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Regionomics: Columbus forecast projects modest job gains in 2026 after revised 2024 data
Summary
Regionomics panelists said revised federal data prompted last year's downward surprise; the new outlook projects modest employment gains in Central Ohio in 2026, with construction, health care and state and local government the stronger sectors.
Bill Lafayette, owner of Regionomics, opened the Columbus Metropolitan Club's annual economic forecast with an apology for last year's projections after federal revisions showed stronger-than-expected 2024 employment. "I am so sorry for last year's forecast," he said, noting Bureau of Labor Statistics revisions raised the area's recorded 2024 employment to a 1.2% gain.
Lafayette said his updated numbers show 14,600 net new jobs in 2025 (about 1.2%)…
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