2013 Economic Development Report

2013 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT report

the columbus region’s growth strategy

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ABOUT.THE PLAN.

GOALS.INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS CONTINUE TO

BUILD MOMENTUM

MEET THE COLUMBUS 2020 TEAM

COLUMBUS CHAMBER: ACCELERATE YOUR

BUSINESS

BRANDING COLUMBUS

THE COLUMBUS PARTNERSHIP: IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY

OF THE COLUMBUS REGION

TECHCOLUMBUS: NURTURING SEEDS

OF TECH-BASED ENTREPRENEURIAL

GROWTH

COLUMBUS REGION SUCCESS STORY: THE IBM

ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS LAB

A DIVERSE AND GROWING ECONOMY:

THE COLUMBUS REGION MAPDETAILING THE COMMUNITIES

GROWING THE COLUMBUS REGION

JOBSOHIO: DRIVING OHIO’S JOB CREATION CAPITAL INVESTMENT

AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

THANK YOU INVESTORSA DETAILED LISTING OF COLUMBUS 2020’S INVESTORS

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THE PLAN

Retain and expand the companies and industries that call the Columbus Region home by:

Attract major employers to establish operations in the Columbus Region by:

Create more commercial enterprises by leveraging the Region’s research assets and entrepreneurs by:

Improve the civic infrastructure and political conditions that enhance the economic development environment by:

GOALS TO REACH BY THE YEAR 2020

ABOUT Columbus 2020 Fuels Economic Growth in the Columbus Region

Charged with moving the economic

development needle in the 11-county

Columbus Region, Columbus 2020 is a bold,

public-private partnership that leverages

the area’s strengths – including a robust,

talented workforce, world-class research and

academic institutions, and an entrepreneurial

spirit – to build an atmosphere ideal for

growing business.

Columbus 2020 facilitates economic growth

by ensuring existing companies have the tools

necessary for success and by showcasing

the region to companies seeking a viable

relocation option. With a team dedicated

to meeting one-on-one with existing and

prospective companies, Columbus 2020 is

proactive in its efforts to attract and retain

thriving businesses.

Columbus 2020 updates investors regularly

on progress against its aggressive, 10-year

goals focused on overall employment

numbers, per capita income, capital

investment and the Region’s standing and

image as a leader in economic development.

Be informedStay-up-to-date on the Columbus Region by reading Economic Development Matters, a weekly e-publication by Kenny McDonald, Chief Economic Officer. Economic Development Matters is published each Monday and is distributed to those interested in economic development in the Columbus Region. If you would like to receive this weekly electronic update, email [email protected] and asked to be added to the subscriber list.

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Access America TransportAcuSport CorporationAdvanced Medical Supply, Inc.AGC Glass Company North

America, Inc.Aleris International, Inc.Allied Mineral Products, Inc.American School of TechnologyAriel CorporationArminak & Associates, LLC.Ascena Retail Group, Inc.ASK Chemicals LP Autotool, Inc.Banner Metals Group, Inc.Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc.Big Lots Stores, Inc.Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc.BoeingCallCopy, Inc.Capital City MillworkCardington Yutaka Technologies, Inc.Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.Cleverly + AssociatesClosed Loop Refining & Recovery, Inc.ContactUS LLCDawson ResourcesDelaware Art.com, Inc.DSW Inc.ECR Internet Services, Inc.e-Cycle LLCExel Inc.FIMM USA Inc.Florida Production Engineering, Inc.Food Safety Net ServicesFT Precision Inc.Graphic Packaging Holding

CompanyHMBHFI, LLCHonda of America Mfg., Inc.Howard HannaHubbard Enterprises LLCHumanaIBMIMS Electronics Recycling, Inc.ITM Marketing, Inc.Jifiti Inc.JPMorgan Chase & Co.King Strategic CommunicationsLa Senza CorporationLancaster PollardLincare Inc.Magnanni, Inc.Manifold & Phalor, Inc.Marcy Industries Company, LLC

Marengo Fabricated Steel, LTD.Marion Industrial CenterMenlo Worldwide LogisticsMetro CD Engineering, LLCMidland Facility ServicesMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.Nationwide Mutual Insurance

CompanyNestle USANiagara Bottling, LLCOrange Barrel MediaOxford Consulting Group, Inc.Pacer International, Inc.PACS Industries, Inc.Parker Hannifin CorporationProgressive Medical, Inc.Quantum Health, Inc.Rampart Hosting, LLCRELE Handels-GmbHResidential Finance CorporationResource Ventures, LTDRestoration Hardware, Inc.Robin Enterprises Co.Rolls-Royce Energy Systems Inc.RxScanSafety Today, Inc.Schafer Driveline LLCSecans B.V.Sedgwick Claims Management

Services, Inc.Skylight Financial GroupSoysaponin, Inc.SPARCStanley Electric U.S. Co.Stella & DotSudden Impact MarketingSwitchbox, Inc.Tarigma CorporationTaylor Entrance SystemsTech InternationalTotal Quality LogisticsTransportation Research Center Inc.Triple T Transport, Inc.TS Trim Industries Inc.UPSUS Yachiyo, Inc.USA Vinyl, LLCV&S Columbus Galvanizing LLCVeeva SystemsVeriano Fine Foods & Spirits, Ltd.Vision Service PlanWasserstrom Restaurant SupplyWillbros Group, Inc.Worthington Industries, Inc.Zulily, Inc.

