Even if job goals aren't met, Columbus still wins, development director says

Four years ago, MSC Industrial Direct approached Columbus officials with an aggressive plan to create 300 new jobs and add $55.5 million in new manufacturing space and equipment. In return, the oil-refinery-equipment supplier received lucrative incentives, including a rebate of income taxes on new employees' pay and a 10-year, 75 percent property-tax abatement.