Technology

 SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation

July 25, 2013 

SBA gives grants to support R&D, small business innovation

Supporting programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program, the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted 20 awards, of $95,000 per award, for FY 2013 to 20 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, and colleges and universities. Candidates were submitted by the governors of all…

 The challenge of closing loopholes in Ohio’s budget

July 23, 2013 

The challenge of closing loopholes in Ohio’s budget

Despite calls from across the political spectrum to reduce the dozens of so-called loopholes in Ohio's tax code, the number of groups that receive special tax breaks grew in the most recent state budget, according to a Dayton Daily News analysis.

 New identity verification system seeks to better secure e-commerce

July 23, 2013 

New identity verification system seeks to better secure e-commerce

E-commerce security startup Payfont, led by credit card and banking industry expert Dr. David Lanc, has released a beta version of its comprehensive patented system for securing personal and financial identity, available now to banks, e-commerce processors, credit card companies, and their consumers and merchants.

 Use of temp workers on the rise

July 21, 2013 

Use of temp workers on the rise

The use of temporary workers is surging again -- a trend that's typically seen as a sign that the economy is strengthening but that companies are uncertain how long and strong the growth will be.