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Visit Cincinnati Once and You'll Want to Launch Your Startup There

July 16, 2019

...have been skeptical about transitioning to robotics.  All of this is to say that it's easy to understand why places are great for startups in retrospect, after they have already happened. But the savvy entrepreneur looks for the place that's about to hit, not the one that already has.  Cincinnati is about to hit and I'll give you three key reasons.  In 2007, something happened that would prove pivotal: CincyTech launched its first seed fund, matching funding from the state's Ohio Third Frontier initiative with locally raised dollars, to invest in  regional  startups. Outside of the coasts, funding is an issue....have raised an additional $850.6 million from 90+ venture capital funds, including big wins such as Assurex Health, which was acquired by Myriad Genetics but remains headquartered in the region. Between co-investment, revenues and gains to investors, CincyTech and its portfolio companies have created $1.5B in economic impact for the region. Now, Cincinnati is in a prime position. The region's economic backbone has long been strengthened by corporations, from P&G to Kroger to Fifth Third Bank. But now they have a decade-long history of developing top quality startups that can find funding anywhere. That's a rarity for most regions of the country. They have a... first-mover advantage by getting in early and demonstrating success when it was hardest, before attention or track-records are there. As smart money looks for coastal alternatives it will gravitate to where success has already occurred. It's why Steve Case ranked Cincinnati sixth in his Rise of the Rest rankings. Even the existence of that ranking shows the conversational shift on startup ecosystems.  As capital also moves to Columbus and Indianapolis it only strengthens this region. It makes me more interested in Cincinnati because they have the advantage of CincyTech, a... smart investor class and proven executive talent in the region to maximize growth. Chicago and Columbus may be bigger. Cincinnati has all the right pieces and they've already proven they know how to use them. Related:  How One U.S. City Became an Unexpected Hub for Tech Startups Every region in the country will talk to you about diversity and inclusion. Cincinnati is just better at it in every possible... way. They have a neighborhood, OTR, that's a darling of revitalization but that's not good enough. See, Cincinnati doesn't view diversity and inclusion as a nonprofit or corporate social responsibility effort. They view it as pass/fail. And don't get me wrong, they have amazing programs like Mortar that educate and inspire future entrepreneurs. It is a vital first-step in the entrepreneurial journey and a great community piece. But... the talented people driving this diverse startup ecosystem aren't worried about what looks good on paper. They are not in the business of cutting ribbons, they are in the business of taking diverse businesses public.  Lending Tree ranked Cincinnati in the Top 10 for minority entrepreneurial success. Adjust that for economic disparity and they top the list. Darrin Redus, Executive Director of the Minority Business Accelerator doesn't come from the nonprofit world. He is a proven veteran in financial services and economic development. He...their goal is not to be the city that creates the most diverse startups. There goal is to eliminate the need for the classification "diverse startups" in the first place. The work continues until everyone has the same access to opportunity, capital, board seats, government and decision-making. And that energy is infectious.  Cincinnati is not the only place trying but they are putting together the strongest infrastructure for sustained success. Related:  The Top Cities for Minority Entrepreneurs (Infographic) Every city has to build from the assets it has. Cincinnati is rich with big brands, from P&G to Kroger to Fifth Third Bank. But unlike some other...organizations but they are now at the point where every company bought into the ecosystem helps it grow. It's good for the city and for the bottom line. Helping startups cuts down on R&D and acquisition costs.  The 1819 Innovation Hub , which opened this year at the University of Cincinnati, is the hub for where large companies fill their talent pipelines and mentor future startups. UC President Neville Pinto's vision is to make the university a leading competitor in creating immediate opportunities for its students. The program is attracting many large companies. Payments processor Worldpay makes nearly $4 billion...on your journey.  1. Eric Weissmann , Vice President of Communication, Community and Inclusion, Cintrifuse. Eric deserves his very long title -- he's the ultimate connector of dots. When you need to get something moving or even just some solid business advice, start here.  2. Susan Lomax , Executive Director, Source Cincinnati. If you bring Susan a bad idea, she'll tell you it's bad. If you bring her a good idea, she'll make sure it happens. She also knows literally every detail about the city.  3. Mike Venerable , CEO, CincyTech. Mike has a long and productive history of building, scaling...

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NKY Blink Features To Include Large Disco Ball, Performance By Grouplove And More

July 11, 2019

Organizers of the Blink festival are revealing some Covington features. For the second event the light and art show will expand across the river with 20 installations, along with other activities, and performances. The chief operating officer of the Cincinnati Chamber Brendon Cull says "it's actually going to be one of the most densely packed zones of Blink." In May, Blink announced the Roebling Bridge would be part of the show , with light projections on the towers. Steve McGowan of Blink partner Brave Berlin says in...6th and Madison A light installation on the Ohio River from Northern Kentucky University The world's largest mobile disco ball with a pop-up disco party The Billboard-charting band Grouplove is scheduled to perform in the RiverCenter parking lot  An estimated 1 million people filled the streets of Over-the-Rhine and Downtown Cincinnati for Blink in its first year. Blink is this Oct. 10-13, reaching from Covington and north to the Findlay Market area in Over-the-Rhine.

