Archive for the ‘Regional Spotlight’ Category

Dayton focused on attracting, growing tech businesses

Dayton focused on attracting, growing tech businesses
The city of Dayton and the Dayton Development Coalition are both working to attract small businesses to the region, and what they’ve found is that it’s critical to nurture the talent it already has. Located at the intersection of I-70 and I-75, Dayton not only has easy access to all of Ohio’s...
September 14th, 2011 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

Biz development center helping entrepreneurs in Marysville, Union Co.

Biz development center helping entrepreneurs in Marysville, Union Co.
Though they are often associated with big businesses like Honda and Scotts Miracle-Gro, Union County and Marysville −the county seat− have taken a keen interest in helping the little guy. In 2009, the Union County Small Business Development Program was launched and in 2010, the Marysville Entrepreneurial...
June 3rd, 2011 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

Hilliard Working to Accommodate Development

Hilliard Working to Accommodate Development
Instead of simply relying on Hilliard’s largely young and professional population to attract business, city officials there have taken a more proactive economic development approach. Entrepreneurs and business owners considering the area are given personalized attention, land continues to be annexed...
February 21st, 2011 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

New Albany Helps Small Businesses Through Center, Scholarships

New Albany Helps Small Businesses Through Center, Scholarships
If most Central Ohioans know anything about New Albany, they generally know it is home to Limited Brands Founder Leslie Wexner. But that’s only part of the village’s story. New Albany is “a master-planned community nationally recognized for its sophisticated approach to sustainable...
November 1st, 2010 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

Bustling with Activity, Gahanna Attracting Businesses

Bustling with Activity, Gahanna Attracting Businesses
Gahanna’s current tagline “5 minutes to the Airport. 10 minutes to Downtown Columbus.” surely  highlights two advantages it has over several other Central Ohio locales. However, two extensive redevelopment projects that officials have advanced there in recent years, not to mention the incentives...
October 15th, 2010 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

Dublin Working to Ensure Business Community Growth

Dublin Working to Ensure Business Community Growth
If initiating infrastructure improvements, launching a citywide broadband network, and surveying its workforce are any indication, Dublin officials are vigilant about encouraging growth and entrepreneurialism. Read our interview with Dana McDaniel, the city’s deputy city manager/director of...
October 1st, 2010 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

The DEC Fosters Small Business Development in Dublin

The DEC Fosters Small Business Development in Dublin
The city of Dublin −in partnership with TechColumbus− created the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center to house, and provide resources to, innovative startup companies. Located at 7003 Post Rd., the four-story DEC building currently is home to 45 businesses; nearly an entire floor of the DEC is occupied...
September 13th, 2010 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

Businesses in Historic Dublin Work Together to Promote Prosperity

Businesses in Historic Dublin Work Together to Promote Prosperity
Unlike several regional suburbs, Dublin has not neglected its original downtown. In fact, the Historic Dublin Business Association −made up of retail, professional, and service businesses− actively promotes economic growth in the historic district and works with city officials to ensure its members’...
September 10th, 2010 | Regional Spotlight | Read More
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