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THE TEAM FLEISHER EDGE

Team Fleisher’s roots are in journalism, which gives us a distinct advantage when we pitch to our media partners. Simply put, we “get” them—their priorities, their deadlines and how to turn your story into their story.

ODE concludes investigation into Warren County ESC complaints

Date: January, 2023
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio filed complaints with Ohio Department of Education back in 2021 on behalf of two students, and a systemic complaint, which was filed on behalf of all students. Kristin Hildebrant is the Senior Attorney at DRO.

Investigation into Warren County ESC reveals inadequate services for students with disabilities

Date: January, 2023
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio Senior Attorney Kristin Hildebrant says the group’s inquiries found significant violations of state law. An investigation by the Ohio Department of Education revealed all 43 districts sending students to the Warren County ESC had at least one violation.

10TV’s Face the State: Challenging Ohio new votering law

Date: January, 2023
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary:  Disability Rights Ohio Legal Advocacy Director Kevin Truitt says the new law requires a photo ID and many people with disabilities do not have a photo ID because they don’t drive.  This will make voting difficult.

Financial pet program set to help families afford pet care

Date: January, 2023
Client: NEOGEN/Provecta
Summary: Veterinarian Michael Henricks says inflation is hurting pet owners will the high cost of pet care. That’s why  NEOGEN is launching the Provecta Care Initiative, a program aimed to help pet owners by offering more affordable pet treatments.

Ohio parents seek advocates as schools see uptick in individualized education plans

Date: January, 2023
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: “(An IEP) is a whole child approach to make sure we are coming up with goals and objectives to address the child’s needs and coming up with other supportive services to help that child learn,” said Kristin Hildebrant, a senior attorney at Disability Rights Ohio, a nonprofit organization.

Ohioan fights for equal access for college students with disabilities

Date: December, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Hunter Garrett applied to Western Kentucky University and its Kelly Autism Program. He got accepted to both programs, but KAP cost an additional $5,000 per semester and  Hunter was denied benefits for the program from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.  The Garretts then reached out to Disability Rights Ohio for help. DRO took the case to litigation on the basis that the KAP program was a necessity for Hunter’s success and that each client should be looked at on an individual basis.

VanTrust plans 500-acre New Albany Tech Park near Intel site

Date: July, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate plans to build a 500-acre New Albany Tech Park just south of Intel’s planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus, according to a news release. “We’re designing it to accommodate all types of users,” Andy Weeks, VanTrust’s executive vice president, told Columbus Business First.

American Tells TMCs to Be NDC-Ready by April or Lose Some Content Access

Date: December, 2022
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: American Airlines alerted travel agencies that they need to be connected to the carrier’s New Distribution Capability technology by April 2023.  ATG CEO Tammy Krings said while the announcement was not unexpected, she added that a face-to-face meeting would have gone a long way as there are a lot of questions that come with something like this.

Huber Heights family wins lawsuit against state agency regarding help for son’s autism

Date: December, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: College student Hunter Garrett was denied support thru the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, a state agency that provides resources for people living with disabilities to help people prepare for employment. Disability Rights Ohio filed a lawsuit and won allowing Hunter to received the funds needed for his education.

How disabled Ohioans can cast their vote at home or at the polls

Date: November, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary:Kevin Truitt, the legal advocacy director at Disability Rights Ohio, said one of the most important things a disabled person can do ahead of the election is developing a plan for casting their ballot.

Disability rights advocates call on Ohio lawmakers to allow virtual testimonies

Date: November, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A Columbus woman with disabilities wants state lawmakers to allow virtual testimonies as they hold a hearing about Ohio’s protection and advocacy system.

Here’s the latest on Upper Arlington’s Kingsdale redevelopment project

Date: October, 2022
Client: Continental Senior Communities
Summary: Construction is ongoing, with all seven floors currently under roof. Karl Schneider, president of Continental Senior Communities, said exterior work is wrapping up, leaving the team to focus on interior buildout.

Disability Rights Ohio held meet your lawmakers tour in Dayton

Date: October, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: The Access Center for Independent Living and Disability Rights Ohio held a listening session at the Dayton Metro Library downtown branch. It was part of a statewide meet your lawmakers tour.

Hane’s inks biggest industrial deal of the year

Date: September, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: The global apparel company has signed a long term lease for the building at Rickenbacker building from developer VanTrust Real Estate.  This is the second big warehouse VanTrust has leased on the 900 acres development after a Fortune 500 company leased a one-million-square-foot building last year.

Disability Rights Ohio plans job, resource fair

Date: September, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: About 25 vendors are expected to set up, including 16 or more employers with job openings, said Kerstin Sjoberg, executive director of Disability Rights Ohio. “We wanted there to be something tangible out of this that could really help improve the lives of people with disabilities,” she said.

WonderBus organizers say the Columbus event cracked the code on a financially sustainable music festival

Date: August, 2022
Client:  The Shipyard
Summary: The key to WonderBus’ success is the festivals’ mental health focus, which has been driven by Columbus marketing agency The Shipyard and its leader Rick Milenthal, along with CAS, which has allowed WonderBus to use its lawn as a venue since the festival’s launch.

Why Wonderbus Is Much More Than a Music Festival

Date: August, 2022
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal is Chairman and CEO of The Shipyard, he is also behind a fantastic initiative taking place at this year’s Wonderbus Festival. He explains how he got involved with this campaign and how you can too.

HanesBrands leases 1.2 million square feet at VanTrust’s Rickenbacker Exchange building in Commercial Point

Date: September, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Hanes executed a lease for nearly 1.2 million square feet, and will occupy the entire building at 521 Exchange Way. The property is the newest addition to Rickenbacker Exchange by VanTrust that has been especially active in the Central Ohio industrial market.

Ohio program helps people with disabilities save money

Date: August, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary:Federal rules state that individuals with disabilities can only save $2,000 before losing benefits like Medicaid or SSI.  But with STABLE accounts that changes. Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio Kerstin Sjoberg says having the option to save while keeping certain federal benefits is a game changer.

 

Ohio program helps people with disabilities save money

Date: August, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: An Ohio program that started in 2016, called STABLE accounts, takes  just $25 to enroll and helps individuals who are living with disabilities be able to earn their own money, save their own money, and spend their own money. “Sometimes our expenses don’t come in even amounts, we all need to save for bigger things and this allows people to actually save,” said Executive Director of Disability Rights Ohio Kerstin Sjoberg.

The Red Cedar Development boats a wide array of busines and housing offerings.

Date: July, 2022
Client: Continental Senior Communities
Summary: “Red Cedar Lodge is the first luxury senior living community available in Lansing,” said Executive Director Kelly Wriggelsworth. The Red Cedar project is expected to trigger regional growth, supplanting what had contained blighted areas and stimulating the Michigan Avenue corridor, city of Lansing and surrounding areas.

Red Cedar Lodge senior living will open in mid-September

Date: July, 2022
Client: Continental Senior Communities
Summary: “We have 16 units that are dedicated to memory care that’s a secured area, and we are really excited to get it up and going,” Executive Director Kelly Wriggelsworth said. “There’s nothing quite like it around here.”

500-acre technology park planned next to Intel site in New Albany

Date: July, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: “We will have buildings under construction soon after and expect to complete the first by the end of 2023,” said Andy Weeks, executive vice president of VanTrust.

VanTrust to Break Ground on New Albany Development Ideal for Chip Plant Suppliers

Date: July, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust is set to break ground on multiple projects before the end of 2022, with completion expected by the end of 2023. The total buildout could reach five million square feet.

Perspective: Post-COVID Workplace

Date: June, 2022
Client: Fechtor Advertising
Summary: Michelle Snook and Dave Rogers, co-owners of Fechtor Advertising, discuss their plans to open a workspace in downtown Columbus that incorporates the latest office design concepts, aimed at accommodating a workforce that is adjusting to working amid the pandemic recovery.

Developer plans new industrial parks in Avon, Mount Comfort

Date: June, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust plans to construct two additional buildings, at 245,000 square feet and 156,000 square feet, respectively, after Building 1 is complete. The company has an additional 60-acre site set for Phase 2 of the project, the scope of which is yet to be determined.

New industrial parks planned for Avon, Mount Comfort

Date: June, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: “The Indianapolis area is a strong, dynamic industrial market and one we continue to invest in,” Phil Rasey, vice president of development at VanTrust, said in written remarks. “Both Avon and Mt. Comfort are prime locations.”