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BLINK Announces Free Live Concert By Grouplove at Covington's RiverCenter

July 11, 2019

Grouplove Photo: Provided by BLINK BLINK organizers have announced a live concert and the creation of a permanent mural with projection mapping during the 2019 BLINK festival. Alternative Rock band Grouplove will perform a free show, with opening acts TBA, on Oct.12 at Covington's RiverCenter parking lot. Grouplove is well-known for their Billboard... top-five charting songs "Tongue Tied," "Ways to Go" and "Welcome to Your Life." [embedded content] The collaboration brings together BLINK, Kroger's Wellness Your Way Festival and Corporex, the owner/builder of RiverCenter. In addition to the concert, a permanent mural will be created by local artist Xylene in collaboration with AGAR, a BLINK partner. The mural will be animated with projection mapping by BLINK partner Brave Berlin and... will be located across from RiverCenter on the north tower of the TANK garage.  Unfolding  Oct. 10-13 , the BLINK 2019 art and light festival will span 30 blocks and cross the Ohio River with large-scale projection mapping, murals, interactive light sculptures, live entertainment and more. Officials announced in a press release May 30 that the historic Roebling Bridge will be brought to life with light, sound and... color for the extravagant festival, connecting the two cities.  "Covington is my home, and the Cincinnati Region is my community," says William P. Butler, chairman of the Board of Corporex Companies, in a release. "I look forward to everyone, from both sides of the river, sharing a moment of art and light while experiencing the urban core of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through... BLINK." Additional Northern Kentucky BLINK activations include: A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. on the U.S. Bank building at Sixth Street and Madison Avenue in Covington Two internationally acclaimed street artists performing architectural projection mapping on the Faile mural on West Sixth Street as well... as on the London Police mural on Fourth and Scott streets An architectural projection mapping on the Hannaford building by Klip Collective A light installation on the Ohio River by Northern Kentucky University The world's largest disco ball and pop-up disco party And The Ascent will be brought to life by with animated light, color and patterns "Covington will be one of BLINK's most densely packed zones for art, light, music and... food. More than 20 installations will be featured from the Roebling Bridge to Seventh and Madison not to mention dozens of activities and street performers," said Brendon Cull, COO of BLINK partner the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "We are thrilled to be expanding the wildly popular art and culture event, BLINK, into Northern Kentucky. It has always been our vision to celebrate our region as a community wide...

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BLINK festival plans to expand into Northern Kentucky this year

July 11, 2019

COVINGTON, Ky — BLINK, the dazzling light and art festival brought to life by ArtsWave, has announced plans to expand the spectacle into Northern Kentucky. A free concert, headlined by popular band Grouplove, will kick off the night Saturday, Oct. 12. in the RiverCenter parking lot in Covington. The full festival... runs from Oct. 10 - 13, and will now span 30 city blocks, with the inclusion of Covington. As with previous years, the festival features "large-scale projeciton mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculptures and diverse entertainment," according to a press release. A new mural will become a permanent addition across the street from Covington's RiverCenter, with plans to light and animate the artwork during BLINK. "Covington will be one of BLINK's most densely packed zones for art, light, music... and food," said Brendon Cull, COO of the Cincinnati USA Retional Chamber, in a press release. "More than 20 installations will be featured from the Roebling Bridge to Seventh and Madison, not to mention dozens of activities and street performers." South of the river, art fans can also see the Roebling bridge come to life as a main artery...the Ohio and Northern Kentucky sides of the festival. A team of artists, working with local lighting experts, will make the singing bridge really sing. The Ascent, an integral part of Covington's skyline, will be lit and animated throughout the festival as well. Other new Northern Kentucky art projects for BLINK include: A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile on the back of the U.S. Bank building at 6th and Madison. Both sides of the Faile mural on West 6th Street, and the London Police mural on 4th and Scott Street will be incorporated into the festival. The Hannaford... Building will be lit and incorporated. NKU will create a light installation that will sit on the Ohio River itself. The world's largest mobile disco ball, made in Ky., will return to a new home in Covington for a pop-up disco party. BLINK will remain free and open to the public, for each night.

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BLINK: Grouplove, Mural, World's Largest Disco Ball Coming to Covington

