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February 2012

2011 Innovation Awards Gala Celebrates Region’s History of Innovation and Promising Future

Midwest Healthcare Startups Raise $810M in 2011

Nominations Now Open for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

Brand Thunder Acquires BrowserNation

Fisher College of Business Announces 2012 Thomas Wheeler Summer Internship Program

New Web Hosted Solution to Support Ohio State in Leveraging Academic and Research Activities

January 2012

Innovation Awards to Celebrate 200 Years of Innovation

10x Selects Second Class of Participating Teams

Airbus Creating R&D Consortium in Ohio; Group Includes Zyvex

New Site Expands Connections and Impact of ColumbusInternships.com

Ohio State Announces Summer SUCCESS Program to Encourage BioMedical Education

Fascinating Reasons Why Some Startups Succeed

TechColumbus Announces Wexner, Gee and Mayor Coleman as Special Guest Speakers at 2011 Innovation Awards

Seven Startups Receive TechGenesis Grants Totaling $350K

Central Ohio Helping Fuel State’s Booming Bioscience Industry

Technology Companies Are Focus of Metropolitan Club Presentation

Kauffman Foundation Announces Grant for Utility Technology Challenge

Registration Opens for the Seventh Annual Ohio Business Matchmaker Conference

1492 Demo Day Celebrates Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of the Columbus Region

Smart TVs Dominating 2012 CES But Apps Will Drive the Market

Nationwide Children’s Opens New Tower to First Patients

Medical App Developers Sought for 2012 Mobile Clinician Voice Challenge

Baby Boomers Ushering in Next Golden Age of Entrepreneurship

Taking a Trip Down Technology’s Memory Lane

1492 Participants to Present at Demo Day on Wednesday January 11

Sophisticated Systems Acquires Assets of Square One Technology Solutions

Registration Opens for Columbus Startup Weekend 2012

Central Ohio Startup Aims to be ‘ATM’ of Healthcare

Medical Device May Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility

SBIR Program Reauthorized With Increases in Award Levels and Added Emphasis on Commercialization

December 2011

2012 R&D Funding Forecast Shows Promising Global Growth Coupled With High Expectations for Commercialization of Discoveries

Ten Bold Tech Predictions for 2012

TechColumbus Voted Best Business Incubator by Metropreneur Readers

Google Activates 3.7M Android Devices Over Christmas But Apple Still Comes Out on Top

Pelotonia To Fund Additional Cancer Research At Ohio State

American Heart Association Awards Nationwide Children’s Grant to Study Heart Function of Children on Life Support

Local Firm Develops Software to Monitor Employees

Strength of Tech Sector Credited for Region’s 53-Spot Jump in Annual Index of Best Performing Cities

TechColumbus and COSI Announce Scholarship Opportunities for Central Ohio High School Students

1492 Demo Day Set for January 11

Dublin Company Launches New IT Product - Announces Plans for Expansion

Central Ohio Companies Contributing to Ohio’s Emergence as a Global Leader in Bioscience

TechColumbus Names Tim Haynes Interim President

Major Investment Puts CallCopy on Fast Track

Dublin Announces TechDEC IT- Focused Entrepreneurial Center

GCIC Accepting Proposals For Next Round of Funding

Nominate Promising Young Professionals for Business First’s Forty Under 40

Neoprobe Changes Name – Buys Rights to Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Drug

TechColumbus Board Elects New Chair

Businesses and Stakeholders Invited to Learn about the Future of the Ohio Third Frontier

700+ Investors Apply for Tax Credits on Small Business Investments in First Day of InvestOhio Initiative

Cardinal Health Unveils New BarCode360 Technology Solution to Optimize Medication Safety

TECH CORPS Featured as Part of Third Annual Computer Science Education Week

Twitter Gaining Influence With Policymakers and Staffers

Nanofiber Solutions Plays Key Role in World’s First Synthetic Tracheal Implant Made from Nanofibers

AEP Ramps Up Economic Development Program To Support Business And Job Growth In Service Territory