Ohio business travel company helping to extricate people in danger from Ukraine

Date: June, 2022
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: New Albany-based ATG Travel Worldwide not only helped clients relocate but assisted others who were in danger with logistics like transportation and a place to stay.

The Bristol residents build Little Free Library at Worthington Hills Park

Date: May, 2022
Client: Continental Senior Communities
Summary: Cathleen Denti, activities director at The Bristol Senior Living facility  said staff members and residents wanted to “give back” to the community and decided to build a little free library for those visiting the park.

Senior citizens in Worthington hope to inspire new readers with a little free library

Date: May, 2022
Client: Continental Senior Communities
Summary: A group of senior citizens from The Bristol have created a free little library for children along the Olentangy River bike trail.

Fechtor retires after 20 years bringing Jewish “heart” to advertising

Date: May, 2022
Client: Fechtor Advertising
Summary: Fechtor Advertising has won multiple advertising awards and done work for clients like Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Cryobio, Donatos Pizza, Disability Rights Ohio, Jewish Family Services of Columbus, Installed Building Products, S-E-A Ltd. and Skilken | Gold.

Downtown’s comeback: Historic building on Capitol Square to get new tenant

Date: May, 2022
Client: Fechtor Advertising
Summary: After spending nearly two years working from home, Michelle Snook and Dave Rogers said they wanted to keep a presence downtown when they bring their employees back to the office. “We think a thriving downtown is important,” Snook said. “We have a commitment to downtown.”

Law firm known for its expertise in leadership succession, announces its own transition

Date: April, 2022
Client: Emens, Wolper, Jacobs and Jasin
Summary: While the firm is recognized as a leader in family business succession, other practice areas include asset protection, sale of businesses and estate planning and probate.

 

Ohio developer breaks ground on 1.5M square feet on across Upstate

Date: April, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Andy Weeks, Vice President of the Columbus office, considers the demand in Anderson and Spartanburg counties a part of the entire Upstate market’s success, so under his direction, VanTrust launched a pilot run with the Exchange I-85 logistics park in Piedmont.

Law firm known for expertise in leadership succession announces its own transition

Date: April, 2022
Client: Emens, Wolper, Jacobs and Jasin
Summary: Jasin joined the firm in 2011 and became a partner in 2015. Her appointment as president was the unanimous choice of the firm’s four partners and remains one of the region’s few women-owned law firms.

VanTrust spec buildings underway at business park: 800-plus jobs expected

Date: April, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: “These projects demonstrate the incredible momentum we have in this region” said Phil Rasey of VanTrust Real Estate.

Former Ohio State professor abruptly resigned appeals for her job back, citing psychosis

Date: April, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kevin Truitt, legal advocacy director for Disability Rights Ohio said mental disorders like bipolar, depression and schizophrenia are considered disabilities with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VanTrust Real Estate breaks ground to put up largest speculative building in New Albany International Business Park

Date: April, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: One of the region’s most active developers is bringing two new speculative industrial buildings to New Albany, including the largest speculative project in the city’s International Business Park.

Jasin succeeds founding partner, president Wolper at Columbus law firm

Date: April, 2022
Client: Emens, Wolper, Jacob & Jasin
Summary: Kelly Jasin joined the firm in 2011 and became a partner in 2015. Her appointment as president was the unanimous choice of the firm’s four partners and remains one of the region’s few women-owned law firms.

An Ohio State professor resigned while experiencing psychosis. Now she wants her job back

Date: March, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: “When someone is excluded from a job, fired or terminated because of a disability or something related to the person’s disability, that’s very concerning because we want to have workplaces that are inclusive, accessible and diverse,” said Kevin Truitt, legal advocacy director of the nonprofit Disability Rights Ohio.

Industrial vacancy reaches new all-time low in Central Ohio

Date: March, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: But Andrew Weeks, executive vice president at VanTrust Real Estate, which has seven completed industrial properties and more under construction, said this poses a short-term problem.

Disability Rights Ohio says disabled voters need better info on access

Date: March, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio Legal advocacy director Kevin Truitt says the organization also found residents in assisted living facilities need to know they have options if they can’t make it to the polls.

This woman-owned Columbus law firm specializes in succession planning. Now they’re living it.

Date: March, 2022
Client: Emens, Wolper, Jacob & Jasin
Summary: The firm, which specializes in helping family businesses navigate succession and estate planning, is going through its own transition. Kelly Jasin was recently named president, and Bea Wolper, who founded the firm, will take on the role of CEO and step back from leadership responsibilities.

Elevation Festivals aim to raise $100,000 for Ukrainian relief efforts

Date: March, 2022
Client: WonderBus/The Shipyard
Summary: “Live music events have had a long history of doing the right thing and supporting people in a time of crisis,” said Elevation president Denny Young in a press release. “We wanted to do our best to support the innocent people of Ukraine and invite others in our industry (and beyond) to step forward and help these people now.”

Ingram Micro builds fulfillment facility with $37M investment

Date: March, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: “We chose the Spartanburg and Anderson locations for these developments as they are both located in close proximity to Greenville, a major metropolitan area and one of the fastest growing economic regions in the state,” Andy Weeks, executive vice president of VanTrust.

WonderBus unveils line-up for 2022

Date: February, 2022
Client: WonderBus/The Shipyard
Summary: Columbus festival WonderBus has announced its 2022 lineup, returning with top notch headlining acts. Duran Duran, for the first time earlier this month, will headline Friday with Lorde and The Lumineers headlining the next two nights.

How companies can support their employees’ mental health

Date: February, 2022
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: After seeing his long-time business partner struggle with his son’s mental health and subsequent suicide, CEO Rick Milenthal decided to make mental health a priority within their company and community.

Chief Creative Officer for the Shipyard discusses Super Bowl commercials

Date: February, 2022
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Chief Creative Officer for the Shipyard talks about the best and funniest commercials that aired during the Super Bowl.

Who doesn’t love a good Super Bowl ad? Columbus area companies have produced quite a few

Date: February, 2022
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Columbus marketing and branding agency The Shipyard will debut an ad it created for the California tourism campaign called Visit California. In the ad, a visitor, propelled by the music of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” flies through the state’s attractions including beaches, Hollywood, Yosemite and the Golden Gate Bridge.

‘The pandemic has not been very good to me’: People with disabilities feel forgotten

Date: February, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio worked with the Ohio Department of Health to create crisis standards of care for hospitals and doctors that are inclusive of the disabled community, and hopes the recommendations become guidelines.

With Pana out of the picture, some TMCs see non-employee travel as a discrete revenue line

Date: February, 2022
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: ATG Worldwide, which recently claimed Volkswagen as its newest large client, in January announced a suite of add-on services related to Human Resources functions, including relocation, date management and recruiting.

Multi-Year Lawsuit Seeking More Community Disability Services Ends; Linked Case Continues

Date: January, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio (DRO), the nonprofit designated under federal law to advocate for people with disabilities, helped to lead the class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals, families and the Ability Center of Greater Toledo.

Warehouse construction sets new records in Columbus area amid boom in online shopping

Date: January, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: “One of the really positive things about the current market is the demand is broad-based among all industry sectors, and among all sizes,” said Andy Weeks Vice President of VanTrust.

Snow-covered sidewalks create mobility barriers for seniors, people with disabilities

Date: January, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio Legal Advocacy Director Kevin Truitt says a lot of people do not have services to clear sidewalks or they are physically unable to, and that’s a problem.

Group helps Ohioans with disabilities find housing

Date: January, 2022
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kevin Truitt, legal advocacy director of Disability Rights Ohio, said his organization is proud that 1,300 disabled Ohioans are living more independently as a result of the lawsuit — and he expects that number to rise if the pandemic wanes and more people enter the home-health field.

Intel plant expected to further increase industrial demand

Date: January, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Phil Rasey, vice president of development at VanTrust Real Estate, told Business First that while it is too early to tell what will exactly happen, he expects industrial construction to increase as demand increases.

A fear of flying

Date: January, 2022
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: Tammy Krings, ATG’s CEO said of the pandemic, “We had the rare opportunity to step off the fast-moving train and evaluate our expertise, processes and technologies that could easily transfer into the various functions of any business.”

“TALK” Suicide Awareness

Date:  January, 2022
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29. Rick Milenthal, CEO of marketing agency The Shipyard, and Dave Grzelak, the firm’s chief strategy officer, discuss Dave’s personal battle with loss due to suicide and efforts to encourage conversation about mental health issues and suicide.

