The Columbus Region

Looking to build out your internship program? Don't miss this event on December 5! ⏰

Join the Columbus Metropolitan Club on November 13 for Part 1 of our Benchmarking Central Ohio Forum! Discover insights from The Columbus Foundation’s 2024 Community Benchmarking Report, comparing Central Ohio to 20+ regions across 50+ metrics. This session covers Population Vitality and Economic Strength—key indicators of our region's growth and resilience. Speakers: Matthew Martin, The Columbus Foundation Kenny McDonald, Columbus Partnership Padmini Roy-Dixon, MPA, MSF, MORPC Moderator: Doug Buchanan, Columbus Business First 📅 Date: November 13, 2024 📍 Location: The Ellis, 777 North 4th St, Columbus ⏰ Lunch: 11:30 AM | Forum: 12:00 PM 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gd5eKf3Q

Congratulations to our own Peter Mohler, who was just appointed as chair of the One Columbus Executive Committee. “These new appointments reflect the caliber and commitment of leadership that will continue to distinguish The Columbus Region as a forward thinking, results-oriented region,” said Kenny McDonald, President and CEO of One Columbus.

One Columbus is excited to share its new appointments to its Executive Committee! Please join us in welcoming Peter Mohler (The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center) as Chair, Marc Reitter (American Electric Power) as Secretary, and Mark Berven (Nationwide) as Treasurer! Read the full release here: https://hubs.la/Q02WR4_90

We loved having David Zak in the office last week!

🏗️ Small Nation is proving that small towns can have big impact! Through bold revitalization projects in towns like Bellefontaine, Ohio, they’re creating spaces where businesses and communities thrive. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02S3qgH0

We’re closing out the week with another amazing #NATop50 awardee: Matthew McCollister, Executive Vice President at One Columbus. Matt is one of the best in the business. Read on to learn more from Matt!   How has economic development changed since you entered the field?   New technologies have, and will continue to, rapidly impact the practice of economic development. From the way we identify and target companies to how we respond to RFIs and RFPs, new technologies have significantly changed our day-to-day operations.   What shifts do you feel will happen in the profession over the next five years?   I believe AI will play an increasingly important role in how consultants and companies analyze markets. I also see AI becoming a major factor in how economic development organizations identify companies to target for expansions or new investments in their markets.   What is your favorite characteristic of your community or region? Why?   The willingness to collaborate among our local economic development organizations (LEDOs) is by far my favorite characteristic of the Columbus Region. Whether it’s multi-jurisdictional partnerships or one community helping another with a sample agreement, we all work together to advance the region.   What led you to economic development? What’s kept you here?   I started my career in real estate. In an effort to build a client base, I began volunteering at a local chamber of commerce. Eventually, I was offered a job at that chamber, which led to my first experience in economic development. I was fortunate enough to be recruited to work for a larger economic development initiative in Columbus, where I have remained for over 20 years. I love the work I do and see it as a privilege to represent an organization like One Columbus and a thriving market like the Columbus Region.   Meet more incredible North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers and other industry leaders at ECONOMIX 2024 in Salt Lake City this November 19-21. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-NKGQNd   #economicdevelopment #econdev #award  

A huge congrats to The Junto Hotel for their well-deserved nomination as one of the 'Best Boutique Stays in the World'! 🎉 We're so proud to have this gem in the Columbus Region, blending art, community, and unforgettable stays. 🏨👏