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Monday, June 07, 2021

The best party room in Columbus, Ohio has to be at the Wigwam Event Center in Violet Township. We may be partial but the Wigwam has been hosting some of the most glamorous parties in the Columbus area for decades. Here, Hollywood stars and presidents have come to be entertained by Columbus elite. Now, you can bring your friends and family to the Wigwam for your own special part. Whether you need a party room for a retirement party, special birthday, bar mitzvah, quinceanera, or corporate party - the Wigwam Event Center is the space you are looking for. Best Part...

Large Event Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, May 31, 2021

If you need large event space in Violet Township, Ohio or in the Columbus region, visit the Wigwam Event Center. The banquet hall at the Wigwam is one of the biggest in the region and can host up to 500 guests. We hosted large events even under COVID-19 restrictions and were able to safely do so because of how large our event space is. Plus, the Wigwam has a 300-person theater that provides a second meeting space. Outdoor spaces provide an alternative as well and make it possible for guests to move between indoor and outdoor spaces. Large Event Space Nea...

Affordable Wedding Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, May 24, 2021

Affordable wedding space in Violet Township is both affordable and beautiful, that is when you book at the Wigwam Event Center. The Wigwam is owned by Violet Township so rental rates are lower than at many privately owned venues. Still, the space is truly stunning with a building that’s surrounding by parklike grounds featuring gorgeous trees and plants, along with water features and a gazebo (ideal for wedding pictures!). Plus, the Wigwam is larger than most venues. Affordable doesn’t mean a small wedding when you book your wedding at the Wigwam. The banquet hall at the Wigwam is one of th...

Best Recital and Performance Space in Columbus, Ohio

Monday, May 17, 2021

The best recital and performance space in Columbus, Ohio is actually in Violet Township at the famous Wigwam Event Center. The Wigwam has a gorgeous remodeled theater with state of the art technology and lighting. This is where children have performed, local school groups have hosted events and non-profits have gathered for meetings and fundraisers. It is the ideal recital and performance space because the theater seating allows for a perfect view from anywhere in the space. Plus, with new seats and lighting everyone will be comfortable and see clearly everything that is happening on stage. The Wigwam Has the Bes...

Best Corporate Retreat Space Near Columbus, Ohio

Monday, May 10, 2021

The best corporate retreat space near Columbus, Ohio is hands down the Wigwam Event Center. Used as a private corporate retreat and event space by Columbus’ wealthiest families, the Wigwam was a secret hideaway of sorts where famous visitors were entertained and deals were made. Now, this famous and beautiful space is available for your corporate retreat at an affordable price. The Wigwam is the Best Corporate Retreat Space Near Columbus, Ohio With a banquet hall that can host up to 500 guests and a theater that can hold 300, the Wigwam is ideal for large corporate retreats or smaller ones wher...

Affordable Community Event Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, May 03, 2021

Affordable community event space in Violet Township, Ohio can be found at the Wigwam Event Center. With a banquet hall that can seat up to 500 and a gorgeous theater, the Wigwam is ideal for a large variety of community groups. Dance academies, martial arts groups, schools, charities, churches, and more can all utilize the space for performances, fundraisers and meetings. Affordable Community Event Space That’s Also Beautiful The Wigwam Event Center is affordable and it’s beautiful. Many community event spaces feel like school cafeterias and lack character. Though functional, this isn’t always ideal for hosting a performance that children have worke...

Best Corporate Training Space in Columbus Region

Monday, April 26, 2021

The best corporate training space in the Columbus region is not in Columbus, Ohio but in nearby Violet Township. The township is home to the Wigwam Event Center, a previously private retreat that has hosted the region’s top events for decades. Business owners, executives, training managers and corporate speakers appreciate how versatile the space is and that it can host up to 500 people. Very often, corporate training is conducted in the theater space. It can seat hundreds, even with social distancing requirements. With training managers or speakers up on stage it becomes easy for the entire team to hear wha...

Most Glamorous Wedding Venue in Columbus Area

Monday, April 19, 2021

Looking for a glamorous wedding venue in the Columbus area that can host up to 500 guests? That place exists in Violet Township. The Wigwam Event Center is glamorous - so glamorous that it has hosted Hollywood celebrities and presidents. You could say that it is one of the most famous event spaces in Ohio, but for the longest time it was private and only available to the owners and their invited guests. This all changed when Violet Township purchased the property and renovated it. Now, discerning brides looking for a glamorous wedding venue can book the space for thei...