Research Awards Continue to Grow at OSU in Spite of Shrinking Resources

Hilliard IT Firm Lands Contract to Upgrade OARnet

NASA Seeks Next Generation of Space Technology Researchers

November 2011

Forbes Names Columbus a Top City for Tech Jobs

OCLC's WebJunction Receives Grant to Support Digital Inclusion

Retailers Use Social Media to Make the Most out of Small Business Saturday

Technology Supports Launch of Central Ohio Women’s Niche Channel – Jane TV

EWI Names New Chair and Three New Members to Board

TechColumbus Leads Half Million Dollar Investment in 10X Startup Acceptd

Pinnacle Data to be Acquired by Arizona Company for $22M

OSU’S Comprehensive Cancer Center Awarded $23M and Receives Exceptional Rating from National Cancer Institute

Social Networking Startup Focuses on Small and Micro Businesses

Investment in Central Ohio part of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Strategy for U.S. Expansion

Entrepreneurs Develop Perfume to Benefit Cancer Patients and Survivors

Tech Corps and BDPA Partner to Encourage Interest and Engagement in Technology at the Elementary School Level

Nominations Now Open for NAWBO Visionary Awards

Venture Capital Investments in Ohio Companies Up 81% Over 2009

TechColumbus Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week Showcasing Entrepreneurs and the 1492 Participants

OSU Kicks Off “Celebration of Research” Month by Naming Innovators of the Year Award Recipients for 2011

Application Deadline November 20 for Second 10x Accelerator

State of Ohio Launches Tax Credit Program to Spur Investments in Small Businesses

TechColumbus Members Represent Over Half of Business First’s Best Places to Work

Columbus Chamber to Hold Small Business Forum & Leader Awards November 15

Want to Become One of America’s Youngest Billionaires? Launch a Tech Startup

Columbus Chamber Presents Results of Young Professionals Survey -- What Makes Columbus ‘Cool’ for the Young and Talented?

FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Neoprobe’s Lymphoseek®

Report Suggests Corporate IT Departments Should Formally Support Mac Users

Huntington Introduces iPad® Application

Chemical Abstracts Develops Powerful New Tools to Support Patent Searches

October 2011

Columbus Region Recognized as Smart21 Intelligent Community of 2012 by the Intelligent Community Forum

CIOs and Business Leaders From Across the Country Engage in TechTomorrow Conference

Edison Ventures Invests $6.5M in Central Ohio’s CallCopy

TechColumbus President & CEO Ted Ford Leaving Organization

TechColumbus Provides Pre-Seed Funding to Multi-Channel Retail Solutions Developer nChannel

Dr. Gail Besner Receives NIH Grant to Continue Research on Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Infants

New Albany Company Recognized as One of 50 Most Promising Startups from Around the World

Columbus Region Recognized as Smart21 Intelligent Community of 2012 by the Intelligent Community Forum

Five Selected from 162 Applicants to Participate in the 1492 Business Accelerator Program

Ohio State Scientist Receives One of Nation's Highest Honors

Navigator Management Partners Named to Entrepreneur’s List of Great Places to Work

New Albany Company Recognized as One of 50 Most Promising Startups from Around the World

MID Releases Latest Advancement in FloShield™ Laparoscopic Visualization System

Central Ohio Startup Launches Disruptive Materials Process Technology

Report Indicates Growth of IT Jobs in Central Ohio Will Continue Over Next Five Years Despite Key Skills Gaps

Blending of Technology, Art and Business Makes for a Highly Creative Startup Weekend

Deadline Extended for Innovation Awards Nominations

2011 State of the Young Professional to Report on Progress Since 2006

EPA Commits Nearly $100M in Contracts to Battelle for Projects to Improve Air and Water Quality and Clean up Communities

Health Care Providers Invited to Apply for $1M in Grants to Improve Patient Safety, Efficiency

Deadline for Applying to 1492 Business Accelerator October 12

Nominations For 2011 Innovation Awards Open Through October 11

Columbus Ranked One of the Top 20 Cities for Women in Business

Central Ohio Companies Recognized as Top Technology Innovators on the 2011 Information Week 500

EXCMR Prepares for Clinical Pilot of MRI-Compatible Treadmill

Columbus Fleet Recognized as Greenest Fleet on the Continent

September 2011

Innovation Award Winners: Where Are They Now?

