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Supreme Court decision marks 'seismic shift' on federal rules
Federal agency rules that target businesses and the workplace have been dealt a blow by the latest Supreme Court decision.<\p> The case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Secretary of Commerce, was specifically focused on fees in a rule by the National Marine Fisheries Service, but ultimately targeted the four-decade framework for federal agency rulemaking known as Chevron — named after a previous Supreme Court case. <\p>
Columbus company unveils new headquarters and showrooms
Central Ohio needs more housing and one local business is well positioned to ensure those homes have flooring, rugs and other essentials.<\p> America’s Floor Source has opened its new 265,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, showrooms and warehouse at 2145 Stelzer Road.<\p>
Sub shop joins growing Hamilton Quarter lineup
DiBella’s Subs opened its second Central Ohio sandwich shop of the year.<\p> The family-owned, Rochester, New York-based chain opened its first Central Ohio shop on Tuttle Crossing Boulevard in 2011 and followed it quickly with one by Lennox Town Center in 2012.<\p>
Decades-old Grandview-area restaurant closing
A Grandview Heights-area staple is closing for good after nearly 60 years.<\p> The last day of business at Paul’s Fifth Avenue (aka Paul’s for those who favor brevity, aka Paul’s Pantry to those who remember history) is July 7.<\p>
Columbus airport OKs $52M contract for parts of terminal project
Another contract has been approved for the new terminal project at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority board Tuesday approved a $51.8 million construction contract for an apron and taxiways.<\p> The contract went to Columbus' Shelly and Sands Inc., which will provide pavement milling, demolition, asphalt paving, stormwater improvements, airfield lighting improvements and pavement marking where aircraft will park and the associated taxi lanes needed for the $2 billion terminal project. <\p>
What Central Ohio companies saw the biggest gains and losses last year
Central Ohio’s public company landscape looks a bit different this year. <\p> Most notably, Express Inc. was delisted from the NYSE in March and acquired by a consortium led by WHP Global – owner of Toys R Us and others – this month. <\p>
The Weekly Rundown: Fort Rapids suitor says facility can be salvaged
I can’t predict what will become of the former Fort Rapids property in east Columbus, but one thing I’m sure of is the city needs housing much more than it needs a water park. <\p> The long-troubled property is back in the news after the Franklin County Environmental Court held the owner in contempt for failing to bring the site into compliance with health and safety codes.<\p>
Columbus named among best cities for new college graduates
If you have kids around college age, here’s more support for the idea that they should stick around after they graduate.<\p> The real estate blog Zumper recently ranked the best U.S. cities for college grads and Columbus came in fourth overall, behind only Minneapolis, Denver and Seattle. <\p>
How JobsOhio works behind the scenes to attract big deals
In 2021, during yet another plant shutdown caused by semiconductor shortages, Ford Motor Co. team leader Mary Springowski fired off an email to the head of every chipmaker in the United States, including Intel Corp. CEO Pat Gelsinger. <\p> Springowski, who’s also a Lorain city councilwoman, said what she’d thought for some time: Semiconductors should be made in the U.S. And by the way, why not in Lorain?<\p>
Central Ohio housing projects approved for $58 million in state funds
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Wednesday approved more than $58 million for affordable housing projects in Central Ohio.<\p> The state agency, which facilitates the development, rehabilitation and financing of low- to moderate-income housing, authorized the funding for six projects in Columbus, Lancaster and Newark. Those funds will be used to create or preserve affordable housing units targeting senior citizens, individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and low-income families and individuals. <\p>
Many managers are posting fake jobs. One reason may surprise you.
Employers are turning to fake job listings as a means of boosting staff morale in the current unsettled hiring market, but those ghost postings could have consequences. <\p> That’s according to a recent Resume Builder survey, which found 40% of 649 hiring managers surveyed have posted a fake job listing in the past year. Three in 10 responded they have an active fake-job posting. <\p>
Here's when Nocterra Brewing's new location will open
Nocterra Brewing is ready to welcome customers into its new taproom and restaurant.<\p> The Powell-based brewery will open its new location at 516 Maier Place alongside the Scioto Audubon Metro Park this Sunday.<\p>
This billion-dollar public company has a new CEO
American Electric Power Company Inc.'s months-long search for its next leader is over. <\p> The Columbus-based utility firm (Nasdaq: AEP) announced Bill Fehrman, who it described as an "industry veteran," as its next president and CEO. The move is effective Aug. 1. <\p>
Homeport building single-family homes in American Addition
Homeport will build 24 single-family homes in Columbus' American Addition neighborhood in Linden. <\p> The affordable housing developer was awarded a $1.2 million tax credit from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to help build the homes. The single family tax credit program started this year.<\p>
Local coworking firm joins New Albany development
The city of New Albany and Brick House Blue are partnering on a new coworking and business development project.<\p> A 22,000-square-foot space at 7775 Walton Pkwy. in New Albany International Business Park will be renovated by the city to accommodate the development of Brick House Blue. <\p>
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