TechWeek, 2-july-2010

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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
When: Tuesday 06-Jul-2010 9:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab Training Room
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 07-Jul-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Worthington Seventh Day Adventist Church
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Geeks Giving Back: GiveCamp Event at ICC
When: Friday 09-Jul-2010 4:00 PM
Where: ICC Conference Center
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WACC 37th Annual Music & Arts Festival
When: Saturday 10-Jul-2010 11:00 AM
Where: Heritage Park
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WACC 37th Annual Music & Arts Festival
When: Sunday 11-Jul-2010 11:00 AM
Where: Heritage Park
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Technology-based Business Innovation in the City of Upper Arlington
When: Wednesday 14-Jul-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Horizons Companies
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DACUM Institute
When: Monday 12-Jul-2010 8:00 AM
Where: Center on Education and Training for Employment/OSU
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 14-Jul-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Scioto Ridge Methodist Church
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Third Frontier Grant Writing Seminar
When: Tuesday 13-Jul-2010 9:00 AM
Where: The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for CPA
When: Thursday 15-Jul-2010 7:30 AM
Where: New Albany Business Development Center
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Career Track Future of Work Series: Innovative Alternative Employment Opportunities to Grow Business
When: Friday 16-Jul-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus Main Conference Room
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SCID Workshop
When: Monday 19-Jul-2010 8:00 AM
Where: Center on Education and Training for Employment
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BUSINESS BREAKFAST: CYP CLUB Coffee Shot: Elevator Networking
When: Wednesday 21-Jul-2010 7:00 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 21-Jul-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church
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Understanding Private Equity Opportunities in the Village of New Albany
When: Thursday 22-Jul-2010 5:30 PM
Where: New Albany Business Development Center
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Business Information Class at Columbus Metropolitan Library
When: Monday 26-Jul-2010 6:00 PM
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library
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Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
When: Wednesday 28-Jul-2010 6:30 PM
Where: Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church
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TechColumbus New Member Mixer
When: Thursday 19-Aug-2010 5:30 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Spotlight
Supreme Court Ruling Seen as Pro-Innovation – Ruling Bodes Well for Software and Medical Diagnostics Industries

The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling on a case that has been in the spotlight of trademark and patent law for the last year - a case that could have had a chilling effect on the ability to protect IP particularly in the areas of software and medical diagnostics.  The case, Bilski v. Kappos, centered on a business process for hedging risk in the commodities market.  [Read More]


Tech News
State of Ohio Announces Awards to Local Companies Projected to Create 31 Jobs in Central Ohio

The Ohio Department of Development has awarded two Central Ohio companies with financial incentives anticipated to help these companies create 31 jobs in the region.  Argus International has been awarded $1.2 million from the Innovation Ohio Loan Fund (IOLF) to develop software for a new and industry-leading airline management system.  The more than $1.6 million project is expected to create 12 jobs.  The IOLF assists existing Ohio companies in developing next-generation products in industry sectors that include: advanced materials; instrument, controls, and electronics; powe [Read More]

CallCopy CEO Named E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year as Other Organizations Call for Entries to Showcase Best in Innovation

As the region celebrates CallCopy CEO Ray Bohac’s designation as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the South Central Ohio and Kentucky region, several other major publications and organizations have announced opportunities for recognizing the achievements of the area’s innovators. Both Popular Science and BusinessWeek are currently calling for nominations to find the “Best of What’s New” and “America’s Best Young Entrepreneurs” respectively.  [Read More]

Central Ohio Companies Named to ComputerWorld’s List of Best Places to Work in IT

OhioHealth and OCLC have both been named to the 17th annual ComputerWorld List of Best Places to Work in IT.  OhioHealth, which counts among its employees 340 IT professionals, was ranked 30th out of the list of Top 100.  OhioHealth received its highest marks for employee retention (IT turnover is reportedly nine percent).  The healthcare system puts employee recognition and rewards high on its list of priorities with bonuses for perfect attendance, employee appreciation events and tuition reimbursement for employees and their families.  [Read More]

Health Care Data Works Chosen by Orlando Health to Build Enterprise Data Warehouse

A spinoff of The Ohio State University has been selected by Orlando Health to build its enterprise data warehouse (EDW).  Health Care Data Works (HCD), a two-year-old Central Ohio startup, was selected from a field of big name competitors, including Oracle, Intel and Microsoft, for the five-year, multi-million dollar assignment.  [Read More]

JointVue Aims to Revolutionize Musculoskeletal Diagnostics

A Central Ohio company hopes to soon change entirely the protocols for diagnosing and determining treatments for joint abnormalities.  JointVue, a startup originating out of the OhioHealth Research Institute, is developing and testing methods that could allow clinicians to analyze joint space and motion in 3-D and in real time.  The JointVue Vision-D Plus device combines 3-D ultrasound and Joint Sound (vibration analysis) to enable clinicians to analyze joint abnormalities through the use of vision and sound.  The technology could be used as part of an orthopedic specialists& [Read More]

Automotive Innovators and Entrepreneurs Invited to Participate in Inaugural AutoVenture Forum