July 11, 2019

We now know more about what will happen in Covington when the popular light show BLINK returns to Cincinnati and expands into Northern Kentucky in October. At an announcement Thursday morning, it was revealed that Grouplove, the popular alternative rock band, will play a free concert in the parking lot across from the RiverCenter towers. Group love is known for its top-five charted... songs, "Tongue Tied", "Ways to Go", and "Welcome to Your Life". The concert is a collaboration between Kroger Wellness, BLINK, and Corporex, which developed RiverCenter and is based there. The concert will feature opening acts to be announced later. [embedded content] BLINK, which delighted more than a million visitors in 2017, will return October 10 through 13, illuminating buildings and public spaces from Cincinnati's Findlay Market to downtown Covington,... spanning thirty city blocks. It will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals from international artists, interactive light sculptures, and other entertainment. Kroger Health president Colleen Lindholz thanks Corporex and BLINK's producers for collaborating to bring Grouplove to Covington. Corporex is also offering "generous support", officials said Thursday, for the creation of a new mural created for BLINK by locally-based artist Xylene in collaboration with BLINK... partner, The Agar.  The mural will be placed on the tower on the north side of the Kenton County Parking Garage which houses TANK's downtown depot. It will be a permanent installation, and during BLINK will be animated through projection mapping by BLINK partner Brave Berlin. "Covington is my home, and the Cincinnati Region is my community," said William P. Butler, chairman of the board at Corporex Companies. "I look forward to everyone, from both sides of the river, sharing a moment of art... and light while experiencing the urban core of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati through BLINK." Dan Reynolds and Steve McGowan of Brave Berlin (RCN) "Covington will be one of BLINK's most densely packed zones for art, light, music, and food. More than twenty installations will be featured from the... Roebling Bridge to Seventh and Madison not to mention dozens of activities and street performers," said Brendon Cull, chief operating officer the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, a BLINK partner. "We are thrilled to be expanding the wildly popular art and culture event, BLINK, into Northern Kentucky. It has always been our vision to celebrate our region as a community wide celebration." Additional Northern Kentucky highlights scheduled for BLINK will include: ·The... John A. Roebling bridge will connect BLINK's route as a featured iconic landmark bathed in light and sound. Artists Brave Berlin of Cincinnati and MASARY Studios, a team of Boston artists specializing in urban interactive experiences will make the Singing Bridge "sing," working with local lighting experts Vincent Lighting of Erlanger, Kentucky. Rendering of Roebling Bridge BLINK concept previously provided ·The Ascent will be... bathed in animated light on all sides with vibrant colors and patterns. ·A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. will be created, in time for BLINK, on the back of the U.S. Bank building at 6th and Madison, the corner named for Ralph Haile. ·BLINK will highlight two internationally acclaimed...Street (projection by local media artist, Chris Glenn), as well as the London Police mural on 4th Street and Scott Blvd. (projection by Brave Berlin). ·Another architectural projection mapping will animate the Mutual Building, home to The River City News , the Hannaford lounge, Cutman barber shop, and Jimmy John's. BLINK has commissioned Philadelphia-based Klip Collective for projection mapping there. ·Northern Kentucky University is creating a light installation that will actually sit on the Ohio River. ·The World's Largest Mobile Disco Ball, made in Kentucky, will return for BLINK - and find its home in Covington for a pop-up... disco party. BLINK is free and open to the public. -Staff...

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BLINK has big plans for Northern Kentucky in 2019

July 11, 2019

Advertisement Share Shares Updated: 10:55 AM EDT Jul 11, 2019 WLWT Digital Staff BLINK organizers said they have big plans for Northern Kentucky during its four-day light phenomenon in October. The incredible light festival, which first happened in 2017, will shine again Oct. 10-13, 2019.But this time, the show will cross the Ohio River for a dual-state experience. Organizers said the show... will illuminate Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood to Covington, Kentucky -- bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and the Ohio River. The only U.S. event of its kind, BLINK will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculptures and diverse entertainment.On Thursday, organizers announced highlights for BLINK's inaugural trip across the river. Northern Kentucky highlights include:The John A. Roebling bridge will connect BLINK's route as a featured iconic landmark bathed in light and sound.The... Ascent will magically come to life, bathed in animated light on all sides with vibrant colors and patterns.A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. will be created, in time for BLINK, on the back of the U.S. Bank building at 6th and MadisonBLINK will highlight two internationally acclaimed street artists through architectural projection mapping. Both sides... of the Faile Mural on West 6th Street (projection by local media artist, Chris Glenn), as well as the London Police mural on 4th and Scott Street (projection by Brave Berlin)Another architectural projection mapping will animate the beautiful Hannaford Building. BLINK has commissioned Klip Collective - A pioneer and creative powerhouse in projection mapping from Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaNorthern Kentucky University is creating a light installation that will actually sit on the Ohio RiverThe World's Largest Mobile Disco Ball, made in Kentucky, will return for BLINK - and find its home...Oct. 12 in Covington's RiverCenter parking lot. The band is best known for its Billboard top-five charting songs, "Tongue Tied," "Ways to Go" and "Welcome to Your Life."A new mural will also be created, a permanent fixture in Northern Kentucky. It will be created by locally-based Xylen ein collaboration with BLINK partner, The Agar. The mural will be animated through projection mapping by BLINK partner, Brave Berlin. The mural, a permanent addition to the community, will be across the street from Covington's RiverCenter, on the tower of the north side of the TANK garage.Free and open to the public, BLINK's... inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine COVINGTON, Ky. — BLINK organizers said they have big plans for Northern Kentucky during its four-day light phenomenon in October. The incredible light festival, which first happened in 2017, will shine again Oct. 10-13, 2019. But this time, the show will cross the Ohio River... for a dual-state experience. Organizers said the show will illuminate Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood to Covington, Kentucky -- bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and the Ohio River. The only U.S. event of its kind, BLINK will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculptures and diverse entertainment. On Thursday, organizers announced highlights for BLINK's inaugural trip across the river. Northern Kentucky highlights include: The John A. Roebling bridge will connect BLINK's route as a featured iconic landmark bathed in light... and sound. The Ascent will magically come to life, bathed in animated light on all sides with vibrant colors and patterns. A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. will be created, in time for BLINK, on the back of the U.S. Bank building at 6th and Madison BLINK will highlight two internationally acclaimed street artists through architectural projection... mapping. Both sides of the Faile Mural on West 6th Street (projection by local media artist, Chris Glenn), as well as the London Police mural on 4th and Scott Street (projection by Brave Berlin) Another architectural projection mapping will animate the beautiful Hannaford Building. BLINK has commissioned Klip Collective - A pioneer and creative powerhouse in projection mapping from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northern Kentucky University is creating a light installation that will actually sit on the Ohio River The World's Largest Mobile Disco Ball, made in Kentucky, will return for BLINK - and find...12 in Covington's RiverCenter parking lot. The band is best known for its Billboard top-five charting songs, "Tongue Tied," "Ways to Go" and "Welcome to Your Life." A new mural will also be created, a permanent fixture in Northern Kentucky. It will be created by locally-based Xylen ein collaboration with BLINK partner, The Agar. The mural will be animated through projection mapping by BLINK partner, Brave Berlin. The mural, a permanent addition to the community, will be across the street from Covington's RiverCenter, on the tower of the north side of the TANK garage. Free and open to the public,... BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and...

