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March 2010

Kauffman Study Indicates High Growth Firms Account for Greatest Share of Jobs Creation

National Benchmarking Survey Rates Dublin Tops in Economic Development

HCDW Launches Dashboard to Aid Health Systems in Meeting Meaningful Use Indicators

Leading Technology Blogger Announces Plans for 2010 Startup Tour – Nominate a Central Ohio Startup for Consideration

Gains in IT Hiring Projected in Q2

National Cancer Institute Awards OSU $1.25M to Study Colorectal Cancer

TechColumbus Board Passes Resolution in Support of State Issue 1 for Jobs

Transitioning Economy Calls For Transitioning Workforce

Mattel Unveils Barbie with Engineering Career as State Prepares for Momentum 2010 Women’s Summits

Energy Innovation Network Launched to Help Scale up New Energy Economy

OSU Medical Students Using Technology to Enhance Education, Research and Patient Care

Platform Lab Announces March Tech Events

February 2010

New Brookings Institution Report Suggests Ohio Third Frontier is Critical to the State’s Prosperity Agenda

Bloom Box Fuel Cells Capture Attention of American Public

Entrepreneurship is Core Strategy in Chamber’s Columbus 2020! Initiative

Hilliard to Host Technology Business Mixer – March 16

“Idea Campaign” Seeks to Fill Growing Demand for Pediatric Medical Device Development

Platform Lab Continually Adjusting to Meet Changing Client Needs

Innovation Awards Reflect Momentum of Tech Sector

Skyline Exhibits to Host a Social Media Lunch and Learn Event

Israeli Biomedical Firm Establishes US Base of Operations in Central Ohio

Battelle and OSU Solidify Partnership in Technology Commercialization

Innovation Becomes Synonymous With Central Ohio

BioOhio Receives $5M from Department of Labor to Support Workforce Development Initiative

OhioHealth-TechColumbus Partnership Helping Medical Entrepreneurs Bring Innovations to Market

Webinar Scheduled to Review Recent Changes to NIH SBIR Application Process

Ohio Entrepreneurship Expo Set for February 18

OSU and President Gee Support Passage of Ohio Third Frontier Extension

FDA Recommendations Help Streamline Medical Device Clinical Trials

CIO Offers List of IT Skills Deemed Recession Proof

Google Chair Speaks Out About What He Describes as America’s Innovation Deficit

From the Super Bowl to the Vatican – Social Media Hits the Big Time

Innovation Awards Ceremony Celebrates Vitality of Region’s Technology Sector

Legislators Recommend $700M to Expand Ohio Third Frontier Program an Additional Four Years

Forbes Ranks Delaware County Second in the Nation for Best Places to Get Ahead

SyberMed Donates LineBacker Systems for Haitian Medical Relief Efforts

Inc. Magazine Calls for Entries for the 2010 Inc 500|5000 Awards Program

Platform Lab Announces February Tech Events

TechColumbus Innovation Awards is Sold Out!

DJW Technology – Flying High!

An Advocate for the Job Seeker

STAN Solutions – A Friend to the Soldier

CareerTrack - Did you know that your participation matters?

January 2010

State Senate Passes Bill to Place Ohio Third Frontier Bond Issue on May Ballot

BioOhio Launches New Scholarship Program to Support Students in Pursuing Biosciences Education

One Week and Counting -- Central Ohio Tech Community Readies for Innovation Awards

State Tax Incentives to Support Growth of Technology Sector in Central Ohio

NIH Awards Nearly $12M to OSU for Cancer Research Related Projects

Online Educational Program Designed to Identify Entrepreneurial IQ

Dublin Named One of Top Seven International Intelligent Communities

Medical Device Developed at OhioHealth Receives High Marks from EMS Professionals

TechColumbus Launches New Resource for Career Development

USPTO Announces Program to Accelerate Green Technology Patent Applications

Five Myths About Startups

Kauffman Foundation Delivers State of Entrepreneurship Address

Department of Energy to Hold Inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Ohio House of Representatives Votes to Place Third Frontier Renewal on May Ballot – Proposed Plan Represents $950M Over Five Years