Best Event Space in the Columbus Area

Monday, April 12, 2021

The best event space in the Columbus area can be found in Violet Township, Ohio. Where? At the Wigwam Event Center. The Wigwam is architecturally stunning and offers both indoor and outdoor event space. The Wigwam has a theater as well where children have performed and businesses and non-profits have hosted events. Why the Wigwam is the Best Event Space in Columbus The Wigwam’s event space is incredibly diverse. Where most event spaces have one type of room or facility, the Wigwam has several and includes a large, remodeled theater and a banquet hall that’s one of the biggest in the regio...

Best Meeting Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, April 05, 2021

Board meetings, strategy sessions, corporate trainings and more can be hosted at the Wigwams meeting space. This is the best meeting space in Violet Township, Ohio. Architecturally stunning, recently remodeled and open for reservations - the Wigwam makes it easy to meet in person again because the space is large enough for everyone to comfortably spread out and socially distance. Even employees who have been working from home are likely to feel comfortable at the Wigwam. This is the Best Meeting Space in Violet Township The Wigwam was historically used by the largest businesses in the Columbus region as a meeting space...

Team Building Space Near Columbus, Ohio

Monday, March 29, 2021

Need a team building space near Columbus, Ohio? Looking to host a training, workshop or team meeting and want to spread out or social distance? The Wigwam Event Center can accommodate that. Indoor and outdoor space is available at an affordable price for corporate events and meetings. Social Distance at the Wigwam There are two types of meeting space at the Wigwam - the auditorium and ballroom. Both can accommodate hundreds of people - even with social distancing requirements. For smaller team meetings and corporate events, there is even more room to spread out. With help from the Wigwam, it’s easy t...

Summer Wedding Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, March 22, 2021

Looking for the perfect summer wedding space in Violet Township or near Columbus, Ohio? Visit the Wigwam Center. This stunning property has acres of park space with native plants, vibrant trees, bushes and flowers. As a backdrop, this is nature at its finest. Plus, there are water features and a gazebo that make for the ideal wedding picture location. Summer Wedding Space Near Columbus, Ohio This is one of the most beautiful outdoor wedding spaces in the Columbus area and ideal for any bride or groom looking for a summer wedding location that is truly jaw dropping. As an added benefit th...

Recruiting and Retaining Today’s Manufacturing Workforce

Thursday, March 11, 2021

AD: How has COVID-19 changed the employee experience in manufacturing, and what facets of this should organizations retain going forward? Zenk: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, employees have been experiencing a drastically different work environment. Thousands of manufacturers across the U.S. and around the world were deemed essential during the pandemic, and their production lines haven’t stopped. They’ve continued to produce essential goods that the global community relies on — from the food we eat to the clothes we wear and cleaning supplies we use in our homes. As some manufacturers increased output and others reconfigured operations to satisfy urgent demands...

Cathedrals of Talent

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Does tech investment follow tech talent or the other way around? It’s actually some of both. The question going forward, says Colin Yasukochi, executive director of the Tech Insights Center at CBRE, is the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic could upset longstanding equations and trends as 2021 unfolds into the post-COVID era. “The pandemic,” says Yasukochi, “could slow the growth of tech talent in some of the major markets if remote work takes hold, if people really do leave town and hiring starts to take place outside of those markets. It’s going to be very, very interesting.” CBRE’s 2020 Scoring Tech Talen...

Front Line: Job Creation Through Reshoring

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Back in the 1980s, the term “offshoring” became a business buzzword as more and more U.S. companies moved manufacturing to foreign countries, typically to save on labor costs. In recent years, “reshoring” has been added to the lexicon as companies decide to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., for various reasons. In 2020, reshoring created more U.S. jobs than foreign direct investment (FDI) for the first time in seven years, according to data collected by the Reshoring Initiative. In 2020, U.S. companies reshored nearly 69,000 manufacturing positions, while greenfield investment in the same industries created fewer than 42,000 jobs, according to the Initiative...

