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The Jessica Hannan Band rocked Braintree Business Development Center Friday afternoon with their high-energy country music. “We are a loud band,” said lead singer Jessica Hannan. “We’re not your traditional country…it’s more of a rock-country than anything.” But what’s a country-rock band doing at Mansfield’s technology-based incubator?“Although we clearly focus on high-tech startups, we try […]

In response to a community committee’s recommendation to invest resources in economic development; the Richland County Foundation is working with strategic partners to pursue opportunities in this space. The Foundation Board of Trustees engaged Jumpstart Inc. of Cleveland for a 16-week project.In this photo, Hrishue Mahalaha and Kate Hanna of Jumpstart and Steve Fritsch of […]

“We thought it would be a good idea to actually have an official session for people who hear about Braintree, and might not be sure about exactly what services are offered, to come and ask questions,” said Braintree CEO Bob Cohen. “We tried to make it a little fun by having an opportunity to meet […]

MANSFIELD – Braintree Business Development Center, the area’s high-tech incubation and entrepreneurship program, ia accepting applications from start-up businesses that would like to be part of a cohort that will begin in January.Interested entrepreneurs are invited to attend an orientation session and open house at 2 p.m. Monday at Braintree’s facility, 201 E. Fifth St. […]

As Mansfield’s fourth SunDown RunDown wrapped up on Oct. 9, entrepreneurs, investors, public figures, and community members mingled. Several attendees noted that the quarterly event has brought attention to the Richland County area and its support of new business growth and development.SunDown RunDown is a community event, facilitated by Bob Cohen, CEO of Braintree Business […]

Entrepreneur Joe Rotunda, owner of Rotunda Scientific Technologies, is currently in the process of establishing an additional company to focus on the development of new products, an endeavor that has been undertaken with the help of Braintree Business Development Center.Rotunda Scientific Technologies focuses on the distribution of items, as well as training and consulting, in […]

His company didn't start in Pittsburgh and it doesn't operate here, but Paul Hugenberg came to the city hoping its burgeoning startup and investment community could help his Ohio-based company grow.The city is increasingly becoming a Midwest magnet, offering a slower, more deliberate pace of deal-making for investors looking for new companies with big ideas, […]

A nearly $200,000 investment is something many entrepreneurs dream of. That dream became reality for entrepreneurs Rick Iler and Paul Hugenberg III thanks to a SunDown RunDown pitch. Iler and Hugenberg founded InfoGPS Networks LLC, which was featured in Richland Source's “Eye on Entrepreneurs” series as well as in SunDown RunDown coverage. It was at […]

Entrepreneur Mark Hess is an example of what hard work and perseverance, with a little help from a business incubator, can accomplish. His company, Hess Industries, is a successful tool and die company, as well as a Braintree Business Development Center anchor tenant.“My wife, Pam, and I started 15 years ago, out of Braintree, which […]

Entrepreneur Dan Manges and his business partner, who prefers to be known simply as Hammer, are in the process of launching Fractal Surfing, a software start-up with a niche in the market of website building and content management.What makes Fractal Surfing unique in the world of online platforms is the simplicity of use for the […]