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Building Your Career in Columbus Ohio

October 29, 2018 by The Columbus Team

Interested in building your career in Columbus, Ohio? Good choice! The greater Columbus region includes 11 counties in Central Ohio, including over 2.1 million people and is the fastest growing metro area in the Midwest. The city of Columbus is the 14th largest city in the U.S. and the state capital.

Employment opportunities are diverse. For nearly a decade, Columbus has led the Midwest in job growth and GDP increases. The majority of employees in the region are white collar with an average age of 35.2 years and a strong Midwest work ethic.

Fifty-five college and university campuses are in the region including the Ohio State University. OSU is second among all national universities in industry-sponsored research. Fifteen Fortune 100 headquarters are located in the region, including household names such as Scotts, L-brands, JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide, and more. State employment offers many positions. Two world-recognized private research institutions are Chemical Abstracts and Battelle Memorial Institute. The world’s largest library cooperative is OCLC and is located in Dublin. Notable IT businesses include CoverMyMeds, Bold Penguin, Honda, and Saama. Columbus has been ranked as a nation hotspot for logistic companies. Major retail and insurance company headquarter also add to the mix of diverse opportunities. No single industry sector represents over 18% of area employment.

For more information to develop your personal career, visit Columbus Region or call 614-225-6063.

Halloween Trick or Treat Schedule for Columbus & Central Ohio

October 4, 2017 by The Columbus Team

The 2019 Trick-or-Treat schedule for Columbus & Central Ohio is here! Find out when your little goblin or ghoul, dinosaur or fairy princess can plan on collecting candy from all your neighbors. From Bexley to Worthington, we’ve got the A-Z list of Central Ohio neighborhoods and when they’ll be ready with candy and spooky decorations. Make sure you stay safe by taking flashlights or glow sticks, use reflective stickers on dark costumes, go over safety rules with the kids, and have a safe and happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 24

Mansfield
Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Saturday, October 26

Amanda
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Marengo
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Mount Gilead
Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5-6 p.m.

Sunday, October 27

Ashville
Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Perry Township
Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

Athens
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bellefontaine
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Bexley
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 530-7:00 p.m.

Blendon Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Bucyrus
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Canal Winchester
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Chillicothe
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Circleville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Columbus
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Coshocton
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-6:30 p.m.

Crooksville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Delaware
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Dublin
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Etna Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Franklin Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Gahanna
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Galena
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Genoa Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Grandview Heights
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Granville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Grove City
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Groveport
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Hamilton Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Hanover
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Heath
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Hebron
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Hilliard
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Johnstown
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Lakeview
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Lancaster
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Lewisburg
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

London
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Madison
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Marion
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Marysville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mechanicsburg
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mifflin Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Mount Vernon
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

New Albany
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Newark
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

New Lexington
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Orange Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Ostrander
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Pataskala
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Pickerington
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Plain City
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Pleasantville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Portsmouth
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Powell
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Prairie Township
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Reynoldsburg
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Russells Point
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Shawnee Hills
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Sunbury
Thursday, , Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Thornville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Upper Arlington
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Village of Baltimore
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Village of Lexington
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Village of Lithopolis
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Village of Marble Cliff
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Village of Somerset
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Westerville
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Whitehall
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Worthington
Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, November 2

Magnetic Springs
Saturday, Nov. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m.

Sunday, November 3

Buckeye Lake
Sunday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This list was accurate at the time of publication, please check your community website to ensure the times stay the same.

Pumpkin Fun for the Whole Family in Columbus OH

August 22, 2016 by The Columbus Team

Looking for the perfect Columbus Pumpkin patch for your fall family fun? Search no more, we have a whole list of great farms that have exactly what your family is looking for! Big beautiful orange, white, and variegated pumpkins are coming into season and it’s time to visit the farm. Whether you group them on a porch, cook them into delectable desserts, or carve ’em up for the best ever jack-o-lanterns, you’ll loving going on the hunt at these terrific Central Ohio pumpkin patches! Some farms offer a shop or already-picked patch, and some offer much more for an entire afternoon of corn mazes, hay rides, and other autumn fun. We’ve got a list of all the best places to go this fall.

As always, this information was correct at publication time, but please check with the venue for up-to-the-moment dates, times, locations, and availability as you plan your family adventure!

Circle S Farms: Pumpkins for sale in shop and u-pick. Fall activities, corn maze, child-sized hay-bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides (handicap accessible available), picnic area, and a petting area for farm animals. No bonfires, and smoking prohibited. 9015 London Groveport Road, Grove City, OH 43123. Phone: 614-878-7980. Open: every day in October from 8:30am to 7:00pm. Hayrides operate from 9:00am until dusk

Note: Hayrides ARE handicapped accessible.
Note: School groups welcome, special education packets available.

Jacquemin Farms: Pumpkins in the shop and u-pick, kids hay maze, kids play area, and giant bounce toys after 3pm weekdays and on weekends. 7437 Hyland-Croy Road, Plain City/Dublin, OH, 43064. Phone: 614-873-5725. Open: Every day in October Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sundays 1pm-6pm. The cost of admission is $6 per child (per day) and includes unlimited playtime in all of the play area. Admission is only $2 during day while school is in session. Children ages 2 and younger are free when at least one older paying sibling is present.
Note: Schools and groups welcome, but call ahead for reservations. Cost is $6 per child.

