Money Matters -- Business, Art and Golf

No, I'm not giving any $$$ away. But here are three programs designed to 1) help save central Ohio businesses money, 2) link people with jobs, and 3) provide cheaper recreation. (And while we're talking about money, don't forget to check out 10 Free Things to Do this Fall.)

Your business may be able to save a bundle by taking advantage of the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) set up at Rickenbacker. An FTZ is a USA site that is legally considered outside of Customs territory. So, businesses can import goods into the site duty-free. This lowers the cost of doing business, and can help local companies compete globally.

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority operates the site at Rickenbacker. It's holding a free seminar for businesses on Oct. 22 at the Northeast Conference Center from 8 a.m. to noon. Call Kathy Mills at (614) 409-3606 for more info.

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www.ArtsWorkOhio.org is the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) free, searchable database. Employers can list arts and cultural sector jobs, internships and board positions on the site for free. People looking for jobs, etc. can search the database -- also for free.

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The City of Columbus runs seven (7) public golf courses. They have the golf course, lessons, leagues, tournaments, programs for juniors and seniors, driving ranges and pretty decent courses. These golf courses are self-supporting, so they don't use public tax dollars. But, they're very reasonably priced. And right now, they have some specials on right now that will save you money.