BUSINESS

CIBED hosts ribbon cutting event for new location on Court Street

By Maggie Amacher | 10:24pm

The Center for International Business, Education and Development, or CIBED, held a ribbon-cutting event and open house Thursday afternoon to celebrate a new location and expanded programming. CIBED joins a suite next to the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Center at 31 S. Court St. The new location is a place for anyone affiliated with the university to come and explore experiential learning needs, socialize and gather.

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Plans for Raising Canes to come to uptown Athens

By Emily Stokes | Apr. 23

Expect the fast-food restaurant Raising Canes to come to Athens; The restaurant will be on the first floor of the new hotel, The Lostro, located on the corner of South Court and West Union. 

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Chipotle, Starbucks to join East State Street in Fall 2024

By Suzanne Piper | Apr. 21

Despite the current uptown Chipotle and Starbucks locations, the chain restaurants are coming to East Street in Fall 2024. Construction is currently underway starting with Chipotle and then Starbucks. 

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Lostro building to become a boutique hotel, honors local history

By Emily Stokes | Apr. 17

Collaboration between Athens and Columbus-based developers brings new business, $11 million project 

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Brazilian students cheer on Bobcat basketball

By Gina Napoli | Mar. 18

A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program. 

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Student Senate helps expand Career Closet

By Maggie Valentine | Feb. 15

Thanks to the Student Senate’s donations, the Career Closet is bursting at the seams full of business attire available for all students at Ohio University.

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Rise & Grind creates another local coffee option

By Olivia Gilliand | Feb. 5

Athens recently welcomed a new coffee food truck to its uptown area, Rise & Grind. With the addition of the business, there are now four local coffee options in the uptown area that are less than a five-minute walk from one another, creating more options for coffee drinkers and potential competition between businesses. 

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Margie’s Meatloaf Mecca leaves Athens

By Donovan Hunt and Madalyn Blair | Jan. 30

On Dec. 29, 2023, Margie’s Meatloaf Mecca Instagram account reported its website and online store would close Jan. 1, 2024. In its final joke to Athens, it announced it would sell its recipe and business to military contractor Lockheed Martin.  

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6 Athens businesses granted money to make facilities more accessible

By Suzanne Piper | Jan. 17

Mayor Patterson approved and allocated $30,000 from discretionary funds after Athens City Disabilities Commission members Annah Korpi and Davey McNelly worked with Service-Safety Director Andy Stone to form the program.

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5 ways to leverage yourself in college

By Grace Koennecke | Nov. 16

Read below to find out how to make the most out of your academic and professional life while in college.

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Here's how to find affordable business attire

By Simone Tillman | Nov. 13

The season of internships and graduations is rapidly approaching; be prepared to put your best self forward, starting with the outfit.

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The Farmacy closes its doors to Athens

By Alison Patton | Nov. 9

After over 50 years of serving the Athens community, The Farmacy Natural and Speciality Foods will soon be closing its doors.

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The Farmacy announces it will close

By Madalyn Blair | Nov. 1

  The store has served the Athens community for 53 years, supplying people with grocery food items, essential oils, health and beauty products, and a deli serving sandwiches and smoothies.

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Is Snag the new DoorDash?

By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 27

New delivery service, SNAG, gains attention across campus

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Students drive revenue growth for ORYZA Asian Grill

By Ryan Maxin | Sep. 21

ORYZA Asian Grill opened in mid-May and struggled to make revenue without students; however, since welcoming students back on campus in August, sales have been increasing for the third Asian cuisine restaurant along Court Street. 

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Park’s Place expands from Amesville to Court St.

By Suzanne Piper | Sep. 13

  Park’s Place is a casual dining establishment that offers late-night to-go and sit-down meals. Its owner Josh Vernon, said he decided to expand the restaurant out of Amesville and open doors to Ohio University students and Athens residents. 

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The battle for the perfect parking spot

By Bianca Grim | Aug. 31

In the midst of being surrounded by boutiques, lively cafes, restaurants, shops and a diverse range of entertainment lies a vibrant atmosphere with a challenge that resonates and tests the patience of many residents and visitors: the troubles of parking on Court Street.

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Buddy's Lounge prioritizes 'high-quality' cannabis products

By Madalyn Blair | Apr. 19, 2023

Buddy's Lounge has increased in popularity as it strives to create a welcoming environment for people to hang out and purchase THC, HHC and CBD products that are compliant with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. 

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Court Street to welcome ORYZA Asian Grill

By Madalyn Blair | Mar. 22, 2023

Court Street will be home to a new restaurant named ORYZA Asian Grill at 40 S. Court St. following the completion of construction.

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Keystone’s Mac Shack opens Athens location

By Hannah Campbell | Jan. 16, 2023

At 14 S. Court St., the Athens location is open until 4 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.