If you drive into Downtown via Third Street on a regular basis, then you may have recently noticed a bright yellow sign reading “SJ” that has appeared on the side of an newly renovated office building at the corner of… [Read More]
A new recycling program was announced earlier today that targets both residential and business partners in the Downtown area and aims to reduce landfill waste coming out of Downtown by up to 66%. The program was launched as a public-private… [Read More]
The father and son duo of Jeff and Jeffrey Zettler have just announced that they are expanding from their downtown operation and opening a new Hardware store this summer in Grandview Heights. The new business will be called Goodale Hardware… [Read More]
In a sea of cookie cutter, big box warehouse shoe stores one independent shoe retailer continues to thrive in Columbus: Easton Shoes. Despite the competition and slowed economy, 2009 marks Easton Shoes 55th year in business. It’s an anniversary that… [Read More]
The following is a discussion about the Westgate Entrepreneurs which originated here. Writes Tigertree: Anyone with any level of interest in opening a retail oriented business near West Gate on Broad please attend the meetings at 9 A.M. at the… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Grove City meets Hollywood as Netflix brings central distribution center here By Tim Feran With the snap of a movie clapper board, a little bit of Hollywood put down roots in Grove City yesterday. Netflix, the world’s… [Read More]
From The Short North Gazette: Diana Lessner lends talent and energy to neighborhood restaurants, retail and parks by Dennis Fiely The footprint left by Diana Lessner on High Street began with one giant leap at High and Brickel in 2001… [Read More]
Update (May 11, 2009): From their website: “Chipotle Mexican Grill® has asked Deliver My Burrito to cease and desist all operations. We are temporarily complying with this request.” Original Press Release: New Local Business to Deliver Chipotle Burritos Two friends… [Read More]
Press Release: State of Ohio and Huntington Bank Launches $1 Billion Partnership to Grow, Retain and Attract Businesses and Jobs The State of Ohio and Huntington Bank today announced a groundbreaking three-year, $1 billion public-private lending partnership to attract, retain… [Read More]
From Business First of Columbus: Photo by Mike Beaumont Short North weathering storm so far by Dan Eaton While the district has seen the economy and other factors drive its share of businesses out in the past year, unlike other… [Read More]
The Crimson Cup store in the Clintonville/Beechwold area has only been open for about a year and a half, but this local company’s roots are actually spread out all across the country and their story goes back nearly 20 years… [Read More]
Earlier today Business First of Columbus announced their “Forty under 40″ class of 2009. These individuals are featured for being young, important players in the local business community. Some of the honorees include Gregg Dodd of the Capital Square Review… [Read More]
IHS Global Insight, an economic/financial analysis firm, has developed a projection for the nation’s employment recovery. The Columbus metro area fares pretty well, but things look pretty dire in other parts of the state. From CSMonitor.com: None of this suggests… [Read More]
Over the next few months you’re probably going to notice a new type of bottled water on the shelf in stores around Central Ohio. What you might not realize at first glance is that the product was created right here… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Parsons Ave. praying for a boost By Mark Ferenchik Dick Sexton is retiring after 30 years as a successful used-car dealer on Parsons Avenue. Not only is Sexton closing up shop, but so is R&P Printing, a… [Read More]
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