Business First-Columbus articles from June 2001

Business First-Columbus archives from June 2001

COTA begins its outreach to set stage for expansion.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The train is leaving the station on COTA's expansion plan, with momentum fueled in part by the energy of business leaders. But reaching the Central Ohio Transit Authority's ambitious destination by decade's end will depend on a massive...

OSU biomed research joining top priorities.(Brief Article)(Interview)
June 1, 2001... Dr. Fred Sanfilippo has worn many hats -- physician, researcher, professor and administrator -- during his medical career. Now he is donning a new one -- bridge builder. As dean of Ohio State University's College of Medicine and Public...

Losses aside, East begins recovery.(Ohio State University Hospitals East)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Things are looking up by several measures at Ohio State University Hospitals East, but the facility's financial bottom line remains in the dumps. Admissions, outpatient visit's, patient days, emergency room use, surgeries and gross revenue...

Diamond Cellar to expand to Easton.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Johnson Family's Diamond Cellar is expanding to Easton. The jewelry retailer plans to open a 9,000-square-foot store in September at Easton Town Center. The store will become the family's second shop. Brothers R. Andrew and Jeffrey...

The Lofts staff skims area for banana milk.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Anyone know where you can score some decent banana milk in this town? If you're not sure, don't worry. The culinary staff at the Lofts Hotel downtown didn't know either. In fact, they didn't even know what banana milk is, although...

CSCC bullish on vet techs.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... $1.9M invested to upgrade program's home The dogs, cats and other small animals cared for by students in the veterinary technology program at Columbus State Community College. seem to have a pretty cushy life. "They end up with a...

Blue Jackets surpass goal, score 2,000 new season ticket holders.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... When the Columbus Blue Jackets launched a ticket-selling campaign two months ago that effectively cut the price of new season tickets by more than half for loyal fans, the goal was to sell up to 1,000 additional season tickets for the NHL...

Petland wins back Internet domain name.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Petland Inc. has won back its Internet domain name from an alleged cybersquatter. The Chillicothe-based pet store chain secured the rights to www.petland.com from a New York firm that registered the site containing the chain's trademark...

Drew Shoe to shutter its Lancaster factory.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Drew Shoe Corp. was expected to close its Lancaster shoe making plant May31 and move operations to China. The shutdown would affect about 70 workers at the plant. Drew Shoe makes footwear for health care workers. At a May 29 press...

Governor appoints Davidson to term as OSU trustee.(Jo Ann Davidson, Ohio State University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson has been appointed by Gov. Bob Taft to a nine-year term as an Ohio State University trustee. She replaces George Skestos, whose term has expired. "With a public service career as diverse and...

Forecast: Industrial realty market in for tough time.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... A new study forecasts Columbus market for industrial real estate will be among the worst in the nation over the next several years. The study by Integra Realty Resources Inc., a real estate appraisal and consulting business, says the...

Fresenius plans to open dialysis clinics in Newark.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Fresenius Medical Care will continue its expansion beyond Franklin County with a 21-station hemodialysis clinic in Newark's McMillen Business Center. The company hopes to open the 7,680-square-foot center at 65 Terrace Ave. by late summer,...

State bill would let realty brokers into Ohio deals.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... An Ohio lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow out-of-state real estate agents to participate in Ohio deals. State Rep. Geoffrey Smith, R-Columbus, said Ohio is one of seven states that prohibit out-of-state brokers from...

Rickenbacker, DBS to develop offices.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The boom in construction of big-box distribution centers and expanding air cargo business at Rickenbacker International Airport have spurred development of two office buildings in the Alum Creek industrial corridor. Dublin-based DBS...

Big Ten dealership closed, owner has plans to reopen.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... One of the area's larger independent used car dealers has stopped selling vehicles from its lot in Clintonville. The owner of Big Ten Auto Sales, also known as Big Ten Auto World Inc., said he plans to reopen at the company's lot at 4237 N....

FCx Performance obtains Milwaukee-based Simone.(FCX Performance Inc. acquires Simone Engineering)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Columbus-based FCx Performance Inc. has completed its fourth acquisition in 18 months. A supplier of industrial process control products, process instrumentation and high-purity products, the company acquired Milwaukee-based Simone...

CallTech Communications secures support services deal with Iomega.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The slowdown in the high-technology sector is turning out to be a boon for Columbus-based CallTech Communications LLP, which continues to add high-profile clients and hire more employees. The company said May 30 it signed an agreement to...

