As an OSU alum who lives in central Ohio, my bond with OSU and the city of Columbus runs deep. I want this university and this city to truly thrive and stand out.

This month-old article from Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit media outlet from Michigan, is a pleasure to read. If you can spare the time, I highly recommend it. Here is the link:

https://www.bridgemi.com/business-watch/what-michigan-can-learn-booming-columbus-ohio

Here are some key points:

• Columbus has been the fastest-growing metro area in the Midwest since 2010.
• Tech companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, and Honda (EV) are investing in central Ohio.
• When measuring household income, educational attainment, business climate, and business creation, Michigan ranks 31st in the USA. Ohio has risen from 33rd to 23rd in just the past year!
• Columbus has surpassed both Ann Arbor and Detroit in venture capital investment ranking.
• OSU is supervising a new semiconductor research center.
• OSU set a new record with $1.38 billion in annual research funding in 2022.

Let's keep progressing, Columbus. At this rate, the moon could truly be ours.