Newly Launched CareerTrack Program Offers Professional Development Resources, Programming and Member Benefits to Individuals and Students

Nationwide Children’s Hospital One of the Fastest Growing Pediatric Research Facilities in the U.S. – Plans Underway for Multi-Million Dollar Research Facility Groundbreaking

Sterling Commerce Helps Revamp e-Commerce Site for Target

OCLC-Supported iPhone App Helps Users Find Books in Local Libraries

Battelle Working with Nation’s Leading Utilities on Development and Deployment of Smart Grid Technology

OVCS Receives Rapid Outreach Grant to Support Planned Expansion Expected to Add 50 New Jobs to Region

Hacker Attacks May Drive Google Out of China

A Growing and Vibrant Tech Community Make Central Ohio “the Right Place” to Start a Venture

Unique partnership aims to get docs off drawing board, into marketplace

Ask an Angel: How Can Angels and Entrepreneurs Improve the Valuation Process?

Thirty Women Entrepreneurs to Follow On Twitter

Record Number of Semi-Finalists Vying for Top Awards at this Year’s TechColumbus Innovation Awards

Region’s Economy Expected to Grow in 2010 – Tech Sector Helps Lead Recovery

Cancer Vaccine Developed at OSU Proves Effective and Safe in Phase I Human Trials

Huntington Bank Donates Office Furniture and Equipment to Support Establishment of Green Incubator at the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center

Administration’s Top Technology Advisers Attend 2010 Consumer Electronics Show

Platform Lab Announces January Tech Events

December 2009

Startups Call For Renewal of Ohio Third Frontier

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Launches Innovative Mobile Apps in 2009

InfoWorld’s Top 100 Projects of 2009 Demonstrate Resilience of IT

Tech Skills for the Next Decade

CIO.com Recommends Twitter Lists

Support from Ohio Third Frontier Credited with Advancement of Local Startups

Nationwide Children’s Receives $5.5M from NIH and is Designated a Biospecimen Core Resource for The Cancer Genome Atlas

R&D Spending Expected to Increase in 2010

Local Companies to Receive more than $2.2M in Funding from Ohio Third Frontier

Open Source Tools, Social Media and Other Readily Available Technologies Support the Bootstrapping of New Ventures

Local Entrepreneurs Appear Before State Legislators to Urge Renewal of Ohio Third Frontier

Nationwide Children’s CEO Elected Chairman of TechColumbus Board

Local Healthcare Companies Recognized by Surgical Products Magazine

Collaboration between OhioHealth and TechColumbus Helps Medical Professionals Become Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Ohio Third Frontier Making $17M Available for Biomedical and Medical Imaging Programs – Important Dates to Remember

HyperTech Research Receives $3M Federal Grant to Advance Medical Imaging Project

Startups and Entrepreneurs Vital for New Job Creation in US

Group Led by Velocys Receives $2.7M to Fund Development of Next Gen Biofuels

Ohio Business Roundtable Releases Independent Performance Review of Ohio Third Frontier

Central Ohio Tech Companies Receive State Loans and Tax Credits to Support Job Creation and Retention

Workshop Aimed at Helping Applicants Prepare for Ohio Third Frontier RFPs Set for December 15

Central Ohio Consortium Included in R&D’s Top 100 for 2009

Finalists Announced in 14ninetytwo Program

Deadline Approaching for GCIC Funding

State Legislators Call for Renewal of Ohio Third Frontier

IT Hiring Projections for Q1 2010 Show Signs of Recovery

National Group Points to Ohio State for Best Medical Care

GEM Report Highlights the Resilience and Changing Face of Entrepreneurs

Central Ohio Businesses Receive State Grants to Fund Expansion and Create Jobs

Women Business Innovators Having Significant Impact on Digital Media

YouTube Video Provides Inspiration for the Entrepreneur

Platform Lab Announces December Tech Events

November 2009

AEP Awarded $75M in Stimulus Funding for GridSmart Program

Battelle Selected as Core Partner in White House Plan to Advance STEM Education

Global Report Indicates Importance of Programs and Policies that Support Startups