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced plans for the inaugural AutoVenture Forum, a showcase designed for entrepreneurial ventures to connect with the automotive industry.  The meeting, scheduled for September 22 in Novi, MI, will be structured so that young companies can make their pitch to panels of automotive leaders from R&D, Innovation, M&A and other business units. [Read More]

Member News
Columbus BI Expert Recognized as IBM Information Champion

IBM's Information Champion Program was established by IBM to recognize individuals who are not officially affiliated with IBM for their years of experience with others in the field, and to recognize their work as contributing greatly to the overall success of IBM Information Management. [Read More]

BULX.com, Website for High-End Home Improvement Goods, Raises $240,000 in Seed Round

BULX.com, a private sale website devoted to high-end home improvement goods, today announced today having raised $240,000 in capital during seed round financing. Opening for business in midsummer, BULX will bring the private sale shopping experience to high-end home improvement goods, offering discounts of up to 70% off retail. [Read More]

Rank By Search – New Beta Client signs with RBS to implement the Auto SEO Engine

Rank By Search, a search engine marketing company recently funded by the TechColumbus pre-seed fund, has signed two new clients to implement the RBS patent pending technology, the Auto SEO Engine. The first  company, Boxgroove.com, is an online golf network that allows members to schedule tee times at private courses throughout the country. The members get opportunities to forge golf relationships and play private clubs by using a simple, web-based method of accessing tee times. [Read More]

Member News
Junior/Mid-level/Senior Software Developers and Technical Architects

The Ohio State University Center for IT Innovations in Healthcare (CITIH) is seeking innovative software developers and architects to join our team in support of our mission. We are seeking candidates across the full spectrum of software development expertise, from fresh college graduates to seasoned lead architects. CITIH engages in research, development, and evaluation activities to create innovative IT informatics platforms for use by the healthcare and biomedical sciences community. [Read More]

Outside Sales Representative - IT Services

Are you customer service focused, aggressive and compensation driven? Revolution Group, a leading IT consulting firm based in Westerville, Ohio, is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Representative who can identify value-added opportunities and sell information technology solutions and services to the SMB segment. You will be responsible for prospecting, developing, and closing of new business. This is a consultative sales position and candidates familiar with selling services will have a definite advantage. [Read More]

IT Security and Network Services Sales Engineer

IT Security and Network Services Sales Engineer Organization Since 2001, CentraComm has been securing, managing and hosting high-performance IT networks for a wide array of businesses and organizations throughout North America. Beginning as an Internet Service Provider (ISP), we've grown with our customers, becoming a full-scale Managed Service Provider (MSP) along the way, complete with a Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) with two carrier-class datacenters including a nuclear hardened, former defense department facility. [Read More]

Post Doc Composite Researcher

Zyvex Performance Materials is recruiting for a post Doc Composite Researcher. Essential job responsibilities include: Research fiber reinforced composites in support of new product development. Develop new polymeric composite systems, most often for use in Aerospace applications. Document and present research findings with Product Development Team and clients. To apply for the job, please send your resumes to mkarga@zyvexpro.com [Read More]

Development Director Position

The King Arts Complex seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Development Director. The Development Director works under the direction of the Executive Director and is a key member of the King Arts Complex staff. This position is responsible for a comprehensive annual contributed income plan that will meet established revenue goals. Focus will be made to include participation from corporations, government agencies, foundations and individuals. [Read More]

OEM Sales Representative

The selected individual will be responsible for developing sales to OEM customers by prospecting, qualifying and developing relationships with customers in both domestic and overseas market. A clear and in-depth understanding of the company's product line and target customer base will form the backbone of success in this role. [Read More]

QA Analyst

This could be the finest career development opportunity available anywhere! As a QA Analyst you will get to work in project teams testing software applications and interact with software developers as well as customers and sales representatives. This is an entry level position with a lot of opportunity for growth. Essential Functions Include: [Read More]

Sr. Project Manager

Anu Resources is recruiting a Sr Project Manager for one of its clients. Essential Functions Include: [Read More]

Technology Camp Instructor

TECH CORPS Ohio is now hiring Technology Instructors for its 2010 TECHie Camp summer programs.  This is an awesome opportunity to use your technology know-how to educate, excite and empower our children! TECHie Camp Instructors will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all day-to-day aspects of TECHie Camp, a full-day, week-long technology experience designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. [Read More]

Client Solution Advisor

Meridian Managed Technologies headquartered in Westerville, OH specializes in IT and office support solutions. We focus on building tailored programs which allow our clients to maximize technology and services in a single source solution. We specialize in all areas of office technology and office work flow process improvement. We understand that by assisting our clients to gain the maximum return on their technology investments we can help them drive down their operating costs while increasing their productivity and access to critical business information. [Read More]

Java Developer (Production Support)

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 Developer in Columbus, OH - Core Java/J2EE development experience - Experience in Java is a great plus - Experience working in the following technologies is a plus: Spring, Hibernate, Tomcat [Read More]

Compliance and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Lab Manager

The Lab Manager will serve as the subject matter expert for the site Environmental and Sustainability program and has in-depth knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, particularly in carbon nanotechnology. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: [Read More]



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