Columbus, Ohio

Columbus is the capital of the U.S. state of Ohio. It was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and was named the state capital in 1816.

Columbus has a population of 711,470 residents, making it the largest city in Ohio and the 15th largest in the United States. The population increased to an estimated 730,008 in 2004. The greater Columbus metropolitan area has a population of 1,612,694 as of 2004, ranking it third in Ohio (behind Cleveland and Cincinnati) and 31st in the United States. With regard to the Combined Statistical Area (which includes Chillicothe and Marion), Columbus ranks 24th in the country with approximately 1.84 million residents.

Located near the geographic center of the state, Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County, though parts of the city also extend into Delaware and Fairfield counties.

1 The local economy
2 Recent Columbus business news
3 See also
4 External links

The local economy

Columbus is the headquarters for a number of nationally and internationally-known corporations. Nationwide Insurance makes its home downtown in a large, multi-building complex that dominates the northern end of the downtown area. Limited Brands (formerly known as The Limited, Inc.) is located on the east side of the city and is the parent company of the retail stores The Limited, Express, Victoria's Secret, and Bath & Body Works, among others. Worthington Industries, a large steel-processing company, is primarily located on the north side near the city of Worthington. Two fast food chains have their home base in the Columbus metro area as well, Wendy's and White Castle, with Wendy's still operating their first store downtown as both a museum and a working restaurant. Bob Evans Restaurants is also based in Columbus. Cardinal Health has its headquarters in the northwest suburb of Dublin. Abercrombie & Fitch headquarters are located in the northeast suburb of New Albany. Huntington Bancshares also has its headquarters in the downtown area. Hexion Specialty Chemicals (formerly part of the Borden, Inc. corporation) is located downtown as well. The Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories, makers of Ensure nutritional drink and Similac infant formula, is also headquartered in Columbus, with over 7,000 employees.

Source - Wikipedia: Columbus, Ohio

Recent Columbus business news

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Slim gyms: As part of an effort to boost winter business, Power Shack Fitness Center in Hilliard promotes a contest styled after The Biggest Loser.
Pump House asks for liquor permit: In an attempt to better serve its customers, Pump House Grille will ask Ashland City Council on Tuesday for permission to obtain a liquor permit.
Orchestra faces big questions after near collapse last year: Wanted: Charismatic leader for a well-regarded Midwestern orchestra recovering from a near-death experience.
Insight: Five economists analyze recession, predict what Ohio still faces: In downtown Blue Island, Ill., a business uses a creative window sign to court potential customers.
Cleveland, Columbus lagging Cincinnati: Fears of recession have become reality. The housing market meltdown continues to be at the center of the economic and financial crisis.
Couples' big-day budgets smaller: Marvin Fleming and fiancee Christina Albert, center, discuss prices with Christina Pisanelli Jones of Bella Luna Wedding Cakes at Columbus Bride's annual expo.
Five Star Franchisee Expands Into Columbus, Ohio: Ross Gill has purchased the Columbus, Ohio market and will be working closely with Tom Hodgson, Five Star's COO of East Coast operations.
BOMA Switching To All-Event Mode: A restaurant that gets raves from the food critics is modifying its operation, closing for daily meal service, NBC 4 has learned.