Why Ohio Could Be the No. 1 Destination for Veteran Jobs and Businesses

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Move over, Texas: Ohio is coming in hot. The state is looking to attract the next generation of military families, entrepreneurs and veterans ready to join the civilian workforce. In a series of moves that decentralize economic aid and community support, JobsOhio wants veterans to come back to the heart of it all. In 2011, Ohio privatized its economic development department into a nonprofit corporation: JobsOhio. Using the power of capitalism, it has since spurred job creation and business development in nine sectors. The organization is now ready to begin attracting employers and talent in a 10th sector: military installations and the federal government. Unlik...

Pandemic Fuels Data Center Growth

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

In a year full of turmoil and strife caused by an unexpected pandemic, data centers were quickly recognized for their crucial presence in all lives, for maintaining communication and knowledge during a period of sudden change for humanity. Data center operators and major services held fast throughout the troubled, early days as they were identified as truly mission critical. Companies large and small rapidly scaled up workloads with cloud service providers so employees could access their normal applications; schools and universities moved online as students attended classes remotely; and all people looked to the Internet for entertainment as they stayed hom...

The Future of the Workforce Is a “Better Normal”

Monday, March 08, 2021

The world as we all knew it changed earlier this year with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seemingly overnight, everything that we used to think was normal had changed, and things that once were deemed impossible for the workplace became the “new normal.” Now, seven months later, most of us have gotten used to this “new normal” — embracing the work-from-home lifestyle, using new technology, wearing masks, social distancing, and connecting virtually. But what comes next? Eventually this pandemic will end, a vaccine will be readily available, and we will attempt to return back to our “normal” lives. Bu...

Trends in Office and Industrial Parks

Monday, March 08, 2021

Of course, the big factor impacting office and industrial parks going into 2021 is COVID-19. The pandemic has reduced business production and workforce (through illness, social distancing, and remote working), disrupted the supply chain and cash flow, and brought about significant investments in technology. Across the nation, the demand for suburban office parks is rising as more skilled workers move back to suburbs, due to concerns about housing costs and quality of education — they also feel safer from COVID-19 and the civil unrest that is happening in some larger cities. “The most notable shift is toward lower-intensity spaces, where getting int...

Best Event Space in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, March 01, 2021

The best event space in VIolet Township, Ohio is the Wigwam Event Center. The Wigwam is host to weddings, business meetings, and can be used as a testing and training site. The Wigwam has a theater as well where children have performed, local school groups have hosted events and non-profits have gathered for meetings and fundraisers. The banquet hall at the Wigwam is one of the biggest in the region and can host up to 500 guests. This has made it ideal for all types of events and conferences. Plus, we have a team on hand to help customize the even...

On the Rebound

Friday, February 26, 2021

If renewal is a hallmark of economic recovery, then the Midwest is a walking, talking, hard-working advertisement for a U.S. comeback. Here’s a brief tour of redevelopment projects across a region defined by resilience and reinvention. Michigan Two years after Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford announced plans to restore Detroit’s train station, abandoned since 1988, as the center of an innovation hub, the company in November unveiled the site plan for Michigan Central, a 30-acre mobility innovation district centered around the iconic Michigan Central Station and adjacent Book Depository, located at the nexus of four Detroit neighborhoods. The plan envisions ...

Salt cave, geocaching, Storybook Trails among central Ohio spring-break staycation getaways

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Central Ohio residents will not need to travel far or spend a lot of money for a rejuvenating spring break that could be experienced safely during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. A few options for an Ohio staycation include the serenity of a manmade salt cave, park trails that provide natural narration for storybooks, butterflies flying freely in a water garden and even a treasure hunt through geocaching. Out of this world Katie Smith of Lewis Center said she felt as though she was in a different world when she was inside the Tranquility Salt Cave, 30 Dillmont Drive in north Columbus. “I thought it was the perfect wa...

Reynoldsburg City Council OKs annexation for East Main-Summit development

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Reynoldsburg City Council on Feb. 22 unanimously approved the annexation of 137 acres on East Main Street and Summit Road from Etna Township in Licking County for the Eastwood housing and retail development. Central Ohio builder Joe Ciminello has proposed a mix of more than 700 homes and apartments with 11.5 acres of commercial property fronting East Main Street, across from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Council also established three zoning districts for the project: Main Street District, Residential Medium (RM) and Suburban Residential (SR). Initial plans are expected to be presented to the city’s planning commission this spring. Read full article.

