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To recognize the 200Columbus Milestone Businesses in the City of Columbus in honor of the Bicentennial.
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WHEREAS, in honor of the Bicentennial and as part of 200Columbus, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Columbus2020 have recognized more than 350 "milestone businesses," those who have been operating in the Columbus area for 25 years or more; and
WHEREAS, this recognition was open by registration to all businesses in the Columbus area that have been in operation for 25 years or more that submitted information for the 200Columbus Milestone Initiative; and
WHEREAS, among the Milestone Businesses are established companies such as State Auto Insurance, founded in 1921 and now employing over 2,000 associates and 3,000 independent agencies in 33 different states; as well as Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, started by the Schoedinger family in 1865, and remaining a family business spanning three centuries; and
WHEREAS, these companies are an important part of the history of Columbus, are long-standing members of the Columbus Chamber, and represent an integral piece of the 200Columbus Bicentennial initiatives; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize companies with a rich history in the Columbus area as key assets, signaling that the City of Columbus is, and will continue to be, a place to grow and retain strong businesses of all sizes; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby recognizes the 200Columbus Milestone Businesses in the City of Columbus in honor of this year's Bicentennial, and wishes them success for many more years to come.