A QUICK WORD ABOUT COLUMBUS
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FOR VISITORS
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A top-ranked food scene. Unique neighborhoods and attractions. An open, welcoming spirit. #YesColumbus is as awesome as it sounds.
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Named a top 10 best big city, one of the best food cities and one of the friendliest cities in the country, Columbus is a must-visit destination. From top-ranked museums and attractions to distinctive neighborhoods like the Short North and historic German Village, Columbus is a city that invites exploration.
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Each year, visitors make more than 53 million trips to the Columbus Region. They discover a vibrant arts scene, distinctive neighborhoods and a diverse array of entertainment, sports, dining, nightlife and shopping that keeps them coming back. Dine at acclaimed restaurants. Visit one of the top zoos in the nation and a five-time ranked #1 science museum, COSI. Enjoy national favorites like Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in the city where it started.
FOR STUDENTS
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Students <3 #Columbus because it’s a catalyst for culture and innovation. And it has one of the best job markets in the Midwest.
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The Columbus Region is one of the fastest growing areas in the Midwest. Home to 18 Fortune 1000 companies, leading research and technology organizations and one of the highest populations of college students in the nation at nearly 60 campuses, Columbus is young, creative, smart and open to ideas.
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For college graduates looking for that first career job, Columbus is where academic excellence turns into career opportunities. You’ll find urban cool next to groundbreaking artists and technology entrepreneurs, innovative startups and global superstars. The best and brightest minds are coveted in Columbus. It’s been ranked as one of the most intelligent cities in the world. See why Forbes ranked Columbus one of the top 10 places for young professionals while The New York Times said Columbus is one of the best cities for Gen Z.
FOR BUSINESSES
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#Columbus has a central location, educated workforce and outstanding quality of life. Ideal to grow a business, a career or a family.
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Vibrant and progressive, the Columbus Region’s stable economy is the envy of many other U.S. and international cities. In its collaborative community environment, entrepreneurs can take risks, and small businesses and major corporations can thrive, while providing proximity to government leaders, legislators and influencers who shape business and economic policy.
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The Columbus Region is home to 2.3 million talented people, 150,000 enrolled college students and is the #1 in the Midwest for GDP Growth. A region flourishing with innovation, Columbus’ research and technology institutions are attracting the brightest minds from around the world. Our smarts, energy and vibrancy are fueled by a workforce that’s younger and more educated than the national average. And our youthful, progressive nature is matched by a top-ranked location within a day’s drive of more than 50 percent of the U.S. population.