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

Source: Columbus 2020, 2011–2012; Ohio Private Investment Survey 2012,Ohio Department of Development

CAPITAL INVESTMENT

ANNOUNCED

GOAL $8 BILLION

$3.15 BILLION

39.5% of goal

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NEW JOBS

NEW JOBS

GOAL 150,000

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30.5% of goal

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$37,688 $39,549

$48,995$50,791

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2010 2011 GOAL 2012 JOBSCREATED

NEW

2012 JOBSCREATEDEXISTING

2012 JOBSRETAINED

Average annual salary of all jobs created or retained in 2012 is $53,391 =41 percent higher than the 2010 baseline

PER CAPITA INCOME

$60,000

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Congratulations to the following companies who started, located or expanded operations in the Columbus Region in 2012.

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The Columbus Region has experienced tremendous success since Columbus 2020’s inception in 2010,

making significant progress toward some aggressive goals:

The Region has added nearly 46,000 net new jobs, well on its way to the goal of 150,000 by 2020.

Per capita income is up 41.7 percent – well above the goal of 30 percent.

The Region has secured $3.15 billion in new capital investment, representing nearly 40 percent of the 10-year, $8 billion goal.

Perhaps the most powerful example of the Region’s continued success is its ability to attract and retain

business. In 2012, 111 companies announced new locations, expansions or retentions in the Region. Over the past year, the Columbus 2020 team executed 56 business development missions in more than 20 states and six international markets.

The Region is well on its way to being a national leader in economic development, with recognition from multiple organizations including the International Economic Development Council.

This success is due not only to a stable regional economy, but also to the time and financial support provided by visionary public and private investors committed to growing the Region.

Economic development efforts continue to build momentum

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CHALLENGE

Over time, the top technology officials from the Columbus Region’s powerhouse companies recognized they

had similar needs and wants – especially in the evolving landscape of big data analytics. The CIOs – from the likes of Cardinal Health, Nationwide and many more – decided to create a taskforce surrounding these technology needs. They realized big data analytics was a priority, and its importance was only going to grow. Their companies needed to be prepared, and wanted to develop the necessary skills to succeed in the new territory.

SOLUTIONTo prepare for this wave of big data analytics, officials at Nationwide, Cardinal Health, Huntington Bank and Limited Brands reached out to top technology companies to explore bringing an analytical center to the Columbus Region. Having access to data analytics resources in their own backyard was a priority.

A key economic contributor for more than 95 years, IBM saw this as an opportunity to continue supporting the Columbus Region, and also a chance to expand its analytics capabilities and extend support beyond the Region.

IBM’s decision to bring its first dedicated advanced analytics center to the Columbus Region was strategic. Companies like Nationwide and Cardinal Health receive assistance with their analytics challenges, while IBM is able to tap into a robust network of thriving customer companies.

RESULTSThe IBM Client Center: Analytics Solutions Lab is the result of IBM’s partnership with Columbus 2020 and some of the largest companies in the Columbus Region. This unique collaboration also initiated a partnership between IBM and The Ohio State University to deliver a pipeline of talent for the growing field of analytics. IBM’s Analytics Solutions Lab could bring hundreds of jobs to the Columbus Region and will help position the area as center for innovation and advanced technology.

Columbus Region Success Story: The IBM Analytics Solutions Lab

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With no single industry representing more than 17 percent of overall employment, the Columbus Region offers a diverse economy attractive to companies seeking a stable environment for

growth. Key sectors include manufacturing, logistics, science and technology, headquarters and business services, agbioscience, and international business – adding up to a plethora of employment opportunities for the Region’s talented workforce.

The Region is within a 10-hour drive of nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population, manufacturing capacity and headquarters operations, making it a strategic logistics hub – as evidenced by MSC Industrial’s $55 million investment last year, and many similar projects. Manufacturing also is strong, anchored by

automotive giant Honda and its various regional suppliers. The Region’s largest employer, JPMorgan Chase, is just one of the many business services companies that call the Columbus Region home.

A hotbed of science and technology companies, Columbus has earned Forbes magazine’s nod as the country’s third best city for tech jobs. The Region also is leading the way in agbioscience, experiencing dramatic growth in agricultural and food science technicians and scientists at companies like Battelle and Abbott Nutrition. The Columbus Region also is home to nearly 600 international firms, providing even further reaching opportunities for employment and business partnership.

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MANUFACTURING

economic SECTORS

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NOTABLE EMPLOYERSCompany Operations Employment

Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research and development 10,540Mfg., Inc

Whirlpool Corporation Home appliances 3,066

Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200

TS TECH Co., Ltd. Automotive interior parts 2,078

Emerson Network Power Power and environmental control systems 1,800

Worthington Industries, Inc. Steel processing, pressure cylinder products, 1,390 metal framing and steel pallets

The Anchor Hocking Glass tabletop and bakeware 1,200Company

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250Roxane, Inc. / Roxane Laboratories, Inc.

Rolls-Royce plc Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,132

Owens Corning Science & Industrial and automotive insulation 1,024Technology Center

FAST FACTS

(output per worker) from 2001 to 2012

WORKFORCE & EDUCATION

11 counties

than the national average

Lancaster and six vocational/technical schools

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES

- Edison Welding Institute (EWI)

- Four intermodal logistics operations to receive and distribute manufactured goods

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LOGISTICS

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economic SECTORS

Vista Packaging & Logistics, a certified woman–owned business, has provided clients with customized logistics solutions that consistently lower labor cost, reduce storage costs and increase operational efficiencies for the last 28 years. With locations in Columbus and Cincinnati, we offer contract packaging, warehousing, and distribution services that help speed up the supply chain for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. With our tireless work-ethic and passion to create bottom line results, we’ve developed a reputation as an industry leader in providing complete turnkey packaging solutions.

