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Skreened developing technology to help artists, designers monetize their work

Skreened developing technology to help artists, designers monetize their work
On-demand T-shirt and apparel manufacturer Skreened has developed a platform that will eventually make it easier for its customers to market the products they create. Skreened’s director of marketing, Tanisha Robinson, was instrumental in bringing the Columbus company’s latest platform, Skreened...
May 25th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Columbus Chamber survey says small businesses anticipate growth

Columbus Chamber survey says small businesses anticipate growth
The results of a recent survey by the Columbus Chamber suggest local small business owners plan to continue growing in the months ahead. Of the 106 small businesses surveyed, about 75 percent said they plan to add to their staffs in the next year. Further, half those businesses plan to hire between...
May 24th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Catering company branches out with food truck business

Catering company branches out with food truck business
Angela Petro knows how to keep busy. As the owner of Two Caterers, she has been steadily growing her business in 2012, first through a collaborative relaunch of the Oakhurst Country Club in Grove City in February and now with the launch of Sweet Carrot, the company’s new food truck. We recently...
May 22nd, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Increase CDC moves to new location

Increase CDC moves to new location
Increase Community Development Corp. recently moved from its offices at 3146 Agler Rd. to a facility at 2215-A Citygate Dr. in Columbus. The new location is large enough that the faith-based nonprofit, which provides business training and capital for entrepreneurs and startups in Central Ohio, will...
May 21st, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Columbus to host 2013 Black Enterprise Conference + Expo

Columbus to host 2013 Black Enterprise Conference + Expo
One of the nation’s largest events for African-American business owners is coming to Columbus in 2013. The Black Enterprise Conference + Expo will be held at the newly constructed Hilton Columbus Downtown May 15-18. It is expected to draw more than 1,500 entrepreneurs from across the country. “Bringing...
May 21st, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Community market operation gets easier in Columbus

Community market operation gets easier in Columbus
Entrepreneurs looking to launch community market ventures can celebrate today, as their work just got a little bit easier. Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the public safety and judiciary committee, announced earlier this week that proposed “community market” legislation...
May 18th, 2012 | Governance | Read More

Thurber Center class offers tips for social media marketing

Thurber Center class offers tips for social media marketing
A Thurber House master class taught by Geben Communication President Heather Whaling will offer attendees tips on how to use social media to promote their writing. The one-day class, titled “Marketing Your Writing Through Social Media,” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Thurber...
May 15th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Spacejunk Media acquires Los Angeles based studio

Spacejunk Media acquires Los Angeles based studio
Columbus-based Spacejunk has acquired Los Angeles-based Nylon in an attempt to enhance both studios’ creative reach. Spacejunk −a live action, motion design and animation studio founded by managing directors Robb Dierken and Mike Blosel in 2006− produces broadcast, digital/web, documentary,...
May 11th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More