Posts Tagged ‘announcements’

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

1492 business launch competition starting up again soon

Entrepreneurs, mark your calendars. The 1492 business launch competition is setting sail for a second voyage. Held for the first time two years ago, 1492 is designed to find and nurture viable business concepts. The competition will come on the heels of the next Columbus Startup Weekend, which kicks...

August 10th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

The Metropreneur Celebrates First Anniversary

The Metropreneur launched one year ago today with a clear mission: to strengthen the entrepreneurial environment in Central Ohio and support its small business community. Our varied editorial content has been instrumental in helping us meet those challenges. To date, we’ve published 290 stories,...

August 3rd, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Columbus-based Webbed Marketing Acquired by Fathom Online Marketing in Cleveland

Local online marketing first Webbed Marketing was recently acquired by Fathom Online Marketing of Cleveland. The company will retain their offices located in Columbus, and has plans for further expansion in Central Ohio. Webbed Founder Bill Balderaz spoke to us in April about how his company keeps their...

August 1st, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Vote: Columbus CEO’s Best of Business

Columbus C.E.O. magazine has expanded this year’s survey for its “Best of Business” reader’s poll. Categories include Best Bank, Best Chamber of Commerce, Best Insurance Company, and Best Office Furniture. The survey is open through July 14; winners will be announced in the magazine’s...

May 17th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Entries for Facebook Big Break for Small Business contest due by Friday

American Express OPEN and Facebook have teamed for a nationwide contest designed to help transform the way small businesses use Facebook to connect and engage with customers. The five small business owners who win the contest −Facebook Big Break for Small Business− will receive an all-expense...

May 17th, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

New Mt. Vernon Association President Has Specific Plans for District

Albert “Al” Edmondson was appointed president of the Mt. Vernon District Improvement Association in February and began serving his four-year term last month. Edmondson, who owns A Cut Above the Rest barber shop, has very specific plans for improving the Near East Side neighborhood, which...

April 21st, 2011 | Announcements | Read More

Huntington Bank Honored for Its Small Business Loans

Two Ohio development organizations have recognized Huntington’s recent small business lending efforts. The Community Capital Development Corp. and the Ohio Statewide Development Corp. have named Huntington 2010′s “Bank of the Year.” For the second consecutive year, the CCDC honored Huntington...

March 21st, 2011 | Announcements | Read More