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John Carter is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide Financial located in Columbus, Ohio. John assumed his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide Financial in 2019. He oversees the company’s retirement plans, life insurance (individual,...
As the Founder of Lloyds of Columbus, LLC, ColumbusBlack.com, Co-Founder of MYLE (Make Your Life Entertaining), Co-Founder of Venture Suite, Color Coded Labs and The Ohio Collective. Central Ohio Region, Kevin Lloyd is a serial entrepreneur. Over the past 16...
As the Huntington National Bank President, Central Ohio Region, Sue Zazon leads a diverse team of financial services professionals who are committed to serving consumers and businesses across central Ohio. She also oversees the bank’s philanthropic investments for central Ohio,...
Juana Williams is the owner of J’s Sweet Treats and Wedding Cakes, the Premier Boutique Bakery located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Launching in 2016 after a successful pop-up show, they specialize in making magical memorable moments through edible...
Sarah Cygan is the Chief Experience Officer at Ologie. Through her role, she advocates for both clients and the Ologie team in pursuit of deliberate design and meaningful connections that make an impact. Ologie has worked with clients like the Greater...
This episode was previously recorded and may not fully reflect the most recent information. You can access the Chamber’s team members here and to join the Chamber here. The Columbus Chamber of Commerce supports over 2,000 businesses throughout the Central Ohio...
The Kitchen was founded on friendship, specifically the friendship of Anne Boninsegna and Jen Lindsey. As co-founders of The Kitchen, they’ve created a niche market for unique dining experiences in Columbus, a model that has adapted in completely new ways...
Kristen Easterday is the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which operates John Glenn International Airport, Rickenbacker International Airport and Botlon Field. “We are the front door to our community,” said Kristen. “That means if...
cbuzz is back with a brand new podcast episode featuring Jonathan Moody, CEO of the award-winning architectural and design firm Moody Nolan. Jonathan sits down with Mikaela to discuss the importance of building a thoughtful company culture and the value of...
This episode was previously recorded in winter 2019 and published at a later date. White Castle was founded nearly 100 years ago and has called Columbus home since 1934. The iconic brand just opened its new headquarters at the end of...
This episode was previously recorded in winter 2019 and published at this later date. Janelle Coleman also presented at the Columbus Chamber's 2020 Annual Meeting - Level Up - as a keynote speaker. If there's one thing Janelle Coleman wants to...
This episode was previously recorded in fall 2019 and published at a later date. Thirty-One Gifts began in a basement and has since evolved into a multi-million dollar operation dealing in affordable purses, totes, accessories, and more. As its founder and CEO,...
As its president and CEO of One Columbus, Kenny McDonald oversees the organization in its work to create partnerships with state and local partners and focuses on helping existing businesses to grow and compete, as well as diversifying the economy...
The Short North is known for its vibrant, creative and inclusive community as a leading arts destination. It also happens to be the densest commercial corridor in the City of Columbus, and with Columbus slated to add 1 million additional...
Mark Bryan is an Associate and Senior Interior Designer with M+A Architects, a Central Ohio-based firm that is known for its smart and sustainable design with clients like White Castle, Ohio State University and Easton. M+A's mission is to enrich lives...
For this month’s episode, cbuzz is revisiting a CEO Insights conversation with Greg Ubert, founder and president of Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. Greg Ubert explored a path not traveled by many when he left his job in high-tech software to pursue...
Bill Troy wears many hats. He is a Inc. 500 CEO, has helped to start two businesses, the author of CLICKSAND and an advocate for authentic, relationship-driven online marketing techniques. How does Bill manage to juggle so many moving parts? He...
Tune in to our latest episode of cbuzz as Lori shares the secret to handling growth as a business owner, how to best build momentum and the key to creating a successful culture in the workplace.
Filmmaking is all about telling a story, and knowing the best way to connect with your audience is key when it comes to being a successful storyteller. In the latest episode of cbuzz, Doug Joseph takes us through his not-so-typical career...
January 2019 was a monumental moment for the Columbus Crew Soccer Club.At the beginning of this year, a more than two-year-long effort to save the Crew from being moved to Austin, Texas proved successful. The tipping point for the Crew’s...
Before Catherine Lang-Cline co-created Portfolio Creative, she spent more than twenty years in the creative industry working as a graphic designer. It was her experience as a freelancer that prompted her leap into entrepreneurship, and her time spent in the workforce...
Major League Lacrosse is taking Columbus by storm. In a city where sports are king - think the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Clippers, Columbus Crew and the Ohio State Buckeyes - Ohio Machine is busy making a name for themselves. U.S. Lacrosse Magazine...
"I had this epiphany. I saw a phone booth next to a bus bench and it hit me that that could be my office - all I needed was a phone and a place to sit and conduct business." Keith Stevens...
The Columbus Chamber's Women in Retail panel at its 2018 Retail Summit brought together three successful, dynamic retail leaders: Cindy Monroe, CEO and founder of Thirty-One Gifts; Lauren Culley, owner and founder of Fox in the Snow; and Denise Doczy-Delong, president...
