The Columbus branch began in 2000 with the opening of Nationwide Arena. SMG brought CSC in to handle all of the security aspects of the building. Our staff works the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Destroyers, and many other concerts and conventions that make their way through the arena. In the year 2001 Columbus picked up another client, Beulah Park. This is a local racetrack in Grove City that hosts horse racing and other special events.
When 2004 came around, our branch had a great increase in size. This year brought the addition of three new clients. The City of Dublin began using CSC to staff the Dublin Irish Festival, 4th of July Celebration, and the annual St. Patty’s Day Festival. Our next addition was the Columbus Crew. At the start of working with this client, the stadium which was the first ever built for just soccer in the US, hosted the Columbus Crew and a few large concerts. With the recent addition of the stage in the north end of the stadium, Crew Stadium stills hosts the soccer team, but has now become a great concert venue as well. The last client that we gained in 2004 was The Ohio State University Department of Athletics. CSC was brought in by the top caliber athletic program to provide security for the Buckeye football games.
In 2007 came around Columbus found itself with another new client, Schottenstein Center. Our staff now provides security for the concerts that come through the venue as well as Ohio State Basketball.
CSC is the world leader in crowd management and guest services for the entertainment and sporting event industries. With more than 44 years of experience, CSC has garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 100 stadiums and arenas, over 80 universities and colleges, more than 20 convention centers, and numerous clients in the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR. CSC also provides services for the world’s most prestigious special events, including College Bowl Games, Final Four Tournaments, US Open Tennis, 29 Super Bowls, 7 Olympic Game, 4 Presidential Inaugurations, 2 Papal Visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.