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COLUMBUS, Ind. – The president of the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), Jason Hester, presented his group’s annual report to Columbus City Council on Tuesday evening.
He began by speaking of typical activities of recent years when the corporation would focus on diversifying economic expansion into such areas as pharmaceutical manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and cybersecurity. CEDC’s strategy included participation in trade shows, outreach to site selectors, and international travel. “Last year, all that came to halt,” said Hester.
Creative alternatives in 2020 were a webinar the corporation hosted featuring international speakers and also a promotional package sent to 150 top targets. The package was called a Magic Mailer.
A community center gym in the Ohio capital will also be named after Hill.
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Written by Paul Meara
The city of Columbus has reportedly reached a settlement agreement with the family of Andre’ Hill, who was killed in December while visiting the home of a friend.
According to Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, the city has agreed to deliver a $10 million settlement to Hill’s family, setting the record for the single highest payout in the Ohio capital’s history. According to local station WBNS, the settlement will be voted on by the Columbus City Council on Monday.
The Columbus City Council on Monday seated new members of the Civilian Police Review Board, though they split over one nominee whose social-media post last week said there was no need to wait for the facts on the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ma Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer.
Kyle Strickland, 30, posted on his personal Facebook account Wednesday that in the case of the fatal shooting the day before: do not let anyone tell you to wait for all the facts while they simultaneously frame their own narrative of what occurred. We’ve seen this story before. Over and over again.
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During the regular meeting of the Columbus City Council on Monday, Apr. 12, awards were given to citizens who exhibited service above and beyond to help their fellow citizens during Winter Storm Uri the week of Feb. 15.
City council also tackled the animal problem in the city with an amendment to an ordinance.
Winter Storm Service Awards
Mayor Lori An Gobert presented the awards to people who were nominated by citizens for their service to others during the ice storm. Award recipients were: Beth and Billy Herchek, Columbus Community Hospital employees, Grace and Steve McCullough, Jeff Coleman, Michaela Coleman, Tony Kubicek, and Lori Olivarez Ligues. Not present to receive their award were Geraldine Streckful, CJ Cernoch, Korby Halla, and Kyle Huvar. Lana Wied received her award for her efforts with the COVID-19 clinic and vaccination program.
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