RPA restructures strategy, eyes architectural firm buy.(Retail Planning Associates Inc.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... With millions of dollars provided by its well-heeled parent, Columbus-based Retail Planning Associates Inc. is taking its first steps toward a future that will bring technology and architectural design to the international retail strategy firm....

Pannatoni eliminates plan for Groveport developing.(Pannatoni Development Co. withdraws plans)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... A California-based developer has with-drawn its plans -- for now -- to build warehouses and distribution centers on 353 acres in Groveport after encountering residents' opposition to a rezoning of the property. Withdrawal of the rezoning...

Garek continues firm expansion with hire of local real estate vet.(R.S. Garek Associates, veteran)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Expanding commercial brokerage firm R.S. Garek Associates is adding a veteran Columbus real estate agent and two relative newcomers to its ranks. Judy Pisanelli, who worked the last five years for the commercial real estate affiliate of...

Greater Columbus government construction projects.
June 1, 2001... Greater Columbus government construction projects RANKED BY TOTAL DOLLAR PROJECT AMOUNT AWARDED ...

Town Addiction partners put eatery on the market.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The three owners of downtown's Town Addiction have put the restaurant on the seller's block. The restaurant opened 14 months ago at 363 E. Town St., near Franklin University and Grant Hospital, and was started by David Michael Cohen, Marco...

2nd California Pizza Kitchen likely after Easton opening.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... California Pizza Kitchen plans to open a second restaurant in Central Ohio following the June 5 debut of its at Easton Town Center unit. Lisa Hinson, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain, said another California Pizza...

Clark next in line as president of area restaurant association.(Larry Clark, Central Ohio Restaurant Association awards)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Larry Clark, owner of Made From Scratch Inc., a catering and event planning business in Plain City, will be introduced as the new president of the Central Ohio Restaurant Association at the group's annual president's dinner June 18. Clark...

New general manager joins Lindey's restaurant.(Sheila Wiley)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Sheila Wiley joined German Village's venerable Lindey's restaurant in April as its general manager. Wiley was dining room manager at Commander's Palace in New Orleans. She replaced Mike Creedon, who stays with Lindey's parent, Bravo...

Jefferson Country Club prepares banquet space.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Even though the clubhouse won't be completed until next summer, Jefferson Country Club's new banquet and catering director, Todd Tuller, is scheduling wedding receptions and events for the facility. A fire destroyed the clubhouse 15 months...

Couple's Grouse Nest opens in Hocking Hills.(Randy and Melody Strickland open new restaurant)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Lodging facilities and options for outdoor activities are plentiful in Ohio's Hocking Hills region, but fine-dining establishments can be hard to come by. Randy and Melody Strickland are trying to fill that culinary void, opening their...

Leventhal's High St. mag ready for first publication.(Aaron Leventhal)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Events organizer Aaron Leventhal, best known for his 20-year association with German Village;s Oktoberfest event, is hoping his new High Street publication can generate interest in and on High Street. About 80,000 copies of Leventhal's...

Westerville launching city magazine this summer.(Publishing Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The city of Westerville will become the next Central Ohio community to sport its own magazine. Beginning in August, Westerville Magazine will be sent free to Westerville-area businesses and residents. Published by Publishing Group Ltd. of...

TV ads transmitted digitally, nationally.(Mills-James Inc. offering distribution services)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Mills/James Productions is offering distribution services to Central Ohio clients that need to transmit video commercials to North American television stations. The service is being sold through California-based DG Systems Inc., a publicly...

AdFed's new exec; Via's work in the cards.(Advertising Federation of Columbus, Via Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... * Nicole Rayburn, formerly arts manager for the city of Upper Arlington's cultural arts commission, is the new executive director of the Advertising Federation of Columbus. She began her job May 8. The group, which has about 430 members,...

Software firm board accepts $1B buyout offer from EDS.(Electronic Data Systems Corp. to acquire Structural Dynamics Research Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A Milford-based engineering software products maker has agreed to be acquired by Electronic Data Systems for $1 billion. Structural Dynamics Research Corp.'s board agreed to the offer from Plano, Texas-based EDS and its shareholders will be...