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Defense Supply Center Defense logistics, weapons system supply 3,000

Exel Inc. Contract logistics provider 1,900

United Parcel Service, Inc. Package delivery, global specialized 1,623 transportation and logistics services

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Retail distribution 920

Midwest Express Group Third-party logistics services 760

FedEx Corporation Package delivery, global specialized 700 transportation and logistics services

Kimball Midwest, Inc. Products and services for maintenance 700 and repair operations

Target Brands, Inc. Retail distribution 600

Access Drywall Supply Full-service drywall warehouse and distribution 450

Pacer International, Inc. Transportation and logistics services 397

FAST FACTS

by Three Scale Research (2011)


11-county area

(high-school to Ph.D.)

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES

manufacturing capacity and headquarters operations

associations dedicated to the ongoing competitiveness of the logistics industry


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

economic SECTORS

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Alliance Data Marketing, credit and transaction solutions 2,374 Systems Corporation

Battelle Independent non-profit research and 2,201 development

Abbott Nutrition Nutritional/pharmaceutical products 2,200

Chemical Abstracts Chemical information databases 1,400 Service

Ashland Inc. Specialty chemical products and services 900

OCLC Non-profit computer library service and 722 research organization

IBM Applications and integrations solutions 671

Information Control IT services provider 436 Corporation

Transportation Independent automotive research, 400 Research Center Inc. development and testing solutions

Nestle USA Food and beverage product technology 243

FAST FACTS

Forbes magazine (2011)


Statistics 2011)

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES


HEADQUARTERS & BUSINESS SERVICES

economic SECTORS

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We are proud that so many of our Financial Advisors have been included in Barron’s Top 1,000. It

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Michael Birgeneau, #24Graystone ConsultingInstitutional Consulting DirectorFinancial Advisor4449 Easton Way, Ste 300Columbus, OH 43219614-228-0600

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Financial services 17,438

Nationwide Mutual Insurance and financial services 11,085 Insurance Company

Limited Brands, Inc. Women’s apparel, personal care products 6,000

Huntington Financial services 4,813 Bancshares, Inc.

Cardinal Health, Inc. Medical products and services 4,384

American Electric Investor-owned electric utility 3,338 Power Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Specialty retailer 2,650

Express Scripts Pharmacy benefits management 2,441 Holding Company

Alliance Data Marketing, credit and transaction solutions 2,374 Systems Corporation

State Farm Mutual Insurance and financial services 1,854 Automobile Insurance Company

FAST FACTS

economic output

Abercrombie & Fitch and DSW


or higher

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES


economic SECTORS

AGBIOSCIENCE

Proud to be a part of

Columbus’ past, present and future

S TAT E A U T O . C O M

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Battelle Independent non-profit research and 2,201 development

Abbott Nutrition Nutritional products, medical products, 2,200 pharmaceuticals

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250 Roxane, Inc. / Roxane Laboratories, Inc.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Consumer lawn and garden products, 1,165 Company professional horticulture products

Ashland Inc. Specialty chemical products, services and solutions 900

Anheuser-Busch Beer manufacturing, packing and shipping 580 Companies, Inc.

DuPont Films used in photovoltaics 560

ConAgra Foods, Inc. Microwave popcorn production 294

Nestle USA Research and development for nutrition, 243 health and wellness products

Select Sires, Inc. Livestock genetics 186

FAST FACTS

economy


technicians and scientists

home to researchers of every department touching on agriculture, with focus areas of advanced bioenergy and biobased products, environmental quality and sustainability, and food security, production and human health

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES

industry, with services in agrochemical product development, animal health product development, and food quality and safety


INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

economic SECTORS

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Honda of America Automobiles, engines, research 10,540 Mfg., Inc. and development

TS TECH Co., Ltd. Automotive interior parts 2,078

Exel Inc. Contract logistics provider 1,900

Teleperformance Outsourcing call center 1,682

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals 1,250 Roxane, Inc. / Roxane Laboratories, Inc.

Rolls-Royce plc Power systems for use on land, sea and air 1,132

Safelite Group, Inc. Vehicle glass repair and replacement, 1,021 insurance third party administrator

Mettler-Toledo Manufacturer and supplier of precision instruments 800 International Inc.

Cardington Yutaka Automotive parts, exhaust systems, torque and 750 Technologies, Inc. catalytic converters

Stanley Electric U.S. Co. Automotive lighting design, construction, 605 maintenance, production and assembly

FAST FACTS


BUSINESS ADVANTAGES

international companies

operations

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MountGilead

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Delaware

Circleville

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Knox County

Licking County

FranklinCounty

Fairfield County

PickawayCounty

MadisonCounty

DelawareCounty

MorrowCounty

MarionCounty

LoganCounty Union

County

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

Intermodal Terminal

Dual Rail Industrial Park

National Gateway Corridor

Heartland Rail Corridor National Freight Rail Line

Major US/State Highway Interstate Highway

Industrial Parks

Collaboration Equals Jobs for Columbus

Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce

www.logancountyohio.com

Marion CAN DO!www.marioncando.com

Union Countywww.unioncounty.org

Morrow County Development Offi ce

www.morrowcountydevelopment.com

City of Canal Winchesterwww.canalwinchesterohio.gov

City of Pickeringtonwww.pickeringtondevelopment.com

Fairfi eld 33 Development Alliance

www.fairfi eld33.com

Violet Townshipwww.violet.oh.us

Pickaway Progress Partnership

www.pickawayprogress.com

Area Development Foundation of Knox County

www.knoxadf.com

City of Delawarewww.delawareohio.net

City of Powellwww.cityofpowell.us

Delaware Countywww.co.delaware.oh.us

City of Pataskalawww.ci.pataskala.oh.us

Licking CountyChamber of Commercewww.lickingcountychamber.com

Community partnerships brings new jobs and increased investments to the 11-county Columbus Region. Communities including the City of Columbus and Franklin County are investing through the Mid-Ohio Development Exchange (MODE).

