Rob Dorans replaces former Councilmember Michael Stinziano

The Columbus City Council has selected Rob Dorans to fulfill the remainder of the Council term vacated by former President Pro Tem Michael Stinziano, who was elected Auditor of Franklin County.

“We are very pleased to have Rob Dorans join our team and look forward to the unique perspective he brings,” said Council President Shannon Hardin.

“In addition to his service on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission, Rob has been fighting for workers in Ohio for years,” he added.

Dorans, an attorney and chief legal counsel for the Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio (ACT Ohio), currently serves as a commissioner for the Recreation and Parks Department. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Ohio University.

“Columbus is at a watershed moment,” said Dorans in his application letter.

“The decisions made by our leaders over the next decade will dictate whether the prosperity of our City is shared with all of our community members. It is my hope to be part of the team that seizes these opportunities and works to address the challenges in front of us.”

$200m savings on BWC Rate Decrease for Ohio Private Employers

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has said that private employers will save more than $200 million as a result of the decision of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors to reduce average premium rates by 20 percent.

According to him, “The cut is the largest private employer rate cut in nearly 60 years and will save these employers more than $200 million.”

“Thanks to this substantial rate decrease, Ohio’s private employers will see significant cost-savings that they can reinvest in their products and employees.

“This is a positive step toward helping to ensure that Ohio’s economy continues to thrive,” he added.

Ohio New Projects Expect to Create More Than $100 Million in Investments

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted have announced the approval of assistance for seven projects set to create 1,430 new jobs and retain 1,970 jobs statewide.

During its monthly meeting, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority (TCA) reviewed economic development proposals brought to the board by JobsOhio and its regional partners.

Collectively, the projects are expected to result in more than $96 million in new payroll and spur more than $100 million in investments across Ohio.

Projects approved by the TCA include:

CENTRAL

CrossChx Inc. (Olive), City of Columbus (Franklin Co.), expects to create 100 full-time positions, generating $10 million in new annual payroll and retaining $6.4 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Columbus. Olive uses artificial intelligence to automate high-volume, repetitive health care processes. The TCA approved a 2.187 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

GPS Consumer Direct Inc. (The Gap), City of Groveport (Franklin Co.), expects to create 600 full-time positions, generating $20 million in new annual payroll and retaining $57 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Groveport. The Gap is a specialty apparel company. The TCA approved a 1.485 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Radiology Partners Management LLC (RadPartners), City of Columbus (Franklin Co.), expects to create 60 full-time positions, generating $4.2 million in new annual payroll and retaining $4.1 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Columbus. RadPartners is a national radiology practice. The TCA approved a 1.691 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

Upstart Network Inc., City of Columbus (Franklin Co.), expects to create 257 full-time positions, generating $27.6 million in new annual payroll as a result of the company’s new project in the City of Columbus. Upstart uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the borrowing process for lenders. The TCA approved a 2.607 percent, 10-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

SOUTHWEST

InfoTrust LLC, City of Blue Ash (Hamilton Co.), expects to create 60 full-time positions, generating $5 million in new annual payroll and retaining $2.4 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Blue Ash. InfoTrust provides digital analytics consulting to help companies optimize their digital marketing. The TCA approved a 1.18 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

WEST Tyler Technologies Inc., City of Moraine (Montgomery Co.), expects to create 225 full-time positions, generating $15.6 million in new annual payroll and retaining $11.6 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in the City of Moraine. Tyler Technologies provides software and technology to the public sector, including cities, counties, states, and school districts. The TCA approved a 2.035 percent, six-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.

LOCATION TBD

RoundTower Technologies LLC, (Location TBD), expects to create 128 full-time positions, generating $14.1 million in new annual payroll and retaining $23.6 million in existing payroll as a result of the company’s expansion project in a to-be-determined location. RoundTower Technologies provides data center solutions. The TCA approved a 2.456 percent, eight-year Job Creation Tax Credit for this project.