Investments in Columbus 2020! Demonstrate Region’s Commitment to Economic Development Strategy

At a recent update meeting, Columbus 2020! Chairman Alex Fischer presented business and community leaders with some encouraging statistics regarding the progress of the region’s economic development strategy.  Fischer reported that $30.2 million (out of a $30 million goal set last year) has been pledged to the effort over the next five years by local corporations, the state, public sector and nonprofit organizations.  This includes pledges for next year that total $7.8 million – more than three times the $2.2 million that was previously being spent on economic development in the region.
 
For more details, see the story as reported in Business First.