Marketplace: Greater Columbus EDC recognized Hester AngelaJackson Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was recently recognized for outstanding investment attraction strategies focused on support of intelligent manufacturing. The recognition was given by U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Global Markets, Ian Steff, at the department’s annual Discover Global Markets conference held virtually this year in Indianapolis, Oct. 7-9. Fourteen separate companies and economic development organizations from around the nation were honored for their utilization or support of intelligent manufacturing. A formal presentation from the Department of Commerce’s SelectUSA program was held virtually on Dec. 4, with SelectUSA Acting Director, Ms. Dina Beaumont, delivering remarks.