JAN 30, 2026
We’re proud to share that Brad Griffith, Founder and President of Buckeye Innovation, was named Small Business Leader of the Year at the 2026 Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting.
This year’s theme, The Power of US, reflects how Brad leads every day. Growth does not happen in isolation. It happens through partnership, shared purpose, and technology designed to support real people doing important work. Brad believes technology should make people’s lives easier and help organizations doing important work expand their impact, not add complexity or create barriers.
We also launched digital connection cards that hundreds of attendees are now using.
Both moments reflect the same idea: When technology is built with intention, it creates momentum for people, businesses, and communities.
We are grateful for the support of the Columbus Chamber and the Columbus business community, and we are excited to keep building what comes next, together.
For more information about Buckeye Innovation and Brad Griffith’s leadership, visit https://www.buckeyeinnovation.com/about-buckeye/.
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that serves more than 2,500 organizations across the Columbus Region. The Chamber provides an interconnected ecosystem where businesses collaborate to eliminate barriers to success, creating a vibrant environment for enterprises throughout the region. Learn more: https://columbus.org/.