Plans Set for Second TechConnect Fast-Pitch Job Fair October 21

Google Launches Program for Ohio Small Businesses to Eliminate High Costs of Launching a Web site and Gaining an Online Presence

Local Startup Receept Competes to be Named to 2011 Next Wave of Breakthrough Companies

Ohio State Medical Center Named Among Top 10 Academic Medical Centers for Quality Care

Entrepreneurial Walk of Fame Announces Inaugural Class of Honorees

Legislation to Overhaul US Patent System Signed Into Law

Battelle Opens Center for Life Sciences Research

Dublin Wins International Award for Teen Entrepreneurial Camp

Central Ohio Bioscience Startup EndoSphere Selected as Top 10 Presenting Company at Texas Technology Conference

Team from Ohio State Competes in Solar Decathlon

Registration Now Open for Startup Weekend Columbus

Central Ohio Startup BringShare Featured at International DEMO Fall 2011 Conference

Central Ohio Gains National Attention for Automotive Innovation

Resource Interactive Announces RI:30 – A Chance for One Female-Owned Business to Work with Resource Free for One Year

NanoStatics President Rittichier Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from OSU College of Engineering

Business First Announces Fast 50

Plans Underway for Fifth Annual Summit on Sustainability & the Environment

1492 Now Accepting Online Applications – Creative Entrepreneurs Sought for Business Launch Accelerator

Investments in Columbus 2020! Demonstrate Region’s Commitment to Economic Development Strategy

10x Wraps Program with Showcase Day

TechColumbus Announces Internship Funding for Central Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program

Use of Mobile and Social Location-Based Services Increases Significantly in Last Year

Edison Electric Institute Awards AEP Chairman Distinguished Leadership Award

Upper Arlington Junior Named Top Student in Nationwide Children’s Annual High School Research Program

Columbus2020!, Iosil Energy, MetaMateria Technologies, and EWI Receive Ohio Third Frontier Awards

CardiOx Corp Closes $8M Series C Funding Round – Sets the Stage for U.S. and European Commercialization and Distribution

Advances in Math Skills Help Drive State’s Academic Progress

Nationwide Children’s to Chair Coalition to Identify Joint Research Venture among the State’s Children’s Hospitals

CSX to Invest $59 Million for Intermodal Terminal Expansion in Central Ohio

August 2011

CardiOx Corp Closes $8M Series C Funding Round – Sets the Stage for U.S. and European Commercialization and Distribution

Znode Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US

New Mexico’s Presbyterian Healthcare Services Selects OSU Spinoff Health Care DataWorks for its Clinical Data Repository Solution

Mobius Technology Platform Helps Consumers Virtually “Try On” Sunglasses Via New Mobile App

Nationwide Children’s Begins Countdown to Opening of New Campus

Chamber Seeking Input from Young Professionals on What Makes Columbus a Vibrant Place to Live and Work

Cooperation among Local Health Systems Saves Lives and Money While Improving the Quality of Life for Central Ohioans

Digital Graphics Pioneer Charles Csuri Given Lifetime Achievement Award

Ohio TechAngel Funds Tops the List of Largest Angel Investor Groups

Columbus2020 Taking Regional Role in JobsOhio Plan

TechColumbus Announces $1.2 Million in New Funding to 12 Startups -Organization Recognized Nationally as Model for Venture Development Practices

Registration Now Open for International EcoSummit 2012 to be Held Next Fall in Central Ohio

Devicor Acquires Neoprobe Gamma Detection Device Business

Venturi North American and other Local Tech Companies Featured in State Publication

Three Central Ohio Corporations Named to 2011 CIO100 List

Speakers Announced for 2011 TechColumbus TechTomorrow

EWI Acquires “Green” Laser

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Among Central Ohio Organizations Honored with Nonprofit IT Creativity Awards by GroundWork Group

Ten Blogs Every Young Entrepreneur Should Follow

Lessons to Learn from Lucille Ball, Entrepreneur

1492 The Second Voyage Preparing to Set Sail – Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs with a Business Idea

