What makes Columbia a smart place to locate, start something or expand?
The very things you’re looking for: low costs, a ready workforce, high quality of life, central location and outstanding transportation infrastructure - plus incentives that give companies of all sizes a competitive edge.
Talented Workforce
A top destination for millennials, home to a major research university and a hotspot for entrepreneurs, Columbia can provide the talent you need now and in the future. Educated, diverse, skilled, motivated — our city is home to a workforce with skills to meet in-demand needs.