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TechColumbus CIOhio 2009 Keynote Speaker Calls for Management Innovation
Gary Hamel, world renowned author, speaker and business thought leader, was one of the keynote speakers that addressed the 300 global business and IT leaders who came together last week for TechColumbus CIOhio 2009. Hamel posed the question of why, with such rapid changes in technology, social structures and cultures, the state of business management has seemingly been stuck in a time warp with minimal changes for decades in how work should get done.
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Strength of Technology Sector is Primary Driver of Region’s Significant Jump in Rankings of Major Metropolitan Areas
Columbus and Central Ohio took a significant step forward in the 2009 Milken Institute index of America’s “Best Performing Cities.” This annual scorecard measures the economic vibrancy of the nation’s top 200 major metropolitan areas (MSAs). Central Ohio jumped from 135th place in 2008 to 108th in 2009 – this on top of jumping from 154th place in 2007. In total, over the past two years, the region has jumped a total of 46 spots in this widely recognized index.
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NexTech Poised For Growth Thanks to Global Distribution and Innovation – Company Receives Funding and Recognition by Ohio Third Frontier
NexTech Materials of Lewis Center manufactures ceramic materials that are used primarily in solid oxide fuel cells. Fuel cells can be used to heat homes and buildings, and power military and motor vehicles. They are highly fuel efficient and this efficiency also contributes to a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gases.
Currently NexTech offers more than 100 products and does business in 35 countries such as Korea and Japan where use of fuel cells to heat homes and power vehicles is more widespread.
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Young Businesses Primary Source of New Jobs Creation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation released a study that shows newly created and young companies (those less than five years old) are the primary drivers of job creation in the US. These companies are credited with creating nearly two-thirds of net new jobs in 2007.
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Corporations Continue Investing in Innovation despite Recessionary Economy – Corporate R&D Spending on the Rise
Research and development budgets in US corporations rose 5.7 percent in 2008 even in light of economic challenges. Booz & Company announced results of their annual study of corporate R&D spending showing that more than two-thirds of companies either maintained or increased their R&D spending. Software and Internet companies showed strong growth with eight of the top ten R&D spenders in this sector increasing their spending. Nine of the top ten R&D spenders in the auto industry, however, cut back.
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Time Ranks Gordon Gee one of 10 Best College Presidents
Time magazine has published a list of the 10 Best College Presidents and topping the list is Ohio State’s E. Gordon Gee. Calling Gee one of the most experienced university executives in the US, Time cites Gee’s efforts to revolutionize higher education at a time when the field is more important, and perhaps more troubled, than ever. Colleges and universities are the catalysts of economic development, stewards of public health, incubators of social policy and laboratories of discovery. [Read More]
John Bair Returns as CEO of Pinnacle Data Systems as Company Implements New Plan for Sustained Profitability
Pinnacle Data Systems has announced that John Bair, company founder and CEO from 1996-2006, will return to the position of president and chief executive. Bair will replace Michael Sayer, CEO since 2006, who will remain on the company’s board and serve as an outside management advisor.
The management shift is part of an overall strategy to return the company to profitability in the coming year (Pinnacle lost $361,000 on $63.6 million in revenue last year).
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Forrester Research Predicts Coming Holiday Sales to be driven By Online Retailers
An independent research report from Forrester Research predicts that online sales will be the growth engine for the retail industry this holiday shopping season. Online sales are predicted to grow 8 percent this year, while traditional retail “bricks and mortar” sales are expected to remain flat. This would bring online sales to $44.7 billion this year which follows a 5 percent growth year-over-year from 2007 to 2008. [Read More]
TDCI Releases Guided Selling Software for Microsoft Dynamics® NAV
November 10, 2009 - Columbus, Ohio. BuyDesign® Channel Sales Provides Web-based Quoting, Proposal Generation, and Ordering Capabilities using Same Product Configurator Available as NAV Add-on. TDCI, Inc. (TDCI), the leading provider of configurator-based software solutions, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and ISV, announced today the immediate availability of BuyDesign Channel Sales integrated with the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. [Read More]
Senior Business Analyst
TechColumbus is seeking a full-time business analyst. The position will focus on funding-related functions currently performed by the VP of Venture Development, the Senior Director of Funds Management, and the Ohio TechAngels (OTA) Director, resulting in enhanced venture development work, higher value assistance to portfolio companies, and a more streamlined, efficient funds management process.
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Help Desk Level II
Our long-time Columbus client has an immediate opening for a Level II Help Desk professional. In this role, you will
provide functional support for various business applications.
Assist users in the more unique application incidents in business applications such as SAP and Lotus Notes 7.
Interface with the user community to discuss and support detailed functionality of a system.
In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits as well as PTO and holiday pay. [Read More]
Office administrator -Sensible Medical Innovations
Sensible Medical Innovations, an Israeli medical device start-up company, is looking to hire an office administrator beginning as of January, 2010 in Columbus. The position is for full time employment with flexible hours, partly performed from the office and partly performed from home.
