Workforce + Education
From the GRID Lab to the global stage, Ohio University is proving to be a powerhouse in immersive tech. A new national ranking places the Bobcats among the top public schools for AR/VR, validating a pipeline that feeds talent to Disney and Google.
Statewide Roundups
Our analytics revealed an undeniable trend: you care about the mega-builds. From defense hubs to crypto banks, the most-viewed stories of 2025 weren't about potential—they were about production. See how the physical and financial backbone of American innovation is being built in Ohio.
Workforce + Education
Marietta College has opened the Center for Appalachian Innovation, a state-supported hub focused on research, collaboration, and capacity-building across Appalachian Ohio.
Economic Development
Centrus Energy Corp. will significantly expand its Piketon, Ohio, uranium enrichment facility. This multi-billion-dollar project promises 300 new operations jobs and 1,000 construction jobs, retaining 127 existing positions and anchoring the region's role in the U.S. nuclear sector.
Artificial Intelligence
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.