TechWeek, 12-March-2010

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COSI’s sixth annual gala, Imagination Celebration 2010
When: Saturday 13-Mar-2010 7:00 PM
Where: COSI
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CareerTrack Event: Get Noticed! Tips to Enhance Your Résumé and Online Image
When: Monday 15-Mar-2010 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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BioOhio Suppliers & Service Providers Expo
When: Tuesday 16-Mar-2010 10:00 AM
Where: Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus
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Business Information class at Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Tuesday 16-Mar-2010 12:30 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
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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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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Tuesday 16-Mar-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Linworth United Methodist Church
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 17-Mar-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Worthington Seventh Day Adventist Church
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BUSINESS BREAKFAST: Developing Resilience: Techniques to Get You and Your Business Through Tough Times
When: Thursday 18-Mar-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Qwirk's Open House
When: Thursday 18-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
Where: Qwirk
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WACC Business After Hours
When: Thursday 18-Mar-2010 5:00 PM
Where: Village at Westerville Nursing Rehabilitation Center
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Monday 22-Mar-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Grove City Nazarene Church
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WACC Chamber University- Windows 7 - See What the Buzz is About!
When: Tuesday 23-Mar-2010 9:00 AM
Where: Otterbein College Roush Hall Room 212
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Information Security Compliance – What it means to your Company
When: Tuesday 23-Mar-2010 12:00 PM
Where: Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
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Preparing for the Data Breach: Live Incident Response Team Drilling
When: Wednesday 24-Mar-2010 7:30 AM
Where: Platform Labs Columbus facility
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 24-Mar-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Seton Parish Catholic Church
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 24-Mar-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church
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Tech Breakfast - Topic: How to Tell if Your Website is Really Working
When: Thursday 25-Mar-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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CISA 2010 Review Classes
When: Tuesday 06-Apr-2010 6:00 PM
Where: The Ohio State University, Caldwell Laboratory CL
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PCMS Microsoft Licensing Event
When: Wednesday 07-Apr-2010 10:30 AM
Where: Montgomery Inn Restaurant
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Technology-based Business Innovation and Development in the Upper Arlington Area
When: Wednesday 07-Apr-2010 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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WACC Sensational Spring Social
When: Friday 16-Apr-2010 7:00 PM
Where: Progressive Medical
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Business Breakfast: Measuring and Maximizing your Social Media Marketing and ROI
When: Friday 23-Apr-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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TechColumbus New Member Mixer
When: Thursday 22-Apr-2010 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Spotlight
Kauffman Study Indicates High Growth Firms Account for Greatest Share of Jobs Creation

In a recent study, High Growth Firms and the Future of the American Economy, The Kauffman Foundation reports that in any given year, the top-performing one percent of firms generate roughly 40 percent of all new jobs – and of these “gazelle” firms (those ages three to five years)  account for 10 percent of these new jobs. As a whole, the average firm in the US economy adds two or three new jobs each year.  In comparison, the top one percent contributes 88 jobs per year and most of these gazelles end up with between 20 and 249 employees.  [Read More]


Tech News
National Benchmarking Survey Rates Dublin Tops in Economic Development

In a recently released benchmarking survey conducted by independent research firm, National Research Center, residents of Dublin have ranked their community number one in terms of the city’s economic development policies.  In addition the community ranked higher as a place to live than people from any other community participating in the nationwide study. [Read More]

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

Health Care Data Works has released the Meaningful Use Dashboard, a system that provides a single location for health care organizations to monitor their performance with regard to new federal standards governing health information technology (health IT).  In December 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an Interim Final Rule which outlines Meaningful Use Criteria as related to electronic health records (EHR).  Stage 1 criteria, which goes into effect in 2011, covers 25 objectives/measures that health systems are encouraged to meet in order to be eligible for i [Read More]

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

Contending that startups don’t get enough credit for the impact they have on the US economy, leading technology and economic blogger, Robert Cringely, has announced his plans for a national tour that will highlight the top 24 startup companies in the US.  Cringely is currently accepting nominations for innovative startups in six categories:  biotech, energy, entertainment, IT, materials and transportation.  He is hoping that he will receive several hundred nominations, primarily from startups outside the Silicon Valley.  These startups will be openly reviewed and d [Read More]

Gains in IT Hiring Projected in Q2

The quarterly hiring outlook recently published by Robert Half Technology finds that, while IT hiring remains modest, Ohio and nearby states are projecting a slightly more optimistic second quarter.  Ten percent of CIOs surveyed in the region expect to hire workers between April and June, with only one percent of those surveyed saying they plan cutbacks during this timeframe.  The region, which includes Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, is faring better than the nation as a whole.  Nationally, while CIOs project a nine percent increase in hiring, four percent s [Read More]

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

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced a $1.25 million grant to fund colorectal cancer research at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.  The grant will fund a study that will look at how two particular genes (AURKA and PTPRJ) affect increased risks of developing colorectal cancer when they interact with certain other regions of DNA in mice.  Utilizing computer modeling and statistical methods, the study will attempt to determine if similar gene interactions occur in humans.  [Read More]

