Economy

Columbus economic news, market trends and local business conditions

Leaders Hope New Columbus-to-Los Angeles Flight Will Boost Economic Growth

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Sky-High Growth: New Columbus-to-LAX Nonstop Flight Officially Launches; Expected to Fuel Central Ohio Tech Boom

COLUMBUS, Ohio A new nonstop flight connecting Columbus and Los Angeles has officially launched, and local leaders say the route could play a key role in driving economic growth across Central Ohio. United Airlines began daily nonstop service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport on March 29, offering a direct … Read more

Columbus AEP Customers Report Electric Bills Doubling; Utility Points to Rate Increases

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AEP Ohio electric bill showing doubled charges

COLUMBUS — Some AEP Ohio customers in Columbus say their electric bills have doubled over the past two months, and they want answers. Residents in the Columbus area took to social media Friday to share their frustration. Multiple customers reported seeing bills nearly twice as high as the same period last year, even accounting for … Read more