CIOhio Keynotes Speak of a New Era of Innovation-Driven Business Management

FY2011 Budget Planning Emphasizes Critical Role of Science and Technology to Economic Recover and Global Competitiveness

Central Ohio Explores Ways to Capitalize on its “Talent Dividend”

Genetic Testing Law Goes Into Effect – Paves the Way for Advancements in Personalized Medicine

Science 2.0 Impacting Outcomes of Clinical Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Reuters Names OSU Medical Center a Top Hospital for Heart Care

At Toobla, Intuition Drives Design But Experience Drives Business Strategy

OSU Joins with Other Universities and Congress to Launch “ScienceWorksForUS” Initiative

TechColumbus CIOhio 2009 Keynote Speaker Calls for Management Innovation

Strength of Technology Sector is Primary Driver of Region’s Significant Jump in Rankings of Major Metropolitan Areas

NexTech Poised For Growth Thanks to Global Distribution and Innovation – Company Receives Funding and Recognition by Ohio Third Frontier

Young Businesses Primary Source of New Jobs Creation

Corporations Continue Investing in Innovation despite Recessionary Economy – Corporate R&D Spending on the Rise

Time Ranks Gordon Gee one of 10 Best College Presidents

John Bair Returns as CEO of Pinnacle Data Systems as Company Implements New Plan for Sustained Profitability

Forrester Research Predicts Coming Holiday Sales to be driven By Online Retailers

Ohio’s Business Climate Ranked 4th Highest in the Nation by Site Selection Magazine

Investments and Research in CleanTech On the Rise -- Governor Names OSU and Other Universities as Centers of Excellence in Advanced Energy

Nanotech Center Receives $12.5 M from NSF to Continue Innovation in Bio-Nanotechnolgy

Toobla Represents One of the Top Eight Tech Trends for 2010

Battelle Recognized For Achievements in Homeland Security Technologies – Awarded $13M Contract by EPA

Expanded Research Facility to Foster University-Industry Partnerships

The Internet Turns 40!

Platform Lab Announces November Tech Events

October 2009

Elements of Sustainable Companies - Daniel Casey

Tweet This Book

Local Tech Company Wins Coveted Search Engine Watch Award for Helping Online Advertisers Find Pathway to Profits

SyberMed Gaining National Attention for its Simple Yet Innovative Biomedical Product

Local Organizations Advance Clean Energy Technologies – Univenture and OSU Receive $11M in DOE Grants

OSU Launches Innovation Center Focused on Global Food Concerns

Reports Show VC and Angel Investors Investing Less Money but in More Companies -- Central Ohio Healthcare Investments Nearly Double

ClearSaleing Receives High Marks in Forrester Research Independent Study

Small Business Grants and Loans Worth Exploring – Especially for Technology Startups

Newbold Technologies: Rural goes High-tech

The McIntyre Company

Executive Forums Connect People and Promote Innovation

The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center Partners: TechColumbus and the City of Dublin

Congrats Univenture

A Web Site and Librarian Resource: CentralOhioEntrepreneurs.org

Accelerated Laboratory and Hospital Relocation Experiment While You Move …

TechColumbus and Central Ohio Win National Award and Recognition for Building Entrepreneurial Capacity

Leadership and Common Goals Make Innovation a Top Priority in Central Ohio -- TechColumbus Publishes 2009 Annual Report to the Community

OSU’s Caligiuri Named President of Association of American Cancer Institutes

New Online Magazine Charts Success of Ohio’s Innovation Economy

$4.8B in Venture Capital Invested in3Q

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and OSU Medical Center Receive $1.4M from NIH for Heart Disease Research and Training

SBA Offers New Online Training to Support Female Entrepreneurs

AEP and Other Large Corporations Call on Congress to Support Sustainable Energy and Climate Policy

State Legislators to Propose Expansion of Ohio Capital Fund

Ohio Third Frontier Accepting Grants for Innovation in Advanced Materials and Sensors

Minimally Invasive Devices Raises $2M in Series B Financing

Emerson Network Power Celebrates Opening of LEED-Certified Learning Center

Entrepreneurs Survive Amidst Tightening Credit Markets by Using Creative Methods for Holding Down Overhead and Accessing Capital and Services

