The City of Hilliard is friendly and vibrant with residents who feel
genuine and real about their neighbors and community. Hilliard is
choosing smart-growth initiatives to achieve its vision to become a
highly connected and unified community with charm, substance and
activities that serve a range of diverse appeal.
Timothy M. Boland
City Administrator
740-964-2416
tboland@ci.pataskala.oh.us
www.ci.pataskala.oh.us
Pataskala is one of the most competitive economic development
locations. Ohio’s premier site, the Pataskala Corporate Park, contains
520+ acres of prime manufacturing sites and a certified Job Ready Site.
Projects can commence quickly in the short term, and be successful in
the long term.
We invite you to look further at the possibilities and opportunities in
Pataskala, Ohio, U.S.A.
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TEAm
Kenny McDonald, CEcD
Chief Economic Officer
614-225-6060
km@columbusregion.com
Justin Bickle
Senior Project Manager
614-225-6083
jb@columbusregion.com
Victor Thorne
Managing Director, Strategic Development
614-961-7805
vt@columbusregion.com
Matt McCollister
Vice President, Economic Development
614-225-6953
mm@columbusregion.com
Beth Harrington
Vice President, Investor Relations
614-225-6951
bh@columbusregion.com
Katie Hamilton
Project Manager, Economic Development
614-225-6945
kmh@columbusregion.com
Deborah Scherer
Director, Global Markets
614-225-6096
ds@columbusregion.com
Stephanie I. Bosco
Economic Development Coordinator
614-225-6935
sb@columbusregion.com
Matt McQuade
Director, Business Development, North America
614-225-6920
mmq@columbusregion.com
Becky Blatt
Executive Assistant to the Chief Economic Officer
614-225-6067
bb@columbusregion.com
Karin Redelberger
Economic Development Coordinator
614-225-6088
kr@columbusregion.com
The Columbus 2020 team has decades
of economic development experience
and is ready to connect you with
the people, information, and location
resources your business needs.
Jeff Zimmerman
Director, Columbus Region Logistics Council
614-225-6900
jeff_zimmerman@columbus.org
Irene Alvarez
Director, Marketing and Communications
614-225-6941
ia@columbusregion.com
Patty Dalton Huddle
Vice President, Existing Business Solutions
614-225-6065
patty_huddle@columbus.org
Jung Kim
Director, Research
614-225-6913
jung_kim@columbus.org
Chris Strayer
Client Solutions Officer
614-225-6905
chris_strayer@columbus.org
Jay Knox
Research Analyst
614-225-6937
jay_knox@columbus.org
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Alex Fischer, Chairman
President and CEO
The Columbus Partnership
John W. Partridge, Treasurer
President
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
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 & 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
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the columbus region’s growth strategy
BRANDING
COLUMBUS
M
arketing the Columbus Region
with a consistent message and
creative approach remains criti-
cal to establishing the Region
as a thriving, desirable business
climate. Numerous organizations
market Columbus to various au-
diences—Columbus 2020 and the Columbus Cham-
ber to businesses, Experience Columbus to visitors,
corporations to executives, universities to educators
and students, hospitals to physicians and even Co-
lumbus residents to their friends.
HISTORICALLY, our community has not marketed
itself with a consistent foundation. Visual identities
were unique to each organization, providing no rec-
ognizable differences between Columbus, Ohio, and
the other “Columbus” locations nationwide. As the
Columbus Region strove for unity in its branding ef-
forts, these inconsistencies posed a problem.
About two years ago, various organizations and
stakeholders worked with local agency Fahlgren
Mortine to come up with a common theme consis-
tent with the Region’s brand essence: a ColumbUS
marker and campaign signifying not only the Region’s
unity, but also its position in the domestic and global
marketplace.
IN THE LAST TWO YEARS the cohesive brand has
been adopted by various organizations around the
Region, including more than 20 City of Columbus de-
partments. The brand also is visible at Port Columbus
International Airport and shone brightly last year in
New York’s famed Times Square.
Although collaboration has been effective, the brand-
ing initiative is far from finished. One of the key pieces
of this program is an online toolkit that provides all
the necessary visual and communications elements
to leverage the Columbus brand, encouraging even
more organizations to get on board.
brandcolumbus.com
34. Columbus’ workforce of tomorrow
is preparing here today.
Columbus State is the front door to higher
education—and a career—for more Central Ohio
residents than any other college or university.
Most of our graduates remain in Central Ohio,
starting businesses and filling key jobs in
high-growth fields like health care, information
technology, logistics and hospitality. Our alumni
generate more than $900 million for Central Ohio
every year in higher earnings and the increased
output of businesses. We see the workforce of
2020 here today, and they have us excited about
Central Ohio’s future.
At
Columbus
State,
we see
2020.
www.cscc.edu
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