The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students attending independent colleges and universities in Ohio, has moved from their former location in downtown Columbus to a new space at The Point at Otterbein University.
Pictured at The Point during a summer planning meeting are Bill Spiker, Tacarra Davis, Brett Fields, Judy Moehl, Loren Hughes, Darby Mulligan, Lori Burrows, and Amy Bartter.
The Point, a community-accessible space, boasts over 61,000 square feet of learning labs, maker space, networking facilities, event space and designated co-working areas and offices. OFIC will be joining 10 other businesses within The Point, including both startups and established companies.
The move is a significant change for OFIC, which has been in or near downtown Columbus since its founding in 1950. Now, they will be situated within a student-centric space on one of their 33-member campuses.
OFIC President Bill Spiker expressed his excitement about the move, citing the numerous benefits that The Point will provide to the organization. "We are thrilled to be moving to this contemporary learning and business partner facility," he said. "The Point offers a unique opportunity for us to engage with students who are talented, innovative thinkers and makers. We'll be able to leverage being on campus and avail ourselves of resources available here to help further our mission of connecting donors and partners with students in need, impacting Ohio’s economic engine."
The move will also bring OFIC greater visibility within the campus and Westerville community and easy access to the resources and collaboration opportunities available at The Point.
Otterbein University President John Comerford expressed his excitement about OFIC's presence on university grounds. "OFIC is a great addition to The Point and we welcome them as our 11th business partner. Their organizational commitment to leveraging philanthropic and career partnerships aligns with Otterbein's mission to prepare students for successful careers and fulfilled lives. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that they'll have on our community."
The move to The Point at Otterbein University represents an exciting new chapter for OFIC and a significant step forward in their work to support students through scholarship fundraising and career connections with corporate Ohio. OFIC is poised to continue making a positive impact on Ohio's higher education landscape for years to come.
OFIC’s new addresses:
Office Address: The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, 60 Collegeview Rd. Suite 107 Westerville, OH 43081
Gift and Payment Address: The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, PO Box 631454, Cincinnati, OH 45263-1454
Learn more at www.ofic.org or contact us info@ofic.org.