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smart capital
The Columbus Region’s diverse, growing economy pays big
dividends for residents and businesses. by Ivy Lamb
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Don’t let the laid-back, Midwestern atmosphere in Columbus, Ohio, fool you: This
city is defying regional trends and emerging as the
standard-bearer for how a metro area can build a
vibrant economy.
The Columbus Region encompasses 11 counties in central Ohio, with the city of Columbus (the
state capital) at its heart. It leverages an educated
workforce, convenient location, and thriving cultural scene to grow both its population — it’s one
of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the
Midwest — and its economy. Columbus is among
Forbes’s Ten Best Cities for Finding Employment.
Thanks to the area’s more than 50 educational
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