Author: Cheryl Pentella

Expand Globally with Export Training Program 

With two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power residing in foreign countries, now is the time for small and medium-sized businesses to increase their bottom line by selling overseas. Companies can receive 50 percent reimbursement on export training, up to $5,000 per grant year, through the Ohio Department of Development Export

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Ohio TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Training

Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from March 3 through March 31. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. Training for approved credentials may

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SBDC Offers Professional Development Training

The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout the month of March and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, has scheduled trainings that include Accounting, Facebook

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Edge Programs Support Professionals, Businesses

Denison Edge is offering a series of Spring programs, designed to be concise yet impactful, covering topics pertinent to today’s dynamic business environment for forward-thinking professionals and organizations. An extension of Denison University’s Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, Denison Edge caters to employees and employers seeking to stay ahead in

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GET INVOLVED: Employee Volunteers Support Local Art Scene

Looking for an opportunity to build comradery among your employees? There are many ways to make a difference, including volunteering for local art performances. According to the study, 89% of employees think organizations that sponsor volunteer activities offer a better overall working environment and 70% believe volunteer activities are more

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Alene Candles’ Welcome Program Supports New Americans 

Alene Candles, the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label candle and home fragrance manufacturer, launched its New Americans Welcome Program which provides welcome kits to immigrants and refugees, late last year. To date, company employees and volunteers have assembled more than 600 kits at its facility in New Albany.

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Action for Children Releases Childcare Report

A recently released report from Action for Children, the Central Ohio Childcare Provider Survey Report, illustrates the need for sustained, significant investment in early childhood programs and professionals; help for families to afford childcare; and support for early care and education programs to achieve their quality goals. The survey

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Deadline Approaching for Advanced Energy Funds

Ohio businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and others have until February 17 to apply for a new round of grant funding from the state to help support energy efficiency projects. The latest round of the Advanced Energy Fund is allocating a total of $8.5 million to support projects designed to reduce

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SBDC Offers Variety of Professional Development Training

The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs, virtual and in person, throughout the month of February and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the park, has scheduled Business Law Basics; Microsoft Excel

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Lifetown’s “Real” City Teaches Life Skills

The only facility of its kind in Ohio and one of only two in the nation, LifeTown Columbus is a realistic, indoor, 5,000 square foot “city” designed by special needs professionals specifically to allow children and teenagers with special needs to practice critical life skills they can use in the

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Innovate New Albany Celebration Attracts Hundreds

Innovate New Albany’s 10th annual Holiday Celebration of Innovation last month attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, collaborators, sponsors, partners, and community leaders to celebrate our many accomplishments This month, Innovate New Albany moves to an expanded first floor space that will allow us to better support our local innovation

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