Columbus Ahead

05/27/2026

🧃 Fresh juice and fresh faces! We had the absolute best time hanging out with our newest movers at Main Squeeze Columbus! There is nothing better than getting to welcome our new neighbors over some incredible flavors. Cheers to new beginnings in Columbus! 🥂

05/22/2026

Designed for accountability. Fueled by collaboration. 🏛️📈

Did you know? The board guiding the strategy is purposefully designed around the chairs of the region's core partner organizations.

This unique structure brings the leadership of our community’s primary economic, talent, and placemaking entities into one room. The goal? Total alignment and strict accountability as the 5-year implementation plans take shape. When regional boards align at the top, the entire ecosystem stays focused on the 2030 goals. 🚀

04/30/2026

Our community continues to grow! 📈 Huge thank you to The Columbus Museum for hosting our 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 movers yesterday! 🎨. 🖼️ These meetups are exactly what this program is about - building genuine connections and making Columbus feel like home from day one. 🏠

04/27/2026

👋 We are so proud to welcome 10 new faces to the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 program. Our Connectors serve as the heartbeat of our campaign, acting as ambassadors who help new residents plug directly into our professional networks, schools, and community organizations.

As our program grows, so does our ability to attract and retain top talent for the Columbus region.

Take a look at the new faces helping us move 🔗 https://amazingcolumbusga.com/connectors/

04/10/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬. 📍Being named a 2026 International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Town, the only city in Georgia on the list, is national proof of our regional momentum.

A core goal of the Columbus Ahead 🅿🅻🅰🅲🅴 pillar is to develop the most extensive trail network in the state. Assets like Standing Boy Trails are more than recreation; they are vital economic drivers that help us attract and retain top-tier talent.

We are officially . 🚲

Columbus has been named a 2026 International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Town, with national recognition highlighting the impact of Standing Boy Trails and our community’s commitment to outdoor recreation.

This designation honors places where trails are more than just a weekend activity. They’re part of how people live, connect and experience the outdoors every day. From quality of life to economic growth, trails play a powerful role in shaping communities, and Columbus is leading the way. Proud to be the only city in Georgia on the list.

Learn more 👇
https://bit.ly/3O3sKtE

03/20/2026

We are beyond excited to share that Travel + Leisure has named Columbus the #𝟲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲.. From our world-class riverfront, big city perks, and affordability - Columbus is proving to be a national leader in quality of life. As we move with our 2030 strategy, this ranking is a huge win for our Talent and Place goals.

We know why we love it here - now the rest of the country does, too!

📖 Read the full feature here ➡ https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-in-the-us-to-live-for-young-adults-11892637

03/11/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿!📍 Are you the person friends always call for recommendations? Join the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! 🤝

We’re looking for local ambassadors to welcome newcomers and share the best of what our city has to offer. Be the first to meet our newest neighbors and help them find their community.

✨ If you're interested, please apply below 👇

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/10/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀! 🚀 We’ve set ambitious goals for our region - from attracting 15 million visitors to significantly growing our prime-age workforce. These goals are rooted in a comprehensive baseline of regional data, and they require community input to succeed.

What does a prosperous Columbus look like to you? Your feedback will directly influence our implementation roadmap for the next five years.

✅ Take the Survey 👉 https://bit.ly/2030-Strategy-Feedback

03/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🤝 We recently gathered for a deep-dive strategy session to further refine the path for 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱.

A huge thank you to the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley for hosting us in such a great space! Collaborative sessions like these are how we ensure the 2030 strategy remains a true reflection of our community's needs.

We’re hard at work turning these data-driven goals into a tangible implementation roadmap. Stay tuned - big things are moving ahead! 🚀

02/12/2026

🚀 📈 The 2030 Strategy isn't just a wish list - it’s a data-driven plan for our region’s future. The supporting data provides a comprehensive baseline for the goals across our three core pillars: 💼 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 🎓 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 🌳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.

Using metrics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and local partners - we’ve established the benchmarks that will guide the community through 2030.

📖 Browse the 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 below👇

The path to 2030 is built on a data-driven foundation. This addendum provides a comprehensive baseline of the economic and demographic indicators used to inform the nine Columbus Ahead goals