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AI Revolution: This OSU prof is enthusiastic about AI in the classroom
An Ohio State University professor is taking an "if you can't beat them, join them" attitude when it comes to using artificial intelligence.<\p> Vince Castillo, Fisher College of Business assistant professor and expert in marketing and logistics, started using AI in the classroom shortly after returning from the pandemic shutdown. He had to adjust to what many are calling the new normal in higher education.<\p>
Leadership change coming to Columbus planning firm
There is a new ownership structure at Planning Next, a community planning and visioning firm based in Columbus.<\p> Sarah Bongiorno, Michael Curtis and Sarah Kelly will join the firm's founder, Jamie Greene, as co-owners.<\p>
AI Revolution: Why logistics companies are embracing AI
Central Ohio logistics companies are using artificial intelligence to increase efficiency, mitigate labor challenges and grow their businesses.<\p> Officials from Ease Logistics and FST Logistics, two of the region’s largest privately held companies, said they have embraced AI. And while both are cautious about how the technology is used, they believe it is important to remain competitive. <\p>
Drive Capital invests in Techstars Columbus AI startup
A Columbus startup accelerator took graduates on a "roadshow" to meet investors. At the Chicago stop, a Columbus startup made a connection that led to a Drive Capital investment back in Columbus.<\p> Doohickey AI is building software to solve a ubiquitous problem – getting disparate tech systems to work together – that's historically been tackled by bespoke consulting, co-founder and CEO Ryan Lunka said. <\p>
OSU rises in U.S. News & World Report's university rankings
Ohio State University has moved up in U.S. News and World Report's annual Best National University Rankings. <\p> Central Ohio's largest university ranked No. 15 in Top Public Schools and No. 41 in National Universities on the 2025 list – an improvement of two spots in both categories.<\p>
The death of middle management? Why the roles are under fire.
Tech giant Amazon.com Inc. is aiming to become faster and cut out busywork — and it’s targeting the middle manager to do so.<\p> CEO Andy Jassy said in a blog post that, as the company has grown substantially, it has added a lot of managers and layers. <\p>
The National Observer: Retail bankruptcies spark CRE fallout
Welcome to The National Observer, a roundup of top business news and actionable insights from across The Business Journals. We'll examine Gen Z's new pay problem, a banking titan's planned 165-branch expansion, and a deal that has a large motel chain being acquired. First, we're looking at what a recent wave of retail bankruptcies means for the commercial real estate sector.<\p> Get more stories like these every day in your inbox by subscribing to The National Observer newsletter.<\p>
Locally founded juice shop has new operator, expansion plans
Bubbles Tea & Juice Co. sees potential in the suburbs.<\p> The locally based juice and bowl shop was founded by Eric Ling in 2005 at the North Market Downtown. It currently has 14 locations with 10 around Columbus, including a Gahanna shop that opened in July and a Grandview Heights shop coming this fall. <\p>
Columbus real estate firm hires first-ever president
Columbus-based Skilken Gold has hired its first-ever president. <\p> The growing family-owned real estate development company tapped Gerard “Jerry” Haberman to lead the firm. Haberman's experience in managing high-growth environments will be "crucial" as the company scales and pursues new opportunities, the firm said in a press release. <\p>
Nonprofit nears completion of new Newark facility
The build out of Junior Achievement of Central Ohio's Newark Learning Center is nearly complete, which will allow the nonprofit to serve more students in the region. <\p> The local chapter of the K-12 financial literacy and career readiness organization recently launched a $10 million campaign to renovate its flagship center in Columbus' Italian Village neighborhood and open the new location at 1440 Granville Road in Newark. So far it has raised $6 million from various donors and corporate partners, setting the stage for its renovation and expansion projects to move forward.<\p>
Startup launches commission-free homebuying
A Dublin startup has repurposed its property-hunting AI to help consumers buy a home without paying agent commissions.<\p> ReAlpha Tech Corp. believes the splitting of buyer and seller commissions, brought about in the August implementation of a settlement with the National Association of Realtors, provided a key advantage for the company to enter the market.<\p>
Downtown Commission gives positive feedback on 24-story tower
A downtown Columbus tower could help bring new life to the 4th Street corridor. <\p> Bluestone Brothers Capital Tuesday showed the Downtown Commission a proposal for a 24-story tower with 290 apartments at 199 E. Rich St. The project is proposed to span the entire block bounded by East Rich, South 4th, East Cherry and South Young streets.<\p>
Truck body manufacturer to open first location in Central Ohio
Zoresco Equipment Company was awarded a state incentive for a project in Lancaster. <\p> The Pittsburgh-based truck body manufacturer received a six-year, 1.2% job creation tax credit to open its first location in Central Ohio. The project includes the expansion of a facility that will focus on fleet, utility, contractor, dealer and municipal vehicle market segments. <\p>
OSU welcomes record number of minority students
Ohio State University's largest incoming freshman class at its Columbus campus also includes a record number of American minority students.<\p> The 9,530-member class includes 2,813 minority students at OSU's main campus, which accounts for 29.5% of the new-student population, according to the college's Fifteenth Day Enrollment Report. The university said that percentage is consistent with previous years.<\p>
South Korean company to open first U.S. location in Central Ohio
A South Korean company chose Central Ohio for its first location in the U.S.<\p> Narae Nanotech USA, an industrial equipment manufacturer, plans to open a new facility at 122 Reliance Dr. in Hebron after receiving a seven-year, 1.2% job creation tax credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. The incentive has an estimated value of $210,000. <\p>
Plan to demolish Spaghetti Warehouse building stalled
Demolition of the Spaghetti Warehouse building at 397 W. Broad St. has been stalled. <\p> The Downtown Commission Tuesday reviewed a proposal to tear down the building, temporarily replace it with a parking lot and then eventually redevelop it. The plan also included demolishing a brick wall that runs along State Street between the railroad tracks.<\p>
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