AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
Ohio groups send founders to Black Tech Week with bus and lodging support
AGP
Ohio Startup Network, EPIC Learning Today and Lightship are helping Columbus and Cleveland entrepreneurs get to Black Tech Week in Cincinnati with chartered buses, subsidized lodging and pre-event networking.
IAOTP names Jill Chitwood Top Travel Consultant of the Decade
AGP
The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Jill Chitwood, co-owner of Sights Unseen Travel Agency, at its annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. The recognition adds to a long list of business,…
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
AGP
The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel heads to the Ohio State Fair
AGP
The 110-foot Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel is moving from the National Mall to Columbus for the Ohio State Fair, extending its role in America’s 250th celebration.
Ohio State vaccine enters human trial path for leishmaniasis
AGP
Researchers at The Ohio State University are moving a first-ever leishmaniasis vaccine toward human testing after strong animal results and FDA clearance as an investigational new drug.
Atlas Roofing backs St. Jude Dream Home giveaways in 14 markets
AGP
Atlas Roofing Corporation will provide roofing systems and donate more than $100,000 in materials for each participating St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway market in 2026. The sponsorship spans 14 cities and supports fundraising for St. Jude Children’s…
Sternwheel Festival marks 50 years with fireworks, drones and air show on the Ohio River
AGP
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the U.S. semiquincentennial with a three-day event in Marietta, Ohio, and Williamstown, West Virginia, from Sept. 11-13, 2026. Organizers say the Saturday night show will…
Grasp Technologies adds three leaders to drive growth, product and customer experience
AGP
Grasp Technologies on Sept. 8 announced three leadership moves aimed at strengthening its customer, commercial and product functions.
Mansfield Art Center turns annual crow arrival into CrowFest
AGP
Mansfield Art Center is launching CrowFest Sept. 19-Oct. 18 in Mansfield, Ohio, after thousands of crows returning each year inspired the fall festival.
Hilary Williams to serve as 2026 Oak Leaf Festival grand marshal
AGP
Hilary Williams will be Guest of Honor and Grand Marshal of the 2026 Oak Leaf Festival in Oak Hill, West Virginia, over Labor Day weekend.
BCKR adds Notre Dame and Penn State to licensed lineup
AGP
Austin-based BCKR has launched officially licensed Notre Dame and Penn State apparel, giving the brand products for all five teams in the AP preseason top five.
IMR says aircraft-specific search is reshaping private jet research
AGP
Infinite Media Resources released an analysis on August 31, 2026, showing that private jet customers increasingly research specific aircraft before choosing a charter provider.
Sbarro marks 70 years with global growth push and $2 slice promo
AGP
Sbarro is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a new campaign, limited-time slice deal and a report of continued global expansion from its Columbus, Ohio headquarters.
Lake.com ranks Chicago’s shoreline as the best U.S. lake destination for dogs
AGP
Lake.com has ranked 362 U.S. lake destinations to identify the top 10 for dog-friendly travel, weighing access, amenities, city proximity and water-safety planning.
Influential Women spotlights White Glove Payroll partner Marcy Angelo
AGP
Influential Women highlighted Marcy Angelo, a Partner at White Glove Payroll in Charlotte, for her mix of operations leadership, client service, mentorship and community work.
Gymnast Ali Coles joins Columbus back-to-school giveaway
AGP
More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…
Zima Automotive backs Springfield charity helping families of sick children
AGP
Zima Automotive is supporting Stevie’s World of Wiffleball, a Springfield-area nonprofit that raises money for families of children facing serious medical challenges.
Sitestream wins five-year Bratenahl traffic safety contract
AGP
Sitestream has signed a five-year agreement with the Village of Bratenahl, Ohio, to launch a manually operated speed enforcement program aimed at curbing speeding and improving roadway safety near the I-90 corridor.
IMR says airport-focused content can lift private aviation search visibility
AGP
Infinite Media Resources has published an analysis arguing that airport-specific pages can help charter operators reach private aviation customers earlier in their search process.
Americans and Canadians name the summer spots that bring back childhood
AGP
Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,021 adults 45 and older in the U.S. and Canada to find the local businesses most tied to nostalgic summer memories.
Sign up for:
The Ohio Travel Guide
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.