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The Region by the Numbers
2.26M
TALENTED PEOPLE
150,000
ENROLLED COLLEGE STUDENTS
Top 10
IN THE MIDWEST FOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT GROWTH
Doing Business
Cost
Cost of living in the Columbus Region is 10% lower than the national average. Your business and your employees will spend less to thrive here.
Market Access
The Columbus Region has unmatched market access, with 60% of the population of the U.S. and Canada within a one-day drive.
Talent
The colleges, universities and vocational schools make the Columbus Region a top talent incubator for all key industries.
Economic Development Ecosystem
One Columbus and community partners can directly assist in growing and developing your business in the Columbus Region.
Make Headlines With Us
Businesses in the Columbus Region make global news on the daily as they innovate and create.
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December 13, 2022
Collaboration and Community in the Columbus Innovation District
Expansive wins yield major hopes of future innovations. At least that’s what’s true of The Ohio State University’s…
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November 17, 2022
The Columbus Life Sciences Ecosystem
Ultimate Solutions USA, an international leader in the life sciences industry, recently announced that they would be expanding…
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October 31, 2022
Innovation in Electric Vehicles
New technology growth just seems to come naturally to Ohio. Case in point: Honda’s fresh-off-the-press announcement of its…

Industries
The Columbus Region’s key industries represent a diverse business community. From technical know-how to creative prowess, the talent pipeline keeps businesses at the forefront of their industries.
Top 10
MILLENNIAL CONCENTRATION
52
COLLEGE CAMPUSES
16
FORTUNE 1000 COMPANIES
Operations
The Columbus Region is set up for success—your success. Companies find that the Region has everything they need to take business to the next level.
Economic Development
Businesses in the 11-county Columbus Region benefit from a robust economic development infrastructure. One Columbus, the economic development organization for the Region, works with both state and local partners to help new and existing businesses grow in the Columbus Region.
$10B
CAPITAL INVESTMENT SECURED
$2B
NEW PAYROLL ACROSS THE REGION

Contact
Our team is on hand to help your business find its place in the Columbus Region. Together we’ll secure your growth and future in our thriving ecosystem.