Roundup: benefit corporations, outsourcing & more

Jeff Siegler, director of revitalization at Heritage Ohio, makes the case for redeveloping that nation’s urban centers and small town Main Streets to create strong local economies. [Read More]

Local officials are hopeful that Columbus Commons park will help bring more visitors downtown. [Read More]

The structure of a benefit corporation allows companies to adopt higher standards of corporate purpose, accountability, and transparency. [Read More]

Meet the 13-year-old behind the popular novelty candle company Man Cans. [Read More]

JackThreads Founder, and Columbus native, Jason Ross has been named one of Inc. magazine’s “30 Under 30.” [Read More]

Entrepreneur.com recommends 10 things business owners should outsource. [Read More]

Learn five beginner’s steps for QR code marketing. [Read More]

Many business owners are eager to create a Google+ business account but, for the time being, Google is discouraging companies and brands from participating. [Read More]

The U.S. Treasury has released the first round of disbursements from its signature lending program for small businesses. [Read More]