Investors and Startups Alike Benefit from an Increase in Organized Angel Funds

Ohio Ranked 4th in Nation in Biotechnology Strength

Last Call For Nominations for the 2009 TechColumbus Innovation Awards

IPOs Triple in Third Quarter

Recent Story Highlights GotGame's Startup Success

FTC Establishes New Rules for Endorsements in Social Media and for Research Results from Corporate Funded Institutes

Conference Examines How Personalized Medicine Will Transform the Healthcare Model

“Augmented Reality” Represents Latest Advances in Mobile Apps

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Designates Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a Translational Research Center in its Clinical Trials Network

OSU Center for Personalized Health Care Hosts National Conference - Announces Partnership in Study to Provide Genetic Mapping for 100,000 Individuals Worldwide

Battelle and OSU Create New Position to Lead Joint Initiatives between the Two Organizations – Central Ohio to Further Benefit from Formal Collaboration

Report Outlines National Innovation Strategy and Key Goals for Securing America’s Competitiveness in the 21st Century

Fifteen Companies Including One in Central Ohio Receive Tax Credits for Job Expansion and Retention

Platform Lab Announces October Tech Events

Top 10 Common Mistakes Made by Startups

September 2009

$1 Billion OSU Medical Center Expansion to Generate Thousands of New Jobs While Enhances the Center’s Educational, Research and Patient Care Capabilities

Ohio Third Frontier and Other Organizations Announce Availability of Grant Programs

National Cancer Institute Awards $11.5M for Leukemia Research

City of Dublin Green Lights Incentives to Promote Green Business Development

Health Information Exchange Project Expected to Spur Greater Efficiency

Study Shows Impact of Ohio Third Frontier on State’s Economy - Program Credited With Creating $6.6B and 41,300 Jobs

Governor Designates Ohio Health Information Partnership to Lead the State’s Implementation of Healthcare IT

Renowned MIT Bioscience Researcher and Innovator to Lead Web Forum Broadcast Being Hosted by OSU’s Center for Entrepreneurship and TEC Institute

PolymerOhio Receives Edison Center Grant

Lisa Patt-McDaniel Named Director of Development for Ohio

OSU’s New Masterplan to Support Vision of One University

SBA Turns to YouTube to Reach Larger Audience

Gary Rawlings, PhD, Director, Technology Commercialization

University Office Helps Translate Intellectual Discovery into Promising Business Opportunities

Automotive Research at OSU Leads to Advanced Marine Jet Propulsion System and Possibly the Launch of a New Industry in Central Ohio

I Have a Web Site, I Don’t Need A Facebook Page - Bill Balderaz

Neoprobe Signs Manufacturing Deal for its Colorectal Cancer-Detecting Technology

AEP Named One of the Top Utilities in Economic Development

CleveX Hires New CEO – Looks to Expand Application beyond Dermatology

NSF Opens SBIR Phase I Awards Solicitation – Up to $45M Available for Research Projects in Key Sectors

OSU Researchers Discover Process for Doubling Production of Biofuel Alternative to Gasoline

Impact of CompuServe on Central Ohio Tech Community Continues Even as Company Gears Down

NCT Ventures Completes NCT Fund1 at $23+ Million

Business Strategist Gary Hamel and Huntington’s Steve Steinour to Headline CIOhio on November 6

U.S. on Cusp of Entrepreneurial Boom – Study Suggests Baby Boomers Will Lead the Way

Cardinal Health Spins off CareFusion as Independently Traded Public Company

3X Systems Backup Appliance Earns High Marks from Industry Reviewer

Platform Lab Announces September Tech Events

August 2009

Columbus Ranked One of America’s Best Cities to Find a Job – Strength of IT Sector Cited as One Key to Region’s Ranking

State of Ohio Announces Funding Opportunities and Awards

Columbus-Based Medical Device Developer Receives FDA Approvals

Multi-Disciplined Team of OSU Students Creating Solar-Powered Home for Competition in Solar Decathlon

