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Seeking nominees for 2013 Social Entrepreneurship Award

Seeking nominees for 2013 Social Entrepreneurship Award
Social Entrepreneurship is the identification of a social problem and the use of entrepreneurial principles and practices to create a social venture aimed at solving the problem. Social entrepreneurs are important to the community and to the world, as they work to achieve social change through non-traditional...
February 14th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Petit Green experiences growth thanks to concierge gift registry

Petit Green experiences growth thanks to concierge gift registry
Since Petit Green began offering a concierge gift registry, its registry business has jumped 19 percent and additional double-digit growth is expected in 2013. Located at Polaris Fashion Place, Petit Green offers a variety of products for babies and children −from strollers and bedding to toys and...
February 11th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Square teams up with Angie’s List

Square teams up with Angie’s List
Square has partnered with Angie’s List, giving more small businesses an additional method for accepting payment. The national consumer review service announced Wednesday that it has integrated Square into its new mobile application for all of its service providers and members. “Working with...
January 31st, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Cameron Mitchell on what he’s learned after 20 years in the restaurant biz

Cameron Mitchell on what he’s learned after 20 years in the restaurant biz
In the last 20 years, Cameron Mitchell has opened nearly 70 restaurants in eight states. The Upper Arlington native has more than a dozen restaurants in Central Ohio alone, including Marcella’s Ristorante, M, and Martini Modern Italian. Next month, he will unveil his first new concept in five years:...
January 22nd, 2013 | Expert Perspective | Read More

Barbash named Finance Fund Chief Operating Officer

Barbash named Finance Fund Chief Operating Officer
Finance Fund has named Mark Barbash its chief operating officer. In his new role, Barbash will be responsible for day-to-day operations to advance community development at the statewide  financial non-profit that connects community redevelopment projects in underserved markets with public and private...
January 14th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Ford to lead AEE Ohio

Ford to lead AEE Ohio
Former TechColumbus President and CEO Ted Ford has landed a new gig. Advanced Energy Economy Ohio announced last week that Ford has been appointed its new president and CEO. He was selected from a national search. “Ted brings with him a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, innovation...
January 14th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

ECDI offering loans to owners of new, existing businesses

ECDI offering loans to owners of new, existing businesses
As just about any entrepreneur will tell you, financing a business can be a difficult task. However, those willing to consider a non-traditional lender might have a friend in the Economic and Community Development Institute. Part of what separates its lending program from those at commercial banks is...
January 11th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More

Eddie George now OSU’s vice president for business advancement

Eddie George now OSU’s vice president for business advancement
Heisman Trophy Winner and 2001 Ohio State University graduate Eddie George has returned to his alma mater to serve as assistant vice president for business advancement. George will work with internal and external university constituencies to increase awareness of health and wellness initiatives, support...
January 8th, 2013 | Announcements | Read More
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