$116M for central Ohio
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What are you doing this afternoon? We’re hosting a virtual panel with some stellar startup leaders — you should join!?
At 4 PM (ET), we’re going live with Sang Lam (Skyspecs), Naveed Iqba (Dolr), Jeff Schumann (Aware) and Matt Rea (Greenlancer) to take you Inside the 2023 Top Startups to Watch in the Midwest ??
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?? Amazon is buying 400 acres for $116M near Intel site in central Ohio: Last week, it was reported that Amazon purchased over $116 million worth of land in central Ohio. This adds nearly 400 acres to the land Amazon already owns in the area, which is very close to Intel’s new “Ohio One.” A proposal filed with the EPA shows plans for data centers and offices. (Purpose Jobs)
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?? ♀? 15 Companies with Wellness Stipends and Programs: Is wellness top of mind for you this year? (I’m trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon this year ?? ♂?) Finding a company that supports your wellness — mentally and physically — can be a game changer for your wellness goals. Check out 15 companies that support employee wellness with gym stipends, onsite workout classes, global wellness days, and more. (Purpose Jobs)
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? Not Hiring? Here’s Why You Should Still Be Thinking About Retention: During layoffs or tough times (no company’s journey is totally smooth sailing!) it might feel easy to put retention on the backburner. But truth is – people can always up and quit, even when (or maybe especially when) times get tough. People want meaningful benefits and purpose-driven work now more than ever. Maybe that’s why 47% of HR professionals say retention is their “most pressing challenge” this year. Is retention top of mind for you? (Purpose Jobs)
? Raising Startup Capital: 15 Founders And Investors Share Their Top Fundraising Tips: Looking for funding this year? Check out these top fundraising tips from founders and investors.?
?? Featured Top Startup to Watch: PAXAFE
Founded in 2018, PAXAFE is an remote-first Indianapolis-based startup with a global presence ??
PAXAFE's supply chain technology and parcel IoT solutions leverage intelligent hardware, highly accurate prediction models, and algorithms and data to help solve today's supply chain issues.?
In early 2022, PAXAFE raised $1.5M to expand its customer base. They were named a top Indianapolis startup to watch in 2023 and we're excited to see what's next for them ??
Want to learn more about this remote-first innovative team? Check out their story for a behind the scenes look ??
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Tuesday, January 31st: Join us virtually from 4 - 5pm to hear directly from our picks for 2023’s Top Startups & Tech Companies to Watch. Check out their mission, culture, people, and learn more about the Midwest startup + tech scene. RSVP now.
Thursday, February 16th: Join our friends at OhioX for their statewide tech happy hour series: Tech @ Night. In February, they’re meeting up in Cleveland! Come connect with Northeastern Ohio tech leaders, tour John Carroll University's Dolan Center for Science & Technology, and make new friends!?
Tuesday, February 21st: Join the Detroit startup community for the Startup Detroit Happy Hour series! Our community of technologists, entrepreneurs, and startup pros is meeting at The Brakeman on Feb. 21st, 5-7pm. Come join the fun, bring someone new, and connect with others. The first 150 attendees get a drink on us! Put on with love by Detroit Venture Partners and Purpose Jobs with our friends at CoverTree!
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2 年Thanks for the shoutout Ryan, and congrats again to you and the fam!