Foundation in Focus: Lecture series gave students 'valuable experience' with Axelrod, Christie

Monday, February 22, 2021

The New Albany Community Foundation is holding its eighth season of the New Albany Lecture Series – an array of programs featuring prominent leaders in such fields as politics, global affairs and education. On Jan. 27, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie and political adviser and CNN correspondent David Axelrod engaged in a presentation for the New Albany Center for Civil Discourse and Debate, a subset of the lecture series. I had the privilege of introducing both guests, and being directly involved emphasized for me the importance of these programs. The leaders shared stories from their political experiences, as well as their takes on what the...

Last Minute Wedding Spot Near Columbus, Ohio

Monday, February 22, 2021

Did your wedding space cancel? Did you decide to get married in a short timeframe? If so, the Wigwam Event Center is the perfect last minute wedding spot near Columbus, Ohio. The Wigwam is large enough to have multiple places for the ceremony or a reception, so even if one is booked, there is likely to be another available. For example, the Wigwam has a banquet hall, a theater and outdoor patio spaces that can host last minute weddings. For a last minute wedding spot near Columbus, Ohio, visit the Wigwam Event Center for a tour and to book your specia...

10 Biggest Challenges Small Business Owners Face Right Now

Saturday, February 20, 2021

There is not a day that goes by where we don’t talk about the COVID pandemic. It is on the news, in our social feeds and it has infiltrated both our personal and professional worlds. Many businesses have shifted employees to a work-from-home routine; changing everything about how the business day works. We’ve moved from in-person to video. We’ve adapted to multiple family members attempting to be productive, in the same space, at the same time and we’ve shifted from brick-and-mortar to a heavier online presence. In the midst of it all, there have been many success stories. Yet, the challenges are ever apparent...

Check out these powerful economic development videos

Friday, February 19, 2021

If you missed these webinars, you can still check out all the great content we covered in these two fantastic sessions. Enjoy practical solutions and words of wisdom and experience from your colleagues in the industry. Digital Strategies to Support Your Area Businesses Your location's businesses of all sizes need as much support as they can get to survive the pandemic. This is particularly true of small and medium-sized businesses, who generally cannot afford to hire pricey outside consultants. These businesses represent the lifeblood of most regional economies, generating the vast majority of jobs. There are a number of ways economic developmen...

OhioHealth announces plans to expand Pickerington Medical Campus

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Local officials hailed OhioHealth's announced plans to expand its Pickerington Medical Campus as an impending boost to local health-care options and economic development. OhioHealth announced Feb. 12 expansion plans for its Pickerington Medical Campus at 1010 Refugee Road later this year. According to OhioHealth, the expansion will be built on more than 30 acres at its OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus, which opened in June 2015. Pickerington Mayor Lee Gray said the news is great for residents, who will have increased local access to health-care services and hospital beds. Additionally, he said, the project itself will yield significant economic development to the city and is expected to jum...

President Johnson delivers first State of the University address

Thursday, February 18, 2021

In her first State of the University address as the 16th president of The Ohio State University, Kristina M. Johnson today announced a commitment to hire hundreds of new faculty members and invest more than $750 million in new cutting-edge research, and promised a debt-free undergraduate education in a decade. Johnson started her tenure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, following a summer of protests against racial injustice and through a contentious political campaign season. While highlighting the challenging times, she also pointed toward a more optimistic future. “The Ohio State University was created to spread opportunity more widely,” she said. “And if eve...

Servicing the Wind

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Solar and wind farms impress with the stupendous scale of their towers, blades and panels, stretching all the way to the horizon to capture every last drop of sun and breeze. Much of the economic opportunity related to them, however, takes place on smaller scale, in the form of services rendered to those massive displays of power from clusters of manufacturing, maintenance and services firms. It can take the form of individual companies such as Cross Country Infrastructure Services, an Aurora, Colorado–based equipment and construction contractor supplier that announced in November it’s moving into growing wind and solar markets by increasin...

Avid Hotel in Hilliard expected to open in March after nearly one-year delay

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The opening of an Avid Hotel at the northeast corner of Cemetery Road and Lyman Drive in Hilliard is expected in March after it was delayed almost a year by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “We are trying to get the open in the next 30 days. Hopefully, there are no more setbacks,” Sujay Mehta of the Hilliard Hotel Group, the Avid's developer, said Feb. 11. InterContinental Hotels Group operates the Holiday Inn Express brand and franchises Avid Hotels, including the $9.5 million, 84-room, 4-story Avid at 4079 Lyman Drive. The new Avid Hotel is on the site of a demolished McDonald’s that was moved across Lyman Driv...

