The issue you’re holding in your hands is a very special one for us here at Columbus CEO and our sister publication Columbus Monthly, as we partner to celebrate inspirational women doing good works in our community.
This first-of-its-kind venture shines a spotlight on 23 women who make a difference and lift up the region through their actions as trailblazers, entrepreneurs, change agents, volunteers and more.
You’ll find eight of them in CEO, and another 15 in Columbus Monthly’s May issue. In these pages, from bankers to a salon owner, a public relations executive to four nonprofit leaders, they share why they do what they do and why it’s important to them to give back and lift up future generations.
We’ll celebrate all of these remarkable women at a joint event on tap June 18 at Vitria on the Square, 14 E. 15th Ave., Columbus. Look for ticket information on our website and social media pages.
The May issue also features our annual focus on The Columbus Partnership, the nonprofit civic organization that plays a key role in business development and policy in the region. Its 82-member roster includes representatives from public and private companies, nonprofits, and government and educational institutions. One of those members, Kara Trott of Quantum Health, is profiled this month.
The Partnership is under new leadership this year after Jason Hall joined the organization as president and CEO in January, but its mission remains the same. Learn how the group is partnering with other entities to help bring new economic development to the Columbus region, including Anduril Industries’ advanced drone manufacturing facility in Pickaway County that is expected to generate 4,000 direct jobs in the next 10 years and more than $2 billion in annual economic impact. But smaller wins are important, too, as are efforts to improve local transportation, enhance quality of life through sports and arts, and support students who want to pursue higher education.
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This article originally appeared on Columbus CEO: Columbus CEO’s May 2025 Issue Features Inspiring Women, Plus a Columbus Partnership Update
Reporting by Julanne Hohbach, Columbus CEO / Columbus CEO
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