City of Bexleywww.bexley.org

City of Columbuswww.columbus.gov

City of Dublinwww.dublin.oh.us

City of Gahannawww.gahanna.gov

City of Grandview Heightswww.grandviewheights.org

City of Grove Citywww.grovecityohio.gov

City of Groveportwww.groveport.org

City of Hilliardwww.hilliardohio.gov

City of New Albanywww.newalbanyohio.org

City of Reynoldsburgwww.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us

City of Upper Arlingtonwww.uaoh.net

City of Westervillewww.westerville.org

City of Whitehallwww.whitehall-oh.us

City of Worthingtonwww.worthington.org

Columbus RegionalAirport Authority

www.columbusairports.com

Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

www.columbusfi nance.org

Franklin Countywww.franklincountyohio.gov

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commissionwww.morpc.org

Village of Obetzwww.obetz.oh.us

City of Londonwww.ci.london.oh.us

Madison County CICwww.madisoncountychamber.org

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

Intermodal Terminal

Dual Rail Industrial Park

National Gateway Corridor

Heartland Rail Corridor National Freight Rail Line

Major US/State Highway Interstate Highway Industrial Parks

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New Albany Business Park

Master planned by innovators for innovators, the New Albany Business Park is one of the largest and fastest growing parks in the region.

Whether it’s technology ready sites or dual feed electric, public private partnerships together with a high degree of business connectivity enable us to offer the latest and most comprehensive resources available to drive innovation and promote commerce.

Visit our website today to learn more.

Created to inspire innovation. Designed to protect investment.

The Columbus Partnership is a non-profi t, membership-based CEO organization of 52 CEOs from Columbus’ leading businesses and institutions. The Columbus Partnership’s primary goal is to improve the economic vitality of the Columbus Region.

Focus on Economic

Development

Economic development, through the work of Columbus 2020, is the main focus of the Partnership and provides the underpinning for all aspects of the organization.

Provide Thought Leadership

The Partnership actively benchmarks Columbus against peer communities, convenes community leaders from all sectors to discuss the vision of Columbus and engages in the action required to benefi t our community.

Be Catalysts for Civic

Improvement

The Partnership engages in all major projects that need strong civic leadership and intend to enhance the quality of our schools, arts and cultural organizations, or the development of downtown Columbus. The Partnership provides strategic approaches to turn vision into action to achieve the desired results without taking credit for accomplishments.

Develop Future Leaders

Identifying and empowering young leaders is important to every vital city.

Champion Regional Solutions

to Regional Problems

Whether it is economic development, workforce initiatives or other important priorities facing Columbus, the Partnership supports metropolitan approaches that improve service delivery and cost eff ectiveness.

Partner with the Public Sector

The Partnership supports and partners with the eff orts of elected offi cials at the state, county and city levels to work together for a common agenda.

Support Collaboration in the

Non-Profi t Sector

The Partnership supports collaboration between non-profi t organizations, particularly where the collaborative eff orts bring about cost savings and improved program eff ectiveness.

The Columbus Partnership: Improving the Economic Vitality of the Columbus Region

columbuspartnership.com


COLUMBUS CHAMBER:

No one knows the Columbus Re-gion business community like the Columbus Chamber, an organiza-tion dedicated to helping compa-

nies grow through connections, resources and solutions. In its nearly 130-year history, the Chamber has evolved to become the Region’s largest business services organi-zation and primary advocate for businesses large and small.

With nearly 2,000 member businesses—90 percent of which are small businesses with 500 or fewer full-time employees—the Co-lumbus Chamber nurtures business growth. It serves as an extension of its members’ teams, working to save them time and money and propel their businesses forward.

Key services and solutions:

Customized connections to the right people, resources and information. Last year the Chamber staff conducted 1,000 meetings and facilitated thousands of con-nections.

Business advocacy at the local, state and federal levels of government. The Chamber carries the business message on issues like comprehensive tax reform, including mu-nicipal tax uniformity, regulation reform, education reform, workforce development and economic development.

Individually-tailored market research. A research team provides regional economic analysis, as well as local demographic and socioeconomic analysis.

Workforce solutions to find and retain talent. The Chamber connects talent to businesses through consultative services and tools like columbusinternships.com and semi-annual logistics job fairs.

M/WBE support for businesses from start-up to growth. Diversity Bridge pro-vides a one-stop web portal for business resources and a common M/WBE certifica-tion application.

ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS

Columbus.org 614.221.1321

Columbus Region

Logistics Council:

A catalyst for

logistics growth

Strategically located between Chi-cago and the East Coast and

within a 10-hour drive to 50 percent of the U.S. population, manufactur-ing capacity and headquarters op-erations, the Columbus Region has become an attractive logistics hub for companies looking to efficiently distribute products nationwide.

Made up of representation from vari-ous logistics and distribution com-panies in the Region, the Columbus Region Logistics Council (CRLC) helps lead implementation of a stra-tegic roadmap, focused on growing the Region’s logistics sector through initiatives like the LogisticsART pro-gram, logistics job fairs, and relevant networking and professional devel-opment events.

According to a report issued by the CRLC in late 2012, the Region’s more than 80,000 employees in transpor-tation, warehousing and wholesale industries represent a concentration of logistics employment 41 percent greater than the national average.

