Major Employers Thrive in Columbus—Supported by Skilled People
In Columbus, growing companies find more than customers—they find people ready to build what’s next. Our trained workforce, strengthened by veterans and local higher-ed partners, supports continued investment across finance, automotive and defense manufacturing, aerospace, and food production. Contact us to discuss major employers and the talent ecosystem that keeps them moving forward.
“We are proud to call Columbus home, as we work to provide innovative payment solutions for people and businesses around the world.”
M. Troy Woods, Chairman, TSYS
“As a major employer in Columbus, Aflac supports our employees and their desire to give back to the community.”
Audrey Boone Tillman, EVP and GC, Aflac
Major employers in the Columbus MSA:
| COMPANY NAME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Muscogee County School District | Education | Columbus |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional | Healthcare | Columbus |
| Aflac | Insurance | Columbus |
| Columbus Consolidated | Government | Columbus |
| Kia Motors | Vehicle manufacturing | West Point |
| TSYS - A Global Payments Company | Fintech | Columbus |
| Pratt & Whitney | Jet engine components manufacturing and overhaul | Columbus |
| St. Francis-Emory Healthcare | Healthcare | Columbus |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | Insurance | Columbus |
| Columbus State University | Education | Columbus |
| Synovus | Financial Services | Columbus |
| WestRock | Coated board production | Cottonton |
| Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers | Used merchandise stores | Columbus |
| Mobis Alabama, LLC | Front end modules, front/rear chasis modules | West Point |
| AlaTrade Foods | Poultry processing | Phenix City |
| Aludyne | Iron casting, machining and assembly of automotive parts | Columbus |
| Hyundai Dymos | Automotive seats | West Point |
| Kysor-Warren | Assembly of refrigerated display cases | Columbus |
| Hostess Brands | Snack cake production | Columbus |
| Hyundai Transys GA Powertrain | 6-speed automatic transmissions | West Point |
| Path-Tech | Specimen kit assembly | Columbus |
| Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital | Healthcare | Phenix City |
| Glovis Georgia | Automotive parts production | West Point |
| Adient | Automotive parts production | West Point |
| Columbus Water Works | Utilities | Columbus |
| Spring Harbor | Assisted living | Columbus |
| Hamilton Relay | Communications | Columbus |
| Robinson Paving | Construction | Columbus |
| Panasonic | Lithium battery production | Columbus |
| Alexander Electric Company | Electricians | Columbus |
| Columbus Technical College | Education | Columbus |
| Coldwell Banker | Real Estate | Columbus |
| Vectorply | Reinforcement fabric manufacturing | Phenix City |
| Eastman Kodak | Digital offset lithographic printing plate production | Columbus |
| Goldens' Foundry | Iron casting, machining and assembly of automotive parts | Columbus |
| Southeastern Site Development | Construction | Columbus |
| Georgia Power | Utilities | Columbus |
| Buffalo Rock Pepsi | Soft drink distribution | Columbus |
| Callaway Resort & Gardens | Resort | Pine Mountain |
| Char-Broil | Misc. durable goods | Columbus |
| Peek Pavement Marking | Construction | Columbus |
| Johns Manville | Roof and wool insulation manufacturing | Phenix City |
| Columbus Hospice of Georgia and Alabama | Assisted living | Columbus |
| Growing Room | Childcare Services | Columbus |
| Wide Open West | Communications | Columbus |
| Alexander Contracting | Construction | Columbus |
| Fort Moore Family Communities | Real estate | Fort Moore |
| Refresco | Beverage concentrate manufacturing | Columbus |
| W.C. Bradley Co. | Holding company | Columbus |
| SONS Chevrolet | Automotive dealership | Columbus |
| Flournoy Construction | Construction | Columbus |
| Chick-fil-A Bradley Park | Restaurant | Columbus |
| Chick-fil-A Columbus Park Crossing | Restaurant | Columbus |
| A-Com Enterprises | Security systems | Columbus |
| Kudzu | Licensed products embroidering | Phenix City |
| JVL Laboratories | Private label personal care products manufacturing | Phenix City |
| McCauley Propeller Systems | Full-line propeller manufacturer | Columbus |
| International Paper | Paper products manufacturing | Columbus |
| Daehan Solution | Automotive parts production | West Point |
| Chairman's Foods | Frozen food production | Columbus |
| Heckler & Koch | Firearms manufacturing and assembly | Columbus |
| Iljin Global USA | Automotive parts production | Phenix City |
| Warr Grading | Construction | Columbus |
| Liberty Utilities | Utilities | Columbus |
| Truist Bank | Financial | Columbus |
| Headquarters Nissan | Automotive dealership | Columbus |
| HPPE | Bio-polymer production | Columbus |
| Knox Pest Control | Pest control services | Columbus |
| Brasfield & Gorrie | General Contractors | Columbus |
| Covenant Woods | Assisted living | Columbus |
| Robinson Grimes & Company | Accounting | Columbus |
| Smith Gray Electric | Electricians | Columbus |
| Acura/BMW of Columbus | Automotive dealership | Columbus |
| Mediacom Business | Communications | Columbus |
| Columbus Airport | Aviation | Columbus |
| WRBL TV-3 | Communications | Columbus |
| Oneda | Precision metal stamping, assembly, and tool and die designs | Columbus |
| Sterling Specialty Chemicals | Chemical plant | Columbus |
| Stepan | Polyester resin (polymer) production | Columbus |
| Greystone Properties | Developer, property management | Columbus |
| RAM Hotels | Hospitality | Columbus |
| George C. Woodruff Company | Developer, construction | Columbus |