Squarespace data ranks Columbus among the top 15 U.S. cities for small businesses, citing population growth, taxes and housing as drivers. City and county programs are lining up training and grants to help local entrepreneurs.

Anheuser-Busch has named its north-side Columbus brewery for a new technical training center as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing investment. The plan emphasizes upskilling and veteran hiring support while local details and timelines are still pending.

Bath & Body Works disclosed 92 global store closures in its fiscal 2025 filings as the Columbus‑based chain shifts from mall locations to off‑mall stores and expanded digital distribution.

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.