Spring 2009
GINTHER PROMOTING JOB GROWTH IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
Columbus Call the Roll
In a time when many companies are downsizing, a Columbus business is expanding its operation with the help of City Council. Development Committee Chair Andrew J. Ginther sponsored legislation to assist Mission Essential Personnel, a global personnel and management company, in creating 108 new jobs and retaining 84 existing jobs.

“With this announcement, Mission Essential is helping solidify Columbus’ position as one of the premier places for businesses to call home,” said Councilmember Ginther. “In this challenging economy, city leaders are working with companies of all sizes to make Columbus the most attractive business option they can find.”

With its headquarters in Columbus, Mission Essential was established in 2004 by two former members of the U.S. Army Special Forces. The company assists clients with specialized requirements for national security and corporate objectives. Mission Essential has grown from six employees to more than 150 employees in the United States and more than 700 worldwide. The city is offering the company a Jobs Growth Incentive of 25 percent for five years.

“I’m pleased that Mission Essential is committed to staying here and growing in our community, and I’m proud to help this company as it continues to thrive,” said Mayor Coleman. “We’re fighting for every job and we will continue to be aggressive in our economic development strategy to attract and retain jobs.”

Mission Essential is proposing to expand its Columbus operation, including the installation of a sensitive compartmented information facility, which will enable classified and confidential conversations with clients. Mission Essential plans to complete its expansion project within the year.

“Columbus has been a great home,” said Mission Essential CEO Chad Monnin. “We are committed to continue to grow our company in Ohio, and the city of Columbus has been a valued partner in allowing us to do so.”

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