Mac Tools relocating North American headquarters from Westerville to Dublin

Date: January, 2022
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate owns the 42,000-square-foot building, and Mac Tools will be its sole tenant, said Brice Harrison, manager of real estate for VanTrust in Columbus.

Agenda 2022: Columbus region ‘square on the national map for booming industrial sector

Date: December, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: While Rickenbacker generates demand because of its proximity to the cargo-focused airport, New Albany generates demand due to its expanding New Albany International Business Park and proximity to a growing roster of corporate offices, said Andrew Weeks, executive vice president at Van Trust Real Estate.

Pandemic-driven online shopping shifted the area’s already fast-paced warehouse sector into high gear

Date: December, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Andrew Weeks, VanTrust’s Columbus executive vice president, said the increased demand in e-commerce is driving the rise of speculative industrial buildings.

Dayton schools issued corrective measures after improperly restraining autistic boy

Date: December, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Rules restricting restraint and seclusion were created in response to the deaths of children with disabilities in Ohio and other states, according to Kristin Hildebrant, senior attorney at Disability Rights Ohio.

Industrial vacancy rate falls to another all-time low

Date: December, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Andrew Weeks, executive vice president at VanTrust Real Estate, which has seven completed industrial properties in Columbus with more under construction, said he doesn’t see any indicator that demand will drop off off anytime soon.

VanTrust signs last tenant to fill out Dublin office project

Date: December, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: The company has signed Mac Tools as the sole tenant of its next Blazer Parkway office building.   Mac Tools, a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker, will use the site as its North American training center.

Ohio’s home care industry asks for lifeline in COVID pandemic to boost workers wages

Date: December, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Ohio is set to receive $964 million for Medicaid to expand availability of home care for Ohioans.  Jordan Ballinger, policy director for Disability Rights Ohio questions whether these initiatives will last.

A fear of flying

Date: November, 2021
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: Recognizing the challenges during COVID, ATG seized an opportunity during the pandemic and spent the past year developing a suite of proprietary travel technology products that are COVID related.

Local brain injury survivor appointed to state disability board

Date: November, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: After an accident left him with a traumatic brain injury, Douglas Kidd has spent his life helping those with disabilities.  Now he has been appointed as a board member with Disability Rights Ohio.

With many working from home, Columbus office space sits empty

Date: November, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate Executive Vice President Andy Weeks says he’s unsure of the future of downtown office towers, however new office space in the Polaris and Dublin areas is quite desirable.

Conservatorship System Is Slow To Change, Despite Availability Of Less Restrictive Options

Date: November, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Ohio lawmakers passed reforms for conservatorships, but Kevin Truitt, legal advocacy director for Disability Rights Ohio is skeptical those reforms have led to improvements.

Is managing non-travel a new frontier?

Date: November, 2021
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: Tammy Krings, founder and CEO of travel management company ATG believes we’re going to be seeing more personalization in general, but also more choice on when do you actually physically travel.

Disability Rights Ohio elects Bauer as president

Date: November, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg said Bill Bauer has been a lifelong advocate for disability rights, and brings creativity, passion, and an amazing amount of knowledge to the Disability Rights Ohio board.

Local stand-up comedian uses comedy as a way to advocate for the disabled community

Date: November, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Matt O’Nesti not only does stand-up comedy to get the conversation started about the disabled, but he recently became a board member of Disability Rights Ohio.

Bans on unvaccinated employee travel are here. Now what?

Date: October, 2021
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: Tammy Krings, founder of Allstar Travel Group founder says ATG profile management system includes a field for travelers’ health information that could be used to log vaccination status with supporting information.

Allstar Travel Group still on the way up despite travel industry struggles during COVID-19

Date: October, 2021
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: Allstar Travel Group founder and CEO Tammy Krings is known for having a few tricks up her sleeve. So as the travel industry continues to face highs and lows her ambition remains sky high.

Women are running in all but one competitive Cleveland City Council race, paving the way for fairer representation

Date: October, 2021
Client: The Matriots
Summary: Six council contenders are endorsed by the Matriots, an Ohio-only political action committee founded in 2017 in response to what it says is the “significant underrepresentation” of women in Ohio politics.

New spec building in New Albany could bring more than 400 news jobs

Date: October, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate plans to build its sixth facility on a 35-acre site on East Worthington Road, northeast of Facebook’s campus.

Bosch, supply chain partner expand in Upstate

Date: October, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Bosch supply chain partner CHEP USA will be covering new ground in Anderson’s Exchange Logistics Park at I-85.  VanTrust Real Estate is the developer and expects to break ground on two additional buildings in the next 60 days.

Industrial vacancy rates hit new low in Columbus

Date: October, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Van Trust’s Executive VP Andy Weeks discusses the current situation regarding vacancy rates but gives encouraging news about the  development of new buildings in Central Ohio that will change the vacancy rates in the upcoming quarters.

Gene therapy manufacturer Andelyn adds lab in Dublin as construction continues in OSU Innovation District

Date: September, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Andelyn Biosciences Inc. is adding a second laboratory in Dublin, and will move into its headquarters in Ohio State University’s Innovation District before construction is complete. The building at Blazer Tech I was developed by VanTrust Real Estate.

Historically under funded, home and community-based care in Ohio finally will get $517 million boost

Date: September, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Under staffed community-based will finally see more money coming from Medicaid.  Jordan Ballinger of Disability Rights Ohio says some of those dollars should go towards boosting wages for direct care workers.

Face the State: The Matriots endorsing all non-judicial races this fall

Date: September, 2021
Client: The Matriots
Summary: Face the State host Tracey Townsend talks with the Matriots new CEO Emily Quick Schriver about the PAC’s goals to get more women in a number of political offices across Ohio.

Things to know before traveling overseas

Date: September, 2021
Client: ATG Travel
Summary: As COVID numbers are on the rise, is it safe to travel abroad?  ATG Travel CEO Tammy Krings explains the ground rules you need to know before jetting overseas.

Matriots PAC names CEO, will endorse candidates across non-judicial races in Ohio in 2021

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Matriots
Summary: While only 31% of women hold statewide offices in Ohio, the Matriots goal is to get women in 50% of those positions.  To help do that, they’ve hired Emily Quick Schriver as their new CEO.

WonderBus music & arts festival kicks off Saturday August 28th

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: To entertain and enlighten, that’s what the WonderBus music festival plans to do as mental health and resilience remains a major cause for the festival.

The Matriots name CEO, will endorse candidates across all non-traditional Ohio races in 2021

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Matriots
Summary: The Matriots, a Columbus-based political action committee, want women to be in 50% of statewide offices.  To lead the way, it has hired its first full-time CEO, Emily Quick Schriver.

Mental health and music come together again at WonderBus

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard along with other festival partners Elevation, and CAS hope to leverage the power of live music to promote and raise funds for mental health initiatives at the medical center that are focused on recovery and resilience.

On the move – Matriots hire Emily Quick Schriver as CEO

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Matriots
Summary: The Matriots – an organization that supports Ohio women running for political office – announced it hired Emily Quick Schriver as its first full-time CEO.

New state-of-art warehouse going in NKY

Date: August, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: A new major development project aims to bring a lot of jobs to Northern Kentucky.  VanTrust Real Estate is building a 108-acre master planned industrial park in Independence.

Smoot Construction names new CEO, Chairman

Date: August, 2021
Client: Smoot Construction
Summary: The third generation is taking over the reins of Smoot Construction Co. of Columbus as Lewis Smoot, Jr. becomes the latest CEO.

The Shipyard Partnership

Date: August, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: While there were plenty of tragic business stories following the civil unrest last year, OSU’s School of Communication and The Shipyard,  an independent advertising agency headquartered in Columbus, are navigating a new way forward.

Smoot Construction names Lewis Smoot Jr. new CEO

Date: August, 2021
Client: Smoot Construction
Summary: Following in the footsteps of his father, Lewis R. Smoot Sr., Smoot Jr. is now tasked with leading the multidisciplinary construction company into the future.

California Grown celebrates leafy greens and avocados

Date: July, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Mering, a company of The Shipyard, launched a new round of its “California Grown” campaign.

Columbus City Schools upholds principal’s firing, after probe into altered attendance data

Date: July, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kristin Hildebrant, a senior attorney with Disability Rights Ohio, said even just one suspension can be devastating to a student’s academic achievement. That’s why the federal law exists, to ensure a disability isn’t the underlying cause for misbehavior.

Developer VanTrust continues quest to expand presence in New Albany

Date: July, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate is planning to invest in New Albany, which would increase the company’s footprint in the city to roughly 1.4 million square feet.