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Major national act to headline free Blink concert

July 11, 2019

...EDT A major national music act will headline a free concert in Covington as part of festivities planned in Northern Kentucky for the upcoming Blink festival. Grouplove, whose songs "Tongue tied," "Ways to go" and "Welcome to your life" have topped the Billboard charts, will play a free concert Oct. 12 in the parking lot of RiverCenter as part of the Kroger Wellness Your Way Festival. Opening acts for the concert will be announced soon. ...Blink, a record-setting lights festival that first took place in 2017, will return with an expanded footprint – stretching from Findlay Market to Covington's Braxton Brewing Co – Oct. 10-13. It will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals and entertainment. A host of events are planned for Northern Kentucky in this year's... Blink, including a new mural by local art crew Xylene, sponsored by Corporex. The mural will be animated through projection mapping and will remain as a permanent addition across from the RiverCenter, on the north side of the TANK garage. Other Northern Kentucky Blink highlights include: The lighting of the John...and Ralph V. Haile Jr. on the back of the U.S. Bank building at Sixth and MadisonProjection mapping of two murals – the Faile Mural on West Sixth Street and the London Police mural on Fourth and Scott streetsProjection mapping to animate the Hannaford BuildingNorthern Kentucky University is creating a light installation that will sit on the Ohio RiverThe return of the World's Largest Mobile Disco Ball to Covington for a pop-up disco party Blink is produced by Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. In...

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Heres what Blink will be like in Northern Kentucky for 2019

July 11, 2019

Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Blink is returning to Cincinnati Oct. 10-13. And it's going to be bigger than before, now expanding into Northern Kentucky. This year, Blink will span 30 blocks across Findlay Market and Covington. The installations will be connected by the Roebling Bridge, which will have a new look immersed in light...during the four-day event.  At a Thursday morning press conference, Blink's plans for the NKY portion of the event were announced. Grouplove , the alternative rock band, will be performing a free concert Oct. 12 in Covington's RiverCenter parking lot. The concert is a collaboration between Kroger Wellness Your Way Festival, Blink and Corporex. Opening acts for the concert will be announced soon.  Grouplove will play a free show at Blink in 2019.   Covington will light up with more than 20 installations stretching from the Roebling Bridge to Seventh and Madison. Also for Blink,  new mural will be introduced... by local artist group, Xylene. The mural will be animated through projection mapping and will be a permanent addition to the community. The mural will be located across the street from Covington's RiverCenter, on the tower of the north side of the TANK garage. More in NKY for Blink 2019 • The John A. Roebling bridge will connect Blink's route as a . Artists Brave Berlin of Cincinnati and MASARY Studios, a team of Boston artists specializing in urban interactive experiences will make the Singing Bridge "sing," working with local lighting experts Vincent Lighting of Erlanger, Kentucky. This... is a rendering of the what the Roebling Bridge will look like during Blink, an art and light festival that returns to Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in October.   • The Ascent will magically come to life, bathed in animated light on all sides with vibrant colors and patterns. • A mural celebrating Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. will... be created, in time for Blink, on the back of the U.S. Bank building at Sixth and Madison. • Blink will highlight two internationally acclaimed street artists through architectural projection mapping. Both sides of the Faile Mural on W. Sixth Street (projection by local media artist, Chris Glenn), as well as the London Police mural on Fourth and Scott... streets (projection by Brave Berlin). • Another architectural projection mapping will animate the Hannaford Building. Blink has commissioned Klip Collective – a pioneer and creative powerhouse in projection mapping from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. • Northern Kentucky University is creating a light installation that will actually sit on the Ohio River. Buy Photo The world's largest mobile disco ball spins on Pleasant Street near Findlay Market. It hails from... Louisville, Kentucky.   • The World's Largest Mobile Disco Ball, made in Kentucky, will return for Blink – and find its home in Covington for a pop-up Disco Party. Don't miss it If you don't know what Blink is, it's an art installation like no other that features light sculptures, murals by international artists and projection mapping. Blink's first event took place in October 2017 and... brought in over one million visitors which is considered to be the largest gathering of people in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. Blink is free and open to the public.

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Marian Spencer, civil rights pioneer, dies at 99

