Buckeye Innovation

10/06/2026

From October 6–9, the fully-remote Buckeye Innovation team will be in Columbus together for our annual team retreat! We can't wait to spend a few days together laughing, brainstorming, and coming back with fresh ideas for our clients. If something urgent comes up, our on-call team is just an email away at [email protected]. See you Monday, October 12!

09/29/2026

Somebody Googled your organization today. What did they find?

For most users, your website is their first impression. Our free Website Acceleration workshop helps Columbus businesses and nonprofits make it a good one, and the last cohort of the year starts October 6.

Bring your laptop and your ideas. You'll leave with a site you're proud to share, plus a free year of hosting and support from our team.

Tuesdays, October 6–27, 4–6 pm at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch. Funded by Columbus Small Business. Save your spot at https://ow.ly/Mm2A50ZSFpc.

09/24/2026

Last call, Columbus!

We're kicking off the last Website Acceleration cohort of the year in just two weeks! This workshop series is 100% funded through the Accelerate Columbus program with Columbus Small Business, and it is open to businesses and nonprofits located in Columbus.

In 4 hands-on sessions, our team will help you build or upgrade your site. You also get a full year of web hosting, one-on-one support, resources to keep things running, and check-ins with our team after launch.

Sessions run Tuesdays 4-6pm on October 6-27, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

This is the last cohort of 2026, so register now at buckeyeinnovation.com/accelerate-columbus.

09/23/2026

We help clients solve disconnected systems all the time.

A few years ago, we found ourselves facing the same challenge.

Here's what we did.

Note: Sample data for illustrative purposes only.

09/21/2026

Our team had a great time last week at the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Stronger Together event! We connected with nonprofit leaders across Columbus about our grant-funded initiatives, including Accelerate Columbus workshops and our work with The Columbus Foundation.

We love helping organizations amplify their impact on the community!

09/21/2026

Earlier this month, Brad broke down why Ohio is becoming an AI hotspot on 10TV - WBNS with Angela An. Watch the full segment here: https://ow.ly/QZE350ZPeK8

09/18/2026

🎧 Our CEO Brad Griffith recently joined the Looking Forward Our Way podcast with hosts Brett Johnson and Carol Ventresca to talk tech, trust, and human connection.

Brad shared how Buckeye Innovation is closing the digital equity gap for nonprofits and small businesses across Central Ohio, and why the best technology doesn't replace human connection; it creates more room for it.

"The perfect tech is something that enhances human connection and gives us more time for those human aspects of life." — Brad Griffith

Learn more about the episode at https://ow.ly/nEOe50ZPe5W

Brad talks digital equity, human connection, and smart tech adoption on the Looking Forward Our Way podcast.

09/14/2026

We're going to Clambake!

Join us at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce's 102nd Annual Clambake & Lobster Feast for an evening of great food, live music, connections and boardwalk-inspired fun. This year, Buckeye Innovation is running the vendor booth scavenger hunt: visit booths, vote for your favorite, and you could win a free round-trip flight from Southwest Airlines!

September 17, 2026
Historic Crew Stadium
5:00–8:00 PM

Join us! Get your tickets at columbus.org/clambake

09/09/2026

Stronger Together is one week away!

Connect with nonprofit professionals from across the community at topic tables organized around shared interests and challenges. You’ll also have the chance to meet organizations offering free and affordable support, including Besa, The Columbus Foundation, Community Shares of Mid Ohio, the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio, and more.

Breakout sessions will offer practical takeaways on building an effective board, finding your audience, preparing for fundraising, navigating nonprofit collaborations, using AI ethically.
Stop by our table to say hello and learn more about our grant-funded initiatives!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
🔗 Register: https://events.columbuslibrary.org/event/16259287

08/31/2026

Our work with American College of Education has been recognized with an APEX Award for Web Design!

We partnered with ACE to redesign its program pages around the information prospective students need most: cost, completion time, career opportunities, and admissions requirements.

See how the new design helps students make more informed decisions in our latest impact story: https://ow.ly/xBv750ZG8f1