Emerson Electric to sell Cincy-based subsidiary.(Xomox Corp. to be sold to Crane Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Crane Co., a maker of industrial valves, has agreed to pay $145 million to buy a Cincinnati-based subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co. Crane, of Stamford, Conn., said in a statement the acquisition of Xomox would add to its profit in 2002....

Burger franchise plans Dayton-area expansion.(Restaurant Development Co. to open more Fuddruckers restaurants)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Restaurant Development Co. plans to open four Fuddruckers restaurants in the Dayton area over the next four years and three more in its western Ohio franchise region over the next five years. Founded in January 2000 by Bachar El Zein,...

Port Clinton plant to close, putting 100 out of work.(BPB Celotex)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A Port Clinton plant that makes wallboard for commercial and residential buildings will close at the end of July, taking nearly 100 jobs with it. BPB Celotex executives didn't say whether any of the 80 union and 16 salaried workers losing...

Cooper Tire & Rubber to boost production.(Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... With sales rising 10 percent in April, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has decided to boost production of its Cooper and Mastercraft tires for light trucks and sport-utility vehicles. Demand for Cooper tires began rising "even prior to Ford...

Letter to LTV workers angers union negotiators.(LTV Corp., United Steelworkers of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Cleveland-based LTV Corp., frustrated with a union's refusal to present its labor proposal to workers, is urging employees to consider the company's latest plan or risk closing steel mills. "We are at a critical point in deciding the future...

Despite repeal, estate tax foes to face battles.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The tax bill passed by Congress kills the estate tax in 2010, but the tax could rise from its grave in 2011 unless a future Congress drives a stake through its heart. That's because Congress terminated all of the bill's tax cuts after nine...

Bill includes incentives for computer purchases.(tax bill)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The tax bill did not, however, include a top priority of the nation's high-tech industry: making the research-and-development tax credit permanent. But that credit does not expire until 2004, so lobbyists will have plenty of other...

Veterans: SBA has failed to provide required help.(Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Small Business Administration (SBA) has done little to help veterans start and expand their businesses despite a 1999 law that called for the agency to provide them with technical, financial and procurement assistance, representatives of...

Manufacturers hope Rogan stops 'siphoning' of PTO fees.(James Rogan appointed to Patent and Trademark Office)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is pleased President Bush has appointed a former member of the House Judiciary Committee, "a locus of expertise on intellectual property issues," as director of the Patent and Trademark Office....

Democratic Senate puts small biz on the defensive.(National Federation of Independent Business)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Democratic control of the Senate makes it more likely that small-business lobbyists will lose their fight against managed care reform legislation that would allow patients to sue their HMOs. Additional tax cuts beyond those included in...

Common courtesy should not be ignored in business.(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2001... It seems that everywhere we turn we are confronted by incivility, bad manners and in-your-face aggressiveness. This attitude is rampant in our TV advertising. It's migrated to sports, and it shows up in the way we treat each other in business....

Focus on key areas today for sales results tomorrow.(sales techniques)(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2001... All too often salespeople focus on the wrong elements in their attempt to increase sales. They turn their attention to the features, benefits and value-added aspects of their product or service in an attempt to differentiate it from that...

Protecting your resources to attract venture capital.(key personnel and intellectual property protection techniques)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Investors and other providers of money will generally require that your venture's resources be protected as a condition to their providing capital. The two most important resources are the human resources of your management team and other...

Kroger to sell securities for bank debt, corporate needs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Kroger Co. has filed a shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell as much as $1.5 billion of securities. The Cincinnati-based operator of super markets and convenience stores would use proceeds to repay bank debt...

OfficeMax names supermarket industry vet as new CFO.(Jefferey Freimark appointed)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... OfficeMax Inc., which has posted five straight quarterly losses,, named former Grand Union Co. supermarkets executive Jeffrey Freimark. 64, its chief financial officer. He replaces Jeff Rutherford, who left to pursue new opportunities:' the...

Losses bring clients to auto lease-swap biz.(Swapalease)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Swapalease founders Richard Joseph and Ron Joseph Jr. won't go so far as to say they're glad the economy is slowing -- but they wouldn't trade the slump that is helping to drive their fledgling business, either. Every, person who gets laid...

CONNECTIONS.(Rich Shearrow, president of Employer Advantage)(Brief Article)(Interview)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Rich Shearrow President Employer Advantage Phone: 614-923-9340 E-mail:rich@eapeo.com How long have you been in this position. or career? I started my career in human resources in October 1992 with another firm; in...

