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Talent Features

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.

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.

Brain gain: Keeping fresh talent on home turf

From entrepreneurship competitions that offer prizes to top startups at Ohio colleges to an array of enticing resources that connect young talent to jobs, the Buckeye State is plugging up brain drain and turning it into brain gain.

The Rise of the Rest: It's not just Silicon Valley anymore, people

Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities like Denver and Cleveland.
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Talent Founders

James Gasparatos of Gigfinity

James Gasparatos of Gigfinity

City: Cleveland

James Gasparatos is founder of  Gigfinity, a social commerce site for small businesses.

Austin Allison of dotloop

Austin Allison of dotloop

City: Cincinnati

Austin Allison is founder of dotloop, a software company that helps close real estate transactions.

Lissette Rivera of SafeCare

Lissette Rivera of SafeCare

City: Cleveland

Lissette Rivera is founder of SafeCare, a monitoring agency for the health care industry.

Phyllis Smith of LSP Ware

Phyllis Smith of LSP Ware

City: Cincinnati

Phyllis Smith is founder of LSP Ware, a software system for providers of language services.

Eric Corti of Air Cork

Eric Corti of Air Cork

City: Cincinnati

Eric Corti is founder of Air Cork, a a simple, airtight seal that preserves the freshness of wine.

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