Disability Rights Ohio discusses a challenge to the organization that was approved in the state budget

Date: July, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kerstin Sjoberg, executive director of Disability Rights Ohio, the federally authorized Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program under the Americans with Disabilities Act, discusses a challenge to the organization’s independence in the state budget and other issues.

Columbus industrial market names one of three to watch nationwide in a new JLL report

Date: July, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Andrew Weeks, executive vice president at VanTrust Real Estate in Columbus, said demand has grown because of the city’s geographic location.

Fulfilling a promise: Columbus marketing firm commits to diversity with its new hires

Date: July, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard partnered with OSU’s Black advertising organization to create internships for Black marketing students. Now they are hiring two new graduates.

BASCA partnership seeks to improve Black representation in advertising agencies

Date: July, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Marketing agency The Shipyard has partnered with OSU’s Black Advertising Strategic Communications Association to create internships and job opportunities for Black students.

Disability rights group argues bill amendment would threaten ability to investigate freely

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: The measure would create a legislative committee that could – on a recurring basis – “examine the activities” of Disability Rights Ohio.

Disability Rights Ohio concerned about budget item seeking oversight

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A nonprofit watchdog advocating for the rights of Ohioans with disabilities is concerned about a budget proposal from the state senate to ramp up oversight of its own activities.

Work starts on a 1.2 million square-foot warehouse near Rickenbacker

Date: June, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: As the boom in online shopping continues to drive demand for central Ohio warehouse space, VanTrust Real Estate broke ground on 1.2 million square foot warehouse at Rickenbacker Exchange.

Disability Rights Ohio says budget amendment threatens advocacy work

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is lobbying against a budget amendment that would create a joint legislative oversight committee to review the nonprofit every two years.

Teen addresses Ohio bill as future of disability rights lies in oversight amendment

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Erin Fearn, 14, testified before Ohio lawmakers about an amendment that she says would hurt people like her who have a disability.

Senate Committee Moves Budget after Adopting Omnibus Amendment

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: The omnibus amendment also included language creating legislative oversight of Disability Rights Ohio, which provides the state’s protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities.

Disability Rights Ohio says legislation is detrimental to advocacy efforts

Date: June, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary:  An amendment to the state budget bill has Disability Rights Ohio  advocates speaking out. It would require the non-profit organization to be evaluated every two years by a joint legislative oversight committee.

The Shipyard is on a mission to improve diversity in the marketing industry starting with its own interns

Date: June, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Citing very few minorities work in the marketing field, The Shipyard’s CEO Rick Milenthal decided to create a diversity internship program 2020.  This year he’s proud to announce two of those interns have been hired.

Mering Ad agency adds clients, plans name change

Date: May, 2021
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard recently acquired Mering, a San Diego advertising agency, announced four new clients including CAS and California Wines.

Advocate for people with disabilities leery of oversight amendment

Date: May, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is pushing back against a draft budget amendment on legislative oversight of its work, saying the proposal jeopardizes federal funding and could drastically alter how they assist those with disabilities.

VanTrust begins construction on Innovation II in New Albany business park

Date: April, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: As shovels went into the ground to build Innovation II building, the facility was fully leased. “It’s a big win,” said Phil Rasey, company vice president of development. “We’re very happy with the activity out there.”

Columbus-area industrial development off to a big start in 2021

Date: April, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Two new VanTrust buildings located in New Albany have been leased before they are even they are finished, part of what is expected to be a banner year for Ohio’s industrial market.

Columbus remains one of the most active industrial real estate markets nationwide

Date: April, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate fully leased a 234,000 square foot building in New Albany before it was built.  “Leasing the entire building before breaking ground speaks to the strong interest in New Albany and Central Ohio,” said Andy Weeks, VanTrust’s local executive vice president.

Two different perspectives on working remotely during the pandemic

Date: March, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Will workers return to the office? From a real estate point of view, Andrew Weeks with VanTrust Real Estate says none of their office tenants stop paying rent or mentioned that they want to downsize during the pandemic.

Polaris office building nearly full after signing two new tenants

Date: March, 2021
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate’s latest project, The Pointe at Polaris is now 90% occupied after two companies recently signed leases.

Columbus Perspective: Education amid the Pandemic

Date: March, 2021
Client: Franklinton High School
Summary: Martin Griffith, principal of Franklinton High School, explains how the community school, with a 152-member student body, was able to maintain an in-person learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Franklinton High School tries to be an example for in-person learning

Date: February, 2021
Client: Franklinton High School
Summary: Franklinton H.S. principal Martin Griffith said listening to the CDC guidelines, a hard working staff, masks, and natural ventilation with open windows, helped keep their students learning in the classroom.

Franklinton High School ahead of the curve for in-person classes

Date: February, 2021
Client: Franklinton High School
Summary: Franklinton High School has been holding in-person classes since last fall, and they’ve done it without a single transmission of COVID.  School officials say it’s thanks to some effective social distancing techniques.

 

As students head back to the classroom, one Columbus school has been doing it for months

Date: February, 2021
Client: Franklinton High School
Summary: Back in August, teachers and staff at Franklinton High School created a collaborative back-to-school plan helping students learn in a safe environment.

Disability Rights group helping eligible Ohioans receive Covid-19 vaccine

Date: February, 2021
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is helping educate those with disabilities or with certain medical conditions learn where they can sign up to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Oldest operating Black-owned business in the nation celebrates 140th anniversary

Date: February, 2021
Client: E.E. Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: “To carry on a legacy, it’s special,” says Brian Brooks, co-owner and president of E.E. Ward. “It’s an honor, and not an everyday opportunity you get.”

Columbus moving company, America’s oldest running Black-owned business, celebrates 140 years

Date: February, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: “They went through depression, bigotry, competition but they still made it.” said Delores White, one of the oldest living Wards.  The company now owned by Brian and Dominque Brooks is a multi-million dollar business moving families all over the country.

Central Ohio’s E.E. Ward, America’s oldest Black-owned business, responds to corporate America’s new diversity focus

Date: February, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: Owners Brian and Dominique Brooks say the statements from corporate America against racism since the summer’s protests against racial injustice have been encouraging to see.

At 140 years, Grove City-based E.E. Ward is nation’s oldest continuously operating Black-owned business

Date: February, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: The business began during the Civil War with two horses and a wagon.  Now the company moves businesses and families all over the country.

GoodDay Marketplace: Copperline Masks

Date: February, 2021
Client: COPPERLINE MASKS
Summary: Now that there is a federal mandate on wearing a mask, Tammy Krings, distributor of COPPERLINE MASKS talks about why her masks, made with copper fibers protect wearers from COVID-19.

GoodDay Marketplace: EE Ward Moving & Storage Company

Date: February, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: Brian Brooks, owner of EE Ward Moving and Storage discusses the challenges and successes his moving company experienced during the pandemic.

Ohio Moving, Storage Company Connected to Underground Railroad

Date: February, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: Owner & CEO Brian Brooks talks about how his company, EE Ward Moving & Storage which is celebrating its 140th year, was founded by John T. Ward who was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Perspective: EE Ward Moving & Storage celebrates 140 years in business

Date: January, 2021
Client: EE Ward Moving & Storage
Summary: Owner & CEO Brian Brooks talks about how his company, EE Ward Moving & Storage has survived and thrived as the oldest black owned business in the US.

The metal in the mask makes all the difference

Date: January, 2021
Client: COPPERLINE MASKS
Summary: Why are COPPERLINE MASKS so effective?  Daytime Columbus’ Robyn Haines ask ATG CEO Tammy Krings why the copper fibers in the COPPERLINE MASKS help kill coronavirus.

Copperline Masks made with copper fibers provide COVID killing properties

Date: January, 2021
Client: COPPERLINE MASKS
Summary: Why are COPPERLINE MASKS so effective?  Tammy Krings explains how Coronavirus dies faster on copper  that’s why copper fibers are sewn into the fabric.

Local company looks to make business travel safer during pandemic

Date: December, 2020
Client: COPPERLINE MASKS
Summary: ATG Travel company CEO Tammy Krings explains why she pivoted during the pandemic and became a distributor for masks with copper fibers.

Shipyard’s digital deal: A sign of the pandemic times

Date: December, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: It was a business deal brokered over zoom meetings as The Shipyard’s CEO Rick Milenthal announced he acquired Mering; a Sacramento based agency in early December.