July 10, 2019

Tuesday. She reportedly had suffered a stroke June 28, which was her 99th birthday. She received hospice care at the Twin Towers Senior Living Community in College Hill, where she had lived since November 2018. Previously a longtime resident of Avondale, Spencer was the first African American woman elected to Cincinnati City Council. She ran as a member of the independent reform party known as the Charter Committee. Spencer took office in 1983 and was sworn in as vice mayor on Dec. 1. Councilman David Mann served with Spencer during her single term in office – in a coalition of Democrats and...mayor. Spencer's work on council included devoting more money for health care and trying to improve police-community relations. "She was fearless," Mann said. And yet, "she never met somebody she didn't like or embrace." Her work to change the city for the better started decades earlier as a student at the University of Cincinnati. Spencer, who moved to Cincinnati from her hometown of Gallipolis in southeast Ohio to attend UC, earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1942 – despite the discrimination she encountered. The biracial granddaughter of a man who had once been enslaved, Spencer wasn't permitted to live in a...a persistent and mighty agent of change who dedicated her life to justice and breaking down barriers that restrict the lives and opportunities of Americans of color," said Neville Pinto, president of UC. "We have lost a true trailblazer. Her example will inspire generations to come." Spencer became a mentor to Cincinnati elected officials such as Yvette Simpson, a former council member and mayoral candidate who's now CEO of the national progressive group Democracy for America. Simpson, an African American who is a UC Law graduate, recalled sitting with Spencer at Charter Committee meetings. "She would hold my hand," Simpson said. "I'll never...hand so tight. It was her saying, 'You've got this.' She was willing to always be there for you." Mark Mallory, an African American graduate of UC who was first elected mayor in 2005 and served two terms, described Spencer as "a strong yet gracious lady … whose life work made Cincinnati a better place." "I found her to be a fierce advocate who never backed down," Mallory said. "She was a real fighter for equality and defender of the voiceless. She would sometimes call me when I was mayor to give me subtle nudges about things I was working on. I always...downtown was named Marian Spencer Way in her honor. It runs alongside the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where she served on the board. Marian Spencer Way stretches between Second Street and Theodore M. Berry Way, which is named for the first African American man to serve as mayor of Cincinnati (1972). "One of my greatest joys as mayor was driving her to City Hall the day we named a street in her honor, during which she shared with me that as a granddaughter of a slave she has seen a lot of change for the better," Cranley said. "She was that...A. Spencer." She remembered watching marches of the Ku Klux Klan in front of their home, and she joined the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People when she was 13. Spencer graduated as co-valedictorian of Gallia Academy High School in 1938. She and her twin sister, Mildred, moved to Cincinnati that year to attend college. It was at UC that she met fellow student Donald Spencer, who was instrumental in the founding of Quadres and later joined her in many efforts to bring equality to the city. They wed Aug. 12, 1940, and were married for 69 years. A city public... schools teacher and real estate developer who in 1986 became the first African American to join the Cincinnati Board of Realtors, her husband died in 2010 at age 95. She had given birth to a son, Donald Spencer Jr., in early 1942 while still a UC student. Ten years later, in 1952, Donald and his younger brother, Edward, saw a TV commercial for Coney Island while watching the...away. So she initiated a lawsuit against Coney Island. After years of legal arguments and protests, the amusement park at Coney Island was opened to all races in 1955. However, the park's Sunlite Pool and Moonlight Gardens dance pavilion weren't desegregated until 1961. The successful effort to integrate the iconic Cincinnati landmark was one of her proudest achievements. In 1972, Spencer played a key role in the NAACP's effort to desegregate Cincinnati Public Schools, but she was unsuccessful in a 1973 bid for election to the Cincinnati Board of Education. She chaired the Cincinnati Education Committee of the... NAACP for 20 years, which sought to end racial segregation in local schools. Spencer was elected the first female president of the Cincinnati NAACP chapter, serving 1980-82. She also served on the board of Housing Opportunities Made Equal, which seeks to end illegal discrimination in housing in Cincinnati. In addition, Spencer served as Ohio chair of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, as president of the Women's City Club, on the board of Planned... Parenthood of Cincinnati and as a member of the Avondale Community Council and the ERA Coalition. She was an Ohio delegate at the 1984 and 1988 national conventions of the Democratic Party. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber named Spencer a "Great Living Cincinnatian" in 1998. Funeral services are pending. Until...small, tiny black woman who just wanted her kids to be able to go to Coney Island like everyone else – and made it happen," Simpson said. "People forget she was born in 1920. She was never the mayor. But she is probably one of the most important people in Cincinnati...

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Five things you need to know today and one amazing leadership idea

July 09, 2019

...EDT Good morning, Cincinnati! Here are the five most important things you need to know to help start your busy business day: Trump, Pence to campaign in Cincinnati President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will headline the "Keep America Great" campaign rally 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at U.S. Bank Arena. Doors... to the general admission event open at 4 p.m. For ticket information, click here. Worldpay to join UC's Innovation Hub Tom Demeropolis reports that Worldpay and the University of Cincinnati that also will create job opportunities for students and business solutions for the company. Worldpay, the Symmes Township-based payments technology company, will be the latest industry partner to locate at UC's 1819 Innovation Hub. The company is leasing a 2,700-square-foot space on the fourth floor. Cincinnati startup gets $7M to... develop flu vaccine Barrett J. Brunsman reports that Blue Water Vaccines, a Greater Cincinnati startup, has received $7 million in financing RDI buys Columbus company Blue Ash-based IT firm RDI Corp. one of Greater Cincinnati's largest private companies, — Prime IT Systems, Web Force and CityVoip. DBSolutions offers a full suite of IT, communication and broadband services. FC Cincinnati plans first fan fest FC Cincinnati... will host all fans for its first-ever Fan Fest on Aug. 4 at Nippert Stadium, Steve Watkins reports. The event begins at 6 p.m. It runs two hours, with a variety of activities planned. FC Cincinnati does not play that day. The event takes place a day after FC Cincinnati's home Major League Soccer match versus the Vancouver Whitecaps. Trending on Google Business News U.S. stocks decline; dollar, treasuries mixed This day in history On this date two years ago, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider-al-Abadi proclaimed victory over Islamic... State forces in Mosul. What I'm reading "The Universal Baseball Association" by Robert Coover What I'm watching Big Little Lies on HBO Building a better Cincinnati The most innovative and important inclusion program I've ever experienced is set to ramp up, and if you care about the future of Cincinnati – and I know you do – you'll want to get involved. This fall, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber will officially launch...by sending an email to adavis@cincinnatichamber.com.) I was part of the first Cultural Competence "pilot" class two years ago, and found out that this man, this self-professed progressive, has a long, long way to go before I can consider myself culturally ... competent. But I left believing that if the Cincinnati business marketplace is to truly bloom it must look more like the city itself does. Believe me, diversity isn't just some buzzword. At the info session, all the details for the fall program will be available, including dates, venues and the roster of program faculty, along with refreshments. "The need for...

