The Nation Recognizes Ohio's Progress
Time Magazine: The top ten university presidents in the nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio— E. Gordon Gee has been named one of the top ten university presidents in the country for his tireless efforts to improve the Ohio State University and for his exceptional leadership skills in helping usher OSU into the 21st century.
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Parade Magazine: Cleveland: A city for entrepeneurs
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Cleveland is the place where John D. Rockefeller started Standard Oil, which may seem like ancient history but the city's business leaders, government, and foundations came together to build off of Cleveland's legendary entrepenurial spirit. JumpStart was founded in 2004 to retain and attract innovative entrepeneurs.
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New York Times: A historic river town where the west began
MARIETTA, Ohio—As the birthplace of governors, senators and even a vice president, Marietta has had a historic impact on its state and nation that transcends its relatively small size. For visitors that history is meticulously preserved in the town's brick-paved streets, stately homes and more than 300 monuments.
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Recent Highlights From Around Ohio
Despite our economic struggles, Ohioans continue to demonstrate resilience and ingenuity. See highlights below that show just how Ohioans and Ohio companies continue to push forward.
Marion Star: Connector project officially under way
MARION, Ohio—Ohio Governor Ted Strickland joined local officials to help break ground on a $17 million project that will link Whirlpool, the largest employer in the county, with a more efficient shipping route.
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Akron Beacon Journal: Firm plans expansion
BATH TWP., Ohio—InfoCision presented a plan this week that calls for adding 500 employees and a three-story, four-level, 100,000-square foot building at their headquarters.
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WKYC Cleveland: Lorain County Community College now offers 'wind turbine' major
CLEVELAND, Ohio—A group of local students are the first to enroll in a new program designed to give students the skills to match the green economy. The students will learn how to install and maintain wind turbines, ranging in size from 50 feet tall to over 300 feet tall.
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Cincinnati Business Courier: Intelligrated to expand in West Chester, Mason, London
WEST CHESTER, Ohio—Equipment manufacturer Intelligrated, with up to $24 million in state incentives, plans a $13.3 million project that will expand its operations in West Chester, London, and at its corportate headquarters in Mason.
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