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Entrepreneur Ethan Schultz Is In the Vanguard of Innovative Toy Development
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Ethan Schultz graduated from Ohio University in 2015 with a degree in Fine Arts but instead of taking a job with a major company, he decided to start his own… Read More
Ohio University Innovation Center Grabs Ranking as One of the Top in the Nation
By: Tom Hodson
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The Ohio University Innovation Center has received three top national and international rankings during this academic year. University Business Incubator (UBI) gave the Center a Top University Business Incubator award… Read More
Serial Entrepreneur Loves Using Technology to Solve Complex Business Problems
By: Tom Hodson
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Ryan Prestel is the young CEO of JADETRACK – a company for real-time monitoring and sustainability management software. He calls himself a “serial entrepreneur with an affinity for using technology… Read More
Award-Winning ‘Business Remixed’ Promotes Jobs in Athens County
By: Tom Hodson
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The Athens County Economic Development Council (ACEDC) goes by the brand name “Business Remixed” and its purpose is to develop and promote jobs and economic progress in Athens County. The… Read More
Rev1 Ventures Helps Start-Up Companies Develop Until Viable for Investment
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Rev1 Ventures in Columbus works with companies and entrepreneurs in 15 central Ohio counties to develop ideas, services and products from basic concepts to having investment potential. Bethany George, an… Read More
Young Entrepreneur Ben Lachman Creates Innovations and Innovation Space
Ben Lachman graduated from Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College in 2005 and moved directly into innovation and entrepreneurship. Today, he is the principal in one company and also a founding… Read More
For 30 Years, ACEnet has Helped Develop Our Local and Regional Economies
By: Tom Hodson
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The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACENet) has celebrated its 30th anniversary as a community development corporation. Over the years, it has focused primarily on developing and expanding the local… Read More
A Russ College of Engineering Capstone Class Solves Real World Problems
The Russ College of Engineering and Technology capstone class, “Designing to Make a Difference,” combines learning objectives for students with their professional skills to solve “real world” problems. The course… Read More
Scripps Innovation Challenge in Its 4th Year Has Broadened Its Media Focus
By: Tom Hodson
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The scope of the Scripps Innovation Challenge has grown over its four years of existence. Initially, the challenges to be met by student teams were journalism based. Now, the issues… Read More
Logan-Hocking Students Become Entrepreneurs Through School Program
By: Tom Hodson
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For the second year, the Logan-Hocking School District has partnered with the Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Logan-Hocking Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The program is designed for students from… Read More
Scripps College’s Associate Dean Is in the Vanguard of Innovation
By: Tom Hodson
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Dr. Michelle Ferrier is a pioneer in digital content, online education communities, digital identity and reputation management and media entrepreneurship. She also is the Associate Dean for Innovation, Research and… Read More
Scripps College Alum Wins Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
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Scripps College alumnus (1993) Winston Breeden III won this year’s Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. This is an award given by Ohio University to recognize current and former faculty… Read More
Start-up Companies Go Through Intake System to be Admitted to the Ohio University Innovation Center
By: Tom Hodson
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If a company or an entrepreneur would like to share space and resources within the Innovation Center, they must first talk with Lauren McCullough, the Client Service Coordinator and go… Read More
Innovation E-Teams Bring Venture Development Conversations to the Region
By: Tom Hodson
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TechGrowth Ohio, an outgrowth of the Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University, has developed E-Teams to bring venture development to a 20 county area in Southeastern… Read More
The Office of Technology Transfer Helps Faculty/Staff Commercialize Innovations
By: Tom Hodson
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The Office of Technology Transfer at Ohio University, headed by Bob Silva, plays a critical role in helping faculty and staff to commercialize innovations and intellectual property – thereby bringing… Read More
Voinovich School Is At the Hub of Innovation for the University and the Region
By: Tom Hodson
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The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs has a mission to enhance the innovation environment at Ohio University and throughout the region, according to Dean Dr. Mark Weinberg. As… Read More
Ohio University’s VP for Research and Creative Activity Leads Innovation Charge
By: Tom Hodson
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Although innovation activities are spread across many departments and colleges at Ohio University, the epicenter of focus is in the office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity… Read More
Local Companies Meeting the Needs of Pharmacies are Part of Ohio University’s Innovation Center
By: Tom Hodson
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Ed Zatta is not your typical drug store pharmacist. In addition to his regular pharmacy duties, Zatta is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who calls the Ohio University Innovation Center home. He… Read More
An Ohio University Professor Is Growing Biotech Commercialization
JD Kittle is an Ohio University faculty member in chemistry and biochemistry but he also is helping develop new companies to commercialize and optimize biotech discoveries – some of those… Read More
Rural Entrepreneur Promotes his Products to a Global Market
By: Tom Hodson
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Scott Bagley is a rural entrepreneur and innovator but he sells his products internationally. Bagley is founder of Exeterra, an Innovation Center company. He sells the Exeter Biochar Retort –… Read More
3D Printer Translates 3D Designs into 3D Objects for Local Entrepreneurs
By: Tom Hodson
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Ohio University has a 3D printer located at the Innovation Center that helps turn client ideas into reality or at least a mock-up of the ultimate product. For many clients,… Read More
WOUB’s Innovation Conversation Series adds 15 More Episodes
WOUB’s “Innovation Conversations” series will add 15 new shows to begin airing at the beginning of the year. The series focuses on both entrepreneurship and advancement of technology commercialization happening… Read More
Recent Ohio University Grad Shuns Corporate Life for Entrepreneurial Start
By: Tom Hodson
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Harold Nuss is a 2015 graduate of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. He had numerous job offers from some major corporations and major internships while a student. However,… Read More
Ohio University Senior Is Already a Full-fledged Entrepreneur
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Michael “Alex” Geiser is a senior in the College of Business at Ohio University and he already has launched one start-up company and he is working on a second. Last… Read More
Experienced Executive Advances “Life Sciences” Technologies in SE Ohio
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Experienced Executive Advances “Life Sciences” Technologies in SE Ohio Jeff Wiseman has brought his 30 years of experience in “drug discovery research” in pharmaceuticals to Ohio University and SE Ohio…. Read More