Small Business Strikes Back: The Numbers Behind The Next 1000

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

In 2020, American venture capitalists invested an unprecedented $156 billion dollars into 12,254 startups, setting records in biotech, pharma and fintech. There were a record 454 initial offerings in the U.S. markets, generating over $167 billion. But pull out a map, and you’ll see a country full of small-scale entrepreneurs who don’t have access to venture funding or Silicon Valley’s unicorn factory. According to the Kauffman Foundation, 89% of U.S. small businesses are either sole proprietorships or have less than 20 full-time employees. The majority (83%) are funded from savings, credit cards, and loans from family or friends, with approximately $80,000 in startu...

Corporate Event and Meeting Space in Columbus, Ohio

Monday, February 15, 2021

If you need a corporate event and meeting space in Columbus, Ohio, book the Wigwam Event Center. The theater space is gorgeous, can seat 300 and is the perfect place for executives to make presentations to the entire company or for hosting an onstage panel or discussion group. We also have smaller meeting spaces and a banquet hall that can host large groups for lunch, dinner or a party. During the day this same space can be used to set up booths or arrange for smaller meetings and presentations. Perhaps one of the best reasons to have a corporate event a...

Ohio Can Lead America’s Heartland as More Companies Look to Reshore

Monday, February 15, 2021

For years, companies have been looking for ways to reduce production costs. Building production facilities overseas was commonly perceived as one way to save. However, companies are now seeking to move their facilities back to America and with the effects of COVID-19, reshoring has never been more important. Companies—both domestic and foreign— are investing in America for production and manufacturing. Ohio and the rest of America’s Heartland —the region between the Rockies and Appalachia — is proving to be a prime location for these facilities. Keeping operations in the U.S. provides companies benefits such as protecting intellectual property, shortening supply chains...

Ohio State offers Apple app development and coding certificate courses to the public

Monday, February 15, 2021

Key Economic Insights Global: Global consumers are ready to unleash trillions of dollars in excess savings. U.S.: Economists on average expected gross domestic product to expand nearly 4.9% this year. Hiring in the U.S. technology sector continued on its upward trajectory in January. Ohio: Ohio landed four hospitals in the top 50 on Healthgrade’s 2021 America’s Best Hospitals list. Ohio State offers Apple app development and coding certificate courses to the public. Global Insights A new report shows global consumers are ready to unleash trillions of dollars in excess savings once the pandemic ends which will help boost developed countries’ GDP. The European Commission forecast that the Eurozone economic output would return to it...

How To Prepare A Business Plan That Is Useful In Practice

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Have you ever seen one of those 50-page business plans that go into detail about every conceivable aspect of a still purely theoretical business? You probably have, since those business plans have been the industry standard for decades. Yet, in a world where words like lean and agile are becoming the new norm for startups, 50-page business plans look a bit out of place, and with a good reason. It’s a fact that creating a plan is very helpful for a new business. A study of more than 10 thousand businesses shows that ventures grow 30% faster on average if they create business plans. Read full article.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Outlines $1 B Program to Combat COVID Economy

Friday, February 12, 2021

Governor Mike DeWine, as part of his state operating budget kickoff, announced a broad and impressive $1 B Investing in Ohio program designed to impact the economic downturn created by the COVID 19 virus. Ohio like many other states around the country have experienced reduced revenues, and economic activity due to the pandemic and the governor is focused on provided resources and support to help spur economic activity while supporting small businesses in the state. The proposed $1 billion program would provide $460 million to support businesses to help cover costs to keep their doors open, including businesses in the entertainment...

The Business Case and Economic Impact of Inclusion

Friday, February 12, 2021

The mission of economic developers is to grow jobs and capital investment in our communities. While the distribution of employment and investment in communities around the country has long been a concern of Economic Development Organizations (EDO), the question about “WHO” in the community benefits from any increase in jobs and investment is attracting widespread attention. Economic research shows that since the year 2000, minority groups such as Hispanics and African Americans, have been affected by declining of household incomes, growing inequality in income distribution, higher levels of unemployment, concentrated poverty, and low rates of mobility among classes (IEDC, 2016). Unfortunately...

