The document provides an economic update for the Columbus region in October 2013. It summarizes 14 business projects that started in October and 187 year-to-date. It also reports 7 first-time visits in October and 51 year-to-date. Charts show trends in business projects, visits, and other economic indicators. The update outlines business attraction, expansion, and creation activities along with regional economic data for employment, real estate, and housing sales.