Economic Development

Q1 RESULTS

14

expansions and new locations

877

jobs committed CONSULTANT CONNECT 2021 TOP 50 ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS

Kenny McDonald, One Columbus President and CEO, and Matt McQuade, One Columbus Managing Director of Business Development, were both named a “Top 50 Economic Developer” by Consultant Connect. The economic development professionals selected for this list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry and the site location consulting industry for excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve.

$627M

investment

$54M

new payroll created GOVERNOR’S CUP

Site Selection, a leading corporate real estate economic development magazine, announced that Ohio ranked No. 1 in its Governor’s Cup 2020 state economic and business attraction rankings for bringing more new corporate facility projects per capita than any other state in the nation. Ohio also ranked No. 2 among the nation for total projects overall.

Q1 PROJECT WINS

The Home Depot

The world’s largest home improvement retailer announced the opening of a new 151,000-square-foot distribution facility in Grove City. Of the 71 total jobs coming to Ohio, the company is creating 24 new jobs in the Columbus Region. EASE Logistics

An award-winning multi-operational supply chain and transportation solution announced plans to expand its headquarters in Dublin, creating 20 new jobs and investing $2 million.

Goosehead Insurance

A rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency with nationwide products and services announced plans to expand to Columbus, creating 100 new jobs. WillowTree

A top mobile app developer and digital product agency announced plans to expand its presence in Columbus, creating 50 new jobs, increasing its Columbus workforce by more than 50%. Northwest Bank

A full-service financial institution that offers a complete line of business and personal banking products, insurance services, employee benefits and investment management announced plans to relocate its holding company headquarters (Northwest Bancshares, Inc.) to Columbus, from Warren, Pennsylvania, creating more than 50 new jobs.