Employment
While Columbus does have some manufacturing, the economic base of the city is diversified and the foundation for the Columbus economy is warehousing and distribution, banking, education, finance, government, healthcare, insurance and retail.
Major enterprises which began in Columbus include The Limited, Wendy's International, Nationwide, Bank One, Worthington Industries, Longaberger Baskets, Cardinal Health, Intimate Brands, and the Scotts Company. Greater Columbus is also home to several internationally-recognized research institutions, including The Ohio State University, Battelle (where Xerography was invented), and Chemical Abstracts Service.
The top 10 employers in greater Columbus are:
1 - The State Of Ohio
2 - Ohio State University
3 - Nationwide Insurance
4 - Federal Government Agencies
5 - Bank One
6 - City of Columbus
7 - Columbus Public Schools
8 - Ohio Health
9 - Limited Brands
10 - Franklin County Government