TechColumbus funds 12 startups, recognized for best practices

TechColumbus has contributed quite a bit to the local technology sector and its work isn’t going unnoticed. Twelve tech startups received funding commitments totaling $1.2 million from TechColumbus in 2010. In fact, the organization now makes funding awards in real time throughout the year to...

August 22nd, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Roundup: 10-x, JobsOhio & more

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved the state of Ohio’s State Small Business Credit Initiative application, which will allow the state to access $55.1 million in federal money. [Read More] S. Michael Camp, executive director of the Fisher College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship,...

August 20th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More

More small businesses turning to credit unions for financial services

In light of the challenging economic climate, many small business owners are reevaluating which financial institutions are best suited to them and, in some instances, traditional banks don’t have quite the appeal they used to. Locally, KEMBA Financial Credit Union and Telhio Credit Union have...

August 19th, 2011 | Trendspotting | Read More

Mozart’s gives back to neighborhood organization

Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Cafe −a pastry shop in the heart of Clintonville famous for delicious treats and an annual celebration honoring the birth of Mozart− has been giving back to the local community since its inception. Mozart’s has been in operation since 1995, when Anand...

August 18th, 2011 | Philanthropic Pursuit | Read More

Ohio TechAngels is largest angel investor group in U.S.

Angel Investors have been organizing themselves into groups and networks all across the country to pool resources and funding for startup businesses, and many have grown quite significantly. Entrepreneur.com just compiled a list of the largest Angel Investor groups across the country and the Ohio TechAngels...

August 17th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

eProximiti creates in-demand mobile apps

The city of Columbus last month launched a free mobile application called MyColumbus, which allows users to interact with the 311 Service Center, the GreenSpot program, the Get Active Columbus website, and the My Neighborhood location tool. The app’s creator, mobile software development firm eProximiti,...

August 17th, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

Petit Green celebrates two-year anniversary

Columbus-based retailer Petit Green is hosting an in-store event today at noon in honor of its second anniversary. Located at Polaris Fashion Place, Petit Green offers merchandise for children that is made with non-toxic materials and has minimal environmental impact. Products include strollers, car...

August 16th, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

At Work: Anne Holman’s light and airy space for designing her jewelry

Anne Holman’s bright and spacious studio would be a wonderful space to create things. She found the 1,700-square-foot space in The Millworks Building about a year ago and loved it the second she saw it. The huge windows that provide natural light, the beautiful floors, and the fact that the inside...

August 15th, 2011 | At Work | Read More