Turner College of Business & Technology
Where Business And Technology Meet
The Butler Center for Research and Economic Development
We serve with care.

The Butler Center for Research and Economic Development is dedicated to advancing the mission of the Turner College of Business and Technology by leveraging our intellectual capital through meaningful community engagement. Our goal is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the Columbus region and support informed public policy and business decision-making. Through applied research and economic analysis, we serve as a resource for businesses, nonprofit organizations, local governments, the Chamber of Commerce, economic development organizations, and other community stakeholders.
The Butler Center serves as a trusted resource for businesses, nonprofit organizations, local governments, economic development agencies, and community leaders. Through rigorous economic analysis and applied research, we help identify growth opportunities, attract new investment, support workforce development, and improve the effectiveness of public and private investments. Our findings provide stakeholders with data-driven insights to inform decisions that strengthen the regional economy.
Learn more about the Butler Center in our recent Columbus CEO video
Contact Us

Fady Mansour, Ph.D
Director of The Butler Center for Research and Economic Development
Sarah T. Butler Distinguished University Chair of Business & Finance
Associate Professor of Economics
(706) 507-8596
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mansour_fady@columbusstate.edu
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Mailing Address:
The Butler Center for Research and Economic Development
Turner College of Business and Technology
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907-5679
Phone: 706-569-4650
Email: ButlerCenter@ColumbusState.edu
LinkedIn: Butler Center on LinkedIn


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