BioOhio to Host Event to Connect Bioscience Startups with Investors

MORPC Now Accepting Nominations for 2011 Sustainability Awards

Report Ranks Ohio in Top Five for Fuel Cells

Local Tech Companies Mark Major Milestones

Entrepreneurs Look Back Five Years to See What They Might Have Done Differently

July 2011

Brand Thunder Launches BT:Engage D-I-Y Browser Theme Creation Tool

Columbus Ranks Eighth Out of U.S. Cities on the Vitality Index of Creative Communities

Work Underway on Buckeye Bullet 3 with the Goal of Breaking 400mph

Powell to Celebrate Grand Opening of its Business Incubator - The 44 Center for Business

Department of Defense Awards OSU $1.4M to Research Novel Methods in Wound Care

NSF Announces FY-2012 STTR Phase I Solicitations

TechColumbus Launches Exciting New Program Linking Members and Resources With Potential New Customers

Ohio’s Future in 21st Century Will Be Built On Brains – CNNMoney Looks at BioTech in Ohio

Central Ohio Hospitals Named to US News Best Hospitals for 2011-2012

Ohio State Names Yale Leader as New Dean of Medicine

Pro Basketball Player Michael Redd and Other Athletes Turn to Technology Developed at OSU For Perfect Practice

MID With Support From Ohio Third Frontier Poised For Global Growth

New Drug Prompting Neoprobe to Expand

MID With Support of Ohio Third Frontier Poised for Global Growth

Westerville Companies Receive Ohio Third Frontier Awards Totaling $2M

Popular Science Looking for the Best of What’s New in 2011

E-TAG Grants Available for Companies Working with Edison Centers or Edison Incubators

CompuServe Reunion in the Works for August

Central Ohio Leaders to be Honored by Smart Business Network

Yell Acquires Znode, Provider of eCommerce Software for Web and Mobile Stores

State Sees 20% Growth in STEM Degrees

First-to-File US Patent Legislation One Step Closer to Becoming Reality

JackThreads Founder Jason Ross Named to Inc Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List

Nominations Now Open for the Celebrating Visionaries Award

Study Indicates Policies Promoting High Tech and Entrepreneurship More Effective than Tax Cuts

AEP and Turning Point Solar to Build One of the Largest Solar Plants East of the Mississippi

Five Central Ohio Business Leaders Awarded Entrepreneur of the Year Honors from Ernst & Young

Ohio is Most Improved State in CNBC Rankings of Top States for Business

OSU Spinoff Health Care DataWorks Earns Key Certification for Electronic Health Records

CAS President Massie Receives International Patent Information Award

BringShare Seeking Small Businesses for Beta Testing of New e-Marketing Measurement Software

Astronomers Discover Potential New Cancer Therapy

June 2011

OhioHealth and OCLC Named to ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work in IT

Kvamme Discusses Options for Future of JobsOhio

Central Ohio to Welcome Best and the Brightest Science Minds to 2011 SciFinder Academic Exchange Program

OSU Spinoff Brings Green Polyurethane Foam to Market

US Navy Pledges More than $100M to Foster STEM Education

Manta Survey Shows a Majority of Small Businesses are Hiring

Smart Jobs Predicted to Lead US Economic Recovery

Central Ohio Bioscience Industry Shows Consistent Growth Across Economic Indicators

Syscom Expanding Product Line to Meet Demands of Aerospace Industry

EndoSphere Receives Patent for Obesity Treatment

10x Teams Kick Off Biz Boot Camp at Ohio State

Startup Open Searching for 50 Most Promising Young Companies

Even in Difficult Economy College Degrees in Science and Technology Pay Big Dividends

OSU Sports Med Team Develops Medical Testing Device to Help Prevent Injuries and Enhance Core Stability

