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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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Columbus, OH has risen above six other finalist cities to be named the winner of the U.S. As winner of the competition, Columbus secured $40 million from DOT and $10 million from Vulcan Inc. This funding is a game changer for the City of Columbus and central Ohio,” said U.S. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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AutoTool To Build Plant In Union Rural Electric’s OH Territory

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Many entities including Union County, Jerome Township, Jonathan Alder School District, Columbus 2020, and JobsOhio came together to retain and expand jobs and payroll and to secure property investment Union County,” said Eric Phillips, Union County Economic Development Director. “We

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IEDC Selects International Executive, Veteran For Economic Development Post

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Under his leadership, the IEDC secured deals with more than 110 international companies, which are expected to bring more than 8,700 new jobs and more than $3.25 Most recently, Anderson lead the Columbus Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. billion in investment to Indiana over the next several years.

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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

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The finalists are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. “After an overwhelming response – 78 applications total – we chose to select seven finalists instead of five because of their outstanding potential to transform the future of urban transportation.”. Source: USDOT.

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Race to a Smart Future

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The finalists, announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) tech and music fest, are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. Each has received a $100,000 DOT grant to further develop their proposals. DOT has encouraged the finalists to “think big.”

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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The division assists companies in identifying available buildings or land sites in the region’s cities, villages and townships; securing state and local incentives; and obtaining a variety of strategic information. Marion County is a productive “micropolitan” community a short drive (just 45 minutes) north of Columbus.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Ohio Launches Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program

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Largest Cities (2011): Columbus, 797,434; Cleveland, 393,806; Cincinnati, 296,223; Toledo, 286,038. Eligible employers must demonstrate that by receiving funding assistance through the Voucher Program that their business will not only obtain a skilled workforce but will improve their company processes and competitiveness. OHIO FAST FACTS.

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