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“The more we can encourage people to think outside the box, start companies and do things, the more likely it is we can also then engage those entrepreneurs that we can best affect, as well,” said Bob Leach, Braintree Director of Operations. Braintree Business Development Center hosted their monthly “Caffeinated Ideas” forum Thursday morning in […]

The Ohio State University at Mansfield freshman, Austin Mabe, and Associate Professor Dr. Terri Bucci met with OSU Extension educator Judy Villard-Overocker, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock, and Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert in mid-February to discuss a proposal called the Mansfield Community Growth Project.This project was developed by Mabe, Raheem […]

Deliciousness in a bottle, a taste of nostalgia, and just plain amazing – all phrases used to describe the product of Figg’s Liquid Innovations known as Figg’s Apple Pie. Produced locally, Figg’s Apple Pie is a non-alcoholic cocktail mix made from Ohio apple cider.Korinna Goettel, the entrepreneur behind Figg’s Liquid Innovations, said that she has […]

Local software developers, entrepreneur's, investors and many others gathered Wednesday night to support and encourage local startup's. The event is Sundown Rundown, and if you have an idea and want to make it happen, this is the place to be! Five different companies presented their business plans.One of the main goals? To find investors who […]

A successful company that conducts business with four countries outside the United States, married to your childhood sweetheart – it sounds like a dream. But as Ric Carmona can tell you, to see a dream to fulfillment takes hard work and determination.“It was always my dream to do what I do, to own my own […]

Ohio Bioproduct Innovation Center addresses agribusiness forum Candace Harrell, Correspondent | Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2014 11:00 pm Plastics made from soybeans may sound like science fiction, but according to Dustin Homan and Michael Sword, representatives from the Ohio Bioproducts Innovation Center (OBIC), it is science fact. Speaking at the monthly Northeast Ohio Agribusiness Forum […]

Business Incubators Add to Thriving Business Economy January 7th, 2014 Cleveland Plus With the nation’s 12th-largest economy, prestigious universities and an array of resources that fuel innovation and creativity, the entrepreneurial spirit burns bright in Northeast Ohio. Helping spur the development of entrepreneurs and small businesses in The Plus are business incubators, which provide the […]

SUNDOWN RUNDOWN COMES TO MANSFIELD SunDown RunDown is a small business pitch event founded in March 2013 in Columbus by Paul Proffitt. Proffitt-who teaches entrepreneurship at Columbus State Community College- wanted to create an opportunity for people with business ideas to connect with those in the community who might be able to help turn their […]

CONGRATULATIONS TO AVON ENTREPRENEUR FOR CUTTING DEAL WITH SHARK TANK’S DAYMOND JOHN Restaurateur and former NFL player Al “Bubba” Baker has been taking advantage of the resources of the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network. As one of the collaborators in this regional effort, Braintree was asked to help Al with his communications strategies. Her attended several events […]