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Q&A: Where are all the "green" jobs? Economist Ned Hill sheds some light

Gene Monteith Thursday, December 03, 2009
Green jobs. Everybody is for them, it seems. But try to define a green job, and the term becomes elusive. To get a better handle on what green jobs are and where they might have the most impact on Ohio's economy, hiVelocity spoke to leading economist Edward W. (Ned) Hill, Distinguished Scholar of Economic Development and dean of Cleveland State University's Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs.

Shawnee State's not playing games with focus on interactive tech

Gabriella Jacobs Thursday, November 19, 2009
The distance between the Ohio River Valley and California's Silicon Valley is getting smaller all the time. That's because Shawnee State University, in Portsmouth � the Scioto County riverside town with a neighborhood known as Boneyfiddle and a downtown spot honoring Roy Rogers -- is closing the gap.

Homebrewer's unique suds make way from garage to groceries

Douglas Trattner Thursday, November 19, 2009
Most decent home brewers, it seems, are buoyed by an entourage of encouraging friends who think they've actually got a shot. The brutal truth? Almost none ever manage to turn a passion for home brewing into a viable enterprise. Matt Chappel appears to have bucked those odds.

Q&A: Pat Valente talks about Ohio's fuel cell environment

Gene Monteith Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ohio has become a top destination for the fuel cell industry. Both large and small manufacturers -- many in traditional "old" economy industries -- are getting ready for a future that depends less on fossil fuels and more on advanced and alternative energy technologies. hiVelocity caught up with Pat Valente, executive director of the Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, to ask about the state of the fuel cell industry in Ohio.

Video: Buckeye Bullet 2 breaks land speed record

Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2 is a hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle designed to break the land speed record for electric vehicles. In September, the car -- designed and built by Ohio State University students working at the OSU Center for Automotive Research -- did just that, surpassing 300 mph. Watch how the run unfolded.

What's green and square and sits on your Web page? ShareThis

Val Prevish Thursday, November 05, 2009
Sharing isn't just for kids anymore. Thanks to a Cincinnati start-up, it's now one of the hottest ways for grown-ups to keep their friends up to date on their favorite things on the Internet.

Layoff leads to new career at leading-edge nanotech firm

Dave Malaska Thursday, November 05, 2009
Like many workers in this unstable economy, the year didn't start off well for Matt Garver. But thanks to his expertise, a burgeoning technology and a helping hand from the state, his prospects for 2009 brightened. So did his career.

Q&A: Ray Leach explains Ohio's bullish venture capital climate

Gene Monteith Thursday, November 05, 2009
For every entrepreneur with a great idea, for every young company that wants to expand, the same question looms large: Where will we get the money to gain traction? Until a few years ago, the answer for most Ohio firms was "not here." hiVelocity spoke with JumpStart's Chief Executive Officer Ray Leach about the turnaround in Ohio's venture capital environment.

Video: Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's the NmG

Tom Kondilas Thursday, November 05, 2009
It may look different, because -- well -- it IS different. This all-electric vehicle produced by Tallmadge, Ohio -based Myers Motors is a three-wheeler with an electric drive powered by an advanced lithium battery.

OSU and its partners pioneer hybrid power conversion with 900 jobs in mind

Gene Monteith Thursday, October 22, 2009
There's a high-stakes race on in the electric vehicle arena, and an Ohio State University-based collaborative plans to lead the way -- at least in the commercial vehicle market.

Q&A: Tony Dennis explains Ohio's rise in biosciences

Gene Monteith Thursday, October 22, 2009
Ohio is quickly becoming a leader in new economy industries, and there's no better example than what's happening in the biomedical industry. Ohio has emerged as a consensus top ten state, with more than 1,141 bio-related entities operating here in 2008. We spoke with Tony Dennis, BioOhio's president and chief executive officer, to find out what's behind the growth.

This lion eats rice hulls for breakfast -- or anytime, for that matter

Colin McEwen Thursday, October 22, 2009
One man's waste is another man's synthetic natural gas. And a dismal economy for one company is another's opportunity.

Video: Dynalifter -- low speeds, low energy, big potential

Lawrence Marshall Tuesday, October 20, 2009
This is not your grandpa's blimp. Swanton-based Ohio Airships claims its Dynalifter will be the first new category of aircraft to fly in Ohio since the Wright Flyer more than 100 years ago. Designed to carry heavy loads over long distances, the Dynalifter isn't in production yet -- but the company tells hiVelocity that the sky's the limit.

Love where you live, love where you work

Feoshia Henderson Thursday, October 08, 2009
Times have changed in the work world. And for young professionals today, especially those with families, it's just as important to love where you live as it is to love where you work.

Built on glass, northwest Ohio's Solar industry creates 5,000 new jobs

Colin McEwen Thursday, October 08, 2009
A number of Toledo-area alternative energy companies are turning sunlight into usable energy and, in turn, a gloomy economy into a brighter future. Sound like a cheesy government pamphlet? Not so fast.
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