Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Roundup: manufacturing, top biz incubators & more
Most of the new jobs added in Central Ohio recently have been in manufacturing, a sector that retains a retro image. [Read More]
Tech Cocktail ranked the top 15 U.S. startup accelerators and incubators and The Brandery in Cincinnati took the No. 10 spot. [Read More]
Entrepreneurs in the Ohio Enterprise...
May 14th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More
Small Business Week kicks off Monday
Every year since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of National Small Business Week, which recognizes small businesses’ contributions to the country’s economic well-being. This year, National Small Business Week takes place May 16-20...
May 13th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More
Jessica Jackley talks ProFounder, crowdfunding
As most small business owners will tell you, acquiring funding from traditional sources for a young venture can be challenging, if not impossible. Enter ProFounder.
Launched in 2010, ProFounder is an online crowdfunding platform that allows entrepreneurs to raise investment capital from their communities.
ProFounder...
May 12th, 2011 | Expert Perspective | Read More
Women’s Business Council gets new Central Ohio member
Tara Abraham, chairman and co-CEO of Accel Inc.
Tara Abraham, chairman and co-CEO of Columbus- based Accel Inc., was appointed to the National Women’s Business Council on Thursday, making her the third Central Ohioan to become a member of the NWBC since the fall.
The NWBC is a federal advisory...
May 10th, 2011 | Governance | Read More
Roundup: Columbus2020! honored, Invest Local Ohio launched & more
Columbus2020! was awarded an honorable mention by Site Selection on Monday when the magazine issued its yearly list of top economic development groups. [Read More]
Small Business Beanstalk Director Wolf Starr will serve as guest bartender at The Hills Market Charity Happy Hour on May 11. [Read More]
The...
May 7th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More
Roundup: The TechLounge Debuts, Ohio’s Tax-Friendly Environment & More
TechColumbus launched The TechLounge, a new forum for members of Central Ohio’s technology, research, and entrepreneurial communities to connect, share best practices, and tout successes. Content contributors can post videos, photos, and press releases directly to The TechLounge.
An Entrepreneur.com...
April 30th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More
Ohio Tourism Division Teams with Groupon for Food, Shelter, Event Deals
The Ohio Tourism Division has partnered with Groupon to provide daily deals in seven markets across the state during Ohio Tourism Week. The team effort, which is scheduled to coincide with National Tourism Week, kicks off May 9.
During Ohio Tourism Week, Groupon deals in each of its Ohio markets −Columbus,...
April 29th, 2011 | Governance | Read More
SBA to Honor 8 Regional Small Biz Owners, Advocates
The Small Business Administration Columbus District Office will honor eight small business owners and advocates, including Metropreneur Co-Founder Walker Evans, during an event May 4.
The district office’s annual Celebrating Success in Small Business ceremony will be held at the Pinnacle Golf Club...
April 26th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More









Subscribe