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Appalachian Ohio moving fast toward high-tech future

Val Prevish Thursday, March 25, 2010

Geoff Greenfield is an example of the type of entrepreneur who is becoming the modern face of the economy in Appalachian Ohio. As founder and president of Third Sun Solar and Wind Power in Athens, Greenfield is part of a thriving alternative energy industry that is making its home in Athens County.

Advanced and Alternative Energy, Appalachia/Southeast Ohio, Biomedical, Entrepreneur Programs, High Tech, Ohio University, Third Frontier, Venture Capital

Athens

Q&A: OU Innovation Center chief talks about why region is a great place to live and work

Gene Monteith Thursday, March 25, 2010

Since its formation in 1983, Ohio University's Innovation Center has nurtured more than 80 companies, creating more than 1,000 jobs. The university itself has helped develop nine spinoff companies from university-invented technology. And faculty and staff are responsible for the startup of another 27 companies. Today, the OU Innovation Center -- the state's first university-small business incubator -- is home to 13 startups with big plans for the future. hiVelocity recently caught up with Center Director Jennifer Simon to find out what gives southeastern Ohio its entrepreneurial chemistry.

Advanced and Alternative Energy, Appalachia/Southeast Ohio, Biomedical, Entrereneur Programs, Information Technology, Ohio University, Third Frontier

Video: Ohio University Ecohouse illustrates real-life potential of Ohio's clean economy

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Solar power, biomass, clean technology -- all are important parts of Ohio's "clean economy." But what would they look like all under one roof? Catch a glimpse of the future in this tour of Ohio University's Ecohouse, a model for sustainable living that serves as a student residence and learning center.

Advanced and Alternative Energy, Appalachia/Southeast Ohio, Ohio University

Athens