WWW.EMARKETER.COM.(website information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Company or organization: EMarketer provides Internet and e-business statistics, combining original analysis with aggregated numbers from a number of sources worldwide. Its newsletters, which include articles, market projections and analystical...

GRAVEYARD SHIFT.(acquiring employees and protection for night employment)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... With proper employee training and security measures, companies can make the most of the A good night's sleep can be hard to come by for owners and managers of businesses that run swing shifts. Peaceful slumber is elusive when you're having...

BalletMet Columbus.(Dance Academy classes)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... BalletMet Columbus Dance Academy is offering summer dance classes for children, teen-agers, adults and seniors from June 25 through July 20. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday evenings in ballet, tap and jazz dance and in Pilates...

Ohio Art League.(displays art exhibition)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Ohio Art League will display through June 30 its June Member Curated Exhibition, featuring the work of Newark artists Ronald Abram and Sandra Tilton and curated by Tilton The exhibit is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at...

Sparkspace.(offers workshop on brainstorming)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Sparkspace is offering Spark School, a full-day interactive workshop to teach brainstorming and idea-generation techniques to teams and individuals. Participants will learn how to focus creative efforts, generate high quantities of ideas and...

Rigorous workplace policies key in preventing violence.(National Crime Victimization Survey)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... The National Crime Victimization Survey for 1992-96 indicates that during each year, U.S. residents experienced more than 2 million violent victimizations while they were working or on duty. The most common type of workplace violent crime was...

Celebrating a growing membership at the Presidential Gala.(Columbus Medical ASsociation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Dr. Scarborough assumes presidency One of the common themes Gala and Annual awards Certhroughout the Presidential Gala and Annual awards. Ceremony held Fri. May 25, 200 1,, was the celebration of an increase in physician members of the...

Access HealthColumbus awards the first grants.
June 1, 2001... Community referral and cultural competency to be addressed Access HealthColumbus, designed to develop solutions to access to health care for people who are vulnerable, recently awarded two grants to FIRSTLINK and United Way/ Jewish Family...

Letter from the President.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Elevating physicians for the health of Greater Columbus As the new president of the Columbus Medical Association, I would like to begin by thanking Dr. Penn and my fellow members who supported me and many others who were honored at the...

OSMA House addresses resolutions.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Asking the American Medical Association (AMA) to rescind policy supporting FDA approval of Emergency Contraceptive Pill and Patient Privacy in Emergency Room were a few of the 'hot topics' discussed at the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)...

CDC advises ordering flu vaccine early.(Centers for Disease Control)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is advising physicians to place flu vaccine orders now if they care for high-risk patients. In addition, the CDC is advising those who administer flu vaccines to develop contingency plans now in the event...

Vascular technology good news for patients.(endovascular stent grafting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... There is a new technology available for patients facing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. The standard treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm is conventional open surgery that is performed through a large incision from the breastbone to...

The Columbus Medical Association Foundation.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A Flexible Vehicle to Support Health and Wellness The Columbus Medical Association Foundation is a public charity whose focus, is on improving the health and wellness of the community. The Foundation serves as the bridge that, seeks to...

Consumers choose Jade Inc. for Web design award.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... In a survey of 1,350 business and consumers in Central Ohio, Jade Inc. was selected as the best in the market for Web site design and development. The Consumers' Choice Award is an initiative of the Consumers' Choice Institute. The...

ExpeSite.com introduces multi-project scheduling.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Users of Columbus-based WD Partners' Internet-based project management system, expeSite.com, may now create, manage and compare project schedules online using the project milestones tool. Using a system of customizable templates, client...

New software bridges planning, manufacturing.(Concentus Technology Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Concentus Technology Corp. has released a new Java-based workflow software product, WorkBridge Factory Manager, which orchestrates engineering work request and work-in-process inventory management with manufacturing systems. The Java...

SCIENCE VILLAGE.(building complex)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... New facility designed to meet specific needs of tech tenants You can't oversee nanotechnology, or other advanced research, in just any old building. Office parks and industrial parks don't come close to meeting the unique needs of...

WEB inSITE.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... URL: shocc.com Company: SHOCC Comix, Columbus Contact: Dave Lee, owner, 614-538-1168 or contacts@shocc.com. Site design: Don Drennan and others from SHOCC Launch date: 1999 Hits: No counter, but averages five to six phone...

