Forum Explores High Speed Internet 

Imagine high-speed, affordable internet access here in Yellow Springs, owned and operated locally, not by a huge corporate entity. A group of YS residents is working to make this vision a reality, and is organizing a Fiber Forum to help inform local business owners and individuals. This free event will be held Saturday, April 25, at MVECA, 330 E. Enon Rd. Local, state, and national speakers from 9am to Noon will be followed by a free roundtable lunch with questions and answers.   

By optimizing internet access with fiber, YS will address strategic economic, communication, and municipal service goals...

• attract new business ventures
• provide much faster and more affordable internet service to YS residents and businesses
• provide new revenue streams for our Village that will stay in our Village
• be a backbone for wi-fi access downtown and in other areas
• create options for video streaming and multicast video as well as telephone service
• provide a locally controlled resource that will resist attempts to override Net Neutrality by large telecom carriers
• utilize smart grid functionality for utility, health care, and emergency services

Click here to register for the Fiber Forum.    

 Ohio Business Gateway  

If you do business in the State of Ohio, you probably know that the Ohio Business Gateway is the primary source for business information, payment of a number of business taxes and other business services.

Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is working to make the site more user-friendly and effective so she's asking you to take a short survey to inform an upgrade. Click here to take the survey. 

Ohio Business Matchmaker

• Connects suppliers with buyers to fulfill contracting needs
• Provides specialized training on how to do business with federal, state, local and prime contractors
• Offers an organized format of one-on-one sessions to discuss opportunities with buyers
• Allows networking venues with government and private sector representatives

Member News 

Welcome New Members

Business Education & Events

Greene County Career Center Workforce Education

Various classes and times; 2960 W. Enon Rd., Xenia, OH

Meeting the needs of business and individuals in workforce training and certification. Adult classes.

Clark State Community College Workforce Training

Various classes, times and locations; (937) 431.7164

Professional development classes and individualized programs to help your employees and company rise to the top

Wright State University SBDC Workshops 

Various Times; Various Locations.  Register online.

A series of classes for anyone starting a new business including start-up basics and writing a business plan. Other specialized classes are also available.

Dayton SCORE Small Business Success Workshops

Various Times; Various Locations

A variety of free and fee-based business courses to meet your needs and challenges. Information and services valuable to start up business or one looking for new ideas to improve. Mentoring services and workshops are free or minimal cost. 

Dayton SCORE Non-Profit Initiative

Various Times; Various Locations

 YS Art Cans Project

Beth Holyoke and Käthi Seidl are hoping to continue their exciting Art Can project to enhance YS sidewalks in a creative and useful way. By clearly labeling and locating them strategically, the new sets (trash + recycling) of Art Cans will make it easier for people to separate recycling and landfill waste and, therefore, improve waste management downtown.

The Village has invested over $4000 in four sets and now it is hoped that the business community will be interested in sponsoring the project to help it move forward. All sponsors will be recognized on the cans and in promotional materials. Sponsorships range from $100 to $1500.

Click here to learn more about the project.