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Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report

Our economic development community proved last year that it can fulfill its primary mission - to build a better future - while coping with the most disruptive crisis of our lifetime.

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2021 NASCO Reunion

OITA President Nick York will be a featured Speaker & Panelist at this year's "North American Strategy on Competitiveness" Conference- hosted by the NASCO Network in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico. Keynote speaker and Apple Co-Founder, Steve Wozniak, among many other top business, government and community leaders, will also be featured at the 3 day event!


To learn more about Nick York's work on innovation and technology at Transom Group, and check out NASCO and their mission to connect people, businesses, ideas, information, and organizations across North America here 2021 NASCO REUNION

Ohio's new CIO sets goals for post-pandemic IT

Katrina Flory spent a decade as Ohio’s No. 2 technology official, under a succession of governors and chief information officers. But when she was named statewide CIO earlier this month, it was after an effusive endorsement by her predecessor, Ervan Rodgers, who’d held the role since early 2019.
 

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Here's how new antitrust legislation could affect Big Tech... and you

Are big changes coming for big tech? Last week, the state of Ohio filed a suit against Google, and bipartisan leaders around the country have become vocal about antitrust legislation changes.
Proposed new antitrust laws would work to "'level the playing field' [between big tech companies and] everyone else." But representatives from the big four tech companies say these laws will take away dozens of popular features from customers.
 

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Ohio IT Deputy Katrina Flory Appointed Permanent CIO

Katrina Flory was officially announced as Ohio’s next CIO! Congratulations Katrina, OITA is looking forward to working with you on the tech and innovation front across the state.
 

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PayIt Officially Signs First Non-U.S. Contract With Toronto

The company, which provides digital services and payments, has completed the deal after a year of skepticism and criticism from local tech vendors and advocates.  It plans to make the first services live in the fall.

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Best Jobs in Cybersecurity for 2021 and How to Get One

Cyber Security goes beyond your cellphone. Energy and Power Grids, Water Distribution Centers, and Healthcare Institutions are all vulnerable. With potential threats increasing, the job market to prevent cyber attacks is increasing too. Check out CompTIA's list of the Top 9 Cybersecurity Jobs and How to Land One (including The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway program, and more!).
 

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