Look behind the scenes of Hilliard's impressive transformation into a globally recognized intelligent community with insights from David Meadows, the city's Economic Development Director. Discover how the collaboration with Amazon Web Services on their multi-billion dollar campuses, the innovative Advanced Drainage Research and Development Center, and Foresee Power's new North American headquarters are reshaping the city's landscape.

Plus, learn about the city's strategies to foster entrepreneurship and attract office spaces through initiatives like CityLab, ensuring Hilliard remains a vibrant hub of economic growth.

• Hilliard named a top intelligent community for innovation and growth
• Partnership with Amazon Web Services brings billions in investments
• Introduction of CityLab initiative supports local entrepreneurship
• Expansion plans include film and media industries
• New businesses coming to downtown, like Firefly Winery.
• Future growth focuses on diverse industry attraction and community development

Townships in Ohio face unique challenges and opportunities as they navigate new legislation and infrastructure needs in a rapidly growing state. Heidi Fought from the Ohio Township Association discusses the implications of House Bill 315, which aims to enhance township governance and address critical areas such as housing, roads, and public services.

- Discussion on township governance and its responsibilities
- Overview of House Bill 315 and its implications for townships
- Comparison between townships and municipalities
- Modernizing the way townships give public notices
- The need for township preservation commissions and their benefits
- Challenges in maintaining township roads amidst increased development
- Funding for cemetery maintenance and historical preservation
- Addressing Ohio's housing crisis and the role of townships
- Importance of grant programs to assist townships in modernization
- Scholarship opportunities provided by the Ohio Township Association
- Membership details and community involvement in township governance

For more information on township governance and community involvement, visit the Ohio Township Association website at ohiotownships.org.

In this episode of Midwest Momentum Eddie Pauline, CEO of Ohio Life Sciences, shares that Ohio has seen a 45% surge in industry engagement. Discover how this growth is being fueled by strategic advocacy. Plus, he spotlights crucial intellectual property rights issues amid shifting federal policies. This could cause a ripple effect on drug pricing, innovation, and commercialization.

Explore the transformative potential of personalized healthcare through groundbreaking biomarker testing and pharmacogenomics, promising safer, tailored medical treatments. Eddie also shares insights into how state-backed funding programs like SBIR and STTR are vital for nurturing entrepreneurial talent and innovation. As Ohio carves out its competitive edge in the life sciences arena, we emphasize the urgent need for workforce development, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with initiatives like the BioPathways program paving the way for future talent. Join us to uncover how these efforts are setting the stage for economic growth and a robust, skilled workforce in Ohio's life sciences sector.

- Overview of Ohio Life Sciences and its mission
- Membership growth and the importance of community awareness
- Legislative issues affecting intellectual property rights in biotech
- Importance of biomarker testing for personalized healthcare
- Advocacy for SBIR/STTR funding and state support
- Workforce challenges in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector
- BioPathways program for K-12 education in life sciences
- Investment landscape and the goal of keeping innovations in Ohio