Member News
Qwirk to Host an Open House

Qwirk is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 18th from noon to 6pm. At the event, attendees will learn about the business of Qwirk and co-working office space opportunities . Food and beverages will be provided and there will be plenty of opportunities to network. This event is targeted to entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, freelancers, mobile workers, and anyone looking for flexible office and meeting space. Please direct questions to Christy at christy@adrenalineadv.com. Everyone is welcome. [Read More]

Member News
IT Project Manager

Anu Resuorces is looking for a project manager. The project manager would be performing the following tasks: [Read More]

Product Manager

HLS MedFreight ® is an information services company focused on healthcare logistics. We take pride in being the first company to manage inbound and outbound freight for providers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) in the healthcare industry. We are a rapidly growing privately-held company located in Westerville, Ohio. Information technology has been key to our success and is the platform for our planned future growth. We are seeking an experienced professional who has a passion and a vision for product management. [Read More]

Director of Sales

HLS MedFreight ® is an information services company focused on healthcare logistics. We take pride in being the first company to manage inbound and outbound freight for providers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) in the healthcare industry. We are a rapidly growing privately-held company located in Westerville, Ohio. Information technology has been key to our success and is the platform for our planned future growth. We are expanding our sales team to include an experienced, energetic, highly motivated manager who will excel in a fast paced company. [Read More]

Account Manager (Inside Sales)

American Digital is seeking motivated sales professionals with a solid track record of B2B success to join our inside sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking sales organization that is focused on aggressively driving new business and establishing solid relationships within our existing accounts. We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to work in our Outbound Sales Department located in Columbus, Ohio. We have a formal training process to ensure you are ready for success. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES [Read More]

Technical Manager – SAP Business Intelligence/Legacy Reporting

Chemical Abstracts Service has an immediate opening for a Technical Manager in its Information Technology Division. We are looking for a hands-on leader to manage the SAP Business Intelligence team that includes legacy reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of SAP technical and project management skills. In this role, the candidate will help drive continuous improvement and infuse industry best practices into the SAP BI and legacy reporting group. Some key responsibilities will include: [Read More]

Windows Imaging Engineer

Anu Resources is looking for a Window's Imaging Engineer. The job responsibilities include: [Read More]

Reporting Analyst

HLS MedFreight ® is an information services company focused on healthcare logistics. We take pride in being the first company to manage inbound and outbound freight for providers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) in the healthcare industry. We are a rapidly growing 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]

Multiple Software Positions

Paros Business Partners is looking to fill multiple open positions in Columbus and is looking for the right candidates. The positions are : [Read More]

Interactive Business Analyst

If you're an Interactive Business Analyst, Portfolio Creative is looking for you! We’ve got an opportunity for a business analyst with an interactive background at a mid-senior level to join our client in an agency setting. The Business Analyst is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements of a project. You’ll be involved through all stages of a project – project start-up, requirements gathering, creative/user interface design, documentation, development and testing. [Read More]

Information Architect

Hey Information Architects, Portfolio Creative is looking for you! We’ve got an opportunity for an information architect with 1-3 years of experience in information architecture, HCI, or UI Design with a focus on the internet. Reporting to the Senior Information Architect or Associate Director of Strategic Services, the Information Architect will translate strategic business requirements into plans and frameworks for online user experiences that are intuitively organized, efficient, and engaging. [Read More]

Recruiter

Quick Solutions, Inc. (QSI) was founded in 1991 in response to a growing demand for outsourced Information Technology consulting, staffing and solutions services. QSI has continued to grow and we now have over 190 consultants engaged at over 70 client sites in a wide range of industries. QSI is a preferred supplier for multiple Fortune 100 companies. We are a Microsoft® Gold Partner with competencies in Business Intelligence, Custom Development Solutions, SOA & Business Process, and Information Worker Solutions. [Read More]

President and Chief Executive Officer

POSITION SUMMARY This position will be responsible for executive level management of the Ohio Health Partnership (OHIP) [Read More]

Solution Delivery Analyst

Works as a consulting team member or an individual technical consultant on for-fee product implementation, enhancement, or integration projects. Expertise and work efforts focus primarily on the implementation of proprietary software products. Serves as pre-sales support specialist when needed. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: [Read More]

Healthcare Logistics Sales Manager

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]

Manager, Product Management & Marketing

Job Title: Manager, Product Management & Marketing Effective Date: 01-February-2010 Job Classification: Exempt Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer Job Purpose: The purpose for this position is to conceptualize, develop, position and market new products for 2Checkout.com. [Read More]

Business Systems Analyst

Looking for a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a growing organization? Bring your skills as a Business Systems Analyst to bear in our organization. Join our information services team and help us plan and support technology that meets our business goals.  [Read More]



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