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Down to Business Pursuits of Success institutions (including The Ohio State University and its 56,000 students), the talent pool is both diverse and highly qualified. Businesses also benefit from a location within a day’s drive of nearly half of the U.S. population. The region’s low cost of living and cultural assets — a top-ranked zoo, science center, theaters, music venues, galleries, festivals, and college and professional sports teams — contribute to a high quality of life. It comes as no surprise, then, that the region serves as the headquarters for five Fortune 500 companies and 15 Fortune 1,000 companies. These businesses also represent the area’s greatest strength: diversity. With no one industry representing more than 17 percent of employment, Columbus offers a stable environment for growth. Dynamic and Growing Industries Manufacturing Nearly 1,800 manufacturers employ some 80,000 people in the Columbus Region. Products range from automobiles and home appliances to pharmaceuticals and environmental control systems. Some of the top employers include Honda of America, Whirlpool Corporation, and Emerson Network Power. Area manufacturers also have access to four intermodal logistics operations to receive and distribute goods. Logistics Ranked by Three Scale Research in 2011 as the No. 1 Most Favorable Business Location with Accessibility to the American Market, Columbus boasts more than 4,100 logistics and distribution operations. In addition to the first-rate location, logistics companies also enjoy world-class infrastructure, including the cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport. the columbus region leverages an educated workforce, convenient location, and thriving cultural scene to grow both its population and its economy. Science and technology photos courtesy of experience columbus, battelle, honda In 2011, Forbes recognized Columbus as the nation’s third-best city for tech jobs. Today, the area remains a hotbed of research and is home to more than 2,000 science and technology companies, including IBM and Battelle. Columbus is the only U.S. region recently named one of the top 7 most intelligent communities in the world. Headquarters and business Services Financial and other business services make up nearly $41.8 billion in annual economic output thanks to the presence of JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Huntington, State Farm Insurance, and others. Plus, more than 83,000 people are employed in retail, distribution, and manufacturing headquarters in the region. Agbioscience The region’s expertise in agbioscience includes advanced nutrition and health products, food safety technology, bio-based chemicals, polymers, and Clockwise from the top left: the city skyline; battelle, the world’s largest nonprofit r&D organization; Nationwide Arena, named after the columbusbased company; the Short North Arts District, known for its unique shops and galleries; Honda, which manufactures nearly 2,000 cars daily in the region . usairwaysmag.com october 2013 45 http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2013

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Top Spas at Top Resorts
Wine & Dine: Mail-Order BBQ
Wine & Dine: Hard Cider
Golf: The TOURAcademy at TPC Sawgrass
Adventure: P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Style Spotlight: School Colors
Diversions: City Ghost Tours
Gear Up: Just for Sports Fans
Down to Business: Columbus, Ohio
Chefs Tell: Smith & Wollensky
Charlotte USA
Travel Feature: Maui
US Airways: BE PINK Campaign
Down to Business: IPNav
Going the Extra Block: Philadelphia Neighborhoods
University Spotlight: University of Dayton
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot and Ankle Surgery
Best of Living: Eagles Nest
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2013