Mother gets lawyer, claims Columbus City Schools causing special needs daughter to fail

Date: December, 2020
Client:Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A local mother is frustrated that her special needs daughter is failing her classes because of remote learning.  Kristin Hildebrant, attorney with Disability Rights Ohio says school districts must fulfill students IEP’s even during remote learning.

Some turn to copper in stopping COVID-19

Date: December, 2020
Client: Copperline Masks
Summary: A Central Ohio travel company executive pivots during the pandemic to distribute masks made with copper fibers.

NBC4’s The Conversation examines post election changes, recent shooting

Date: December, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg explains Disability Rights Ohio’s latest report on the impact of police use of force on people with disabilities and why more government funds should be diverted to community based services.

 

The new reality for business

Date: December, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: CEO Rick Milenthal of The Shipyard talks about new changes taking place in e-commerce and why small businesses need to adapt in order to survive.

Consider personal, financial goals when choosing a bank

Date: November, 2020
Client: Ohio State Bank
Summary: President and CEO Dave Mallet talks about what consumers should consider when choosing a bank for their business or personal use.

Disability advocates want to permanently expand curbside voting in Ohio

Date: November, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Due to the pandemic, Ohio’s Secretary of State expanded curbside voting. Disability Rights Ohio Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg says this year’s increase demand for curbside voting should become “best practice” in upcoming elections.

Covid class: How the coronavirus crisis put leadership to the test

Date: November, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal, CEO of The Shipyard said during this pandemic you should not be worried about getting personal with your employees.

Covid Class: For Columbus leaders, 2020 took down the walls

Date: November, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Columbus Business First interviewed dozens of Central Ohio business leaders to learn how they and their employees navigated this uncertain time.

Older voters face extra challenges in a pandemic election

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is getting the word out about curbside voting so those older voters or others concerned about COVID-19 can safely cast their ballots.

Election 2020: How to vote in Ohio and Kentucky

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Susan Koller who has cerebral palsy worked hard to make sure those living in her facility had the opportunity to vote.

Perspective: Voting with disabilities

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kerstin Sjoberg, executive director of Disability Rights Ohio, explains how voters with disabilities can cast ballots in Ohio and assesses the status of Ohio’s election accessibility.

Disability Rights Ohio creates an Election Day hotline

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio wants to be available to address problems ranging from accessibility to polling places to transportation and even making sure blind Ohioans have access to electronic ballots.

People with disabilities look to cast ballots in person as early voting numbers soar

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: More than 2 million Ohioans have already voted.  Disability Rights Ohio is advocating for disabled voters saying you don’t need documentation to use curbside voting.

Advocates work to protect nursing home vote during pandemic

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is making sure that those living in over 1,000 nursing homes in Ohio are able to vote during these COVID-19 restrictions.

Voting made easier for those with disabilities

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio has enabled voters to utilize different avenues for voting to help those who can not get to the polls.

Family puts pop up classroom designed to help kids with special needs

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: An Akron family teaches their daughter Lyra outside as schools remain online.  Disability Rights Ohio says parents need to speak with their school districts to make sure children with Individualized Education Programs are getting a quality education during the pandemic.

VanTrust Real Estate retains seasoned project manager to join its development services team

Date: October, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Commercial real estate developer VanTrust Real Estate is pleased to announce that Peter Gray has joined the organization’s Columbus office.

Winchester call center seeking applicants who can work from home

Date: October, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive Network has hundreds of openings for the call center, which will support open enrollment for health insurance.

Akron family starts classroom for students with disabilities

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: An Akron family sets up a “pop-up” classroom to help children with disabilities. Disability Rights Ohio says the core for special education is individualize instruction.

Disability Rights Ohio discusses voting access for those with disabilities

Date: October, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio wants those with disabilities to understand their voting rights during this important election year.

“We’re hiring”: 200 jobs up for grabs at Winchester call center

Date: October, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive
Summary: Pearl Interactive has hundreds of openings at its call center which will support enrollment for health insurance.

VanTrust Announces New Industrial Park at Rickenbacker

Date: September, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust announces the groundbreaking of a one million square-foot speculative warehouse in the community of Commercial Point.

Thinking outside the classroom: Akron family creates ‘pop up’ classroom for daughter with disability

Date: September, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Frustrated that their school district planned on remote learning for the fall, the Thomas family decided to create an outdoor classroom to better educate their daughter who has Autism.

Online shopping pushing Central Ohio warehouse construction into overdrive

Date: September, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate just finished its sixth central Ohio warehouse. This week announced the start of a 1 million-square-foot building in a new industrial development in Pickaway County

VanTrust Real Estate planning 176-acre development near Rickenbacker

Date: September, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: The new development, called Rickenbacker Exchange, could have as much as 2.25 million square feet of warehouse space between three planned buildings near the intersection of Highway 104 and Highway 762.

Disability Rights Ohio turns to video visits to monitor facilities and finds there are some benefits

Date: September, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: During the pandemic, Disability Rights Ohio decided to move its monitoring visits online, meeting with administrators over Skype or Zoom and getting guided tours from an employee walking around with a tablet.

VanTrust’s Pointe at Polaris office development lands new tenants

Date: August, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: The two companies join Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio as tenants in the development’s first phase, which has 70,000 square feet of office space, 30,000 square feet of retail space and 216 apartment units.

Marketing firm, OSU Student Group Creates Diversity Program

Date: August, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Black and minority representation in marketing firms is low, that’s why the Shipyard’s CEO Rick Milenthal and OSU professor Dr. Osei Appiah partnered to create paid internships for minority OSU students majoring in marketing.

VanTrust welcomes Cathcart Rail and Fusion Alliance to the Pointe at Polaris

Date: August, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Cathcart Rail, a transportation company, will move to the Pointe at Polaris in the coming weeks, while technology consulting firm Fusion Alliance is expected to take occupancy January 2021.

Office space going fast at Polaris-area development

Date: August, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Two new office tenants are moving to the Point at Polaris, a project developed by VanTrust Real Estate.

Tick preventives protect pets, people from Lyme disease

Date: August, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Veterinarian Dr. Leigh Hofmeister warns pet owners to be diligent about checking for ticks and applying a flea and tick treatment on pets to avoid getting Lyme disease.

Veterinarians see rise in Lyme disease in dogs during tick season

Date: August, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: The state of Ohio is seeing a rapid rise in Lyme disease as vets pressure pet owners to have their dogs and cats protected with repellant.

Columbus Perspective: Monitoring care facilities during COVID-19

Date: August, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg talks about how her organization was successful in coming up with a new e-monitoring system to review nursing homes and other facilities during the pandemic.

Parents of students with special needs worry about return to school

Date: August, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: While many schools are turning to remote learning, Disability Rights Ohio Kristin Hildebrant says parents need to keep track of the services their child is receiving in order to get the proper education.

Advocates find ways to protect rights of Ohioans with disabilities during COVID-19

Date: August, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio pivots and comes up with a new way to monitor nursing homes and other facilities after the pandemic shuts down routine inspections.

Veterinarians see rise in Lyme disease in dogs during tick season

Date: August, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Veterinarians warn pets owners to be on the look out for ticks as Lyme disease in dogs is increasing.

Ohio State Bank moves headquarters

Date: August, 2020
Client: Ohio State Bank
Summary: Ohio State Bank’s new headquarters will occupy the first two floors of the new three story building located at 2106 East Main Street in Bexley.

For Central Ohio banks, the branch of the future looks like a living room

Date: August, 2020
Client: Ohio State Bank
Summary: Ohio State Bank’s new headquarters in Bexley has an eye-catching glass building featuring a lot of open space and natural light.

Webinar designed to help voters with disabilities know their rights

Date: August, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: To help inform voters of their options advocacy groups, like Disability Rights Ohio are holding a webinar on accessible voting in Ohio.

Disability Rights Ohio Alters it monitoring of facilities during pandemic

Date: August, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg talks about the positive changes made to monitor facilities virtually during the COVID 19 lockdown.

Dublin Council to consider land-transfer, incentive packages

Date: August, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Dublin City Council members are slated to vote on a real-estate transfer agreement between Dublin and VanTrust Real Estate.

Internships Advance Diversity in Marketing

Date: July, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard welcomed two paid interns this summer in collaboration with Ohio State’s Black Advertising and Strategic Communication Association to advance Black students careers

Columbus marketing agency offers internships for Black students

Date: August, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard in conjunction with Ohio State’s Black Advertising Strategic Communication Association commits to hiring two Black interns each summer.

Special Education Advocates Say To Meet With Specialists Now Before Remote Learning Starts

Date: July, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio encourages parents of children with special education plans to contact their school about how the district plans to help their child during virtual learning.

