Create Columbus Commission - Young Professionals Impacting Economic Development

In April of 2007, Rebecca Ryan of Next Generation Consulting recommended a work plan for Columbus that highlighted three strategies related to the young professionals demographic: "convince the convincibles; connect young professionals to each other and to the City through a young professional network; and build a City that's a Talent Magnet for Young Professionals." Under the latter strategy, she recommended that Mayor Coleman appoint a Young Professionals Commission that could also assist the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation as they build many of the exciting assets that young professionals want in Downtown Columbus."

The Young Professional Commission, now referred to as the Create Columbus Commission, was formed on May 24, 2007 by Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City of Columbus, Columbus City Council Member Kevin L. Boyce, City of Columbus, and Ty D. Marsh, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber.

For more information on the Create Columbus Commision and its initiatives, please contact Robbie Banks or become a fan of the group's Facebook page.