New Ohio ad campaign aimed at attracting businesses touts state’s low taxes, sparks online debate

Thursday, February 11, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- What’s the first thing you think of when you think of Ohio? Is it low corporate taxes? Maybe not, but that’s part of what JobsOhio wants business owners in Boston, New York City, Seattle and other higher-cost, major U.S. cities to ponder as they consider whether to move elsewhere. The “Ohio is for Leaders” campaign launched as a pilot program in September, with a full rollout in January. It involves digital ads and social media, but a major component is billboards, with different messaging tailored toward the markets they’re in. For example, for Times Square in New York City...

Why Amazon's Building Binge Has Just Begun

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The most enduring sounds of the past holiday season may have been those of a van squeaking to a stop at the mailbox, followed by the thud of a box being delivered at the porch. It was an Amazon Christmas. Amazon, which began 2020 as a mere juggernaut, enters 2021 a monolith. Consider the fact that during a year of severe job cuts throughout most of the economy, Amazon hired on average of 1,400 people a day from January to October. The company’s unrivaled pace of hiring doubled during the second half of the year as the full onset of th...

#1 Wedding Spot in Violet Township, Ohio

Monday, February 08, 2021

The #1 wedding spot in Violet Township, Ohio has to be the Wigwam Event Center. The love affair with the Wigwam goes back decades to when it was a retreat for some of Columbus’ most wealthy and famous residents and guests. It is incredibly private and peering down the long secluded driveway gives off a sense of being transported somewhere magical. This level of privacy and security is also ideal for weddings, especially for those hosted outdoors. The Wigwam itself is known for its architecture which resembles a lodge full of fine art and intricate carvings. As a backdrop, the buildin...

10 Reasons Why Your Economic Development Website Isn't Attracting Remote Workers

Monday, February 08, 2021

These 10 reasons why your economic development website isn't attracting remote workers may be why you're experiencing a lack of success. NEARLY 62% of employees already work remotely at least part of the time, and that number continues to grow as social distancing and COVID safety protocol remain intact. It's of prime concern that economic developers target this audience, and knowing what your audience is looking for is key to developing the best possible website. 10 REASONS WHY YOUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE ISN'T ATTRACTING REMOTE WORKERS 1. REMOTE WORKERS AREN'T A TARGET AUDIENCE ON THE WEBPAGE This is the most obvious issue. The economic syste...

DeWine Releases “Investing in Ohio” Budget; More Funding for Broadband, Infrastructure/Site Readiness, Workforce Development & Small Biz Grants

Friday, February 05, 2021

On Monday, February 1, Governor Mike DeWine announced his administration’s executive budget proposal for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Joined by Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted and Office of Budget and Management Director Kimberly Murnieks, Governor DeWine walked through the highlights of the two year spending plan. Altogether, the budget proposes spending $85.76 billion in FY22 and $85.81 billion in FY23 in federal and state funding. The actual legislative language is not available yet, so while the Governor’s spending plans and priorities and his announced policy initiatives are known, there are still more details and proposals to come. Read full article.

Why Ohio Could Be the No. 1 Destination for Veteran Jobs and Businesses

Thursday, February 04, 2021

Strategies for Accelerating Project Execution

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

More than 75 percent of the companies responding to a recent survey from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) expect the COVID-19 pandemic will have a financial impact on their business, with more than 50 percent anticipating changes to their operations. Prior to the pandemic many manufacturing companies had design and construction projects, either in progress or in the pipeline, with aggressive schedules. To slow the spread of the disease, many manufacturing operations and construction sites were shut down while new safety precautions were developed and implemented. Furthermore, uncertainty in the market caused many companies to delay committing large capital investments int...

Theater Space for Children’s Groups in Columbus, Ohio

Monday, February 01, 2021

Are you a school, dance group or theater troop looking for theater space for a children’s group in Columbus to perform? The Wigwam Event Center in Violet Township has a beautiful theater space that can seat up to 300. The stage and lighting are professional quality and the seats are arranged to give everyone the best view. Children love performing here and several local groups already have. Parents and guests will also enjoy the show and the acoustics. Click here to view pictures of our theater space and for more information. Call or email to book the Wigwam’s theater space fo...

New artificial turf, track approved for Hilliard Bradley High School sports complex

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The artificial turf on the athletics field at the Hilliard Bradley High School sports complex will start being replaced at the conclusion of the lacrosse season this spring, according to Hilliard City Schools officials. In addition to the turf replacement, a new track will be constructed at the sports complex adjacent to the high school, 2800 Walker Road. Hilliard school board members unanimously approved the nearly $1.3 million project Jan. 25. The original artificial turf has been in place since Bradley opened in 2009, Deputy Superintendent Mike McDonough said. Read full article.

