Congress has officially restored and made permanent full expensing for research and development (R&D) under Section 174 of the U.S. tax code. This change was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), which Congress passed on July 3, 2025, and President Trump signed into law
Startups + VC
Tech titans, including backing by Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, and Joe Lonsdale, are launching Erebor, a crypto-focused bank headquartered in Columbus. Filling the gap left by SVB for AI and defense startups, the move is a major vote of confidence in Ohio’s rising innovation economy.
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1800"] CHAMP CEO Shane Bigelow [/caption] Modernizing government systems is a challenge few startups dare to tackle. But CHAMP Titles, under the leadership of co-founder and CEO Shane Bigelow, is proving it can be done, and done from Ohio. Bigelow,
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1280"] Image: Hikma Pharmaceuticals ground breaking in Columbus [/caption] Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA has announced a $1 billion investment to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D footprint, with major implications for Ohio’s growing role in domestic medicine
By Spencer Gross In an era of deep political division, the House Agriculture Committee’s recent bipartisan vote to advance H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, stands out as a rare and hopeful sign. Democrats and Republicans coming together to support this legislation demonstrates that Congress
Ohio is in the midst of a digital transformation. With nearly $3 billion invested across the state from 2020–2024, AT&T is helping close the digital divide, modernize infrastructure, and equip communities for the demands of a data-driven economy. From rural southeast counties to major metro regions,
A new study from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation highlights the powerful economic impact of data centers across the state. In 2024, Ohio’s data center industry supported approximately 95,000 jobs and contributed $11.8 billion to the state’s GDP. The sector’s rapid growth positions
Ohio’s ongoing digital transformation of government services has reached a major milestone: technology upgrades at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) have saved Ohioans more than 10 million in-person trips since 2019. Why it matters The enhancements are part of the DeWine Administration’s efforts to improve
Google and CTC Global have announced a new initiative to accelerate deployment of next-generation transmission technology to boost the capacity, reliability, and speed of America’s electrical grid. The effort will focus on CTC’s U.S.-manufactured advanced conductors, which can double carrying capacity and reduce line losses
In 2010, Becca Wenning stepped into bridal retail just as Pinterest and Instagram were being born. She didn’t know it then, but the digital revolution was about to turn the wedding industry—and her career—inside out. Becca ran her own boutique for over a decade, building a successful
Cleveland
Remarcable, a construction tech startup streamlining procurement for trade contractors, has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Insight Partners of New York City. The Cleveland-area company builds digital tools that unify how contractors manage materials, tools, and prefab components. Remarcable’s technology connects
Columbus
[caption id align="alignnone" width="1802"] Photo: The Ohio State University [/caption] The Ohio State University has unveiled a comprehensive AI Fluency initiative, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence education across all undergraduate programs. Starting with the Class of 2029, every student will graduate with foundational AI