The Shipyard Nabs Garage Team Mazda Exec

Date: July, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard hires new creative director for their Newport Beach, CA office.

FriendShip Kitchen Makes Arrival

Date: July, 2020
Client: FriendShip Kitchen
Summary: The popular convenience stores now expand into the Columbus market.

Tips to help ease separation anxiety for pets adopted during COVID-19

Date: July, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Leigh Hofmeister offers tips for new pet owners on how to help your pet learn to stay home alone as more people return to work.

FriendShip Kitchen Store Chain Enters Central Ohio Market

Date: July, 2020
Client: FriendShip Kitchen
Summary: The move into Central Ohio is part of a planned expansion with plans for additional stores in the coming years.

Northern Ohio Convenience Store Chain Expanding To Columbus Area

Date: July, 2020
Client: FriendShip Kitchen
Summary:  The family-owned fuel/convenience store chain opening in Lewis Center.

Disability Rights Ohio Says Cleveland Mask Mandate Protects Individuals With Disabilities Per ADA

Date: July, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: While the Cleveland, Ohio, mask mandate helps to protect those who have compromised immune systems, Disability Rights Ohio executive director, Kerstin Sjoberg cites the Americans with Disabilities Act as a way to request exceptions for those whose disability makes mask wearing unsafe.

Protecting New Pets From COVID-19 As Concerns Rise Across The Country

Date: July, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Leigh Hofmeister, DVM, gives post-quarantine tips for pandemic pets.

We Can Do Better

Date: June, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: CEO Rick Milenthal shares his insights on Black Lives Matter protests, the coronavirus, and marketer’s responsibility to use their platforms to amplify their values and engage with their communities.

Two Historic Supreme Court Decisions; Police Reform

Date: June, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: On NBC4’s weekly political program, The Spectrum, Anchor Colleen Marshall spoke with Inna Simakovsky to take a closer look at what last week’s Supreme Court ruling on the DACA program means for thousands of Dreamers who call the U.S home.

Advocates Celebrate DACA Ruling, Continue Push for Reform

Date: June, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky shares what the Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) means for Dreamers in Ohio and around the U.S.

Ohio ‘Dreamers’ share perspective on SCOTUS DACA decision

Date: June, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky shares her take on last week’s  Supreme Court ruling on DACA and what might happen next for the thousands of Dreamers across Ohio and the nation.

New Albany Business Park Lures Projects With Move-In Ready Status

Date: June, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust’s first of two industrial building projects in New Albany attracts more large companies to the area. The first building, to be completed in December 2020, will provide 253,000 square feet of space designed to accommodate multiple tenants.

Community Helps Veteran Celebrate New Home In Licking County

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: Melroy Cort, a Marine, lost both of his legs after an IED explosion fighting in Iraq in 2005. In 2018, he lost his home to an electrical fire. He and his family received a new home on Saturday.

Military Hero From Central Ohio Gets A New Home

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: A local military veteran giving his all for the country. Saturday he was given a special thank you for his service: a mortgage-free smart home built by volunteers from Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers and A Solidier’s Journey Home.

New Home For Licking County Veteran Who Lost His Legs Unveiled Saturday

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: A group of volunteers from Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers and A Soldier’s Journey Home built a home for veteran Corporal Melroy Cort. The home was unveiled to the family on Saturday.

Disabled Veteran, Family Receive New Home After House Fire

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: After an electrical fire displaced the family of disabled veteran Corporal Melroy Cort in 2018, volunteers from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation built a mortgage-free smart home in Reynoldsburg for the family.

Volunteers Come Together To Build Home For Licking Co. Disabled Vet Who Lost House In Fire

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: Volunteers from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation built a mortgage-free smart home in Reynoldsburg for the family of disabled veteran, Corporal Melroy Cort.

Disabled Veteran Receives New Smart Home

Date: June, 2020
Client: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Summary: In partnership with 9/11 charity A Soldiers Journey Home, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation built a mortgage-free smart home for disabled veteran Corporal Melroy Cort and his family.

Central Ohio Law Firm Opens Dayton Office

Date: June, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: As part of the firm’s growth plan, opening an office in Dayton, Ohio, will help the firm provide critical immigration services to a high-demand area.

Central Ohio Law Firm Opens First Dayton Office

Date: June, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: As part of the firm’s growth plan, opening an office in Dayton, Ohio, will help the firm provide critical immigration services to a high-demand area.

Ohio Lawmakers May Give Medical Professionals, Businesses Immunity From COVID-19 Suits

Date: May, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Advocacy groups, including Disability Rights Ohio, and lawyers oppose a new bill that protects medical professionals and businesses from lawsuits if they contract COVID-19.

Lawsuits Over COVID-19 Spread Could Be Blocked By Ohio House Bill

Date: May, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio submitted written testimony on Wednesday protesting  the limit on regulation and lawsuit to prevent healthcare workers from acting recklessly or abusively, in places like nursing homes or long-term care centers.

VanTrust Breaks Ground on Second New Albany Project

Date: May, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust broke ground on the first of two industrial buildings in New Albany. The first building, to be completed in December 2020, will provide 253,000 square feet of space designed to accommodate multiple tenants.

Local Podcast Seeking To Change Conversation About Mental Health

Date: May, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: The Shipyard’s CEO Rick Milenthal’s new podcast, Voices of Resilience, puts a spotlight on the importance of open conversation about mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.

Voices of Resilience Podcast Continues Conversation on Mental Health

Date: May, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Voices of Resilience, a new podcast series produced by The Shipyard CEO Rick Milenthal features insights from some of Ohio’s brightest minds in the medical industry.

Drive-by Food Pantry Benefits Columbus City Schools Students

Date: May, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: For the third time, Simakovsky Law and a number of community partners hosted a drive-by food pantry.

New Podcast Aims to Start Conversations About Mental Health

Date: May, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal of The Shipyard and Dr. Luan Phan of OSU Wexner Med team up for ‘The Voices of Resilience’ podcast.

Abuse Investigations: Do Care Providers Get The Benefit Of The Doubt?

Date: May, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director of DRO, Kerstin Sjoberg discusses the lack of convictions for care providers of those with disabilities.

Conquering Columbus Podcast: Dr. Anup Kanodia

Date: May, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia discusses his career, his inspiration, and being part of the Columbus community.

Disability Rights Ohio Breaks Down Barriers

Date: May, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Executive Director Kerstin Sjoberg discusses the organization’s advocacy efforts for those who are dependent on a private person, a public agency, or a service provider for care.

Obstacles In Immigration Cases Discussed During Pandemic

Date: May, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky discusses the complex processes of immigration during the COVID-19 crisis.

My Vet And Me

Date: April, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Leigh Hofmeister, DVM, discusses her blog, My Vet and Me, and “pandemic pets” with Cameron Fontana.

Federal Judge Signs Off On Long-Running Lawsuit Over Housing For Disabled

Date: April, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A long-running legal fight over the ability of Ohioans with developmental disabilities to choose where they live has been settled. While many advocates rejoice, other families remain wary.

Food Drive For Immigrants

Date: April, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Simakovsky Law partnered with several other Central Ohio organizations to provide food bags to members of the immigrant community.

Coronavirus: Special Education At Home Could Set Some Kids ‘Way Back’

Date: April, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kristin Hildebrant, senior attorney for Disability Rights Ohio, discusses the difficulty parents who aren’t trained in specialized instruction face while schools are closed.

Veterinarian Gives Tips For Those Considering Pet Adoption During Stay-At-Home Order

Date: April, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Susan Jatsek shares tips for families who adopt dogs during the stay-at-home order to ensure they are prepared for life after the order is lifted.

Ohio Settles Long-Standing Special Education Class-Action Lawsuit

Date: April, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: The settlement will improve the state’s support for special education throughout Ohio and support improvement in student outcomes.

$125M Relief Fund For Undocumented Workers

Date: April, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky discusses the state of California’s $125M Relief Fund for Undocumented Workers. Each worker could receive up to $1,000 per household.

Federal Immigration Courts Remain Open Despite Shutdown Orders

Date: April, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky discusses the challenges that COVID-19 brings to the federal immigration courts. Because of the pandemic, she is unable to visit clients in detention.

Business Owner Helping Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Date: April, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal shares tips for businesses to remain relevant and engaged during the coronavirus pandemic.

During The Pandemic, More Challenges For Immigrants Trying To Avoid Deportation

Date: April, 2020
Client: Simakovsky Law
Summary: Inna Simakovsky discusses the challenges that COVID-19 brings to immigrants trying to fight deportation.

