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See how Columbus' top executives' pay has changed in 40 years
Some things have changed in Columbus Business First's four decades of covering the happenings of the business community in Central Ohio. <\p> For example, one of the first print headlines in 1984 read: Personal computers: man's new best friend. <\p>
Columbus' largest employers over the last four decades
Some things have changed in Columbus Business First's four decades of covering the happenings of the business community in Central Ohio. <\p> For example, one of the first print headlines in 1984 included this gem: If you make a better hoe, people will dig it. (In regards to a story on the now defunct Union Fork and Hoe Co.) <\p>
The top Columbus developers of the last 40 years
Some things have changed in Columbus Business First's four decades of covering the happenings of the business community in Central Ohio. <\p> For example, one of the first print headlines in 1984 read: Builder finishing units with Yuppies in mind. <\p>
Small Plates: Short North additions and a possible historic return
An anticipated French bistro opens, The Cap is getting a pair of new restaurants and a historic Columbus restaurant may be returning.<\p> The week in local restaurant and food news starts with:<\p>
Former Columbus Humane CEO Rachel Finney's next chapter starts now
Rachel Finney is still keen on wellness. But instead of focusing on animals, she's switched to working with humans.<\p> Finney, who left the CEO position at Columbus Humane in June, is taking over as chief operating officer at the Positive Foundry, an organization based in Upper Arlington that teaches individual wellbeing to corporate groups.<\p>
The Playbook: How pay raise plans for 2025 are shaping up
Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Playbook Edition, a look at stories, trends and changes that could affect your business. Want more stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for The Playbook newsletter. <\p> Despite increasing political backlash toward diversity, equity and inclusion, a majority of workers still say they prioritize inclusion in their organizations. <\p>
Pins continues its national expansion
Pins Mechanical Co. will have a busy next few years.<\p> Sister publication the Triangle Business Journal Friday reported that the Columbus-based Rise Brands is adding a Raleigh, North Carolina location to its development plans.<\p>
Nearly 100-year-old downtown building closer to revitalization
A downtown Columbus property is one step closer to finding new life as a residential building. <\p> New England-based Beacon Communities, which wants to convert the building at 80 S. 6th St. into 72 affordable apartments, was recently awarded a state brownfield remediation grant.<\p>
Is it (finally) time for the Blue Danube's comeback?
A historic Columbus bar and restaurant may be coming back.<\p> An entity named Old Dube LLC has applied for multiple liquor permits at 2437-39 N. High St. That is the site of the former Blue Danube bar and restaurant.<\p>
Drug launch 'transformative' for Columbus startup
Tech-enabled pharmacy startup Gifthealth Inc. beat more established players to win an exclusive prescription drug launch, propelling explosive growth and signaling a new strategy.<\p> Gifthealth has already started hiring for a 28,000-square-foot pharmacy distribution center on the far west side of Columbus, said Robert Hoppe, vice president of business development.<\p>
Columbus Realtors adopting changes following national group settlement
Columbus Realtors is implementing changes a day ahead of a deadline set by a high-profile settlement that the National Association of Realtors agreed to this spring. <\p> The agreement will resolve claims against the association, its members and all state and local realtor associations, multiple listing services and all brokerages with National Association of Realtors members as principals who had a transaction volume of $2 billion or less. Some $418 million is to be paid out over about four years. <\p>
Over 40 years, some themes remain constant for Business First
Optimism about downtown Columbus that’s in the air for the first time in years. Leaders feeling especially positive, seeing a future where the city’s core is safer and more productive – somewhere people can go to work, live, play, shop and attend shows.<\p> Sounds like today, no?<\p>
Honda teases Acura EV being built in Ohio
Honda Motor Co. is giving the first peek at one of the new electric vehicles it will be building in Ohio.<\p> The automaker, which bases many of its North American operations in Marysville, is unveiling the Acura Performance EV Concept, a prototype version of the electric sport-utility vehicle it plans to make here starting in 2025. <\p>
How a former Fast 50 is recalibrating after revenue dropped by half
When Covid-19 first broke out, Eleanor Alvarez remembers the calls from the nursing facilities and assisted-living centers working with her company, the healthcare recruiting and consulting firm LeaderStat. <\p> "A lot of our clients called us and said, 'Oh my gosh, we need help,'" Alvarez, founder and CEO, told Columbus Business First. "We said, 'OK, we're here to serve.'"<\p>
Why this global company acquired a Columbus startup
Executives from global email security company Mimecast and Columbus startup Aware watched the Columbus Crew defeat Inter Miami CF on Tuesday at Lower.com field. The next day they would announce a win for Central Ohio's tech industry. <\p> UK-based Mimecast acquired Aware for undisclosed terms, and plans to grow the local office. The cybersecurity startup making AI software for workplace collaboration platforms joins a list of local companies that have stayed and grown post-acquisition.<\p>
Rx tech startup has big plans in Columbus
Tech-enabled pharmacy Gifthealth plans to to add 751 jobs at a new distribution on the west side of Columbus to fulfill a recent drug delivery contract, according to the state.<\p> The expansion to distribute a newly launched pharmaceutical will add $56.4 million in payroll over the next three years to a baseline of 50 jobs with $4.2 million in payroll, according to the state Department of Development. <\p>
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