Community Growth Position the EDC as a partner for expanding high-value manufacturing and engineering clusters in Columbus and Bartholomew County, offering customized incentives, site selection support, and workforce development programs to attract pharmaceutical, aerospace, and R&D services tenants.

Workforce Strength Leverage Columbus’s strong manufacturing workforce, high concentration of engineers, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem to offer training partnerships, upskilling programs, and credentialing collaborations that align with target tenants’ skill needs.

Investment Attraction Target global and domestic manufacturers and suppliers seeking U.S. expansion by highlighting the region’s favorable costs, skilled labor, established infrastructure, and proximity to Cummins and other multinational firms for supply-chain integration.

Digital Capabilities Utilize the EDC’s tech stack and online presence to run targeted marketing campaigns, nurture leads via HubSpot, and showcase success stories in advanced manufacturing and STEM education to accelerate interest from high-priority industries.

Strategic Partnerships Propose collaboration opportunities with local colleges, design and engineering firms, and industry associations to co-create incentive programs, pilot projects, and STEM education initiatives that demonstrate the region’s long-term value to investors.