Advice For Small Businesses To Stay Positive Through The Coronavirus Pandemic

Date: April, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal the CEO of the Shipyard, the largest digital marketing firm in Columbus joins Good Day Columbus with advice for employers and their employees.

What Companies Should Be Doing In This Time Of The Coronavirus Crisis

Date: March, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal of The Shipyard discusses how businesses can make connections to keep their business moving through the coronavirus crisis with Joel Riley’s podcast.

Vet Providing Tips To Pet Owners Concerned About Coronavirus

Date: March, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Many pet owners are looking for answers on how the coronavirus will impact their furry friends.

Is COVID-19 Dangerous To Dogs And Cats? Mystical Narwhals. Financial Investing That Supports Animal Welfare.

Date: March, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Leigh Hofmeister, DVM, addresses questions pet guardians have about pets and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Onlyincbus Podcast – Rick Milenthal Of The Shipyard

Date: March, 2020
Client: The Shipyard
Summary: Rick Milenthal talks about The Shipyard’s clients, and being the first “marketing engineering” company. He also offers tips for organizations weathering the COVID19 Crisis.

What Do You Do With Your Pet If You Get The Coronavirus?

Date: March, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Veterinarian Leigh Hofmeister explains that COVID-19 is not believed to be a threat to our pets.

Columbus Doctor Talks About Staying Healthy During Pandemic

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia, a doctor of functional medicine based outside of Columbus, discusses other ways people can stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sinclair Cares: What You Can Do To Protect Yourself From COVID-19

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia shares tips on staying healthy during the coronavirus crisis to combat the virus as best we can.

Coronavirus Fact Or Fiction: Can Our Pets Get Coronavirus?

Date: March, 2020
Client: CAPInnoVet
Summary: Our furry friends are such a big part of our lives and a lot of us are worried about how the coronavirus impacts them.

Staying Healthy During A Pandemic And Beyond

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Many people are wondering what they can do to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to proper hand washing and social distancing.

Promoting Wellness During Social Distancing

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia says social distancing can give people and families the time they need to get rebalanced.

Dr. Anup Kanodia – What To Expect From COVID-19

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia clears up some common misconceptions about COVID-19 and what to expect.

Local Doctor On Keeping You And Your Family Safe And Strong During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Date: March, 2020
Client: KanodiaMD
Summary: Dr. Anup Kanodia speaks to Joel Riley and offers tips to keep yourself and your family safe through the coronavirus crisis.

Federal Settlement Signed, Ohio’s Special Ed Programs To Get Overhaul To Improve Test Scores

Date: March, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A federal judge signed a settlement to help improve inclusion and scores of 250,000 special education students in Ohio.

Legal Settlement Requires Ohio To Improve Special Education Plans

Date: March, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Ohio Department of Education must integrate students with disabilities into general education following a legal settlement with Disability Rights Ohio.

Advocacy Group Calls On State To Inspect Sequel Pomegranate After Pattern Of Abuse Allegations

Date: March, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Disability Rights Ohio is calling on state officials to further inspect Sequel Pomegranate.

Settlement Announced In Lawsuit Against Ohio On Behalf of Special Education Students

Date: March, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Special education students will be getting additional resources in school following a settlement between Disability Rights Ohio and the Ohio DOE.

New Executive Director To Take The Reins At Disability Rights Ohio

Date: February, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Kerstin Sjoberg who has been with Disability Rights Ohio since 2009, will become the new executive director in March.

VanTrust Real Estate Plans Two More Buildings In New Albany International Business Park

Date: February, 2020
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: New Albany city leaders gave the go-ahead for VanTrust Real Estate to build two new buildings to attract manufacturing and distribution tenants.

Eight Valley Companies Now Hiring

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive Network is offering a competitive hourly wage of $17.10 for many of the 725 employees hired to work for the 2020 Census.

Special Ed Parents Bring Their Battles With Ohio School Districts To Federal Court

Date: February, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: In a case representing 260,000 students in Ohio’s public education system, parents of special education kids testified in Federal Court to say they’ve been treated unfairly.

500 Jobs Still Available For Census Bureau’s Data Collection Drive — Pay Starts At $17.10 An Hour

Date: February, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl – Tempe is looking to fill hundreds of positions for the 2020 Census.  Pearl is holding several onsite hiring events where applicants can learn more about competitive pay plus health benefits.

Conquering Columbus Podcast Talks With Dueling Axes About Their Las Vegas Expansion

Date: January, 2020
Client: Dueling Axes
Summary: Jess Hellmich and Paul Sherry of Dueling Axes talks about the popularity of axe-throwing here in Columbus and their new location in Las Vegas, opening in 2020.

Settlement Coming For 1993 Lawsuit Against Ohio On Behalf Of Special Education Students

Date: December, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: The lawsuit, Doe v. State of Ohio, claims the state did not provide necessary support to school districts to make sure special education students were getting the education to which they’re entitled under a federal law.

Oregon’s District’s B2B Companies Growing, Adding Services

Date: January, 2020
Client: Eastway Behavioral Healthcare
Summary: Eastway invested nearly $1 million in purchasing the building on Bainbridge in 2018 and making improvements to the Wayne Avenue location.

Mother Claims School Asked Her To Keep Her Autistic Daughter Home Due To Her Disability

Date: January, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: ABC6 called Disability Rights Ohio after a mother said her daughter was forced to stay home from school because there was no aide available at school.

2020 Census Means Well-Paying Temp Jobs

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive is looking for census applicants who speak foreign languages including Native American languages.

Pearl Interactive Looks To Hire 725 In Tempe

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: The new contact center will offer a variety of positons that range from customer service representatives and supervisors to workforce site specialists and trainers.

2020 Census Brings Secure Jobs To EV

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive call-center in Tempe will be hiring 746 federal call-center representatives, and has already hired about 200 employees.

Hundreds Of Temporary Jobs Available At Tempe Call Center

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: The federal government has contract with Pearl Interactive Network  to hire over 700 people that will field questions from those filling out the census online.

Columbus Grandmother Joins Case Against State Of Ohio On Treatment Of Special Ed Kids

Date: January, 2020
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: A Columbus grandmother is struggling to keep her grandson in school as she claims he has become a target due to his disability.

2020 Census Brings Secure Jobs To East Valley

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive call-center is one of 10 call-centers in the U.S. taking calls in English from telephone and internet referrals, assisting census takers across the country.

Hundreds Of Temporary Census Jobs Available At Tempe Call Center

Date: January, 2020
Client: Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive Network is set to hire over 700 people that will field questions from those filling out the census online.

Columbus Financial Firm Launches New Fund To Capitalize On New Federal Tax Breaks

Date: December, 2019
Client: Beacon Hill Investment Advisory
Summary: The goal of the Nest Opportunity Fund is to renovate nearly 300 homes in low income neighborhoods.

Supreme Court Hears International Residence Case

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: The Supreme Court hearing the case will help bring clarity to habitual residence, which is the location where a child has spent most of his or her life, or where he or she has the deepest connection.

Justices Struggle With Child Abduction Treaty Case

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court struggled during oral argument with the standard for deciding under the Hague Convention what country should be able to determine where an infant in the middle of a custody battle should reside.

In Heart-Wrenching Case, Supreme Court Examines Child Custody Battle

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: American mother of an Italian-born daughter wants court to return her to U.S

The Starting 5: Parental Abduction Laws

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: Monasky v. Taglieri concerns where a child should live if their separated parents live in different countries.

Supreme Court Hears Case Involving Ohio Mother

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: It’s rare that the Supreme Court takes on a family law case, but Wednesday the justices heard arguments from lawyers involved in a local custody battle.

Supreme Court To Hear International Custody Case Involving Ohio Mother

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: Who decides where ‘home’ is? What if the child is too young to have acclimated anywhere? That’s what attorney Andrew Zashin hopes the Supreme Court will clarify on Wednesday.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear International Child Custody Dispute From Cleveland

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear Cleveland-area native Michelle Monasky’s international child custody case.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Case Briefed By CWRU Law School Faculty

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: On December 11, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Monasky v. Taglieri, a case in which CWRU Law Professors and alums played a significant part.

Supreme Court to Hear International Custody Case Involving Ohio Mother

Date: December, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: Supreme Court to hear international custody battle case.

