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Entrepreneurship

New companies are vital to Ohio's long-term interests, and dreamers are what keep us moving. From one-person outfits to partnerships employing hundreds, entrepreneurs -- matched with the industry sectors that have the most potential for success -- are vital to Ohio's economy.

Entrepreneurship Features

Bringing their talents to Ohio: entrepreneurs flock to the Buckeye State

In growing numbers, fresh-faced entrepreneurs are passing over the coasts and points in between and choosing Ohio to plant and nurture their startups. The state's dazzling array of come-hither accelerators, incubators and advocates make the choice a natural.

Q & A with Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Big data spawns little shoots as startups spread across Ohio

Where the heck do you store a petabyte? What can mountains of healthcare data tell us about treating illness, and how do we mine them? With startups, small businesses and new collegiate fields of study, Ohio is tapping into the world of big data in small ways with solid -- and growing -- results.

Work in progress: Cleveland making strides to attract young talent

For those who don't already know, Cleveland is a place where culture, education, creativity and innovation flourishes affordably. At least, that's the message city boosters are trying to sell to mobile young professionals. According to who you ask, that strategy is either working, working slowly, or not working well at all.

Ohio's smaller communities innovate to retain and attract talent

Data shows Ohio's rural communities and smaller metros are hemorrhaging young adults -- a key to maintaining an entrepreneurial and civically engaged society. Despite the uphill battle, many smaller communities in Ohio are finding creative means to retain and attract young, talented workers.
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Entrepreneurship Founders

Angela Malone of Incipience LLC

Angela Malone of Incipience LLC

City: Cincinnati

Angela Malone is founder of Incipience LLC, an ideation company.

Matt Wilhelm of enCompass Group

Matt Wilhelm of enCompass Group

City: Cleveland

Matt Wilhelm is founder of enCompass Group, an IT consulting firm.

Maya Banatwala of Chicken Lays an Egg

Maya Banatwala of Chicken Lays an Egg

City: Cincinnati

Maya Banatwala is founder of Chicken Lays an Egg, a clothing boutique.

Kenny McNutt of MadTree Brewing

Kenny McNutt of MadTree Brewing

City: Cincinnati

Kenny McNutt is founder of MadTree Brewing, a craft brewery and tap room.

Allen Gingrich of Ideas and Pixels

Allen Gingrich of Ideas and Pixels

City: Cincinnati

Allen Gingrich is founder of Ideas and Pixels, a web marketing studio.

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