Lynd’s Fruit Farm: Apple picking happening now (late August), check website for updates on what’s available. Pumpkin picking times and dates to be announced, check the website for up-to-the-moment info.
Corn maze and fun zone for kids (bounce house weather permitting) is open Fri-Sat 10-10, Sunday 10:30-6. Open September 8 through October 29. Admission ranges from $2-10, depending on what activity is chosen and how long you want to play.

Pigeon Roost Farm: Pumpkins for sale in shop or u-pick, corn maze, child-sized hay-bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms. 4413 National Road Southwest, Hebron, OH 43025. Phone: 740 928-4925. Open: Daily 10-7 through Oct 31, closed Mondays. Directions: Located on State Route 40, one mile East of Kirkersville. From Route I-70 take exit 122, one mile north to Route 40, and one mile East to the farm. Pumpkinfest Weekends: These family fun weekends include wagon rides, face painting, food, crafts, farm animals/petting zoo with goats, chickens, rabbits, geese, turkeys…and camels! Includes the ‘Great Pumpkin Fun Center’ with a fort and tons of other farm family fun! Admission to Pumpkin Fun Center is $7 for 2 and up. Maze is included in that price. Tractor-pulled wagon rides $3 for 2 and up. Credit cards accepted.
Note: Schools and groups welcome, call ahead for pricing and reservations.

Ready for some “hoop” action? Check out the OSU Buckeye Basketball Season

October 28, 2013 by The Columbus Team

It’s not too early to start thinking about basketball season. From November through March Madness, Central Ohio is all about Buckeye Basketball! The time is now to purchase your home game tickets, start planning where to watch away games, and looking ahead to the playoffs.

The OSU Men’s Buckeyes basketball team is a NCAA Division 1 team, and a member of the Big Ten Conference, and plays their home games in the Schottenstein Center at 555 Borror Drive at the corner of Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road in Columbus. For more information, click on the link for the Men’s Basketball schedule for the 2013-2014 season, or for Buckeye ticket sales.

True basketball fanatics are excited about the OSU Women’s Buckeyes Basketball team this year…with 12 Big Ten titles, the most titles held by any team in the Conference, they are a force to be reckoned with! For more information, click on the link for the Women’s Basketball schedule, or for single, season, or group tickets, Buckeye ticket sales.

GO BUCKS!

Foodies will love these “just-picked” locations

July 9, 2012 by The Columbus Team

‘Tis the season to fully enjoy just-picked fruits, vegetables, and herbs of summer. Visit Central Ohio’s local growers and vendors at your local neighborhood farmer’s market. Whether you’re a foodie, improving your family’s eating habits, a vegetarian, a locavore, or just enjoying the freshest produce from farm to table, you’ll love all of the farmer’s markets around town! Most of them also offer a variety of other products such as meats, cheeses, dairy products, honey, and crafts/cottage goods.

Bexley Farmer’s Market: Open Thursdays 4-7pm seasonally from May-October
Located in the Gateway parking lot on the corner of Main St and Parkview Ave
Produce, meats, cheeses, and other vendors

Canal Winchester Farmer’s Market: Open Saturdays 9am-noon seasonally June – October (rain or shine), closed for Blues & Ribfest weekend and Labor Day Festival
Located at 36 South High Street, Canal Winchester 43110
Fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, and much more

Clintonville Farmer’s Market: Open Saturdays 9-noon seasonally from April – November
Located on High St. in front of Clintonville Commons

Dublin Farmer’s Market: Open Wednesdays 3:30-6:30pm May through September
Located in the parking lot of Oakland Nursery, 4261 West Dublin-Granville Rd 43017
Fresh produce, bread, and more

Grandview Avenue Farmer’s Market Open Saturdays from 10am-1pm seasonally June through October
On Grandview Avenue, near Second Street

Hilliard Farm Market: Open Tuesdays 4pm-7pm seasonally June through August
Located on the city parking lots at the corner of Main and Center St. in Downtown Old Hilliard
Fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey, cottage foods, soaps, dog treats and more

New Albany Farmer’s Market: Open Thursdays 4-7pm seasonally June through September
Located at 200 Market Street, Market Street Square in New Albany
Fresh produce, herbs, breads, poultry, beef, dairy, eggs and gluten-free baked goods, and salsas

North Market Farmer’s Market: Open Saturdays 8am-1pm and Sundays 10am – 3pm seasonally April through October
Located at North Market, 59 Spruce Street Downtown Columbus
Fresh produce, meat, eggs, honey, herbs and more
The Farmers’ Market accepts Senior coupons and EBT cards and WIC for produce

Reynoldsburg Farmer’s Market: Open Thursdays from 4-7pm seasonally from July through September
Located at 1520 Davidson Drive in Huber Park
Fresh produce, honey, flowers, herbs, and baked goods
If city website is down, they’re on facebook

Upper Arlington Farmer’s Market: Open every Wednesday from 3-6pm seasonally from May through October (NO market on July 4)
Located at the Upper Arlington Senior Center, 1945 Ridgeview Road
Fresh produce, herbs, flowers and dairy

Uptown Westerville Farmer’s Market: Open Wednesdays from 3-6pm seasonally from May through October
Located at North State and East Home Streets
Fresh produce and more

Worthington Farmer’s Market: Open Saturdays from 8am-1pm seasonally from May through October
Located on High Street at State Route 161, in Olde Worthington
Fresh produce, meat, eggs, herbs, soap, dairy, cheese, and more