Women Found to be High Performance Entrepreneurs

Homework Goes a Long Way in Sourcing Seed Funding for Healthcare Ventures

Columbus Named a Best City for IT Jobs

Winners Named in the Ohio State 2011 Business Plan Competition

Neoprobe Announces Sale of GDS Line of Gamma Detection Device Systems

EndoSphere Inc. Announces Pivotal Financing led by Broadline Capital

Startup Genome Report Seeks to Identify the DNA of Entrepreneurship

Top Digital, Interactive Talent Receive Ohio Interactive Awards

614 Media Acquires Fudha.com

May 2011

Central Ohio Boasts Record Number of Nominations and Finalists in the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program

OSU and EWI Awarded More than $4.6M in Funding from Ohio Third Frontier

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Receives NIH Grant for Continued Study of Lysosomal Storage Disease MPSIIIB

Results Are In for the OSU Business Builders Club Spring 2011 Idea Pitch

Venturi Wins Three Awards in German Competition

US Department of Labor Sponsors Summer Jobs Initiative

US News Ranks Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a Best Children’s Hospital in All Specialties

GCIC Announces Next Round of Commercialization Funding for Cardiovascular Innovations

Manta Named to the Media Power List

Final Selections Announced for OSU Fisher 10X Accelerator Program

OCLC and EWI Ranked Among Best Employers in Ohio

Superior Capital Acquires Central Ohio Advanced Materials Company

Innovation Capital Grows More Than 72% in 2010 to Record $307.5 Million in Central Ohio

OSU Adds to Its Growing Repertoire of Robotic-Enabled Surgical Procedures

Entrepreneurs Advised to Give Careful Consideration in Choosing a Co-Founder

Central Ohio Technology Phenom Receives Accolades from Microsoft

Legal Profession Grapples with Social Media

YSU 2011 Sustainable Energy Forum to Address Driving Down the Commercialization Cost of Energy

Weisenbach Recycled Products: Innovation in Action

Columbus Museum of Art Attracts Largest Crowd Ever

Etiquette Tips to Transform You into Your Best Self

Plug Smart’s Energy Solutions Leverage Larger Brands and Improve Energy Efficiency

The Law Firm of Shihab and Associates: Entrepreneurship with Deep Roots

FlyMuch Takes Off with Funding and a Tech Team

Kick-Off of Energy Manufacturing Solutions Hub Showcases Region’s Strengths and Promise in Globally Competitive Industry

Lymphoseek Completes Second Successful Phase 3 Clinical Trials

Gartner Names OSU Spinoff Health Care DataWorks Cool Vender in Healthcare Providers

Startups Connect with Funding Sources at 3RVF

Central Ohio Seniors Awarded Scholarships from BioOhio

April 2011

Keynotes and Participants Speak Out About Keys to A Creative Culture at Innovate Columbus

TechColumbus Launches TechLounge – New Social Networking Site Dedicated to Connecting Central Ohio’s Technology Community

Battelle and Univenture Collaborate to Develop Bioplastic Made From Soybean Meal in Place of Petroleum

New Initiative Connects Companies with IT Talent While Helping IT Professionals Perfect Job Search Skills and Success

Technology & Trade College Day to be Held April 30 at Barack Recreation Center

DOE Announces RFP for Advanced Energy Projects

GotCast.com Lands VC Investment from NCT Ventures

OSU Spinoff Nanofiber Solutions to Collaborate with Celartia in Development of 3-D Cultures

CardiOx On Target for Regulatory Clearance by End of Year

Central Ohio Business Leaders Gather at Fisher to Discuss Strategies for Growing Jobs in Ohio

New Albany Celebrates Opening of Technology Business Incubator

GrowNOW Program Offers Interest Rate Reduction for Businesses Creating and Retaining Jobs in the State

Zaner-Bloser Offers Popular Teaching Aides as Mobile Apps

Ohio Third Frontier Partners with Fisher College of Business to Launch 10X Tech Accelerator Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Selected for National Neonatal Research Network

Battelle and Calgon Carbon Receive Ohio Third Frontier Funding

TiE Promotes Mentoring as an Essential Part of Building an Entrepreneurial Culture

Symposium to Highlight Ohio’s Fuel Cell Industry

SciFinder Database Now Available for Smartphones

Zyvex Nano-Carbon Fiber Boat Successfully Completes Sea Trials Demonstrating Record Fuel Efficiency and Rough Seas Performance