Scotus to Consider International Child Abduction and Domestic Violence

Date: October, 2019
Client: Zashin & Rich
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear Monasky v. Taglieri, which underscores the complications inherent in determining habitual residence for a baby too young to have acclimatized to a particular country when one parent alleges the baby was wrongfully removed.

Proposed Legal Settlement To Aid Special Education Students In Ohio

Date: November, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Eleven Ohio School Districts To Add Resources For Special Ed Students

Special Ed Students Hopes To Get Boost In Cleveland, 10 Other Districts Under Planned Legal Settlement

Date: November, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Ruling Helps Children With Disabilities Get A Better Education

VanTrust Real Estate Expands Into The Upstate

Date: November, 2019
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Expansion In Greenville and Anderson S.C.

Ohio To Expand Access To I/DD Community Living Waivers & Services

Date: November, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Settlement Provides More Options For Individuals

Ohio Axe Throwing Targets New Locations

Date: November, 2019
Client: Dueling Axes
Summary: Dueling Axes Expands To Las Vegas

VanTrust Plans 2 Upstate Industrial Developments

Date: October, 2019
Client: VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Development in Anderson and Spartanburg Counties

Disability Advocates Settle Suit Over Access Of Community Services

Date: October, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: DRO says the settlement is “fair and reasonable”

Settlement Reached In Developmental Disabilities Lawsuit

Date: October, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Settlement Allows Those With Disabilities To Live In Communities

Preliminary Settlement Reached In Class Action Suit Filed By Developmental Disabilities Advocates

Date: October, 2019
Client: Disability Rights Ohio
Summary: Settlement Helps Thousands Live In Communities

National Developer VanTrust Purchases 57-Acre Industrial Site In Moore

Date: October, 2019
Client:  VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Developer Expands Into South Carolina

Coping With Stress, Regulating Emotion, Growing Focus For Schools

Date: October, 2019
Client:  Eastway Behavioral Health
Summary: Eastway provides counselors for impacted children

Dueling Axes Unveils New Location In Sin City For 2020

Date: October, 2019
Client:  Dueling Axes
Summary: Columbus Business Excited For Expansion To Las Vegas

This Columbus Ax Throwing Business Is Expanding To Las Vegas

Date: October, 2019
Client:  Dueling Axes
Summary: Vegas Business Set To Open In 2020

Columbus Is Front And Center In This Kansas City Developer’s Growth Plans

Date: October, 2019
Client:  VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: Development Plans Include Polaris, Dublin and Rickenbacker

The Shipyard Set the Stage For A More In-depth Conversation About Mental Health

Date: September, 2019
Client:  The Shipyard and WonderBus Music & Arts Festival
Summary: WonderBus Music Festival Helped Destigmatize Mental Health

Bank of America to Anchor New Polaris Office Building

Date: September, 2019
Client:  VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: VanTrust Real Estate Developed Pointe at Polaris

Northlands 13th Floor Haunted House Specializes in Freak & Shrieks

Date: September, 2019
Client:  13th Floor Columbus
Summary: 13th Floor ready to scare Halloween fans in its second year

Wonderbus Music Festival – Music with a Mission

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: The Grzelaks speak on why they’ve decided to be open about their son’s suicide and how they are working to destigmatize mental health.

WonderBus makes mental health its mission

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: WonderBus has pledged a minimum of $50,000, which will benefit the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Inaugural WonderBus festival makes mental health its mission

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: When The Shipyard CEO was approached about partnering on WonderBus, he agreed on the condition that the festival would support mental health awareness.

WonderBus Music Festival

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: A portion of proceeds from WonderBus will benefit The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

Mental Health The Big Focus Of WonderBus Music Festival

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: The Shipyard CEO Rick Milenthal and CSO Dave Grzelak discuss why it’s important to normalize the conversation around mental health.

WonderBus music festival hopes to help end stigma surrounding mental health struggles

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: “It’s the Columbus way of doing things.” That’s why it was important to pair the WonderBus music festival with mental health awareness.

The Mission Behind the Inaugural WonderBus Music & Arts Festival

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: WonderBus organizers spoke with the Dispatch’s Life in the 614 podcast about the festival’s connections to mental health awareness.

Wonderbus Music Festival brings awareness to mental health

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: WonderBus festival organizers explain their mission of #LaLaLa: listen ask, love act, link advocate.

Newsmaker: Why Rick Milenthal is bringing the WonderBus music festival to Columbus

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: The Shipyard CEO Rick Milenthal explains why his company is speaking out for mental health awareness.

Local marketing firm backs mental health programs

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music and Arts Festival
Summary: For a company to mature, it needs to support its community, so The Shipyard decided to get involved in mental health awareness.

Competition heats up among ‘urban’ ax-throwers

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
Dueling Axes
Summary: As the Thursday Night Throw Down Tournament comes to an exciting end, a Dispatch reporter examines the ax-throwing community.

WonderBus Festival Aims to Spread Mental Health Awareness Through Music

Date: August, 2019
Client: 
The Shipyard and WonderBus Music Festival
Summary: The Shipyard CEO, Rick Milenthal and CSO Dave Grzelak discuss changing the conversation around mental health through a music festival.

Columbus Jewish women’s council holds back to school store

Date: July, 2019
Client: 
National Council of Jewish Women- Columbus Chapter
Summary: NCJW hosted a back-to-school sale where they helped 75 students ‘shop’ for school supplies.

Pearl Interactive Network is hiring more than 700 in Tempe

Date: July, 2019
Client: 
Pearl Interactive Network
Summary: Pearl Interactive Network is hiring in the Tempe, Arizona area.

Bexley good fit for businesses, owners say

Date: July, 2019
Client: 
Ohio State Bank
Summary: President Dave Mallett discusses what make Bexley a great city to do business in.

Arizona employers still hiring amid high state unemployment rate

Date: July, 2019
Client: 
Pearl Interactive
Summary: Even though Arizona’s unemployment rate is high, companies are still hiring.

You Can Show Off Your Axe Throwing Skills In This 32-Person Tournament

Date: July, 2019
Client: 
Dueling Axes
Summary: Local axe throwing lounge, Dueling Axes, celebrates one year anniversary with a 32-person tournament.

California e-retailer plans Groveport hub, 61 jobs

Date: June, 2019
Client: 
VanTrust Real Estate
Summary: A California lifestyle and fashion company is moving into VanTrust’s building bringing new jobs to Columbus.

Asian longhorned tick found in Kentucky

Date: June, 2019
Client: 
CAPinnoVet
Summary: Dr. Zeke Zekoff explains how to keep your pets safe from the Asian longhorned tick this season.

Ohio State Bank opens in Bexley

Date: May, 2019
Client: 
Ohio State Bank
Summary: With Central Ohio’s growing population and economy, a strong community bank is just what the area needs.

New type of tick raising concern in NC

Date: May, 2019
Client: 
CAPinnoVet
Summary: Veterinarian Dr. Leigh Hofmeister explains how to protect your pets from the Asian longhorned tick.

Species of tick spreading in US doesn’t need mate to reproduce

Date: May, 2019
Client: 
CAPinnoVet
Summary: Dr. Michael Henricks discusses the dangers of the Asian longhorned tick.

Ohio’s newest bank’s CEO says Central Ohio needs local banks like his

Date: April, 2019
Client: 
Ohio State Bank
Summary: CEO Dave Mallet discussed why Central Ohio needs local banks.

9 states report finding Asian longhorned tick

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 CAPinnoVet
Summary: Dr. Leigh Hoffmeister warns pet owners about the new Asian longhorned tick.

Protecting Your Pets From Getting Infected: Ways To Protect Your Furry Friends From Ticks

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 CAPinnoVet
Summary: Local veterinarian Dr. Michael Henricks shares tips and tricks for keeping pets tick-free.

Ohio’s first new bank in years to open Bexley branch

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 Ohio State Bank
Summary: Ohio State Bank is the first community bank to open in Ohio post-great recession.

New bank to start in Bexley

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 Ohio State Bank
Summary: A new community bank has opened in Bexley.

Ohio State Bank Opens in Central Ohio

Date: April, 2019
Client: 
Ohio State Bank
Summary: CEO Dave Mallett discusses how Ohio State Bank is serving the community.

Here’s how to make sure your pets are ready for tick season

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Bethany Horn demonstrates how to use Provecta on your pets to help repel and kill ticks.

Dr Leigh Hofmeister- Veterinarian on a new tick to be aware of if you’re a dog owner

Date: April, 2019
Client:
 CAPInnoVet
Summary: Dr. Leigh Hofmeister discusses a dangerous tick and the best way to protect your pets against it.