We recently sat down with Dr. Bill LaFayette, the Vice President of Economic Analysis at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, to discuss a variety of topics related to the Columbus economy. Bill shares with us his professional insight and research… [Read More]
From Business First of Columbus: Report: Columbus holding its own amid recession Columbus is feeling the sting of the recession like any other metropolitan area in the nation, but a new report indicates it’s holding up better than other big… [Read More]
Last fall, we introduced Creative Columbus to readers on Columbus Underground. Later that year, many of you responded to our survey of creative sector employers, sole proprietors, employees, and students. Thank you all so much for your input and participation…. [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Grove City meets Hollywood as Netflix brings central distribution center here By Tim Feran With the snap of a movie clapper board, a little bit of Hollywood put down roots in Grove City yesterday. Netflix, the world’s… [Read More]
Press Release: Mayor Unveils New Website To Attract Jobs In the ongoing efforts to attract businesses to the City of Columbus, Mayor Michael B. Coleman today unveiled the city’s new economic development website that has been redesigned to attract the… [Read More]
From bluejackets.nhl.com: Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena Represent More Than $2 Billion Economic Impact in Columbus The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena have driven an economic impact in excess of $2 billion since 2000, according to a new… [Read More]
Yesterday yielded some good news, some bad news, and some more bad news out at Port Columbus. First the bad news: Business First is reporting that five airport hotels are having financial problems and are lagging on their rent and… [Read More]
Press Release: CNBC show “Mad Money w/Jim Cramer” to visit Ohio State Through the enthusiastic efforts of several Fisher College of Business student groups, CNBC’s Mad Money w/Jim Cramer is coming to The Ohio State University campus to tape its… [Read More]
If you are feeling the pinch of the economy (who isn’t?) but would still like to have a nice night out, head to Rosendales to try their new Comfort Series Menu. Each evening, Monday through Thursday, Rosendales will be offering… [Read More]
Whether you’re out of work, or just afraid of being out of work, then you might have a new opportunity waiting for you on Wedneday at Columbus’ first “Pink Slip Party” being held at the Confluence Park Restaurant. Registration &… [Read More]
The state of Ohio was given 8.2 Billion in Federal Stimulus money and has launched a website to take requests. There have been thousands of submissions so far. Of course, many of the requests are for roads and bridges - construction and repairs. Some of… [Read More]
Have you ever dreamt of being an actor but never had the time, talent, or energy to pursue an acting career? Well, now you can skip all of that and just buy your way in! There are 8 days remaining… [Read More]
Press Release: America can reduce global warming pollution by nearly 10 percent annually, reduce oil consumption by more than 25 million barrels annually, and create or sustain more than 3 million jobs by making investment in clean energy and transportation… [Read More]
Press Release: Battelle, the world’s largest nonprofit research and development organization, announced today it is investing more than $200 million in central Ohio to add, construct, and renovate manufacturing, office, child care, and laboratory facilities in Columbus, Dublin, and West… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Easton doesn’t think the time is right for major expansion Monday, December 15, 2008 BY MIKE PRAMIK Tiffany & Co. has settled into its new space, and work has begun on a nearby multitenant building. But don’t… [Read More]
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