Commentary
Ohio Tech Day, organized by OhioX, celebrated technology's role across the state. It highlighted how groups like the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) are building the skills and opportunities needed to define Ohio's future economy through technology.
Artificial Intelligence
The Stargate initiative, the $500 billion AI infrastructure project by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, is accelerating its expansion. Five new U.S. data center sites, including one in Ohio, were announced today, putting the nearly 7-gigawatt buildout ahead of schedule.
Startups + VC
Youngstown startup REMPY launched a real estate matchmaking platform using AI to personalize connecting buyers, sellers, and agents. The company bets that technology, not chance, should guide this major financial decision.
Youngstown
SoftBank purchased Foxconn's massive Lordstown facility for $375M. Foxconn will convert the site into a hub for AI server and cloud computing hardware production. The deal links Lordstown to SoftBank's $500 billion "Stargate" data center initiative with OpenAI and Oracle.
Artificial Intelligence
Foxconn will transform the former Lordstown Motors EV plant into a major hub for AI server and cloud computing hardware. While the facility was sold for $375M, the company remains on-site to lead this strategic shift, positioning Ohio as a key player in global tech infrastructure.
Youngstown
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced a new Innovation Hub in Youngstown to advance additive manufacturing technology for the national defense industry. The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense will bring together government, academia, and private sector
Youngstown
Tech startups often face a unique challenge: turning great ideas into thriving businesses. While engineers and developers may excel at creating innovative products, they often lack the knowledge to secure funding, develop effective marketing strategies, or scale operations. That’s where the Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) steps in. Through its