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Welcome to Business Briefs! The world of academic publications features fascinating findings from real-world experiments in business and the marketplace. Here are some key takeaways and applicable nuggets of knowledge that may be helpful for your business. Where the Workers...
The Small Business Administration (SBA) named Michelle Allen, CEO of MMELO Boutique Confections, the Small Business Person of the Year for the Central and Southern Ohio District.  The recognition came as part of the SBA’s 30th annual National Small Business...
A second round of grant money is available for Franklin County small businesses. Applications reopen Monday, April 11 at 9 a.m. for the Columbus-Franklin County Small Business Recovery Fund.  The fund will provide an additional $8 million in grants to...
Columbus-based business North Country Charcuterie has won a national award by the Good Food Foundation for its outstanding product in the charcuterie category. The Good Food awards highlight the best across the nation in 18 categories, awarding three winners...
The Franklin County COVID-19 small businesses response and recovery program is adding $8 million to help small businesses in Central Ohio. The fund was created to offer grants, technical assistance, and low-interest loans for small businesses impacted by the...
Charly Bauer has been named Measurement Resources Company's first executive director. Co-Founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Bauer will step down from his current role at the company as director of stewardship, community outreach to join MRC's leadership team. “I’m...
There's a reason ECDI is consistently voted one of the Best Small Business Resources in Central Ohio. A wide range of services support small business owners from varied backgrounds and industries. As a one-stop shop, ECDI provides training, expert advisors, networking,...
2021 marked a major milestone for Freedom a la Cart with the long-anticipated opening of its new cafe and survivor center Downtown. Initially announced in late 2019, the project hit coronavirus-related delays before finally coming to life this past...