Columbus.org/logistics


PRIVATE SECTOR

2Checkout.com Inc.3 Pillar Homes LLC889 Global SolutionsAccel Inc.Advanced Civil DesignAetna Building Maintenance Inc.Alterra Real Estate AdvisorsAmerican Electric PowerAmerican Structurepoint Inc.AmerisourceBergen Corp.Anderson Concrete Corp.Anheuser BuschArsdale Management and

ProductionAssurex GlobalAT&T OhioBakerHostelterBailey Cavalieri LLCBarnes & Thornburg LLPBattelleBeecherHillBenchmark BankBig LotsBluemile Inc.Bob Evans Farms Inc.The Boeing CorporationBricker & Eckler LLPBrooksourceBuckeye Power Inc.Buckeye Ready MixBuilding Industry Association of

Central OhioByers, Minton & Associates LLCCalfee, Halter & Griswold LLPCameron Mitchell RestaurantsCardinal HealthCardinal TransportationCarlile Patchen & Murphy LLPCassidy TurleyCD 102.5 RadioCentric ConsultingChemical Abstracts ServiceClark Schaefer HackettColdwell Banker King ThompsonColliers InternationalColumbia Gas of Ohio Inc.

Columbus Board of RealtorsColumbus Business FirstColumbus Coal & Lime Co.Columbus CrewThe Columbus FoundationCommerce National BankCompass HomesComResource Inc.Continental Office EnvironmentsCorna KokosingCOSICrane Group Co.Crawford HoyingCredoCrowe HorwathCSCCTL Engineering Inc.Daimler Group Inc.Danis Building Construction Co.DASCO Home Medical EquipmentDedicated Technologies Inc.DeloitteDesignGroupDickinson Wright PLLCThe Dispatch Printing Co.DLZDuke RealtyDupler OfficedynamItEclipseCorpe-Cycle LLCE.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.Elford Inc.Emerson Network Power/LiebertEMH&T Inc.Ernst & Young LLPExxcelFacilitySource Inc.Fahlgren MortineFathom Online MarketingFifth Third BankFindley DaviesFirst EnergyFranchise Insurance Agency Inc.FrazierHeibyFrost Brown Todd LLCG&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Inc.The Gammill Group Inc.

Gavroshe USAGBQ Partners LLCGeorge J. Igel & Co. Inc.GilbaneGlimcher Realty TrustGrand DesignGroup Inc.Grange InsuranceGreat Northern Consulting Services

Inc.Greif Inc.Hamilton Capital ManagementHamilton Parker Co.Haughn & Associates Inc.Heartland BankHeidelberg Distributing Co.Hilton Columbus at EastonHoffmann and Associates

Insurance Services Inc.Hollywood Casino ColumbusHomestead AmericaHonda of America Manufacturing

Inc.Honda of MarysvilleThe Huntington National Bank Inc.Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc.IBM Corp.Ice Miller LLPIGS EnergyInAlign Partners LLCInformation Control Corp.InnoSourceInsight BankInvergarry Partners LLCJeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsJohn Gerlach & Co. LLPJones DayJones Lang LaSalleJPMorgan Chase & CoKabil Associates Inc.Karpinski EngineeringKaufman DevelopmentKegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co. LPAThe Kenney Co.Kenwel Printers Inc.KeyBankKing Business Interiors Inc.Kirk Williams Co.KMH Systems Inc.

KPMGThe Kroger Co.The Lachey Co.Lancaster Colony Corp.Leading EDJELifestyle CommunitiesLimited BrandsLIVE! TechnologiesLoth Inc.M/I HomesManifest Solutions Corp.Manor HomesMatt Kallner Law OfficeMcDonald Hopkins LLCMcGladreyMedFlightMedical Mutual of OhioThe Memorial Tournament

presented by Nationwide Insurance

Metropolitan HoldingsMichael J. Platt, UBSMicrosoftMid-Ohio Development

CorporationMiles-McClellan Construction Co.

Inc.Miller Pipeline Corp.Mills JamesMKSKMomentive Specialty Chemicals

Inc.Montrose Group LLCThe Motorists Insurance GroupMount Carmel Health SystemMS Consultants Inc.MurphyEpson Advertising & Public

RelationsNationwide Children’s HospitalNationwide InsuranceNavigator Management Partners

LLCNBBJ LLCNetJetsThe New Albany Co.Norfolk SouthernOCLCODW Logistics Inc.

THANK YOU INVESTORS

What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...

It was an easy decision for Continental Office Environments to become an early investor in Columbus 2020. I totally buy in to the strategy that Kenny McDonald and his team

have put in place, and believe they are doing outstanding work. They have been extremely successful in landing new companies for our Columbus Region and have many more prospects underway.

Continental Office thrives on economic development and we depend on new companies entering the Central Ohio market to help fuel our own growth. Our investment means that we are helping to fund business attraction, which benefits not only our company but also our clients and business partners. It also keeps us close to the action in terms of Columbus 2020 monthly progress updates and investor meetings that we attend.

IRA SHARFIN, CEO

IT WAS AN

DECISION.EASY

NEIL MORTINEPresident and CEO

Our livelihood is dependent upon stable, thriving

companies in need of marketing and communications expertise, as well as the right staff to serve those businesses. In the Columbus Region, we’ve found both. We are proud to support a growth strategy that works actively not only to attract new companies to the Region, but also to nurture the longstanding businesses that call the Region home. And having access to a progressive, creative talent pool helps us serve clients from coast to coast without leaving the Columbus Region.



THANK YOU INVESTORS

Building a better

and community engagement.

Columbus Color Run

King Arts Complex Board

Community Care Day

Cap City Marathon

The Builder’s Exchange

Childhood League of Ohio

Columbus Speech and Hearing

Slice of Columbus

Central Ohio Rebuilding Together

Great Scioto Duck Race

Mid-Ohio Food Bank

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Development Board

Columbus through construction

SERVING OHIO FIRST

From farm to plate, from our roots in Rio Grande to our new headquarters in New Albany – more than $160 million invested in our great state 2010 to 2014.

©2013 Bob Evans Farms, LLC.

