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    Walker Evans, founder of Columbus Underground and The Metropreneur, and other local professionals talk about young entrepreneurs in the capital city. [Watch Here]

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    Ohio ranks among the 10 best states in the nation for its small business tax burden, according to a new report from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. [Read More]

    John Dearborn, president of JumpStart Inc., discusses venture development organizations and their ability to create regional jobs and wealth. [Read More]

    More than 70 percent of the nation’s startups use personal savings or assets as a primary source of funding, according to results of the 2010 Survey of Consumer Finances. [Read More]

    Many lenders are welcoming small business owners with open arms. [Read More]

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