Business Journal: OhioX Tech Innovators Explore YBI, America Makes
YBI CEO Barb Ewing stands next to a large 3D printer. (Photo: The Business Journal)
By Deanne Johnson
August 29, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Innovators and educators from across Ohio toured America Makes and the Youngstown Business Incubator on Thursday afternoon.
Those visiting were members of OhioX, a nonprofit organization that works to connect startups and small tech businesses with investors, innovators and universities to drive economic growth across the state. The organization frequently travels to technology and innovation hubs to learn about opportunities firsthand.
During the tour, Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, noted that “you can never tell when the next innovator or person who knows someone with a great idea will walk through that door.”
“OhioX is truly an innovative platform for highlighting and showcasing and causing conversations around all different types of technology across this very large and diverse state,” Ewing said. “The fact that we had people from outside the area come in is a real testament to their work to serve as a connector.”