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Tickets to 2013 Ohio Growth Summit on sale now

Tickets to 2013 Ohio Growth Summit on sale now
As director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College, Michael Bowers works directly with hundreds of small business owners each year. He hears their stories and has developed a keen understanding of what they want and need to succeed in this economy. Based on...
May 20th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

SunDown RunDown to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch business ideas

SunDown RunDown to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch business ideas
SunDown RunDown is an evening business pitch event that launches this month. The purpose of SunDown RunDown  is to offer entrepreneurs a chance to present their ideas in an unfiltered manner and make a connection with someone who can help them in some way, whether that be a cash investment or help...
May 7th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

LaunchPad to help entrepreneurs make their ideas reality

LaunchPad to help entrepreneurs make their ideas reality
INCREASE Community Development Corp. has introduced a new program called LaunchPad to help entrepreneurs successfully get their businesses off the ground in sixth months. Under the program, entrepreneurs are paired with a business coach who will help them establish goals and create an action plan to...
April 30th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

WSBA to offer education program for women entrepreneurs

WSBA to offer education program for women entrepreneurs
The Women’s Small Business Accelerator is gearing up for its first comprehensive education program. Called The Inspired, the 66-hour program is for women who have a business concept but haven’t launched, as well as women with businesses that have been in operation for up to 18 months. The...
April 17th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Eat Well Distribution helping businesses get artisan foods on store shelves

Eat Well Distribution helping businesses get artisan foods on store shelves
When the folks at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams were building its wholesale business, they could not secure a distributor. They were told the ice cream wouldn’t sell enough to make it worthwhile to carry. So Jeni’s began selling its tasty treats directly from its production kitchen to...
February 27th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

X Squared Angels to invest in women-led companies in Ohio and beyond

X Squared Angels to invest in women-led companies in Ohio and beyond
After meeting members of New York-based Golden Seeds, Carol Clark became intrigued with its strategy of investing in women-led businesses, and decided Ohio needed a similar resource. Clark then began rounding up established local investors, and 15 of them committed to becoming members of her angel group,...
February 8th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Kickstart to help up to 3 entrepreneurs develop their businesses

Kickstart to help up to 3 entrepreneurs develop their businesses
Columbus City Council, the Economic & Community Development Institute, the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, and Capitol South have banded together to rev up area small businesses. Their unique collaboration has produced Kickstart, a business plan competition that will give up to...
February 1st, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

SmartBox Creative specializes in corporate spaces that won’t break the bank

SmartBox Creative specializes in corporate spaces that won’t break the bank
Outfitting a lobby, conference room, or reception area can be costly, but that doesn’t mean those without deep pockets have to forfeit an aesthetically pleasing space. In fact, Columbus-based SmartBox Creative specializes in producing dynamic corporate environments that won’t break the bank....
January 28th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More
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