Even with a “modest decline” in 2016, Columbus 2020 “remains on track to exceed its 10-year goals for jobs creation, capital investment and rising incomes in 11 Central Ohio counties” by the year 2020, according to CEO Kenny McDonald in a recent Columbus Business First article. As of December 2016, the region has seen 116,000 net new jobs, “on pace to hit 168,000, surpassing the goal of 150,000.” Capital investment totals as of February reached “$7.6 billion of an $8 billion goal . . . on pace to hit $10.7 billion.” Similarly, per capita income has risen 21.5 percent from 2010-15, on pace to hit 47.6 percent, exceeding the goal of 30 percent. So far in 2017, “15 companies have committed to new locations or expansions in the region, creating 700 jobs and $125 million in buildings and equipment.” For more, read the full article.
Columbus 2020 likely to exceed goals if trends continue