Education in the field of biology or experience as a clinical research associate would have an advantage in getting the job. Candidates with previous experience working with startup companies would be preferred. [Read More]
Quality Assurance Tester
Northwoods Consulting Partners is a nationally recognized Solutions provider for the Health and Human Services industry. Northwoods is based in Dublin, Ohio with customers from coast to coast. The team at Northwoods is offered many ongoing training opportunities and upward movement within our organization. Due to the uniqueness of our product we have designed our career paths to encourage internal promotions and advancements. [Read More]
Integration Architect, App Design & Dev
Primary contact for Integration Service Center customers on engagements
Responsible for designing Integration Architecture for various enterprise application integration initiatives to enable the client’s business objectives.
Responsible for coordinating implementation teams within and outside the Center to implement designed architecture in line with Enterprise guidelines
Requires experience with multiple development methodologies.
Translates and interprets functional requirements documentation for small to medium pro [Read More]
Applications Designer
Provide leadership for user experience design and development of web and digital services for Columbus Metropolitan Library. This role creates connections between customer inputs, library business leads, digital experience analysis, and web code development. Works to integrate functions of library tools/applications into highly-useable, digital interfaces. Apply online at www.columbuslibrary.org
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Experienced Software Developers
There is no doubt that jobs are hard to find in our current economy but you don't have to settle.
Northwoods appreciates its team members and invests in each of us with ongoing education, certifications and opportunities to excel. Northwoods offers generous paid benefits packages to all full time employees.
If you want to work hard, make a difference, and be rewarded for success, Northwoods is the place for you! [Read More]
Sales Director- Cott Systems
Excellent leader and motivator of people
Currently succesful in a (technology) sales management role
A road warrior. 50% travel overnight. Hands-on coach with sales staff and with customers
A planner, strategist and analytical person. Someone who values effective sales process and tools
Someone whose personality and style fit into our special family culture at Cott Systems
Base pay $90k with total compensation of $130k at 100% of plan; in addition upside opportunity if exceeding plan (with no cap) [Read More]
Licensing Associate
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in its research activities over the past several years. This has created an opportunity for a Licensing Associate position in the Office of Technology Commercialization. The person in this position will have the opportunity to help shape and grow the commercialization activities at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. [Read More]
Cisco Network Manager
Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technicial or production staff.
Has accountability for managing financial resources.
Provides technical guidance to employees
Develops processes and procedures to implement functional strategies.
Recognizes development needs and capability gaps in own area and arranges specific projects/assignments to address needs. [Read More]
Programmer Analyst
Administer and troubleshoot Oracle Warehouse Builder and Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Review, approve and participate in the developement of functional ETL requirements. Design and implement objects, indexes, partitions, materialized views, mappings and process flows using Oracle Warehouse Builder. Collaborate on Data Model designs Works directly and independently with Quality Assurance Team, Database Administrators, Source System Developers and Unix Administrators as needed. [Read More]
Oracle DBA
Experience supporting various Oracle databases versions 10GR2 and higher.
In depth knowledge with Oracle Database Administration Practical experience in monitoring and tuning proprietary databases, understanding RAID/SAN storage concepts.
Experience writing custom stored procedures, working with bulk processing concepts, and some UNIX shell scripting.
Practical experience with RMAN backup, local and remote recovery.
Datawarehouse exposure a plus.
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Solaris 10 Administrator (Full Time)
We are seeking a full-time Solaris 10 Administrator. Benefits, salaried role. Call for more details: Brian Steel Director, Columbus office 614.944.5712
To apply for the job, please send your resume to bsteel@mirifex.com [Read More]
Informatica Developer
UNICON International, Inc. is a top consulting firm in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to achieving total client and employee satisfaction. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium sized businesses. We work with companies to help them define and meet their IT needs by providing high quality and competitively priced products and services. If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity and quality are among the core principles then apply today at UNICON! [Read More]
Customer Service Associate
General Purpose & Overview
A rapidly growing Columbus-based software company is seeking a candidate for the position of Service Associate. This person will provide customer support, service and training on company supported computer applications and platforms. They will troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action to our customers. In addition, the Service Associate will be a key player in our team and provide ideas and feedback on projects, marketing and customer issues.
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Electromechanical Field Engineer
Develop and test theoretical designs with ASHA, ANSI, ASME, and NEIS standards knowledge;
Evaluate automation control theory, motion analyses, and basic thermal analyses with mathematical and CAD system;
Perform stress calculations on motion control systems, mechanical systems, and linear actuation components;
Understand motion and feedback design technologies with emphasis on electromechanical component and system design;
Manage projects, such as system calibration or troubleshooting, using engineering principles and techni [Read More]
Front-End Developer
Who We Are
Workstate is an interactive consultancy in Columbus, Ohio. Our core group of consultants have been working together to build a company focused on the success of our clients and the personal growth of our employees. We specialize in Website Design, Information Architecture, Website Development, Rich Internet Applications, Intranet Development, and Data Migrations. [Read More]
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