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Inc.OhioHealthOld Trail PrintingOn Target Performance GroupOvermyer Hall AssociatesOxford Consulting Group Inc.Pillar Technology Group, LLCPizzuti Plante MoranPNC BankPorter Wright Morris & Arthur

LLPPortfolio CreativePR BrigadePrater Engineering Associates Inc.Precise Resource Inc.PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrime EngineeringPRISM Marketing CommunicationsQuandel Group Inc.R.G. Barry Corp.Refectory Restaurant and BistroRegent HomesRelocation Consultants LTDRenaissance Columbus

Downtown HotelRiver ConsultingThe Robert Weiler Co.Robin Enterprises Co.Rockford HomesRomanelli & Hughes Building Co.Rudolph/Libbe CompaniesRuscilli Construction Co. Inc.Sauer Group Inc.Schneider DownsSchooley Caldwell AssociatesSchottenstein HomesScotts Miracle-Gro CompanySequent Inc.Shred-It ColumbusSimon Kenton Council, Boy

Scouts of AmericaSmith & Hale LLCSmoot ConstructionSolid Waste Authority of Central

OhioSophisticated Systems

Southgate CorporationSquire Sanders & Dempsey LLPState Auto Insurance CompaniesSteptoe & Johnson PLLCSteven E. LeClair, UBSStewart Title Agency of

ColumbusStonehenge Partners Inc.StrateSphereSuburban Steel Supply CompanySugardaddy’s Sumptuous

SweetiesSuperior Beverage GroupTaft Stettinius & Hollister LLPTeam FishelThompson Hine LLPTim Hortons Cafe & Bake ShopTime Warner CableTrane Commercial SystemsTriad Architects Inc.Turner Construction CompanyTween Brands-JusticeUNICON International Inc.Unifi rst CorporationUnited Commercial TravelersUnitedHealthcare of OhioUS BankVaro Engineers Inc.Virginia HomesVorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

LLPW. W. WilliamsWells Fargo Insurance Services

USA Inc.Westport Homes Inc.Williams Creek ConsultingWiproWoolpertWorly Plumbing Supply Inc.Worthington Industries Inc.Zimmer OhioZipline Logistics

G & J Pepsi Cola Bottlers has invested in Columbus 2020 to create an abundance of future growth opportunity for

Central Ohio businesses and individual households alike. We believe mighty and growing communities build a healthy region where all businesses and individuals benefi t. The city of Columbus, our larger community and region currently has a strong foundation, momentum and potential few regions possess. Leadership, human capital, education, industry and entrepreneurial spirit rooted by an unrelenting work ethic and committed work force are pillars of this foundation.


TIMELY &

POWERFUL

THOMAS G. PENDREYVice President and General Manager



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public sector

Area Development Foundation of Knox County

City of BexleyCity of Canal WinchesterCity of ColumbusCity of DelawareCity of DublinCity of GahannaCity of Grandview HeightsCity of Grove CityCity of GroveportCity of HilliardCity of LondonCity of New AlbanyCity of PataskalaCity of PickeringtonCity of PowellCity of ReynoldsburgCity of Upper ArlingtonCity of WestervilleCity of WhitehallCity of WorthingtonColumbus-Franklin County Finance

AuthorityColumbus Regional Airport AuthorityDelaware CountyFairfield 33 Development AllianceFranklin CountyHeath-Newark-Licking County Port

Authority

THANK YOU INVESTORS


LIZA KESSLER Partner-in-Charge

AMEET PATEL General Manager

Columbus 2020 is a natural fit with Jones Day and our global footprint. As we provide

legal services to companies around Ohio, the nation, and the world, Columbus 2020 is reaching those same companies and markets, bringing Columbus to the world, and, ultimately, the world to Columbus. Building a vibrant economy in the Columbus Region benefits all of us who call Columbus home. Jones Day fully supports Columbus 2020’s vital mission.

We are proud to be an investor in Columbus 2020. The dynamic leadership behind

Columbus 2020’s bold vision is continuously working to take Columbus to the next level, and make our city one of the most desirable places to live, work and play. We have seen first-hand at Hollywood Casino the results of Columbus 2020’s efforts to attract and retain top talent in the Region. Unquestionably, Columbus is a vibrant and growing community with a diverse and talented workforce.


ACADEMIC

INVESTORS

Columbus College of Art & DesignOhio Christian UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityThe Ohio State University Wexner

Medical Center

THANK YOU INVESTORS


JOELLE BROCKPRESIDENT AND CEO

Leading EDJE chose to become an investor of Columbus 2020 because we fi rmly believe

the partnership is run by exceptionally talented individuals, who with the right support, will help take the Columbus Region to the next level. Our investment means we are helping the community thrive and bring new opportunities, particularly in the technology fi eld, to the Columbus community. As a technology fi rm focused on the Columbus market, local economic development is of the utmost importance as we discover and grow technically talented individuals.

Kegler Brown was an early supporter of Columbus 2020 because we knew it was going to be a critical

gateway that would attract business investments to the Central Ohio region from around the world.

The team that Kenny McDonald has led has done an outstanding job in not only reaching out to attract new companies to invest in the Columbus Region, but also in continuing to assist existing businesses that call Central Ohio home.

Kegler Brown recognizes the immense value of Columbus 2020, what it means to the future of our community, and the benefi ts it brings not only to our fi rm, but especially to our clients.

public sector

CONTINUED

Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce

Madison County CICMarion CAN DO!Mid-Ohio Regional Planning

CommissionMorrow County Development Offi ceOhio Third FrontierPickaway Progress PartnershipUnion CountyVillage of ObetzViolet Township

MICHAEL A. ZATEZALOMANAGING DIRECTOR


ROBERT SHENTON, CPACOLUMBUS OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER

MICHELLE ADAMSPRESIDENT AND FOUNDER

RON MILLSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Columbus is on the move and we want to see the positive momentum continue

locally, nationally and globally. That’s why Plante Moran considers it important to support the economic development eff orts of Columbus 2020. As an investor, we receive valuable information that helps shape our business strategies and growth plans for Greater Columbus and the Region. We value the partnership between Columbus 2020 and Plante Moran, because we have built some great business relationships that have allowed us to continue to grow our practice and create more career opportunities throughout the Greater Columbus Region. Keep up the great work!

