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A Good Answer in a Business Plan Contest

Up and Running

“Can you name a company in your industry that does anything like that?&#. And, to the judges’ collective surprise, in this case, the entrepreneurs are able to say yes, they do know of some, they mention the names, and add that their margins are taken from those and companies like them. This is a true story.

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Ohio Innovation, Gonzeaux #3 — Avoiding a Beating in Over-the-Rhine

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

The urban neighbourhoods in Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, to name a few, are all desperate places with large numbers of unemployed. Tomorrow, passing through Louisville on my way to Nashville. There are a few good news innovation stories in Ohio, like Over-the Rhine, but clearly not enough. Right now, off to visit The Brandery.

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