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Another week, another Forbes list. This one ranks US cities on high-tech job growth using both short term and long term metrics. Seattle topped the list, but Columbus took a strong third place following Baltimore. Job growth in Columbus was… [Read More]
A new Forbes ranking revealed earlier this week ranks Columbus as the 4th Best Shopping City in the US. As with any Forbes list, the metrics used are usually called into question. This list bases their rankings on number of… [Read More]
From Forbes.com: “While the recession has taken a huge toll on the rest of Ohio, Columbus has been thriving, thanks to strong population growth, a booming startup culture and the largest college campus in the country–Ohio State University, a major… [Read More]
Another day, another list. Forbes just released their top “Bargain Cities” rankings, and Columbus clocked in at #7 behind rival cities such as Indianapolis and Austin, but ahead of Nashville and Denver. Forbes describes these as cities as places where… [Read More]
From Forbes.com: Ohio governor: Economy linked with education By Stephen Majors Ohio can only enter an economic revival by refusing to be deterred by financial obstacles and by immediately reforming its out-of-date educational system, Gov. Ted Strickland said Monday in… [Read More]
From Forbes.com: Will You Want A Job In That State After College? By Kurt Badenhausen A study reveals which states keep the most of their graduates–and which ones degree holders flee from. READ MORE Ohio State tied for 9th Place… [Read More]
indusbusinessjournal.com wrote Chasing Technology Posted On: 12/8/2008 BY CHRIS NELSON While no two municipalities are identical, many of America’s top tech cities and regions – San Jose/Silicon Valley, Seattle, Boston, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Los Angeles, New York City – share a… [Read More]
Yahoo Real Estate wrote Real Estate Markets Most Likely to Rebound By Dorothy Pomerantz Nov 3rd, 2008 If you’re a homeowner seeing property values plummet, look to the commercial real estate market for solace. It might tell you which areas… [Read More]
Forbes.com wrote Cities Where Your Nest Egg Goes Farthest Maurna Desmond, 10.20.08 A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but the economic downturn may be causing some to rethink how they’ll spend their golden years. Topping the list of… [Read More]
Forbes just published the results for their annual “Best Cities for Singles” list, and Columbus has slipped from 19th Place in 2007 down to 21st Place in 2008. We seem to do well in the categories of “Cost of Living… [Read More]
Columbus has slipped from 23rd in 2007 to 25th in 2008 on Forbes’ annual list of top cities for young professionals. San Francisco topped the list this year, beating out New York City as last year’s number one. Columbus scored… [Read More]
Forbes.com wrote Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities William Pentland 03.10.08 Thanks to a potent recipe mixing hearty helpings of money, leadership, commitment and vision, a cadre of small cities is rapidly earning respect as veritable tech hubs. Where will the… [Read More]
Forbes.com wrote Best Cities For Couples Rebecca Ruiz, 02.04.08 With rents in many cities skyrocketing, men and women marrying later and a divorce rate for first-time marriages that hovers at about 45%, it’s no wonder more American couples are deciding… [Read More]
Forbes.com wrote Best And Worst Cities For Renters Matt Woolsey, 01.07.08 Writing a monthly rent check often feels like lighting money on fire. You’ll never again see that cash, you build no equity and there are no tax benefits. But… [Read More]
Forbes magazine recently listed Columbus, Ohio has the country’s 9th most affordable city (another Ohio city Cincinnati was #3) to live in according to a recent study by Forbes.com that looked at metrics such as low cost of living, housing… [Read More]
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