We are investors in Columbus 2020 because we believe in their work

and are proud to be part of their success. As a growing marketing fi rm, we have benefi ted directly from their attraction and retention of great businesses. We have also witnessed a growing number of talented people move to Columbus for our fi rm and many Central Ohio companies. The Columbus Region is on fi re!

SWACO is a strong supporter of Columbus 2020 and their focus on economic development

throughout Central Ohio. We have recently experienced their commitment and eff ectiveness in this role. Last year Kenny McDonald and his staff brought to our attention a Florida-based company, Team Gemini, who was looking to develop a sustainable energy green industrial park somewhere in the Columbus metropolitan area. The result of this collaboration, facilitated by Columbus 2020, is a private-public partnership formally executed this past January (2013) in which Team Gemini is investing over $300 million to create a green industrial park on SWACO property. The industrial park will not only increase area recycling rates by using trash as feedstock, but will also create hundreds of new jobs in the area. The value of Columbus 2020 speaks through their accomplishments in advancing the economy of the greater Columbus area for all of us who live and work in the Region.

What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...What Columbus 2020 investors are saying...

Ready for business. Ready for you. Make it Happen.

City of Columbus Economic Development DivisionLearn more about our job incentives, loans and grants

Bill WebsterDeputy Director

Jobs and Economic Development614-645-8605

[email protected]

Shane W. Farnsworth, EDFPEconomic Development

Administrator614-645-6679

[email protected]


TechColumbus and partners across the Columbus Region are creating one of the most robust technology communities in the United States.

Thanks in large part to these efforts, the Columbus Region is recognized as one of the premier technology-enriched communities in the country and as a leader in building high-growth companies that create wealth and jobs.

TechColumbus gives entrepreneurs access to the tools, expertise, practical advice, and access to early stage capital that they need to launch and grow their companies. TechColumbus focuses on industries that reflect Central Ohio’s strengths: information technology, bioscience, and advanced materials. The organization’s knowledge-based and financial resources put entrepreneurs on a faster track, improving entrepreneurial success.

Access to CapitalTechColumbus provides access to a continuum of funding critical to early stage company development. These investment options include concept and seed funds, early and growth stage capital through

Ohio TechAngels Funds (OTAF) and X-Squared Angels, and syndicated and sidecar investments through a network of angels and other investors.

Advisory ServicesTechColumbus’ venture acceleration team strengthens emerging technology leaders with critical strategic and tactical advice. TechColumbus provides specific assistance in customer and market validation, business and financial modeling, evaluating capital investment requirements, building high-performance management teams and more. Our venture advisors and entrepreneurs-in-residence help entrepreneurs move from concept to business launch to execution.

AcceleratorThe TechColumbus Accelerator exists to help technology companies achieve sustainable growth as fast as possible. The Accelerator combines highly skilled advisors and an environment for accelerated growth, two critical components needed for early phase success. The high-energy energy environment is made up of flexible and affordable lab, office, and conference space.

Connections to Business, Public Sector and Resources

Companies that engage with TechColumbus receive personalized attention as the venture acceleration team customizes its approach for each individual client company. From developing a plan and value proposition to seeking customers and investment capital, TechColumbus services are tactical and practical, helping to shorten the time from concept to growth. Whether a business has an idea scratched on a napkin or is in a full beta test with a product or service, TechColumbus is eager to work with passionate entrepreneurs who to put forth the time and energy required to create the next big thing.

TechColumbus: Nurturing Seeds of Tech-based Entrepreneurial Growth

techcolumbus.org

For more information on advertising contact Holly Caruso at 614.220.5432 or via email at [email protected]

Joseph P. HendersonDevelopment Services Director

City of Pickerington 614.833.2204

[email protected] www.pickerington.net

The City of Pickerington provides access to everything your business needs for success. Our business friendly approach gives businesses the advantages and tools they need to excel in today’s market. The City of Pickerington is strategically located just east of Columbus with equal access to US 33 and Interstate 70. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss why Pickerington could be the right fit for your business. Our goal is to help your business be successful.

E C O N O M I CDEVELOPMENT

Joy Davis, CEcDEconomic Development

SpecialistViolet Township

[email protected]

www.violet.oh.us

“Violet Township is the unincorporated area surrounding the City of Pickerington. Situated in northwest Fairfield County and adjacent to the City of Columbus, development opportunities abound along the US 33 Corridor and in the northern portion of the township along SR 204 and in close proximity to I-70. Contact Joy Davis 614.382.5988 to discuss the power of purple; we get it done.”

R. Michael PettitDirector, Lancaster

Economic Development 740.687.6670 Ext. 210

[email protected] http://www.ci.lancaster.oh.us/

dept/econdev/

Take advantage of Lancaster’s central location, attractive benefits and inviting community to grow your business. Rock Mill Industrial Park is Austin-Ady Certified for manufacturing and food processing. The Park has all utilities piped, immediate access to U.S. 33 and a pre 1994 Community Reinvestment Area providing industrial clients fifteen year / 100% real property tax abatement for improvements and we guarantee expedited processes. The opportunities are wide open.

Bob ClarkDirector, Fairfield County Economic Development

[email protected] www.businesscounty.com

www.fairfield33.com

Ideally situated on the U.S. 33 Corridor, Fairfield County offers a diversified portfolio of business incentives from expansive logistic infrastructure to international trade resources. Our community is prepared to meet your unique business needs.