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John Williams, who led Cincinnati chamber and guided stadium effort, dead at age 78

June 25, 2019

Buy Photo John Williams, then with the Chamber of Commerce, shown in 2000 with Jeff Berding, then Director of Community Affairs for the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamilton County Commissioner Tom Neyer and Hamilton County Administrator David Krings as the final beam is lowered into place at the topping out of Paul Brown Stadium.   John P. Williams Jr., a former president of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber who played a leading role in... the sales tax levy to build Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park, died Saturday. Williams, who lived in Bellevue, was 78. Williams took a three-year leave from his law practice in 1984 to run what then was the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. His love for the region saw Williams leave Taft, Stettinius & Hollister and remain at the chamber for 17 years. One of his proudest Chamber undertakings was working collaboratively behind the scenes, bringing people together to keep Cincinnati a major league city by building the two... stadiums and creating a new riverfront in the process. "Cincinnati is a big little city," Williams once said. "Big enough to have big city amenities and small enough that people work together to address our challenges, get things done and make a difference." Born in Cincinnati, Williams spent his early years in Dayton, Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree... from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Upon graduating from UC Law, he joined Taft as an associate. The following year, he began active duty with the United States Marine Corps, principally as an infantry officer, commanding a rifle company in Vietnam and receiving a Bronze Star with Combat "V" and two Purple Hearts.  Williams returned... to Cincinnati and recommenced his law practice with Taft in the areas of general corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. He was named a partner in 1977. Buy Photo John Williams salutes The Marine Corp Color Guard after a presentation in his honor at the chamber's annual meeting in February 2001.   From... 1984 to 2001, Williams served as president and CEO of the chamber. Major accomplishments during his tenure included increasing the Chamber's membership by 123 percent; being named national Chamber of the Year twice (1993 and 1997); and increasing revenues by more than 400 percent. His main focus was economic growth of Greater Cincinnati and regional collaboration with other chambers and public and private sector organizations. Williams held honorary degrees from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and Mount Saint Joseph University. In 2017, he received from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and eight... brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. A private burial will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the UC Foundation - Gardner Neuroscience Institute; St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation - Cancer Center Fund; or a charity of your choice.

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John P. Williams, 78, retired long-tenured head of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber, died over weekend

June 25, 2019

John P. Williams, a Newport resident and head of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for 17 years, died over the weekend. He was 78. Williams was an attorney with Taft, Stettinus & Hollister when he took a three-year leave from his law practice to run the Cincinnati Chamber in 1984. He liked it so much that he stayed... for 17 years. He was born in Cincinnati but spent his early years in Dayton, Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. John Williams A year after graduation, he began active duty with the United States Marine Corps where he was an infantry officer, commanding a...to his law practice with Taft and became a partner in 1977. In 1984 he joined the Chamber where he made his mark as a collaborator who brought people together and was committed to downtown development and regional cooperation. He developed support for a sales tax levy that would keep Cincinnati a Major League community by building Paul Brown Stadium and the Great American Ball Park. "Cincinnati is a big little city," Williams once told an interviewer. "Big enough to have big city amenities and small enough that people work together to address our challenges, get things done and make... a difference."



 When Williams retired from the Chamber in 2001, he and wife Francie traveled the world by plane, train, automobile, motorcycle and a 25-foot Airstream trailer, but he said Greater Cincinnati is "where we always return with joy." "I was fortunate to experience John's kindness over the past decade or so. When I think of John Williams, I think of the term "class." He was sharp, patient, and probably most importantly, he was a builder in everything he did. Thank God...worked hard every day to leave our community better than he found it. He will be missed by everyone, on both sides of the river." Williams was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport. His funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. Williams was named a Great Living Cincinnatian in 2017. Here is the video celebrating that distinguished honor: [embedded...

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John Williams, former CEO of Cincinnati Chamber, dies at 78

