The Columbus Region

The Columbus Region is an 11-county economic area in Central Ohio, managed by the economic development organization One Columbus. It serves as a collaborative hub for business growth and innovation, focusing on strategic partnerships, workforce development, and infrastructure investment. The Region aims to enhance social and economic well-being for all residents, with a vision to become the most prosperous region in the United States. One Columbus provides various services, including economic development support for companies looking to relocate or expand, industry collaboration to drive innovation in sectors like automotive and IT, and workforce development leveraging a skilled labor pool. The Region also offers access to logistics and infrastructure, including a foreign trade zone and multimodal transportation networks. Since 2010, it has secured over $47 billion in capital investment and created more than 75,000 new jobs, with ambitious goals for future growth.