Late yesterday afternoon, a group of Downtown business owners met with employees of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service to hash out the latest in an ongoing series of battles about parking meters, valet practices and patio dining…. [Read More]
If you’re looking to start a business that needs to be located within the closest proximity to the majority of the American market, then look no further than Columbus. Three Scale Research, a public resource for Ohio business, just released… [Read More]
Bloomberg Businessweek recently featured an article about the findings of a Brookings Institution report that compiled a list of US Metro Areas that have already seen economic rebounding to near-prerecession levels. Some of the criteria examined in the report include… [Read More]
There’s an amazing post that went up today over on XingColumbus. John Wirtz has crunched a lot of numbers to determine the aggregate income density of various census tracts in Central Ohio to not only review the economic vitality of… [Read More]
On April 1st, Dayton-based Buckeye Vodka began distributing their Ohio-made spirit throughout the state, adding another microdistillery to the growing list in the region. Buckeye Vodka aims to provide a high-quality product at an affordable price point when compared to… [Read More]
A few months ago, ManCans caught some attention on the Columbus Underground messageboard. This new local candle company is the creation of Hart Main, an eighth-grader in Marysville who decided to take an early plunge into entrepreneurialism. “My sister was… [Read More]
Astor & Black has been producing custom suits and style consultation for the past seven years, and has some big plans lined up for 2011. In addition to growing their market all over the globe, they’re also working on expanding… [Read More]
Throughout the entire month of March, TheMetropreneur.com focused on green and sustainable businesses and local trends in a series called “Going Green”. Topics ranged from rain barrels to worm composting to solar panels to energy conservation. Below are the sixteen… [Read More]
From TheMetropreneur.com: Four Local Businesses, One New Ice Cream Flavor By Melanie McIntyre Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a flavor featuring ingredients from three Central Ohio producers− a collaboration that exemplifies how businesses can leverage their products by teaming… [Read More]
If you’re the type of drinker who prefers to reach for the locally-made product on the shelf, then we’ve got some great news for you. Watershed Distillery has begun manufacturing local gin and vodka in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood,… [Read More]
Bob Kramer, former Supervisor of Food Safety for Columbus Public Health Department, has joined Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) as Director of Food Services and Food Safety. Kramer brings over 32 years of dedicated service to the City of… [Read More]
Over 3,500 business owners will converge upon the Columbus Chamber’s 2010 Business2Business Network EXPO this Wednesday, June 9th from 3 to 8pm at the Convention Center. Over 500 exhibitors will display products and services aimed at helping businesses to grow… [Read More]
Both the homebrew and microbrew scenes in Columbus recently gained a notch in their belts with the opening of the Neil House Brewery & Homebrew Supply store. This Reynoldsburg-based business not only sells the supplies needed for brewing up your… [Read More]
Mead may not currently be one of the most popular alcoholic beverages, but that isn’t stopping the passion that the Brothers Drake are putting into their business. The Brothers Drake Meadery started operations in 2008, but their beginnings go much… [Read More]
ColumbusUnderground.com is made possible by the financial support of local businesses who purchase advertising through our advertising network. We’re grateful for their investment in Columbus Underground, because without them, none of this would be possible. If you’re a fan of… [Read More]
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