TechWeek, 15-jan-2010

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"Elevator Networking™" Breakfast at TechColumbus
When: Wednesday 20-Jan-2010 7:00 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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January Central Ohio ISSA Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday 20-Jan-2010 7:45 AM
Where: J Liu's Restaurant and Bar
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Fundraising: The role of ‘cases for support’, and how those intersect with marketing.
When: Thursday 21-Jan-2010 7:30 AM
Where: BMI Federal Credit Union
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Grow Your Business in the City of Powell
When: Tuesday 26-Jan-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club
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The Impact of Health Reform on Marketing - Columbus American Marketing Association Special Interest Group
When: Thursday 28-Jan-2010 7:30 AM
Where: 1266 Manning Parkway, Powell, OH 43065
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CareerTrack Launch Party
When: Thursday 28-Jan-2010 5:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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TechLife AfterHours - Hilliard
When: Thursday 28-Jan-2010 6:00 PM
Where: Old Bag of Nails Pub
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Leaders Luncheon: Cleantech – Building and Funding Successful Companies in the Emerging Market
When: Friday 29-Jan-2010 11:30 AM
Where: Techcolumbus
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SCID Workshop
When: Monday 01-Feb-2010 8:00 AM
Where: CETE/OSU
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Fresh Perspectives: Opportunities for Linking Research and Engagement to Economic Development
When: Wednesday 03-Feb-2010 10:30 AM
Where: The Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
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2009 TechColumbus Innovation Awards
When: Thursday 04-Feb-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Reliable, Available, Secure, Performance (RASP) Platform Overview
When: Wednesday 10-Feb-2010 9:00 AM
Where: Oracle Columbus Office
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TechColumbus New Member Mixer
When: Thursday 18-Feb-2010 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Grow Your Business in the Hilliard Area
When: Tuesday 16-Mar-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Heritage Golf Club
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Business Breakfast: Advanced Selling Tips for the Economic Comeback with the VP of Signature Worldwide
When: Thursday 25-Feb-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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2010 International Awards Ceremony
When: Tuesday 09-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Columbus - Regency Ballroom
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Spotlight
Ohio House of Representatives Votes to Place Third Frontier Renewal on May Ballot – Proposed Plan Represents $950M Over Five Years

After several weeks of deliberation, including testimony from startups and entrepreneurs across the state, the Ohio House of Representatives has voted to place a proposed $950 million bond issue extending the Ohio Third Frontier by five years on the upcoming May ballot.  The proposal now passes to the Senate.   [Read More]


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

Aimed at helping professionals and students launch or re-direct their careers, the newly created TechColumbus CareerTrack membership option has been specifically designed to provide the training, connections and means to assist individuals in advancing professionally along the technology career track.  Through specially designed programming, career coaching and access to tools and networking opportunities, the CareerTrack membership program represents a unique and valuable career development resource in Central Ohio. Some of these tools include: [Read More]

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

Completing the third and final phase of an $840 million strategic facilities expansion plan which was launched in 2005, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced it will break ground in 2010 on what is being called the Research III building. [Read More]

Sterling Commerce Helps Revamp e-Commerce Site for Target

Sterling Commerce has been chosen by Target Corp to help upgrade the retail giant’s e-commerce Web site.  Target announced that Sterling has been chosen to boost the global visibility of its inventory and to run cross-channel order management (the processes that link online, store and back-end functions).  The new site is expected to launch prior to the 2011 holiday season.  Previously Sterling Commerce has provided similar expertise and services to large retailers include DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) and Borders.  According to Business First, Sterling Commerce is [Read More]

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

RedLaser, a recently launched iPhone app supported by OCLC’s WorldCat database, helps users find local libraries that carry a given book within their collections.  The app, which is currently among the 25 top paid downloads in the App Store, turns the iPhone camera into a barcode scanner.  Then RedLaser can scan book barcodes and return a list of local libraries, based on the user’s geolocation, that have that book within their collections.  The app provides library holdings, location, contact information and map.  [Read More]

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

Battelle is currently working with the nation’s leading electric utilities and power systems suppliers to demonstrate the increased efficiency and reliability of electric power distribution through its proprietary smart grid technology. Two projects currently underway in particular are aimed at demonstrating the benefits and reliability of smart grid technology to the public. [Read More]

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

The state has approved a $50,000 Rapid Outreach Grant for OVCS, Inc., a 10-year old technology repair firm located in Columbus.  The grant is to support a planned service line expansion for OVCS which plans to begin offering repair of Samsung products within the U.S. The planned expansion represents an investment by the company of more than a half million dollars. [Read More]

Hacker Attacks May Drive Google Out of China

The Washington Post has reported a sophisticated computer network attack originating in China, and targeted primarily at Google’s Gmail service and corporate infrastructure, has led the company to threaten to pull out of the country completely. Google says it has evidence that a primary goal of the attackers was accessing the Gmail accounts of Chinese human rights activists, but it also said that at least 20 other large companies including finance, media and chemical firms have been the targets of similar attacks.  [Read More]

Member News
Battelle’s Kunz Appointed to OSU’s James Cancer Hospital Board

Columbus, Ohio—Barbara Kunz, Battelle’s President of the Health and Life Sciences Global Business, was named as one of nine public members to The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital Board Jan. 7.  The board also has six ex-officio members as established by OSU’s Board of Trustees for the oversight of strategic initiatives, patient care services, and financial performance of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. [Read More]

Member News
Senior Account Manager

 The Senior Account Manager is accountable for the overall profitability, revenue and customer satisfaction for an assigned portfolio of customers and prospects. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad array of customer business executives, technology leaders and national and local market partners.  [Read More]

Sales Associate

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and ambitious individual to sell online marketing services and strategy, including search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and web analytics consultation. The ideal candidate will possess previous sales experience (industry experience is a plus) as well as polished communication skills and a hunger for “the close”.   [Read More]

Java Architect

Everest Technologies is a leading Information Technology solutions provider based in Columbus, Ohio with off-shore development facilities in India. Everest provides top quality systems development and integration services to industrial, commercial, and governmental clients. We are currently looking for a Java Architect in Columbus, OH [Read More]

Windows XP Engineer

Expert level experience with Windows XP Operating System Expert in unattended Windows build via scripting and imaging In depth knowledge and understanding of writing and using multiple Windows scripts Expert with application integration to desktop environments, both Microsoft (Internet Explorer, Office, email, IM) and 3rd party apps (adobe reader, shockwave, activeX controls, messaging, etc)   Excellent verbal and written communication skills [Read More]

Student Services Coordinator

 Summary Provides service and support to students, faculty and corporate organizations. Assist with the management of the externship programs and placement services operations for all vocational offering Coordinates retention efforts with directors, faculty, staff and students. Assist the Director of Career Services with acquiring and documenting vocational placement and retention efforts as prescribed by ACCET accrediting guidelines.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: [Read More]

Sales Professional

Sales Professional HLS MedFreight ® (Healthcare Logistics Solutions) is an information services company focused on healthcare logistics. We take pride in being the first company to manage inbound freight for providers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) in the healthcare industry. We are a privately-held company located in Westerville, Ohio. Information technology has been key to our success and is the platform for our planned future growth. [Read More]



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