Black-owned brewery: Gahanna's Crafted Culture blends craft beer, 'soul food'

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

When Anthony “Sizzle” Perry Jr. opens Crafted Culture Brewing Co. at 505 Morrison Road in Gahanna on Feb. 27, he will mix two of his passions. “We call it Crafted Culture because we’re blending two portions of my childhood into this one space,” he said. “You have the traditional family cookout I grew up in, with big Sunday dinners and the sense of community around food. “And the craft-beer world,” he said. He said those are two different places, and he found himself stuck in the middle. “I wanted to build a place for both,” Perry said. “We’re curating a melting pot for people t...

Delaware County's Tri-Township Fire Station: Planned move due to Point widening project

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The Tri-Township Fire Station, which has sat at 495 Sunbury Road since 1957, is going to move. It won't travel far, though. The Delaware County commissioners on Dec. 21 approved a quitclaim deed transfer of 2.2 acres to the Tri-Township Board of Fire District Trustees. The Brown Township site will be the county's Byxbe Campus, at the former Delaware Area Career Center at 1610 state Route 521. The new station's site is just off Bowtown Road, less than a mile to the east of the current station. Tri-Township Fire Station Chief Troy Morris said the move is motivated largely by the city of Delaware'...

Outdoor Party Space Near Columbus, Ohio

Monday, January 25, 2021

The Wigwam Event Center has the best outdoor party space near Columbus, Ohio. The grounds are stunning and comprised of acres of trees. A lovely pond can be set up with outdoor seating around it, tents can be set up to cover outdoor seating, the pagoda makes for additional gathering space and the building’s covered deck provides even more room to gather and play. The Wigwam is incredibly versatile because the Wigwam’s grounds are so unique. They are so large that there is no cap on how many guests you can have outdoors. The count can grow quite high inside a...

The 2021 Regional Workforce Development Rankings

Monday, January 25, 2021

Joensuu, a city of 76,000 in Eastern Finland, is home to the European Forest Institute, appropriately enough. It’s also the home base of Valamis, a leading IT company specializing in the digitalization of learning. That may not be a new discipline, but it will take on greater urgency as remote learning becomes the norm. The company has 10 offices worldwide. In September 2020, Valamis published results from its second annual global report, The State of Learning and Development in the Workplace. More than 3,000 people were surveyed in more than 20 industries from entry-level to C-Suite executives in organizations fro...

The states Americans headed to the most in 2020, according to U-Haul

Monday, January 25, 2021

Work from home orders and job losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic prompted many Americans to pack up and head to other states in 2020. The ones who rented one-way U-Hauls went to states like Tennessee, Texas, Florida and Ohio, according to a new report by the company. U-Haul’s annual migration trends report calculates how many one-way U-Haul vehicles enter a state versus how many leave it each calendar year. For the 2020 report, the data were complied from more than 2 million one-way U-Haul rental customer transactions. In 2020, Tennessee claimed the top spot for the most one-way U-Haul arrivals versus departures for the first tim...

Why Would My Community Want To Attract A Remote Workforce

Monday, January 25, 2021

Why would my community want to attract a REMOTE WORKFORCE? -- To grow your economy, of course! The coronavirus pandemic has affected U.S. workplaces in many ways, including transitioning many employees to remote work. As some businesses begin to welcome employees back to the office, many remote workers, about two-thirds to be exact, are opting to continue working remotely, according to a GALLUP POLL. Attracting remote workers should now be a priority for all economic developers. WHY WOULD MY COMMUNITY WANT TO ATTRACT A REMOTE WORKFORCE? Remote workers can bring many benefits to the communities they choose to live in. Just like any othe...

Why Would My Community Want To Attract A Remote Workforce

Monday, January 25, 2021

First Person: Understanding and Investing in Current and Future Talent

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

People analytics is described as the method of analytics which can support leaders as they make decisions about their employees and workforce. This method applies statistics, technology, and expertise to large sets of HR data, which should result in better business and management decisions by an organization. Another way of looking at this is how to get the best return on investment from their people — in an analytical, data-driven way. Click here to read full article.

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