If you are serious about your business, then join a community that is serious about getting you to your first day of profit faster. Contact the Fairfield County Economic Development Office today!

Patrik G. Bowman, A.I.C.P.

Director of Administration and Development

[email protected] www.grandviewheights.org

Grandview Heights is the closest incorporated community to downtown Columbus. It’s practically adjacent to The Ohio State University, Battelle Memorial Institute, major medical facilities, and only a short drive to Port Columbus International Airport. Our sheer proximity to the vibrant center of the state capital provides a significant advantage for companies seeking a central Ohio location.

David MeeksEconomic Development

Director 614-604-4647

[email protected]

The City of Hilliard is friendly and vibrant with residents who feel genuine and real about their neighbors and community. Hilliard is choosing smart-growth initiatives to achieve its vision to become a highly connected and unified community with charm, substance and activities that serve a range of diverse appeal.

Timothy M. BolandCity Administrator

[email protected]

www.ci.pataskala.oh.us

Pataskala is one of the most competitive economic development locations. Ohio’s premier site, the Pataskala Corporate Park, contains 520+ acres of prime manufacturing sites and a certified Job Ready Site. Projects can commence quickly in the short term, and be successful in the long term.

We invite you to look further at the possibilities and opportunities in Pataskala, Ohio, U.S.A.


TEAm

Kenny McDonald, CEcD

Chief Economic [email protected]

Justin Bickle

Senior Project [email protected]

Victor Thorne

Managing Director, Strategic [email protected]

Matt McCollister

Vice President, Economic [email protected]

Beth Harrington

Vice President, Investor [email protected]

Katie Hamilton

Project Manager, Economic [email protected]

Deborah Scherer

Director, Global Markets614-225-6096 [email protected]

Stephanie I. Bosco

Economic Development [email protected]

Matt McQuade

Director, Business Development, North America614-225-6920 [email protected]

Becky Blatt

Executive Assistant to the Chief Economic [email protected]

Karin Redelberger

Economic Development Coordinator614-225-6088 [email protected]

The Columbus 2020 team has decades of economic development experience and is ready to connect you with the people, information, and location resources your business needs.

Jeff Zimmerman

Director, Columbus Region Logistics [email protected]

Irene Alvarez

Director, Marketing and [email protected]

Patty Dalton Huddle

Vice President, Existing Business Solutions614-225-6065 [email protected]

Jung Kim

Director, Research [email protected]

Chris Strayer

Client Solutions [email protected]

Jay Knox

Research [email protected]


Alex Fischer, ChairmanPresident and CEOThe Columbus Partnership

John W. Partridge, TreasurerPresident Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.

Eric Phillips, SecretaryExecutive DirectorUnion County Economic Development PartnershipChief Executive Offi cerUnion County Chamber of Commerce

Marilyn BrownCounty CommissionerFranklin County Board of Commissioners

Michael ColemanMayorCity of Columbus

John C. FisherExecutive Vice PresidentOhio Farm Bureau Michael KellerExecutive Vice President and Chief Information Offi cerNationwide

Michael W. LougeExecutive Vice President and ChiefFinancial Offi cerOhioHealth

Gregory R. OvermyerChief Executive Offi cerOvermyer Hall Associates

Mark PattonGeneral ManagerJobsOhio

Dr. Mark SmithPresidentOhio Christian University

David Williams, Ph.D., Sc.D.Dean & Presidential ProfessorCollege of EngineeringThe Ohio State University

Pablo A. VegasPresident and Chief Operating Offi cerAEP Ohio, American Electric Power

EX-OFFICIO

Laing AkersSenior AttorneySquire Sanders Kenny McDonald, PresidentChief Economic Offi cerColumbus 2020

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BRANDING COLUMBUS

Marketing the Columbus Region with a consistent message and creative approach remains criti-cal to establishing the Region as a thriving, desirable business climate. Numerous organizations market Columbus to various au-

diences—Columbus 2020 and the Columbus Cham-ber to businesses, Experience Columbus to visitors, corporations to executives, universities to educators and students, hospitals to physicians and even Co-lumbus residents to their friends.

HISTORICALLY, our community has not marketed itself with a consistent foundation. Visual identities were unique to each organization, providing no rec-ognizable differences between Columbus, Ohio, and the other “Columbus” locations nationwide. As the Columbus Region strove for unity in its branding ef-forts, these inconsistencies posed a problem.

About two years ago, various organizations and stakeholders worked with local agency Fahlgren Mortine to come up with a common theme consis-tent with the Region’s brand essence: a ColumbUS marker and campaign signifying not only the Region’s unity, but also its position in the domestic and global marketplace.

IN THE LAST TWO YEARS the cohesive brand has been adopted by various organizations around the Region, including more than 20 City of Columbus de-partments. The brand also is visible at Port Columbus International Airport and shone brightly last year in New York’s famed Times Square.

Although collaboration has been effective, the brand-ing initiative is far from finished. One of the key pieces of this program is an online toolkit that provides all the necessary visual and communications elements to leverage the Columbus brand, encouraging even more organizations to get on board.

brandcolumbus.com

Columbus’ workforce of tomorrowis preparing here today.

Columbus State is the front door to higher education—and a career—for more Central Ohio residents than any other college or university. Most of our graduates remain in Central Ohio, starting businesses and filling key jobs in high-growth fields like health care, information technology, logistics and hospitality. Our alumni generate more than $900 million for Central Ohio every year in higher earnings and the increased output of businesses. We see the workforce of 2020 here today, and they have us excited about Central Ohio’s future.

At Columbus State, we see 2020.

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