July 2025
Columbus, OH is experiencing a significant period of growth, driven by multi-billion-dollar investments and one of the fastest-growing populations in the nation.
Columbus Named 15th Most Populous City in the US
What This Means For You: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Columbus now ranks as the nation’s 15th-largest city with a population exceeding 933,000 and an impressive growth trajectory.
Amgen Announces $900M Biotech Expansion in New Albany, Adding 750 Jobs
What This Means For You: Biotech firm Amgen is committing $900 million to expand its New Albany manufacturing campus – nearly tripling its initial investment – creating a total of 750 high-skilled jobs and increasing its Central Ohio footprint to $1.4 billion.
Denver-Based Cologix Begins $1 Billion AI Data Center Build in Lewis Center
What This Means For You: Cologix has kicked off construction on a $1 billion, AI-focused data center campus in Lewis Center, as part of a larger central Ohio expansion for the company. The Lewis Center site will feature multiple AI-ready facilities (COL‑5 being the first, offering 25 MW of power), supporting NVIDIA HGX‑based GPU clusters through partnerships with Lambda and Supermicro. It is the first of two building expected to be open next year.
Coca‑Cola Consolidated Opens $90M High-Tech Campus in Southern Columbus
What This Means For You: Coca‑Cola Consolidated has inaugurated a $90 million, 60-acre distribution and warehouse campus in the Rickenbacker Industrial Center, featuring automation, sustainability infrastructure, and a training center that will create 35 new jobs.
Japanese Auto Supplier Ohashi Technica to Invest $11M in Central Ohio expansion.
What This Means For You: Ohashi Technica USA is expanding its Sunbury facility with an $11 million investment, adding 20,000 sq ft of production space and 20 new jobs.
Anheuser-Busch Opens New Training Center at Columbus Brewery, Part of $300M National Investment
What This Means For You: Anheuser‑Busch is investing $5 million in a new Technical Excellence Center at its Columbus brewery as part of a broader $300 million U.S. investment, aiming to train its workforce and partner with local trade schools.