OSU Engineers Develop 3D Microscope

Springboard Enterprises Seeks Women Entrepreneurs in Ohio for Upcoming Business Development Program

Nominations Now Open for Ohio Interactive Awards

IT Equipment Recycling Day Set for April 28

Platform Lab Announces April Tech Events

March 2011

TechColumbus and Innovation Fisher Partner to Bring Innovate Columbus to the Central Ohio Business Community

Village of New Albany to Celebrate the Opening of Inc@8000

Department of Energy Seeking America's Next Top Energy Innovators

BioOhio Publishes Ohio Bioscience Growth Report

Central Ohio Companies Receive Tax Credits to Grow Their Businesses and Create Jobs

eBay Inc. To Acquire GSI Commerce

Survey Projects 2011 to be Growth Year for IT in Ohio

Several Key Appointments Will Impact Tech Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Region

3 Rivers Venture Fair Seeking Startups to Participate in Annual Investment Event

GCIC Offers Path to Commercialization Seminar Series for Biomedical Startups

EPA Opens SBIR Solicitations for Research Projects Involved in Environmental Sustainability

Summer Internship Programs Available Through OSU Fisher Center for Entrepreneurship

Scott Case Speaks Out About the Mission of Startup America

SciTech Campus Certified as Job Ready Site

Nationwide Children’s/OSU Researcher Showcases Medical Simulation Training at 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival

DEC Instrumental in Helping Dublin Achieve Business Attraction Goals

Venturi Automobiles Enhances Chances for Success by Establishing North American Headquarters in Central Ohio

TiE Midwest Partners with the 1M/1M Initiative to Offer Free Online Strategy Roundtable

Ohio Ranks 10th in NIH Funding Critical to Development of Innovative Products and Companies that Lead to New Jobs

New Albany Launches Initiative to Leverage Village’s Entrepreneurial Eco-System

Local Startup eEvent Featured at Launch Conference

OSU Spinoff to Commercialize Advanced Foam Manufacturing Technology

Streamlined FDA Process Could Aid Biotech Device Makers

Tech Experts to Follow on Twitter

Registration Opens for Innovate Columbus 2011: The Innovation Summit

Central Ohio Executive Named to Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders List

P&G Partners with Ohio Supercomputer Center to Bring Innovative Ideas to Market Faster

Ohio SBDCs Receive $1.8M to Foster the Creation and Growth of Small Businesses

SCI Engineered Materials and Other Central Ohio Companies Receive State Awards to Fuel Expansion and Create Jobs

BioOhio Launches Virtual Business Expo

Platform Lab Announces March Tech Events

February 2011

Governor Signs Into Law JobsOhio Legislation

Central Ohio’s Vibrant Tech Community and IT Talent Pool Attract Online Car Parts Business to Region

NIH Awards Nationwide Children’s Nearly $2M to Study Soft Tissue Tumors in Children

Angel Funded Companies Eligible for Inaugural Awards from Angel Capital Association

Columbus Chamber Names New President and CEO

Companies Increasingly Turning to Cloud Computing for Flexibility, Scalability and Cost Efficiencies

Central Ohio’s Growing Reputation as a Knowledge Economy a Key Factor in Attracting Young Professionals

Innovation Capital Grows by 72.6% in 2010 to $307M

National Science and Technology Group Selects Columbus for 2011 Annual Conference

Research at OSU Medical Center and The James to Benefit from Wexner Gift

Wireless Device Enables First Major Breakthrough in Heart Failure Management in More than a Decade

Tanner Named Assistant Director and COO of Ohio Department of Development

Looking for Up and Coming IT Tools and Technologies – Smart Money is on Enterprise Technology Startups

OSU Center for Personalized Health Care Undertaking First Genetic Counseling Study on Heart Failure Patients

Business Incubators Helping Grow New Venture Nationwide

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011

Central Ohio Ranked as Fourth Fastest Growing Metro in the US for Technology Job Openings

CoverMyMeds Awarded Rapid Outreach Grant to Support Central Ohio Expansion

Top Tablets of 2011

Startup America to Expand Capital and Mentoring Services Available to Entrepreneurs