Economic Development

One Columbus is focused on attracting capital investment, helping businesses expand and creating new jobs. This work is critical to achieving the vision to become the most prosperous region in the U.S.

While the economic downturn will continue to present challenges, the Columbus Region maintains competitive advantages: A diverse economy, a growing and talented workforce, and one of the top performing economic development teams in the nation.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

One Columbus Recognized as a Top Economic Development Group One Columbus was named a recipient of the 2020 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine. Mac Conway Award winners are determined by an index of corporate job creation and capital investment data.

Columbus Region Ranks No. 8 Metro Area The Columbus Region has been listed No. 8 on Site Selection magazine’s ‘Top 10 Metro Areas’ list, with 92 new and expanded facilities in 2019.

RECENT WINS

Alcorta Forging Group 100-year-old Spanish automotive supplier. Investment: $15.M | Jobs: 50 Attraction to Marysville

Andelyn Biosciences Nationwide Children’s Hospital affiliate manufacturing gene therapy products. Investment: $95M | Jobs: 170 Expanding to Columbus

Anomatic Producer of innovative and sustainable packaging for retail brands. Jobs: 80 (Retaining 705 FTE) Expanding in New Albany

Auticon IT and compliance consulting business exclusively employing adults on the autism spectrum. Jobs: 50 Attraction to Groveport

Cérélia Ready-made dough and baked goods producer. Investment: $29M | Jobs: 120 Expanding to Whitehall

Loop E-commerce company with the most advanced returns and exchanges app on Shopify. Investment: $.65M | Jobs: 54 Expanding in Columbus

Mixt Solutions E-commerce consulting and third party sales on Amazon. Investment: $1.2M | Jobs: 8 Expanding to Plain City

Sarepta Gene therapy research research and development. Investment: $30M | Jobs: 100 Attraction to Columbus

Slalom Strategy, technology and business transformation consulting firm. Investment: $.55M | Jobs: 85 Expanding in Columbus

Charter Nex Manufacturer of films for the packing industry. Investment: $2M Retention in Delaware