Gov. DeWine announces formation of innovation district that will help drive job creation in Ohio
FILE - Columbus, Ohio skyline (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) (Source: AP)
By Chris Anderson | February 17, 2021 at 9:53 AM EST - Updated February 17 at 11:26 AM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was joined by several elected officials and organization leaders to discuss a new innovation district that could drive job creation across the state.
The Columbus Innovation District collaboration between the Ohio State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and JobsOhio will potentially bring more jobs to the state, according to the governor.
Approximately $1 billion will be invested in developing new gene and cell therapy advancements, making it a leader in STEM research.