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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
SourcePoint Awards 21 Local Organizations Grant Funding
DELAWARE—SourcePoint’s board of directors approved $479,485 in grant funding for 24 aging services programs in Delaware County. SourcePoint provides funding annually to other nonprofit organizations as an efficient way to address the needs of the community’s older population. As Delaware County’s most comprehensive aging services provider, SourcePoint’s grants foster a collaborative system of care for local seniors and family caregivers. Each year, SourcePoint reviews grant applications and selects those
Wednesday, January 12, 2022Butler and Shaw Named Partners at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP (CPM) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jordan C. Butler and Alicia Nesline Shaw to partner, effective January 1, 2022. "Partnership comes as no surprise to those who know both Jordan and Alicia personally and professionally. Jordan and Alicia provide expert legal advice, practical options, and the utmost attention and respect to businesses, families, and individuals throughout central Ohio. On behalf of the firm, I would like to say congratulations on your success,"
Wednesday, January 12, 2022Companies Can Apply Now for Ohio Export Internship Program
The Ohio Export Internship Program matches businesses interested in growing exports with highly motivated college students who have taken export-focused coursework. The Ohio Department of Development offers participating small to medium-sized businesses a 50 percent reimbursement for the wages of the intern. This year, there were 44 student/company matches across the state. The program is a partnership between the Department of Development, The Ohio State University, Youngstown State University, Cleveland
Wednesday, January 12, 2022Grants to Help Grow Your Business Internationally
The second application period for the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) closes next week, so businesses should apply now for funding to boost their export initiatives. IMAGE provides eligible businesses a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 for activities that promote international business. Activities include:• Website development• International advertising• E-commerce• Search engine optimization (SEO)• Marketing and website translation• Compliance testing• Trade shows
Wednesday, January 12, 2022Loan Programs to Help Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Two new loan programs have launched to help minority- and women-owned businesses grow and boost the Ohio economy. The new Women's Business Enterprise Loan Program and Ohio Micro-Loan Program were both priority initiatives of the DeWine-Husted Administration included in the 2022-2023 operating budget. • Women’s Business Enterprise Loan Program: These loans will be offered at or below market rate and currently are up to 3%. The minimum loan amount is $45,000 up to a maximum of $500,000. Loans will be
Wednesday, January 12, 2022Onsite Vaccination Clinic Available to Businesses
Ohio is helping employers and other organizations offer workplace vaccination clinics. Vaccine providers can allot up to 25 percent of their vaccine allocation to be used to vaccinate their own employees or to partner with local employers, labor unions, churches, and other organizations to vaccinate their employees at their work locations. Employers and organizations are encouraged to reach out to their local health department and vaccine providers to set up vaccination clinics. For more information about
Tuesday, January 11, 2022Husted Announces Broadband/5G Partnership with OSU
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), today announced that The Ohio State University (OSU) will receive $3 million to design curriculum for Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership in an effort to develop a skilled broadband workforce. Once developed, the curriculum will be available to all higher education institutions in Ohio to implement. This announcement is part of a larger effort by OWT and BroadbandOhio to
Monday, January 10, 2022TechCred New Application Period Now Open
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, urges businesses to take advantage of the latest application round for TechCred. The application period opened Monday, Jan. 3, and closes at 3 p.m. Jan. 31. Since 2019, 1,615 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 32,269 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees. Starting with this January round, the following updates have been implemented to provide additional flexibility for
Monday, January 10, 2022Ohio Means Jobs: On-The-Job Training Opportunity
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Tuesday, January 04, 2022Sedgwick: Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Due to OSHA by Feb. 1
Employers with eleven or more employees and whose establishments are not classified as a partially exempt industry must record work-related injuries and illnesses using OSHA Forms 300, 300A and 301. Employers who are required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness log, must post Form 300A, the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, in a workplace every year from February 1 to April 30. Current and former employees, or their representatives, have the right to access injury and illness
Tuesday, May 25, 2021Revolutionary, private, learner-driven elementary school opening in Dublin, OH
Acton Academy Columbus is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the first learner-driven microschool in Dublin, OH at 6543 Commerce Parkway. The private elementary studio will open in Fall 2021. Acton Academy, a modern one-room schoolhouse built to provide children a 21st century education, was founded by Laura and Jeff Sandefer in Austin, TX in 2009. It was founded on the belief that "every child is a genius, who deserves to find a calling that will change the world." Today's announcement will
