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TechColumbus to Host Ohio Third Frontier Informational Session
The Ohio Department of Development’s Technology and Innovation Division will conduct an informational meeting regarding Ohio Third Frontier funding opportunities for FY 2010. The presentation is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2009 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road. Representatives from ODOD will answer questions and outline programs, funding amounts and the schedule for release of Request for Proposals.
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TechColumbus Incubator Ranked Top-10 in the Nation
The June issue of Entrepreneur’s Startups magazine included a “Round Up of Business Incubators.” The story ranked the TechColumbus incubator as one of the nation’s Top-10 business incubators. The magazine cited TechColumbus’ incubator with infusing $4.3 million into 32 companies in 2008 and helping attract a 10 percent increase in VC funding for its companies last year.
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Smart Grid Seen as the Future of Energy - Upcoming Event to Highlight Local Advances in Smart Grid Technology
The Department of Energy announced Monday it plans to release $3.3 billion in federal stimulus grants of up to $200 million each to companies and utilities for the development of a smarter, faster power grid. A Smart Grid is an automated network capable of measuring amounts and peak times of a homeowner’s or business’ actual electricity consumption; detecting outages; and storing power during off-peak hours for use during times of higher demand. [Read More]
Central Ohio Advanced Materials Researchers Develop Bio-Based Alternatives to Plastic
In continuing efforts to find alternatives for petroleum-based products, a team from Battelle’s Advanced Materials Group has announced advancements in the development of bio-plastic packaging made from corn. Although the idea of using corn as an alternative for oil-based polymers in plastics is not new (Battelle has held patents in this process since the late 90s), end-users were not satisfied with the costs or the characteristics of these early “green” products.
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Navigator Management Partners Gains Recognition for its Growth and for Being One of the Companies to Work For in America
Columbus-based Navigator Management Partners has been recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Great Places to Work Institute (GPTW) as one of the top companies in the nation for using “best practices” in people management strategies. Citing that small and medium-sized companies make up the majority of the American economy and workforce, SHRM/GPTW recognized the top 25 small and top 25 medium companies to work for. Navigator Management was ranked 12th among the 25 top small companies.
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ODOD Announces Job Creation Tax Credits
The Ohio Department of Development recently approved Job Creation Tax Credits for 16 businesses, including one for Central Ohio startup, CallCopy. The Job Creation Tax Credit is to encourage the creation and retention of jobs within the state. As a result of the award, CallCopy is expected to retain 21 jobs in Central Ohio and create 50 new positions. Call Copy was founded in 2004 as a provider of innovative performance management solutions in large call centers. [Read More]
Platform Lab Announces July Tech Events
Platform Lab hosts a variety of events and activities for the Central Ohio tech community. The July line up has recently been announced and can be viewed on the Lab’s Web site at www.PlatformLab.com. [Read More]
Brand Thunder Creates Custom Web Browser for TechColumbus
Brand Thunder, a portfolio company of TechColumbus and the Ohio TechAngels, has launched a new custom browser for TechColumbus. The browser is now available for download and designed to enhance the non-profit's brand in Central Ohio and offer its constituents easier ways to engage with the organization.
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Dyslexia Association get more than what they asked for with help of IT Company GniYes! Inc.
Columbus, Ohio (June 25, 2009): GniYes! Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a new revamped website (www.cobida.org) for The Central Ohio Branch of International Dyslexia Association (COBIDA). When COBIDA indicated their pressing need to bring awareness about dyslexia to the public and legislators, GniYes! Inc., a Columbus based IT Company, helped them utilize Social Media and Web 2.0 technologies. GniYes! Inc. [Read More]
Hyper Tech Research, Inc has been selected for $5 million in funding from the State of Ohio Third Frontier Research & Commercialization Program.
Columbus, Ohio, July 2, 2009– Hyper Tech Research, Inc. (Hyper Tech) has been selected for $5 million in funding from the State of Ohio Third Frontier Research & Commercialization Program. The industrial cost share for this project is over $5 million bringing total for the entire project to over $10 million. This grant builds on Hyper Tech’s platform technology of high-field and high-temperature superconductor wire technology.
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Director of Quality Assurance
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 privately-held company located in Westerville, Ohio. Information technology has been key to our success and is the platform for our planned future growth. Our team is growing and we are seeking a Director of Quality Assurance who is an experienced leader in continuous improvement, supplier management, or logistics. [Read More]
QA - POS (Point of Sale)
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 looking for a QA Test Engineer in Point of Sale systems (POS) for one of our clients at their OH and CA locations *Responsible for planning, implementing, and reporting on testing aspects of software products/projects. [Read More]
IT Helpdesk Support (Software Application)
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. [Read More]
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