Toobla Offers 1000 Pre-Launch Accounts – Gets Favorable Review by TechCrunch

Top Technologists to Follow on Twitter

Tech Startups Raise Capital Despite Challenging Environment

OSU to Host Personalized Healthcare Conference in October

AEP and Partners to Study Options for Transporting Renewable Energy

Nationwide Children’s Specialists Find Innovative Applications for Existing Technologies

Palm Opens E-commerce Site for Smartphone Application Developers

Hospitals Increasingly Using Social Media Although the Benefits and Best Strategies are Still Unclear

Economist Encourages Central Ohio to Look Ahead Towards its Position in a Global Market

Technology Investments Leading the Way in Economic Recovery

TechColumbus Announces Results of Recent Funding Round $700,000 Invested in Local Tech Startups

OSU Researchers Testing Adult Stem Cells for Cardiac Transplants and Other Treatments

Thomson Reuters Names OhioHealth One of the Nation’s Top Hospital Systems

New Award to Recognize Achievements in Commercializing Scientific Discoveries

Renowned Pediatric Cancer Researcher Joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital from St. Jude’s – Brings Leading Clinical Trial and Treatment Program to Columbus

TechColumbus to Host Bidder’s Conference on August 14 for Ohio Third Frontier Advanced Energy Funding Opportunities

Deadline for Applying for 14ninetytwo Early Stage Technology Virtual Incubator Fast Approaching

Acquisition Expands Cardinal Health’s Prominence in PET Imaging

Increased Investments in Seed and Early-Stage Companies and in Biotechnology Fuel VC Gains in 2Q

Connections Newsletter Highlights Member News and Benefits

GotGame?Media Helps Student Athletes Take First Step in Landing Scholarships

Platform Lab Announces August Tech Events

July 2009

Ohio Health Care VC Investments Up for First Half 2009 - Central Ohio Investments Nearly Doubled

Center for Automotive Research Receives Ohio Third Frontier Funding to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Industry in State

Central Ohio Company Finds Global Market for its Advanced Technology Solution

Breakthrough by OSU Researchers Identifies Molecule That May Contribute to the Development of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

Federal Stimulus Dollars Fund Research at OSU While Encouraging Students to Pursue Health Sciences Research Careers

Platform Lab and TechColumbus Expertise Partner Program

Boom your browser with Brand Thunder

Venture Investments Experience Slight Rebound in Q2

Report Contends Entrepreneurs Will Lead the Way for Economic Recovery

Northwest Ohio ESP Program Announces Inaugural Venture Fair - Venture Ready Companies Encouraged to Apply by July 31

Battelle and Affiliates Honored with 24 Awards from R&D Magazine

Social Media Networks Continue Trying to Engage Physicians

Executive Forums Provide Atmosphere to Learn and Grow

Are you Moments Away from a New Product Idea?

MDA Awards $900,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher

US News Releases 20th Annual Ranking of America’s Best Hospitals – Local Hospitals Included on List

Ohio Ranked Among Top Five States for Job Growth in the Clean Energy Economy

Statewide Program Encourages Students with Disabilities to Seek Careers in High Tech

Federal Stimulus Opens Access to VC for Smaller Businesses

Marketing 2.0 – P&G Microblog Instrumental in Launching New Products

14ninetytwo – Discovering Columbus Innovation

State of Ohio and Huntington Bank Launches $1 Billion Partnership to Grow, Retain and Attract Businesses and Jobs

Columbus-Based PreCelleon to License Cell Separation Technology Developed by OSU and Cleveland Clinic

State’s VC Investments up Nearly 50 Percent While Nation Sees Dramatic Decrease

State’s VC Investments up Nearly 50 Percent While Nation Sees Dramatic Decrease

Tax Court Ruling Benefits Entrepreneurs and Those Involved in Multiple Ventures

Report Studies Impact of Gender in High-Tech Startups

Hardware May Be Next Venture for TechCrunch Founder

CareWorks Technologies Acquires Plannet Group

Term Sheet Topics

Highlights from the Portfolio

14ninetytwo – Discovering Columbus Innovation

TechColumbus to Host Ohio Third Frontier Informational Session

Smart Grid Seen as the Future of Energy - Upcoming Event to Highlight Local Advances in Smart Grid Technology

