The Metropreneur

10/18/2024

Next Thursday!

Come together to recognize and empower the changemakers shaping our future at Positioned to Prosper and Aspire on Thur Oct 24.

11/02/2023

Want to have a retail store Downtown? A new program wants to help you -

This morning, city officials gathered at Broad & High to unveil new retail incubation program — dubbed “Ground Floor Growth” — that will help to launch new brick-and-mortar businesses in Downtown Columbus. Representatives from the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) were on ha...

11/01/2023

Winners of this year's Aspire awards -

Two local social enterprises took home awards recognizing their community impact at Columbus Underground’s 11th annual Aspire Awards ceremony, presented in partnership with Meliora Community. Announced at Social Impact Alliance’s inaugural Positioned to Prosper event, Motherful was honored as Em...

10/11/2023

GiveBackHack is coming up this weekend. How to attend -

Want to lead the next company that changes the world for the better? GiveBackHack is your launchpad to connect, iterate, and launch. GiveBackHack is the launchpad for social innovation in Columbus. Attend to partner up with the community and find the resources to make that idea a reality. We kick of...

09/27/2023

A new coworking space is opening in the Trolley District. Find out more about 'The Branch' -

A new co-working office space will be opening at The Trolley District, next door to the East Market. The new space, dubbed “The Branch”, is owned and operated by Matthew Barnes of Leisure Club, which also relocated to the area this summer. “In addition to the diverse and historical rich amenit...

09/14/2023

pattycake bakery advice - “We really wanted to buy a location, that felt really important to us. We wanted to own our own space and not have to be reliant on anyone” - Celebrating 20th Anniversary Week through September 17!

A vegan bakery has served the city’s sweet tooth for the last two decades. Pattycake Bakery, located at 3870 N. High St., is an organic and vegan bakery that uses all-natural ingredients. The bakery was founded by Jennie Scheinbach in 2003, and in May 2013, it became a worker-owned cooperative. Th...

09/13/2023

The SEAChange pitch starts at 5pm! Head to Main Library and help decide who gets to take home $$$$!

SEA Change presents the 2023 Central Ohio Pitch Event Learn about social entrepreneurship, support impact innovators, and celebrate the movers and shakers in the Central Ohio community! The SEA Change Pitch Event is the finale of the 14-module Signature Cohort program, which helps a select group of....

09/12/2023

DYK? this is the best time to schedule a meeting - Do you know the best time to schedule a meeting?

Welcome to Business Briefs! The world of academic publications features fascinating findings from real-world experiments in business and the marketplace. Here are some key takeaways and applicable nuggets of knowledge that may be helpful for your business. How to Schedule a Meeting In the work world...

08/23/2023

Making sense of employee classifications is good for the employer and the employee! Take a look -

Exempt/nonexempt. Salaried/hourly. Employee/independent contractor. Full-time/part -time. What do they all mean and how do they relate? Reasonable and well-intentioned employers can mess up some or all of these. In short, each one has its own meaning, and it is important to analyze them separately.....

08/07/2023

Nominations are open for this fall's Aspire Awards -

What social enterprises do you see doing good in Central Ohio? Nominate businesses and organizations making an impact for the 2023 Aspire Awards presented by Columbus Underground and Meliora Community. Now in their 11th year, the Social Enterprise of the Year and Emerging Social Enterprise of the Ye...

06/16/2023

Congratulations to our Founder and CEO, Cameron Mitchell, on receiving the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement award! Your passion, innovation, and leadership continue to inspire us. https://bit.ly/3NcTxzx

05/09/2023

Same great info.... new location! The Metropreneur is now being published via ColumbusUnderground.com! You can find all archives + new articles under the "Metropreneur" tab on CU!

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