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AWS selected Fayette County for a $5 billion data center campus, its first location outside Columbus. Breaking ground in 2025, the historic investment joins the $3.5B Honda-LG plant in transforming Southern Ohio into a critical node for the state’s booming technology and cloud infrastructure.
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="1125"] Five Star Fans co-founders, Tina Provost (L) and Jennifer Dean (R) [/caption] Following the groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies introduced by the NCAA, two former Ohio State cheerleaders have developed an exciting new platform called Five Star Fans.
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Google has deepened its strong commitment to Central Ohio with the announcement of more than $1.1 million in direct grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations. The funding targets critical community needs, including education, STEM initiatives, mental health services, and digital equity programs. Major Impact Areas The grants will support
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Columbus is about to get a major tech infusion. Rev1 Ventures, the Ohio State University, and the City of Columbus announced last week plans to create Ohio’s two newest innovation destinations: a software startup space in downtown Columbus and a life sciences facility at the Carmenton district. Downtown '
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Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), the industry trade association for biotechnology and life sciences organizations in Ohio, delivered a $250,000 gift to Columbus State Community College to create the Ohio Life Sciences Biotech Bootcamp. The OLS Biotechnology Bootcamp is a certificate program that prepares students for biomanufacturing careers and other
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Microsoft is investing $1 billion as part of a first phase of data center development into Central Ohio, One Columbus announced this week. Located in New Albany, Heath, and Hebron, these data centers will support Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure, expanding capacity for Azure cloud services to meet growing demands
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has continued its efforts to empower the next generation of female scientists and engineers by hosting its AWS Girls’ Tech Day for female students in central Ohio. The annual event took place as the region’s economy continues to diversify with a variety of high-tech, digital-focused
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="768"] Image: One Columbus [/caption] In a significant boost to Columbus's growing reputation as a hub for healthcare technology, Gifthealth has announced a major expansion that will create 751 new jobs in the region. This exciting development, approved by
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[caption id align="alignnone" width="800"] Image: Path Robotics [/caption] Path Robotics, a Columbus-based AI-powered robotic welding startup, has raised a $100 million Series D fundraising round led by Matter Venture Partners and Drive Capital. The investment will accelerate Path’s mission to revolutionize the manufacturing
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Microsoft continues its investment in Ohio, announcing plans to build a $420 million data center in New Albany. This news bolsters the state’s role in the tech giant’s growing cloud computing infrastructure and reinforces Ohio’s status as a technology and data hub. Yesterday, the New Albany City
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The Ohio State University has been awarded $26 million in federal funding to begin natural rubber production in the U.S. and enhance workforce development to support the industry. The National Science Foundation announced funding for the creation of the Transformation of American Rubber through Domestic Innovation for Supply Security”
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Columbus AI Week, a three-day event dedicated to exploring and advancing artificial intelligence in the Greater Columbus area, kicked off yesterday at Waters Edge in Hilliard. Organizers are expecting attendees from across Central Ohio and beyond. Scheduled from Tuesday, September 17th to Thursday, September 19th, the free ‘open-sourced, un-conference’ event