Economic Development Proposals Would Create 1,029 Jobs
New
Employment Opportunities Coming from Alliance Data, Jeni’s, Cover My Meds,
Others
Mayor Michael B. Coleman will ask City Council to approve
legislation tonight for eight companies that plan to create 1,029 jobs in
Columbus, which includes Alliance Data Systems, Inc. which will create 700 new
jobs. The company plans to invest approximately $80.5 million that will include
the construction of a three-building campus off of McCutcheon Road to house its
corporate associates for its Alliance Data Retail Services business. The new
full-time permanent positions will yield an annual payroll of approximately
$52.5 million and while maintaining an estimated annual payroll of $124.4
million with retained employees. The city is proposing a job creation tax
credit agreement of 65 percent for 10 years.
“We continue to fight for every job, which is one
reason Columbus is one of the best cities for economic opportunity in the
nation,” Mayor Coleman said. “I thank all of these innovative businesses for
their commitment to the City of Columbus.”
"These companies have national reputations for being
industry leaders,” said Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the
Development Committee. “All of Columbus benefits when they succeed and draw
attention to the great things happening in our city.”
Mayor Coleman is also asking City Council to approve
legislation that would lead to 55 new jobs from nationally-recognized Jeni’s
Splendid Ice Creams as Jeni’s plans to relocate its corporate offices to
Downtown. The city is proposing a 50 percent-five year Downtown office
incentive.
Cover My Meds, LLC., plans to relocate and expand its
medical technology business by creating 111 new jobs and retaining 60 in
Downtown Columbus. The city is proposing a five-year 50 percent Downtown office
incentive.
ComResource, which provides professional services and
infrastructure support to help their clients plan, design, implement, manage,
and operate IT solutions, plans to expand its operations by creating 50 new
full-time permanent positions while retaining 125 full-time jobs. The city is
proposing a jobs growth incentive of 25 percent for five years.
Clarus Partners, LLC& Clarus Solutions LLC will
create 33 new full-time positions and will retain 39 full-time positions. The
city is proposing an enterprise zone tax abatement of 75 percent for 10 years.
Universal Fabricating & Construction Services, Inc.
will create 30 new full-time permanent positions. Universal Fabricating
& Construction Services, Inc. is proposing to expand operations at their
current 112,400-square-foot facility located at 1241 McKinley Ave. The city is
offering a 25 percent-five year jobs growth incentive to Universal Fabricating
& Construction Services, Inc. and OneSource Employee
Management.
Christopher Hamrick dba Basecraft will create 30 new
full-time jobs and retain six positions. The city is offering Basecraft a
50-percent, three-year Downtown office incentive to expand its operations in
Downtown.
Columbus-based coffee company The Crimson Cup, LLC. plans
to expand its manufacturing operation and will create 20 new full-time
permanent positions and retain 17 full-time jobs. Crimson Cup roasts,
manufactures and distributes specialty coffee. Columbus is offering The Crimson
Cup a 25 percent-five-year jobs growth incentive.