Regionomics: Columbus forecast projects modest job gains in 2026 after revised 2024 data
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.
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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.
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