Innovation Capital On the Rise in Central Ohio

Innovation capital in Central Ohio reached record levels last year, as 117 companies across the region received $307.56 million to grow their businesses, according to TechColumbus. The 72.6 percent increase in innovation capital between 2009 and 2010 is the biggest jump that’s occurred since TechColumbus...

February 23rd, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Fudha to Raise More Money for Charity, Expand into Cincy

Fudha has made quite a splash since its launch nearly twelve months ago. In that time, the Columbus-based internet company, which offers one dining deal a day, has partnered with more than 70 independent restaurants and raised thousands of dollars for charity. “Our first year has been really exciting,”...

February 22nd, 2011 | Business Profiles | Read More

Hilliard Working to Accommodate Development

Instead of simply relying on Hilliard’s largely young and professional population to attract business, city officials there have taken a more proactive economic development approach. Entrepreneurs and business owners considering the area are given personalized attention, land continues to be annexed...

February 21st, 2011 | Regional Spotlight | Read More

The Metropreneur Heads to The Launch Conference in San Francisco

Startups from all over the United States will converge in San Francisco this week for an opportunity to show off their products, grab the attention of investors, and unveil their bleeding edge technology to the world at the Launch Conference. Columbus startup eEvent (who we featured in a Business Profile...

February 20th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Local Businesspeople to Discuss Social Entrepreneurship on Tuesday

Social entrepreneurship is an idea that has been getting a lot of press recently. When people talk about social entrepreneurship, they’re typically referring to enterprises that attempt to affect change by applying the principles of business and entrepreneurship to social problems. In the world...

February 18th, 2011 | Upcoming Events | Read More

Weekly News Roundup: Cbus’s Tech Pros, Educated Residents Getting Press

A NewYork Times story provided a breakdown of the four most common types of business incubators and mentioned TechColumbus. [Read More] The state has announced funding awards for several Central Ohio companies that are expected to create more than 440 new jobs while retaining more than 1,700 jobs in...

February 17th, 2011 | Weekend News Roundup | Read More

How to Take Your Business to The Next Level

I think as a Small Business Development Center consultant I’m supposed to tell people they need to write a business plan. I guess I’m breaking the rules because I’m going to tell you not to write a business plan! Entrepreneurs put so much focus on the development of a 40-page, 12-point-font...

February 16th, 2011 | How-To Guides | Read More

At Work: Handcrafted Printing at Igloo Letterpress

Walking into Igloo Letterpress feels so inspirational. On the day I went to chat with Allison Chapman about her business, I sat there thinking of all of the projects in my head that would be so much fun to finally get made. The large space, filled with lots of natural light and high ceilings, offers...

February 15th, 2011 | At Work | Read More