From the category archives:

Tech scene

New Columbus Site Metropreneur Focused on Entrepreneurs, Small Business

by cherylharrisonAugust 6, 2010 Tech scene

Thinking of starting a new business? Own a local business and looking for resources and new ideas? Looking for a directory of solopreneurs and small businesses in Columbus? Just plain interested in local news and growth in your community? Look no further than Metropreneur.
Launched Tuesday, August 3rd, TheMetropreneur.com seeks to be the go-to Columbus news [...]

Comments Read the full article →

Startup Weekend Columbus April 23rd – 25th

by Jason BlantonApril 22, 2010 Tech scene

The third Columbus StartUp Weekend kicks off tomorrow night at Tech Columbus at around 6:00 PM. So there is still a little bit of time to sign-up. This will be my 3rd time attending StartUp weekend and each time is equally as exciting as the first for me. For It is one of the [...]

Comments Read the full article →

Help Make Columbus a Test City for Google Fiber!

by Jason BlantonMarch 25, 2010 Tech scene

The following post is from an email I received from Amy Marshall of Webbed Marketing in Columbus Ohio.

Can you imagine an Internet connection running at speeds up to 100 times faster than what you are used to today? It’s pretty hard, isn’t it? After all, most Web sites today already load in a matter of [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →

IT Martini Hour 6: Fall Forward

by Jason BlantonSeptember 22, 2009 Tech scene
Thumbnail image for IT Martini Hour 6: Fall Forward

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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. [...]

Comments Read the full article →

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 [...]

Comments Read the full article →