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Califormulations, LLC Will Soon Begin Operations in Columbus

Monday, November 04, 2019

Columbus, GA - The Development Authority of Columbus and its economic development partners at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Califormulations, LLC, a unique platform designed to deliver end-to-end food and beverage innovation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and their brands, will soon begin operations in Columbus. The company is a strategic partnership between Symrise, the Green Organic Dutchman Holding Ltd., and a team of local industry professionals. Califormulations combines food and beverage expertise and innovation capabilities with the ability to quickly develop shelf-ready, scalable products, with plans to create 30+ new jobs and invest more tha...

S.T.E.A.M. filled with thousands of curious minds

Friday, October 11, 2019

Students packed the Columbus Convention and Trade Center for the 4th annual College and Career. Between 80 and 100 colleges traveled to Columbus to meet potential students. It offered students an idea of career fields in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science. One student says it’s important for all students to attend an event like the career expo. Click here to view the complete article and video.

Columbus, GA Has the Ecosystem Tech Companies are Looking For

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Access to top talent, a supportive ecosystem, large corporations, affordable real estate and an incredible culture – Columbus, Georgia has everything new and established tech companies are looking for. Columbus tech companies have a history of success Tech companies in Columbus have consistently grown their customer base, using their location as the launching pad to work with global giants and national organizations. Founded in Columbus in 1985, Delta Data works with some of the biggest names in the financial industry. OmegaFi, another local success story, provides technology solutions for over 4,000 fraternity and sorority chapters across the U.S. and has processed ove...

A Global Medical Research Company is Expanding in Columbus, Georgia

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Columbus, Georgia is a STEAM Community where cutting-edge healthcare research is being conducted by IACT Health (IACT) – a company conducting clinical research trials for national and international organizations. IACT has conducted hundreds of clinical trials from their Columbus facility and currently employs more than 40 people, in addition to another 50 independent contractors. Additionally, IACT Health has offices in numerous other cities and states all managed from Columbus, Georgia. They are also founders of hyperCORE International, the second largest research site network in the world with more than 80 sites across 5 countries on 2 continents. While IACT is no...

Historic Westville opening

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Visitors to Columbus have the opportunity to experience a fully immersive 19th century outdoor living history museum with the opening of Historic Westville on Saturday, June 22. Many of the site’s buildings and artifacts have been accumulated over the last century and were formerly on display in Lumpkin, where tens of thousands of guests had the chance to view them over the course of about 50 years. In 2009, the board of trustees began to examine options to ensure the museum’s future viability. The city of Columbus, led by then-Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, offered a sizable piece of land and Historic Westville began the move to its curren...

Why an Atlanta-based Restaurant is Investing in North Columbus

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Two local entrepreneurs are banking on the future of development in north Columbus, and as a first step they’ve partnered with the owners of a popular metro Atlanta chain to bring Mexican cuisine to the area. Read full article.

When will that Construction be Done? Here’s a List of Current Projects in Columbus

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

After a rainy fall and winter that considerably delayed many local construction projects, roadwork is kicking back up again in Columbus with several roundabouts, major intersection changes and work on local bridges and trails coming. Read full article.

Korean supplier Announces 100 New Jobs

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

DAECHANG SEAT CO., LTD USA ANNOUNCES 100 JOBS IN CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY State of Alabama and Regional collaboration lands automotive supplier in Phenix City, AL PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA, June 4, 2019 – Phenix City Mayor and City Council voted to approve an incentive package for an international automotive supplier, Daechang Seat Co., Ltd USA (DSC), to locate a manufacturing facility in Phenix City, AL at 903 Fontaine Road. This new manufacturing operation is expected to create 100 jobs and have an initial capital investment of more than $9,000,000. The State of Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Power Company and the Greater Columbus Chamber o...

Overflowing with Opportunity

Monday, June 03, 2019

Columbus featured in Georgia Trend Magazine! Click here to view the feature!

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Springer Opera House

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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus

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