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Spotlighting the trailblazers shaping New Albany's future through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Tenant Spotlight: Meet Dr. Robert Chiuri, Global Standards USA

Dr. Robert Chiuri is the founder and CEO of Global Standards USA, an international firm that provides auditing, inspections, certifications and training for companies in the food service industry. His...

entrepreneur, small business, startups, tenant spotlight

New Albany entrepreneur graduates from Founder Institute

New Albany native Sam Malik and his Co-Founder John Bentley met just months before launching their digital platform Meelance. Now they’ve graduated from Cincinnati’s Founder Institute and have big plans....

entrepreneur, news, small business, startups, technology

Sensu Music fills the music industry’s data gap

Sensu Music originated in New York, moved to California, and picked up Ari Schottenstein along the way. Ari, a New Albany native, is Sensu Music’s VP of Business Development, a...

business, community, digital, innovation, small business, startups, technology

Speaker Feature: Dawn Dickson, Founder of Flat Out of Heels

Dawn Dickson is changing the lives of women everywhere with her popular product and brand, Flat Out of Heels, a fabulous on-the-go solution for uncomfortable high heel shoes. The Cinderella...

business, community, entrepreneur, small business, startups, technology

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting Your Own Business

One great thing about living in the land of opportunity is that anyone can decide to start a business. There is great freedom and excitement about being the boss and...

business, entrepreneur, small business, startups, Uncategorized

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5 Indicators that Early Stage Investors Want to See Before They Invest in a Deal

Investing in startups is risky business. It’s really tough (okay, impossible) to predict exactly which companies will succeed and which won’t. But there are certain milestones that savvy investors want...

small business, startups, venture capital

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The Importance of a Unified Brand Experience

When engaging in brand building, it’s important to present a unified voice in your marketing. You want to keep things consistent both internally and with your customers. This will allow...

branding, business, small business

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5 Crucial Elements of A Successful Event

Hosting an informational event is a great way to attract like-minded business people to your company and provide networking opportunities for yourself and those who attend. If you’re a small...

event, small business, startups

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Your Business Idea Sucks and So Does Your Tie

Hard to hear, isn’t it? Chances are the grand idea that you thought up to create a brand new business completely, totally, and utterly sucks. You are not alone. Most...

entrepreneur, innovation, opportunity, small business, startups, venture capital