June 24, 2019

...EDT John Williams, who as CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber from 1984 to 2001 oversaw significant growth in membership and played a pivotal role in economic development, died Saturday. He was 78. A resident of Bellevue, Williams died after a brief illness. He appeared to be fine about a month ago, according to a friend.... He received hospice care at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Frances "Francie" Woodward Williams. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. June 28 at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th St., in downtown Cincinnati. A private burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery. A former Marine who had an imposing presence, Williams also had been a partner with the Taft Stettinius & Hollister law firm downtown and a member of venture capital investment group Queen City Angels. He was named a Great Living Cincinnatian...2,500 companies save more than $35 million on expenses as a result of the chamber's group buying power, including office supplies and credit card processing. Williams was not only a strong advocate for the business community but also a key player in issues related to improving the quality of life in Cincinnati. "When he was at the chamber, he was a major contributor to this community," Strauss Rosenthal said. "Nothing happened without John at the table. He was very dedicated to what we were trying to accomplish. He delivered many economic development projects that still impact this community." Jill Meyer, the...bigger imprint is really the bigger story. The riverfront is a great example. What has produce lots to many was always a twinkle in John's eye. Now, we are benefitting from that in so many ways." Williams pushed for the 1996 stadium tax that helped build Paul Brown Stadium for the Cincinnati Bengals football team and Great American Ball Park for the Reds baseball team along the Ohio River. He defended the stadium tax from criticism in a 2015 guest column in the Business Courier. "What we all sought was 'a major league future,' " Williams wrote. "Beyond the stadiums, all of us...nor any reason to try. For 25 years, the riverfront had been an ignored asset of the community – abandoned railroad yards, parking lots and half-empty warehouses. "As I look out on what our riverfront is today, I am proud of the small part I played 20 years ago," Williams wrote. Cincinnati Reds CEO Bob Castellini was among business leaders who recalled Williams as not only a stalwart of the business community but a friend. Castellini once asked Williams at a Reds game to be recognized as a "Hometown Hero," a short period when a military veteran stands on the dugout and is... recognized. Williams declined. "He just wouldn't do it – he didn't want the limelight," Castellini said. "He never let his ego to get in the way. That's the kind of person he was." In addition to his work at the chamber, Williams had been a member of the Cincinnati Regional Business Committee and served on the board of the St. Elizabeth Foundation affiliated with the Northern Kentucky hospital system. "John was a treasured foundation volunteer for nearly 15 years," said Carri Chandler, vice president of the St. Elizabeth Foundation. "His keen insight, wise counsel and tremendous heart for our mission...Gaines, who had recommended him. Williams served on chamber committees before becoming CEO, and he reportedly had asked Taft for a three-year leave to lead the organization. After more than 16 years in the top job at the chamber, Williams was succeeded by Michael Fisher, who is now CEO of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. A Cincinnati native who grew up in the Dayton area, Williams' family has deep roots in the Queen City. A grandfather, Charles Sawyer, had been a managing partner of Taft, a city councilman, lieutenant governor of Ohio and U.S. secretary of commerce. Sawyer Point Park along the river... is named for him. Williams lived with Charles Sawyer for about a year when he started law school at the University of Cincinnati, said Strauss Rosenthal, who knew Williams at that time. Williams, who majored in religion at Princeton, enlisted in the Marines in 1967 during the Vietnam War. He rejected the idea of being a Marine lawyer despite having just passed the bar and being a new associate at Taft, and talked...

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Former Chamber President John Williams remembered for leadership

June 24, 2019

Sawyer. He took a three-year leave of absence from the Taft law firm in 1984 to run the chamber, a job that lasted 17 years. During his leadership of Cincinnati's largest business organization, Williams adopted a regional approach to economic development, pushed for the construction of two stadiums on the Cincinnati waterfront and backed City Hall reform efforts that boosted the power of Cincinnati's mayor. He is remembered by friends and colleagues as a thoughtful leader who mentored his successors and inspired collaboration across multiple segments of the community. "He's a quiet leader out loud," said Jill Meyer, president... and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "One of the things that defined John was understanding that our community happens on both sides of the river. While the political systems and cultural histories of different neighborhoods may be different, he understood the region would rise and fall together." Meyer said Williams...in 2015. "John didn't stop loving this whole community and figuring out how to make it better," Meyer said. "A lot of the work that we're doing now has his influence all over it." Pat Sheeran credits Williams with saving two of Cincinnati's signature events – Oktoberfest and Taste of Cincinnati – by taking them under the chamber's wing and devoting a professional staff to their development. "John knew that in order to be a world-class city we had to be active in many areas," said Sheeran, who left the chamber in 2016 after 24 years. He now works as...

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Is Your Business Culturally Competent?

June 24, 2019

Our changing workforce and expanding markets demand higher levels of cultural competence – the ability to shift cultural perspective and adapt behavior and communication style to successfully accomplish business results. Being aware of and adapting to differences in cultures plays a critical role in all aspects of business, from attracting customers to hiring and retaining quality employees. Organizations that don't... recognize these differences do exist, or are unwilling to adjust their messages and practices to account for those differences, will not remain competitive in our growing global market. Building Cultural Competence , a program being offered by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, is designed to help area business and non-profit leaders develop skills for building bridges across our cultural, political and social divides. Joining Cincinnati Edition to discuss cultural competence are Mercy... Fairfield at Mercy Health Chief Nursing Officer Ramona Cheek; Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Vice President of Inclusion Mary Stagaman ( @MStagaman ); and US Bank Vice President and Customer Experience Manager Jim Reynolds. Image via Freepik.com . Listen to Cincinnati Edition live at noon M-F. Audio for this segment will be uploaded after...

