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CrunchGear meetup at The Surly Girl, Monday Nov 11

by Jason BlantonNovember 7, 2009 Tech scene

After a very successful meetup last December 2008, the Gadget geeks of CrunchGear are doing it again. This time around it will be Monday November 11th at 6:30 in the back room at The Surly Girl Saloon. See Scott Merrill’s post here for more info.
I attended last years meetup and it was great [...]

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IT Martini Hour 6: Fall Forward

by Jason BlantonSeptember 22, 2009 Tech scene
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One of the greatest meetups in Columbus is happening this Thursday, September 24, 2009. The event is happening at Park Street Patio in the Arena District. IT Martini 6 is the premier networking event for I.T. professionals in Central Ohio. During this meetup there will be a panel discussing how to handle [...]

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Toobla – Visual Bookmarking made easy

by Jason BlantonAugust 28, 2009 Tech scene

When it comes to cool startups on the web most point to San Fran and the West Coast. What if I told you there is a very cool startup right here in the Greatest City of All? That’s crazy talk right? Think again.
Toobla started right here in Columbus Ohio is getting ready [...]

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Local Game Developer Throwing Party on Santa Maria TONIGHT!

by cherylharrisonAugust 6, 2009 Tech scene

Few things are more “Ohio” than the game of Cornhole. That’s why Columbus casual gaming startup Jufti created a Cornhole application for the iPhone. To celebrate it’s official launch, Jufti is having a huge party tonight on the Santa Maria – corner of Broad & Front on the river – and you’re invited. There is [...]

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Ignite Columbus 3 at The Ohio State University Campus

by Jason BlantonJune 26, 2009 Tech scene

Pick your topic, create a 20 slide deck and prepare 5 minutes to talk. That’s the concept behind Ignite. In 2006 by Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis started Ignite in Seattle Washington and since has spread all over the world. The talks can be anything geeks are passionate about. And when [...]

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Hilo Bike Ride and Dougstock 2009

by Michele SavoldiJune 22, 2009 Non Profit

Mix high tech, biking and philanthropy and what do you get?
You get the Hilo Bike Ride and Dougstock 2009.  A two-day bike ride from Westerville, Ohio to Mt. Vernon, Ohio and back.
What makes this ride unique? The scenery, the commitment to environmental responsibility, the training for non-profit fundraising events and the overnight camping!
While in Mt. [...]

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StartUp Drinks recap

by Jason BlantonJune 27, 2008 Tech scene

The first StartUp Drinks Columbus was a huge success last Wednesday night with about 30 participants showing up. StartUp Drinks is a social for those interested in startup companies whether it be starting their own startup, funding a startup or already have a startup.
The first StartUp Drinks event was held on Wednesday June 25th [...]

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First PodCamp Ohio ready to take off

by Jason BlantonJune 27, 2008 Tech scene

Of of the greatest things happening in Columbus is the Tech Scene is really starting to pickup.
Tomorrow June 28, 2008, the first PodCamp Ohio event is set to go. With over 200 registered participants this is sure to be a great event. The event is being held at ITT tech in Hillard OH [...]

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