For this month's episode, cbuzz is revisiting a CEO Insights conversation with Dr. Michael V. Drake, the 15th president of The Ohio State University. Dr. Drake's focus is on strengthening Ohio State’s position as a national flagship public research university through excellence...
One in four women in Central Ohio are economically insecure, and women in Columbus make 78 cents for every dollar made by a man, a stat that is even more staggering for women of color. First Lady Shannon Ginther, Chair of...
CleanTurn Enterprises, a for-profit social enterprise focused on providing employment for individuals who have had significant obstacles to employment, has created more than 400 jobs and made a more than 200 million dollar impact on the community. John Rush, president and CEO...
Brett and Jack have years of experience working with private and public companies of all sizes through things like mergers, acquisitions and securities transactions, and they come to cbuzz with firsthand accounts of what you should - and should not -...
The Columbus Chamber hosted Patrick Lockwood-Taylor in 2018 as a part of its CEO Insights series, which features interviews with local presidents and CEOs in an intimate setting. Cbuzz looks back on that conversation ripe with leadership advice, global insights...
With a passion for community and an appreciation for the collaboration that keeps Columbus running, Kathryn shares with cbuzz host Mikaela Hunt why hockey is growing in Ohio, how businesses can contribute to their local communities and how making connections paved her...
Columbus is considered the fastest-growing metro area and the 14th largest city in the U.S. Our region is home to 60 higher education institutions and holds one of the highest concentrations of millennials in the country. So how can Central Ohio businesses...
Imagine meeting rooms fueled by creativity, unlimited snacks and coffee, inspiring decor and a plethora of office materials. Sounds like the “best meeting ever”, right? Mark Henson founded sparkspace 18 years ago with the intent of creating just that – a...
Imagine meeting rooms fueled by creativity, unlimited snacks and coffee, inspiring decor and a plethora of office materials. Sounds like the "best meeting ever", right? Mark Henson founded sparkspace 18 years ago with the intent of creating just that - a...
TENFOLD has taken their mission of brand and culture to the offices of Huntington, ESPN, Homage and more. Their next stop? 30 Rock in New York City. Hear from Rachel Friedman, TENFOLD's founder and CEO, as she brings her...
From Montreal to Philadelphia and now Columbus, Dr. Frederic Bertley has solidified an international name for himself in the science industry thanks to his dynamic work in areas like immunology and community engagement, as well as his work with projects...
The wait is over - cbuzz is back with a brand new episode featuring car2go’s Chet Ridenour. Chet has created a career with car2go that is fueled by his love for the city of Columbus and a passion for evolving...
Not many people can say they turned their childhood hobby into a sustainable career. Steve Buddendeck can say he has done exactly that. Learn more about Buddendeck, Verde Bikes and Greenhouse BMX in our latest cbuzz episode.
An entrepreneur, musician, artist and collaborator, Adam Brouillette is the epitome of a Columbus creative. A graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design, Brouillette decided to stay local upon graduating rather than venturing to a coastal city like many of...
A little over six years ago, Zach Weprin, alongside brother Josh Weprin and childhood friend Stephan Harmon, decided to change the sushi culture in Ohio. With zero restaurant experience and a finance degree from The Ohio State University, Weprin focused on a...
Healthy Roster, a virtual athletic training app and injury communication platform, creates an efficient channel of communication for athletic trainers, parents and coaches. The app, which is HIPAA compliant and completely free of charge, works to dissolve potential miscommunications when time is crucial. If...
Jennifer Kuntz had a vision to help those with differing capabilities find success in their every day lives, particularly in the workforce. That vision evolved into what is now Greenleaf Job Training Services, Inc., which Kuntz started in 1995 from her...
Bruce Caldwell has a background in chemical engineering and a long career working for large corporations like Proctor & Gamble and Scott’s Miracle-Gro, which is where he first fell in love with agriculture. But Bruce’s drive to create a bigger individual...
When Ryan Frederick asked his parents what career path he should follow, they had a very simple answer: “Get into computers.” And that’s exactly what Ryan did. Despite less than superb report cards throughout his high school years, Ryan made it to Columbus,...
When J.J. Rodeheffer entered college, he never thought he would end up in the logistics field. “It’s funny; I didn’t take a logistics course at Miami,” Rodeheffer jokingly says to cbuzz host Dan Swartwout. “I knew I wanted to be in...
Originally from Ireland, Storyforge Founder Barry Chandler came to the United States, as most entrepreneurs do, because of a girl. However, startup success pulled him to the West Coast for a few years. Once he completed the sale of his...
Her career literally spans the globe, but she decided to make her mark here in Columbus when it was time to run her business. “A lot of people thought I was insane, like ‘why are you going back to Columbus?’” remarked...
Shaun Young spent the first twenty years of his profession in a variety of roles related to the healthcare industry. From pharmacy to managed care to hospitals—and everything in between—he saw it all. In 2015 he launched Ardina, based on...
This week on cbuzz guest interviewer Mary Yost from Columbus CEO Magazine sits down with Darla King, owner and CEO of King Business Interiors to talk about the knowledge she has gained since launching her company in 1998. After two decades...
