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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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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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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. They also aided Appalachian Railcar Services in locating multiple sites throughout the Valley to serve the rail industry.

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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. Read Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Source: USDOT.

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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. If an employer has multiple sites, those sites must work together to submit the one application. OHIO FAST FACTS. Population (2011 Est.): 11,544,951. Only one application per employer will be accepted per program year.

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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. Read Race to a Smart Future on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

He cut his teeth as a carpenter for The Korte Company on an apartment complex in Greenville, Illinois and a Knights of Columbus hall in Highland, Illinois. The project required tight security (nearby, Disney was building MGM Studios) and precise coordination with the 4 other contractors who were completing other sections of the theme park.