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Six finalists chosen for Central Ohio Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Six finalists chosen for Central Ohio Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
The Metropreneur and Rotary District 6690 have teamed up to host the first-ever Central Ohio Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Six businesses have been named finalists: Billy Two Shoes; CivitasNow; Freedom a la Cart; Freshbox Catering; Fulcrum Creatives; and The Greener Grocer. The finalists...
May 17th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Small businesses name Columbus one of the most supportive U.S. cities

Small businesses name Columbus one of the most supportive U.S. cities
Small businesses give Columbus high marks when rating the most supportive cities in the country, according to the results of a recent survey. In fact, Columbus earned an “A” in several categories of the Thumbtack.com Small Business Friendliness Survey, including overall small business friendliness...
May 13th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

2013 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo kicks off May 15 at Convention Center

2013 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo kicks off May 15 at Convention Center
Black Enterprise’s 2013 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo kicks off Wednesday at the Columbus Convention Center. The three-day event, which is expected to bring more than 1,200 entrepreneurs and corporate executives to Columbus, aims to provide attendees with the newest and most innovative strategies...
May 10th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

INCREASE announces nominees for Micro Entrepreneur Awards

INCREASE announces nominees for Micro Entrepreneur Awards
Eleven local business owners have been selected as finalists for INCREASE Community Development Corporation’s 9th annual Micro Entrepreneur Awards. This year’s finalists include Wanda Brown of Sisters Network of Columbus; Tyrrea Byrd of Cakes by Tyrrea; Karen Dawson of LeaderSpark Inc.; Shellee...
May 9th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Accrew helps accountants manage client relationships, reporting

Accrew helps accountants manage client relationships, reporting
The creators of a software application designed to minimize the time and effort accounting professionals put into managing clients and reporting are now accepting beta registrations for their new solution. The application, called Accrew, gives accountants a cloud-based dashboard that allows them to manage...
April 30th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

29-year-old business owner joins board of NAWBO Columbus

In the 11 days since becoming  a board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners’s Columbus Chapter, Amanda L. Sage has had plenty of work to do. Amanda L. Sage As vice president of communications, Sage oversees a committee of three that is responsible for the organization’s...
April 24th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Local investment fuels startup culture abroad

Local investment fuels startup culture abroad
In early March, “The Washington Post” reported Secretary of State John Kerry’s release of immediate aid to Egypt in an effort to boost economic development and inspire additional reform. Columbus-based inmobly, whose PAUL app The Metropreneur recently spotlighted, was born out of...
April 12th, 2013 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Nominations open for INCREASE Micro Entrepreneur Awards

Nominations open for INCREASE Micro Entrepreneur Awards
INCREASE Community Development Corporation is now accepting nominations for its 9th Annual Micro Entrepreneur Awards. The awards recognizes entrepreneurs with five or fewer employees (including the owner) for their success and growth in business. Nominees must have owned a business for at least two...
March 14th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More
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