I recently read a great article from hiVelocity about some of Ohio's "greenest" companies. These companies were going green before green was trendy.
Melink - On track to be one of the first companies in the state to reach zero net energy use by the end of this year.
Lube Stop - Established a formal sustainability plan in 2007 that has earned it several top environmental awards, including the Governor's Award for Outstanding Environmental Stewardship in 2008.
Owens Corning - Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2010-2011, a widely recognized index made up of leading sustainable companies around the world.
Greenovate - Uses energy efficient material wherever possible in historic building locations.
Tremont Electric - Uses the kinetic energy of an individual as he or she walks, runs or climbs, to produce electric power for portable devices like cell phones.
Read the full story from hiVelocity about some of Ohio's "greenest" companies.
Ohio is quickly becoming a leader in new economy industries, and there's no better example than what's happening in the bioscience industry. Ohio has emerged as best in the Midwest and No. 4 in the nation according to Business Facilities Magazine for its strengths in the bioscience industry, with more than 1,141 bio-related entities operating in the state in 2008. Each year, an average of 60 to 70 new firms pop up here, drawn by the state's business climate, entrepreneurial resources and strength in the bioscience industry.
According to BioOhio, a non-profit organization that helps develop and promote the industry, the overall bioscience community now accounts for nearly 1.4 million jobs in Ohio - about one in every four. hiVelocityMedia.com recently spoke with Tony Dennis, BioOhio's president and chief executive officer, to find out what's behind the growth in the bioscience industry.
Click here to read hiVelocityMedia.com’s interview with Tony Dennis about Ohio’s leadership in the bioscience industry.
Ohio's transition from traditional manufacturing to manufacturing components for the advanced energy industry means leadership in the advanced energy economy and new jobs for Ohioans.
A result of its manufacturing heritage and strength, Ohio is already home to over 100 solar suppliers and numerous others capable of making the transition. The state's recent $18 million investment to launch the Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization will continue to stretch this lead in advanced energy.
Check out this video from CNNMoney.com to find out how the solar industry is making a difference in shaping the economies of the Toledo region and the entire state of Ohio -- and how some Ohio workers are transitioning to new opportunities in advanced energy.
hiVelocityMedia.com, a new online magazine, reports Ohio’s world-class innovation and business success in a fresh, stylish and visually compelling format. Articles feature stories from Ohio businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations that are driving innovation and creating business development opportunities and new jobs in the state.
One of the organizations highlighted in the hiVelocityMedia.comonline magazine is the Ohio Third Frontier, a main driver supporting new technology investment, innovation and business development. Since its inception, the Ohio Third Frontierhas created or commercialized more-than 500 companies and has attracted $3.5 billion in private investment to Ohio, a 9:1 return on investment.
The stories published on hiVelocityMedia.comalso come from the successes found throughout the state’s regional entrepreneurial organizations, such as Ohio Third Frontier’s Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) partners, regional economic development organizations and venture capital development organizations, as well as business and industry leaders from across Ohio.
hiVelocity is published by Issue Media Group, which also publishes Cincinnati’s SoapboxMedia.com online publication. HiVelocity will be distributed free via email every other Thursday. Independent journalists reporting throughout the state are responsible for compiling and contributing all content.
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Ohio is quickly becoming a leader in new economy industries, and there's no better example than what's happening in the