TechColumbus Incubator Ranked Top-10 in the Nation

Central Ohio Advanced Materials Researchers Develop Bio-Based Alternatives to Plastic

Navigator Management Partners Gains Recognition for its Growth and for Being One of the Companies to Work For in America

ODOD Announces Job Creation Tax Credits

Platform Lab Announces July Tech Events

June 2009

Google Voice – Balancing Convenience with Privacy Issues

Medical Device Developed With the Support of OhioHealth Research and Innovation Institute Helps Ease the Pain of Frequently Performed Procedure

US News Ranks Nationwide Children’s Hospital Among the Best of America’s Children’s Hospitals

Clearsaleing Continues Growth Despite Economic Conditions

Central Ohio Startup Toobla Ranked Tops by San Francisco Technology Community

Ohio Third Frontier Delivers Big Results

OCLC and National Library of France Sign Agreement to Add Resources to WorldCat

AEP Announces Plan to Add Solar Power to its Portfolio of Renewable Energy

Battelle Tapped by U.S. Homeland Security to Provide infrastructure Protection Services

Social Media Playing Key Role in Iranian Protests

Central Ohio Companies Ranked Among Best Places to Work in IT

OSU Engineering Students Win First Place in Automotive Tech Project

Central Ohio to Receive $1M in Stimulus Dollars in Support of Clean Diesel Technologies

New OCLC Software Supports Art Museums’ Exchange of Data and Information about Collections

OSU Medical Center Fills Key Research Leadership Roles

Central Ohio Ranked Among the Top North American High-Tech Metros

New Kauffman Report Finds Economic Challenges May Actually Provide Fertile Ground for Startups - Half of Fortune 500 Founded During Downturns

Platform Lab Announces June Tech Events

Computer History Museum Gives Tech Entrepreneurs Insights into Early Growth of Industry’s Pioneers

OhioHealth Project Recognized by CIO Magazine in 2009 List of 100 Top IT Initiatives

Village of New Albany & TechColumbus Team to Create New Albany Business Development Center

Central Ohio Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply to Present at Upcoming 3 Rivers Venture Fair – Deadline June 7

Central Ohio Gains National Exposure as Hotbed for Technology Startups

Due Diligence

Richard Focht Senior Director, Commercialization and Incubation Services

New Online Marketplace Connects Inventors With Commercial Opportunities

Fisher College of Business Announces Winners of 2009 Deloitte Business Plan Competition

Central Ohio Receives $2.5M from Third Frontier to Continue Support of Innovation in the Region

Collaborative Effort Across Academic Lines Results in the Launch of New Company and the Advancement of Cardiac MRI

Platform Lab Cloud computing resources

May 2009

Is There an iPhone in the House?

Report Finds Bioscience Education Significantly Lagging in U.S. - Ohio One of Only Eight States Considered "Leaders of the Pack"

CareWorks Technologies Acquires Plannet Group - IT Company to Offer Comprehensive Low Cost Network Monitoring Solutions for Businesses

Ohio Research Commercialization Program Awards Velocys $4M

Deadline to Apply For 3 Rivers Venture Fair Quickly Approaching

TechColumbus Names New Vice President of Finance and Administration

Israeli Biomedical Company to Locate in Central Ohio

Central Ohio Receives $2.5M from Third Frontier to Continue Support of Innovation in the Region

TechColumbus and OSU’s Business Builders Club Team-up for Interactive Student-Business Event

Opinions Vary on Whether IT Spending has Bottomed Out

FTC Proposes Crackdowns on Blogger Endorsement

Google Uses Algorithm to try to Stem Brain Drain

AEP Releases Annual Sustainability Report – Commits to Doubling its Renewable Energy Goal

Fisher College of Business Announces 2009 Deloitte Business Plan Competition Winners

Central Ohio Tech Companies Find Successful Business Strategies in Hard Times

Expesite Acquires Report Hawk

Battelle-Licensed Technology Holds Potential for Innovative Drug Delivery System

The Future of Search: How Wolfram|Alpha Will Change the Dynamic from Search Engines to Answer Engines

