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AssetWatch lands on Inc. 5000 for third time, ranks No. 831
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AssetWatch, an AI-powered predictive maintenance provider for industrial manufacturers, was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its third appearance and placing the Dublin, Ohio company at No. 831 nationally.
Landmark Funeral Group names Jackie Short COO
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Landmark Funeral Group has appointed Jackie Short as chief operating officer as the company expands its network of locally owned funeral homes.
America Makes honors two SME leaders for additive manufacturing work
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America Makes recognized SME CEO Jeannine Kunz and Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner at its Members Meeting & Exchange in Youngstown, Ohio, on Aug. 5, 2026. The awards highlight SME’s long-running role in advancing additive…
Gymnast Ali Coles joins Columbus back-to-school giveaway
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More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…
Fruchtman Marketing changes hands in planned succession led by Website Closers
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Fruchtman Marketing has been acquired by Erin Moyer and Manuel Carballea in a transition brokered by Website Closers.
The Melting Pot Dayton wins Restaurant of the Year award
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The Melting Pot in Dayton has been named Restaurant of the Year by the Consumer Ratings Institute, recognizing the local fondue restaurant’s popularity for date nights, celebrations, and group dining.
GMU scholar’s new book spotlights refugees as creators, not just victims
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A new book by George Mason University’s Lisa Gilman argues that refugees are too often reduced to statistics and stereotypes.
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival selects 75 films for 2026 lineup
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The 17th Chagrin Documentary Film Festival will run Oct. 6-11 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, with 75 selected films from 31 countries.
First Class Moving Systems expands Florida-to-Midwest moving routes
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First Class Moving Systems is widening its long-distance moving services between Florida and Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.
RedBuilt launches redesigned website with AI chatbot and RedSpec Next
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RedBuilt has launched a redesigned website aimed at helping architects, engineers and contractors find engineered wood product information faster and connect with the right local representative.
Forge Real Estate Advisors launches multifamily brokerage in Columbus
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Forge Real Estate Advisors has launched in Columbus, Ohio, as a commercial real estate advisory firm focused exclusively on multifamily investment sales.
Zima Automotive backs Springfield charity helping families of sick children
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Zima Automotive is supporting Stevie’s World of Wiffleball, a Springfield-area nonprofit that raises money for families of children facing serious medical challenges.
FinFET market seen reaching $349.5 billion by 2035
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The FinFET Technology Market is projected to grow from $49.07 billion in 2025 to $349.50 billion by 2035, driven by AI accelerator demand, government-backed fab investment and continued shift to advanced nodes.
ALTTRAN expands focus on rubber compound development and testing
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ALTTRAN is highlighting its Hudson, Ohio operation as manufacturers demand more precise rubber performance, appearance and processing.
Former federal prosecutor Bradley Harsch joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as partner
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Spiro Harrison & Nelson has hired Bradley Harsch, the former chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in New Jersey, as a partner in Montclair.
Energy firms treat supply chain disruption as standard risk
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New research commissioned by Supply Technologies says 83% of energy-industry decision-makers now face supply chain disruption as a routine part of business, with more than half saying downtime can cost up to $250,000 an hour.
Blue Men Moving spotlights Columbus stairwells, permits and older buildings
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Blue Men Moving says local moves in Columbus often hinge on building access, not mileage, especially in older apartments, offices and historic neighborhoods.
Taazaa acquires NetEffect to expand enterprise AI and systems integration
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Taazaa has acquired NetEffect after a year-long partnership, bringing software development, agentic AI, and enterprise systems integration under one roof.
Dr. Marguerite Weston named Women of Influence Trailblazer
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Marguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP, director of functional medicine at Donaldson Health, was honored in Columbus Business First’s 2026 Women of Influence Awards for building a new functional medicine division in Central Ohio. The recognition highlights…
Solich Piano opens expanded Dublin showroom as it marks 20 years
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Solich Piano has opened a larger Columbus-Dublin showroom in Dublin, Ohio, giving Central Ohio customers broader access to new, used, acoustic, digital, hybrid and specialty pianos.
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