Jeni's has tapped former Ben & Jerry's CEO David Stever to lead national expansion and franchising from its Columbus base. The hire pairs artisan roots with seasoned CPG leadership.

Manheim's March data show wholesale used‑vehicle prices at their highest since mid‑2023, tightening local inventory and lifting dealer list prices. Columbus buyers may feel the squeeze.

Sparkle Grooming signed a 21-unit deal to expand across central and southern Ohio, targeting Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus with a membership-based salon model.

Columbus Business First's new ranking lists 50 Central Ohio manufacturers and shows more than 15,700 local jobs across seven counties.

Nationwide marks its centennial with record sales and a $1.5B tech push, while converting a downtown tower into apartments and navigating pet‑insurance litigation.

A Columbus man won the $1,000,000 top prize on a $20 Cashword scratch-off bought at a GetGo. He took the cash option and plans to pay off his house and take his wife on vacation.

CoverMyMeds told staff it is restructuring teams in Columbus, a fresh shake-up after the company’s big 2023 cuts and a recent product push. Local employees report confusion and concern.

Dupon USA will invest $33M to open a 175,000-sq-ft wafer and cookie plant in Columbus, adding 60 jobs and expanding its ice-cream ingredient operations.

Giant Eagle will close its Blacklick supermarket and pharmacy on April 11. Pharmacy customers are being asked to move prescriptions or have records transferred ahead of deadlines.

Palmer Luckey’s Erebor Bank has opened in Columbus as a crypto- and startup-focused national bank under federal approvals and close scrutiny.

Honda canceled three U.S.-bound EVs and warned of multibillion‑dollar write‑downs, shifting its U.S. focus back toward hybrids. The move leaves Ohio production plans and suppliers in limbo.

After completing its Cadence deal, Huntington says it will grow its Houston commercial‑banking ranks, promising a material headcount increase and deeper local coverage.

A late‑year surge helped metro Milwaukee's exports rise 3.7% in 2025 to about $9.2 billion. Q4 strength was the key driver.