TECH TALK.(survey of chief executive officers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Thinking about integrating e-business in your company? The CEOs of America's fastest growing companies have an important suggestion: start with an agreed-upon e-business plan. Companies with such a plan are more productive and are...

Q & A.
June 1, 2001... Does your company send employees to industry conferences or seminars to encourage continued education? CAPITOL DRYWALL SUPPLY Toby Burkhart Sales representative "Yes, we do. Usually it's an intra-company seminar. But from...

Checking on your identity just a fact of cyber living.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Get hit, and it's bad. Statistics claim you'll spend at least 175 hours and $808 (not including attorney fees) in out-of-pocket expenses to repair your damaged credit in a process...

Ohio dotcom's star rises as gas prices keep climbing.(GasPriceWatch.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A 1-year-old Dayton dotcom is riding its current wave of popularity toward profitability -- expected this month. GasPriceWatch.com's exposure in national media, and the possibility that a gallon of gas may soon cost $3, has sparked a surge...

Superconductive readies its magnesium products.(Superconductive Components Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Superconductive Components Inc. said it has developed two products made with magnesium diboride, a material the company says could be used in several applications for microelectronics manufacturing. The company said it has produced...

PROFILE.(Patrick D. Cornelius of Squire, Sanders and Dempsey L.L.P.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Name: Patrick D. Cornelius Title: Associate Company: Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP Time in current position? Four years Where did you begin your tech career? I began my career with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) as a...

AboutPhace inks deal to use streaming video.(from eSynch Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... AboutPhace Inc., a developer of personalization software for Internet browsers, will incorporate streaming-video technology from eSynch Corp. into its product. The Columbus company's WebPhace software allows Internet surfers to give...

Columbus wins case on set-aside program.(Associated General Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... A federal court has upheld Columbus' minority set-aside program for city construction contracts. The program, set up in 1993, was aimed at helping minority-owned businesses win city public-works contracts. It was challenged in court by...

Survey: Columbus 57th best place for business.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Columbus is the 57th best city in the country for doing business or advancing your career, according to new rankings by Forbes Magazine and the Milken Institute. Forbes ranked 200 U.S. cities by several work-related criteria, including...

Columbus to host trade fair for minority businesses.(Columbus, Ohio to host All Ohio Trade Fair)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Columbus will host the 11th annual All Ohio Trade Fair, an event aimed at helping minority entrepreneurs grow their businesses. This year's event, sponsored by the Ohio Assembly of Councils, will be held June 12-13 at the Greater Columbus...

GREATER COLUMBUS STOCKS.(stock information)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... GREATER COLUMBUS STOCKS FROM PRICE PREVIOUS COMPANY SYMBOL 5/30 WEEK...

Cheap is a safe gamble, but not with 'Net broker.
June 1, 2001... Dear Mr. Berko: Over the past dozen years, my wife and I have managed to grow our investments to nearly $300,000. We've invested wisely and conservatively and are basically long-term, patient investors. Both of us earn a modest living as...

Pinnade Data Systems Inc.(to increase authorized shares from 10 million to 25 million)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Pinnade Data Systems Inc.'s shareholders have approved increasing the number of authorized shares in the company from 10 million to 25 million. The company said it needed the extra shares for general corporate purposes. It said it had only 2.04...

Value City Department Stores Inc.(reports losses)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Value City Department Stores Inc. lost $7.8 million in the first quarter. The Columbus-based discount retailer said sales in the quarter ended May 5 were up 15 percent to $530.1 million, althuogh same-store sales were off 3.9 percent. The...

Cardinal Health Inc.(executives' securities transactions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... William E. Bindley, director of Cardinal Health Inc., sold 5,000 shares April 30 at between $68.13 and $68.38 per share. He now has 3,174,560 shares. Melburn G. Whitmire, director of Cardinal Health Inc., sold 50,000 shares on April 30 at...

Mortgage rates.(Ohio)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Mortgage rates As of May 30 Rates subject to change 30-YR FIXED 15-YR. FIXED FINANCIAL...

Columbus ranks 2nd in income rise.(Columbus, Ohio ranks second in per capita income rise due to high technology industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2001... Score one for the "new economy." Three high-tech business centers are experiencing America's fastest rates of income growth, according to a Demographics Daily analysis of newly released federal data. Per-capita income in the...