Cardinal Health Partners with Allscripts to Promote Adoption of Healthcare IT within Smaller Medical Practices

Exciting Changes In Store for Your TechWeek Subscription

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, National Business Executives Share Best Practices At TechColumbus Innovation Summit

New Site Selection Tools Aimed at Attracting New Businesses and Jobs to the Region

President Calls for Major Investment in Scientific Research

Michael Camp Receives 2009 Olympus Innovator Award

Platform Lab and Microsoft Team Up to Offer MS Corporate Clients Demo Lab for Testing New IT Offerings

OSU, Ohio’s Third Frontier and Cardinal Health Announce Joint Venture in Advanced Molecular Imaging Research and Commercialization Effort

Third Frontier Announces $38 Million in Research Commercialization Funding

Exciting Changes In Store for Your TechWeek Subscription

April 2009

OSU Researchers Develop Technique to Mass Produce Fast Computer Chips

First Responders Using Twitter for Fast Dissemination of Public Information

Ohio Ranked Among America’s Top CyberStates

Gene Therapy Developed by Researchers from Nationwide Children’s and OSU Shows Promise in Treatment of Muscular Dystrophy

Ohio Ranks as One of the Friendliest Tax Climates for Entrepreneurs

OCLC Receives $5M from Gates Foundation to Boost Support for Public Libraries

Dublin Named Best Small City in the U.S. for Starting a Business

Virtual Personal Assistant Leads List of Emerging Technologies for 2009

U.S. News & World Report Ranks OSU Graduate Programs Among the Best in the Nation

Bill Passed by Ohio House Would Provide Technology Infrastructure and Instruction for Distance Learning-Based AP Classes

Startup Nation Co-Founder Says Now is a Great Time for Starting a New Business

Execs Gear Up for Innovation Summit

Investments in Central Ohio Tech Companies Hit Six-Year High

Third Frontier Releases 2008 Annual Report

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Investors

Local Startups Encouraged to Take Advantage of Microsoft BizSpark Program

New business ideas come out of second Columbus Startup Weekend

Investments in Central Ohio Tech Companies Hit a Six-Year High

VC Confidence Climbing in Silicon Valley

Google Launches Venture Capital Fund with Commitments of $100M in First Year

Palestra.Net Announces Acquisition of UWIRE

Nearly 500 Attend Opening of COSI’s Newest Exhibit Dedicated to Innovation in the Region

Second Annual Startup Weekend Columbus Spawns 12 New Ventures

The iPod Lesson – What Companies Can Learn about R&D Investing during Lean Times

Platform Lab Announces April Tech Events

OSU-Licensed Technology Receives IND Acceptance by the FDA

Grant Will Help Advance Genetic Studies into FSHD at Nationwide Children’s Research Institute

Programs Underway Abroad may Threaten U.S. Dominance in Attracting Foreign Students

Inc. Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Entrepreneurism

State of Ohio Announces Awards for Local Companies

March 2009

TechColumbus Membership Offers Networking Opportunities and More

New Web Site Advances Global Health Initiatives

OSU Accepts Leading Role in Helping U.S. Achieve Energy Independence

Inc. Magazine Calls for Entries for the 2009 Inc 500|5000 Awards Program

During Economic Downturns IT Can Impact a Company’s Top and Bottom Line Results

Transition to Entrepreneurial Society Having Worldwide Impact

Pinnacle Data Systems Sees 62% Increase in 4Q Profits

Struggling States Considering Internet Sales Tax Initiatives

Congress Passes Bill to Temporarily Extend SBIR Program

Columbus Ranked 8th Metro for New and Expanded Business Facilities

Dublin Lands Best Innovation in Economic Development Award

AT&T Plans Major Investments in Anticipation of Market Recovery

Google Begins Behavioral Targeting for its AdSense Program

Cardinal Health and RF Surgical Sign Agreement for the Distribution of RF-Enabled Surgery Supplies

Angels Shift Evaluation Criteria but Still Investing During Tough Times

Ohio Wins Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for Third Consecutive Year

Dublin Entrepreneurial Center Open House Scheduled for March 19

Department of Defense Awards Multimillion Dollar Contracts to Battelle