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Major Companies Headquartered in Central Ohio

A look at some of the most influential businesses that call Columbus and Central Ohio home.

Central Ohio is home to a diverse group of Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions,
technology innovators, restaurant groups, and manufacturing leaders. These organizations
drive innovation, create jobs, and contribute significantly to the region’s growth.

The lists below highlight many of the best-known companies with headquarters in Columbus
and the surrounding Central Ohio communities.

Insurance & Financial Services

  • Nationwide – Columbus
  • Huntington Bancshares – Columbus
  • Grange Insurance – Columbus
  • Encova Insurance – Columbus
  • Foxen – Columbus
  • Root, Inc. – Columbus
  • SafeAuto – Columbus
  • Bread Financial – Columbus

Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences

  • Cardinal Health – Dublin
  • Battelle Memorial Institute – Columbus
  • CoverMyMeds – Columbus
  • Olive AI – Columbus

Retail – Apparel, Shoes & Department Stores

  • Abercrombie & Fitch – New Albany
  • Bath & Body Works – Columbus
  • Express, Inc. – Columbus
  • DSW / Designer Brands – Columbus
  • Victoria’s Secret – Reynoldsburg
  • La Senza – Columbus
  • Big Lots – Columbus
  • American Signature Furniture – Columbus

Restaurants, Hospitality & Foodservice

  • Wendy’s – Dublin
  • White Castle – Columbus
  • Donatos Pizza – Columbus
  • Charleys Philly Steaks – Columbus
  • Bibibop Asian Grill – Columbus
  • Cameron Mitchell Restaurants – Columbus
  • Red Roof Inn – Columbus
  • Cameron Mitchell Premier Events – Columbus

Technology, Software & Data

  • Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) – Columbus
  • Seamless.AI – Columbus
  • Ventech Solutions – Columbus
  • Leading EDJE – Dublin
  • OCLC – Dublin
  • Vertiv – Columbus
  • READY Robotics – Columbus

Manufacturing, Industrial & Energy

  • American Electric Power (AEP) – Columbus
  • Worthington Enterprises – Columbus
  • Worthington Steel – Columbus
  • Installed Building Products – Columbus
  • Safelite Group – Columbus
  • Mettler-Toledo International – Columbus
  • Scotts Miracle-Gro – Marysville

Real Estate, Construction & Property

  • M/I Homes – Columbus
  • Coastal Ridge Real Estate – Columbus
  • LINK Property Management – Upper Arlington
  • Elford – Columbus

Logistics, Shipping & Trucking

  • BBI Logistics – Columbus
  • Zipline Logistics – Columbus

Research, Education & Nonprofit

  • The Ohio State University – Columbus
  • Battelle Memorial Institute – Columbus

Other Services & Niche Businesses

  • Legacy Maintenance Services – Columbus

Major Employers with Large Operations in Central Ohio

While not headquartered in Central Ohio, several national and global companies maintain
major campuses, data centers, or logistics hubs in the region:

  • Amazon – Logistics & fulfillment centers
  • Google – Data center & cloud operations
  • Meta (Facebook) – Multi-building data center campus
  • Intel – Semiconductor manufacturing campus (New Albany)