Columbus Chamber Welcomes Jonas Peterson to Lead One Columbus and Strengthen the Region’s Economic Momentum

Statement from Derrick R. Clay, President and CEO, Columbus Chamber, and Brandon Dupler, Board Chair, Columbus Chamber 

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Columbus Partnership on the appointment of Jonas Peterson as Chief Economic Development Officer and President of One Columbus. 

Jonas brings an impressive track record of transforming regions into national leaders in job creation and capital investment. His experience building high-performing teams, cultivating strong public-private partnerships, and winning competitive projects will serve the Columbus Region well as continuing to compete on a national and global stage. 

The strength of our region has always been rooted in collaboration. The Columbus Chamber looks forward to working alongside Jonas, the Columbus Partnership, One Columbus, and our economic development partners to ensure businesses of all sizes have the support, advocacy, and connections they need to grow and thrive. 

As our region continues to experience historic momentum, this leadership transition represents an opportunity to build on that success. We are confident that under Jonas’s leadership, our economic development ecosystem will remain focused, aligned, and ambitious about the future of the Columbus Region. 

We welcome Jonas to Columbus and look forward to partnering together to advance prosperity for our business community and the people who power it. 

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About the Columbus Chamber of Commerce: The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,500 organizations across the Columbus Region. Founded in 1884, the Chamber serves as a strategic partner to the region’s businesses. We convene the community, advocate as the active voice for business, and navigate the insights, connections, and solutions that drive prosperity and growth. The Chamber provides an interconnected ecosystem where businesses collaborate to eliminate barriers to success, creating a vibrant environment for enterprises throughout the region. Together, we make our region an exceptional place to do business. Learn more: columbus.org.