Small businesses are an integral part of our economy, creating jobs, spurring innovation, and fostering community. In fact, small businesses represent 98 percent of all businesses in Franklin County. When it comes to establishing and growing a small business, however, not all entrepreneurs have equitable access to resources, including capital.
Matt Martin, Director of Community Research, shares his experiences traveling to Japan as part of a multi-sector cohort of Columbus leaders to learn about the many ways Japanese communities are responding to aging population trends. The experience offered inspiring examples of the way cities are building community, as well as insights into how central Ohio can ready itself for a growing population.
Meet the 2021 Spirit of Columbus honoree, The Food Soldier Roshelle Pate, who, along with The Food Soldier network, represents neighbors helping neighbors and the true essence of community.
In this month’s At the Table, learn about the storied history of E.E. Ward Moving & Storage, the Ward family, and how the family’s legacy lives on in central Ohio.
Discover how WAV's Community CREATurEs workshop fosters community healing and individual empowerment through expressive art. Join local artists Charlotte McGraw and AJ Vanderelli as they share insights with The Columbus Foundation on harnessing creativity to nurture kindness and foster belonging.
Conscious Capitalism is a philosophy based on the idea that, when practiced consciously, business can elevate humanity, enabling people to flourish and lead lives infused with passion, purpose, love, and creativity. It’s an inspiring notion: business as a force for good.
Since COVID-19, there's been an increased sense of urgency and a desire for an immediate response to our collective situation. Prospective donors continue to contact The Columbus Foundation to learn how to establish new charitable funds, financial advisors continue to refer charitably-inclined clients, corporations are inquiring about employee assistance programs, and existing donors direct grant support to help their favorite charities—the spirit of giving in response to great need is inspiring.
Born out of community conversations at The Big Table®, Kindness Close to Home seeks to bring neighbors together to build a friendlier, kinder community where everyone feels seen and known.
Join us in celebrating World Kindness Day with 10 Days of Kindness! Discover daily acts of kindness, engage with our community, and help us build a kinder world. Spread positivity and make a difference November 13-22.