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How Bloomberg, Bill Gates are helping reduce poverty in Cincy

June 18, 2019

CINCINNATI — Donyell Walker wanted to work in the construction industry but thought he would never get the chance. Walker had issues in his past that he figured would hold him back. He also has a young daughter, and in the past, employers never gave him the flexibility he needed to...the construction industry until I went there." Walker, 24, has a full-time job at a local construction company where he earns $15 an hour and has health care, a vision plan and paid vacation time. Courtesy of Donyell Walker Donyell Walker during his Building Value training. And the city of Cincinnati has some high-profile partners working to help a lot more people like him get ahead. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group today announced Cincinnati is one of 10 U.S. cities taking part in a new national initiative aimed at accelerating residents' economic mobility. "Reducing... poverty and expanding opportunity is, in my mind, the best way to prove the American dream is real," said Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, who has made reducing poverty in the city a policy priority. "I think it's all of our jobs to try to get a little closer to that dream." The new national initiative was inspired by data from Harvard University-based Opportunity Insights, which found reaching that dream is...inequality and rising economic challenges in their cities." That's why Bloomberg Philanthropies invited cities to compete to become part of this new initiative, which was announced last fall. Each of the 10 winning cities has a different approach. Cincinnati's effort is focused on the new Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. It helps companies remove barriers that make it difficult to keep employees, especially in front-line and lower-paying jobs. Dayton, Ohio, was another winner, and its work will focus on early childhood education. Other cities are concentrating on affordable housing, reducing evictions and increasing access...credit as an alternative to payday loans. 'Helping the greater good' The Workforce Innovation Center here grew out of work that the Child Poverty Collaborative started when it convened more than 100 local employers as part of an Employer Roundtable to figure out ways they could help reduce poverty in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. In the six months since the center's launch, about 20 employers have expressed interest and gotten involved in the work, said Audrey Treasure, vice president and executive director of the Workforce Innovation Center. Treasure said she expects interest to grow as companies learn about how the center...help employees overcome problems with transportation or childcare that can get in the way of their jobs, Treasure said. Other companies are looking at providing bus passes to front-line workers or more flexible scheduling for employees who need those benefits, she said. No quick fixes The Bloomberg initiative will help Cincinnati analyze the results of the Workforce Innovation Center's efforts over the next 18 months. The city also could receive a grant of up to $150,000, Treasure said, but the data help and information sharing among other cities is worth far more. The goal is to find strategies in all 10...he has now. Courtesy of Donyell Walker Donyell Walker at his wedding with his wife and daughter. "I went from having nothing," he said. "Now I have multiple cars. I was renting a house. Now I'm getting ready to close on a house. I've gotten married." Many people living in Cincinnati have lost hope that they can live better lives, Walker said. "I was one of those people," he said. "I never knew that I would be able to buy a house or just live without worry anymore. That's basically what I'm doing now." If the next 18 months go...

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The region's first Mobility Solutions Summit aims to solve transportation challenges

June 18, 2019

...and mobility challenges. Businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations are encouraged to apply and submit project ideas, which must be in by June 24. Those organizations selected will be paired with a mobility company to develop and implement a solution specific to that organization's needs, according to the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber , organizer of the event. Solutions may include improving the employee commuting experience, circulating employees between multiple locations, product and service delivery, and more. "We realize that organizations across the region have mobility challenges they need to solve today," says Pete...

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BLINK will transform the suspension bridge into a span of light and color

June 04, 2019

...span of color, light, and sound. The creators of BLINK, a three-day festival of large-scale light mapping, street, art and interactive installations, plan to turn the 152-year-old bridge into a monumental work of art. They will work with the Roebling Bridge Historical Society, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and officials in Cincinnati and Covington, and use light, color, and sound to enhance the bridge's current architectural lighting and bring the bridge to life. "We will focus on the most grand and predominant features of the bridge, including the anchorage, gateway towers, arches, and spires," says Steve McGowan, owner and partner of Brave... Berlin, one of the producers of BLINK. "It is our goal to illuminate the river in a magic glimmer of color and reflection." The Greater Cincinnati Foundation is underwriting the effort. This year's version of the sprawling festival, held Oct. 10–13, will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood to Covington — bridging two states, and span 30 city blocks and the Ohio River. It's an expansion from the inaugural 2017 event, which was spread over... 20 blocks in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in those neighborhoods. The Roebling Bridge installation will literally connect the two states across the river and encourage visitors to experience the full scope of the festival. The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge,... named after the civil engineer who designed it, has been a Cincinnati landmark and thoroughfare for 152 years. When it opened on Jan. 1, 1867, it was called the Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge and was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It held that record until 1883, when Roebling's signature project, the Brooklyn Bridge, opened. "The historical significance of... this beloved iconic landmark makes it the centerpiece of BLINK and our continued desire to celebrate Cincinnati as the future city," says Dan Reynolds, owner and partner of Brave Berlin. BLINK is considered the only U.S. event of its kind, and features large-scale projection mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculpture,s and a variety of entertainment. It is free and open to the public. The event... is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

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Region’s new Mobility Solutions Summit accepting transportation project ideas from local businesses

June 01, 2019

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber invites local business leaders to submit project ideas for Cincinnati's new Mobility Solutions Summit , August 19-21. The Summit is an interactive three-day event that will connect local organizations with international mobility experts to develop solutions to the region's most pressing transportation and mobility... challenges. Metz "As we work to build a more connected region for the future, we realize that organizations across the region have mobility challenges they need to solve today," said Pete Metz, the Transportation Initiatives manager for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "Bringing experts and entrepreneurs in the mobility space to the Cincinnati region to help solve problems in our region will make a real improvement on the growth and connectivity of our region." Local businesses, non-profits, local governments and other organizations are encouraged to...between multiple locations, product and service delivery and more. Eligible participants must: •Be located within the eight-county Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region •Be willing and able to work with a mobility organization to develop solutions •Have the ability and intent to implement potential solutions During the Mobility Solutions Summit, the Cincinnati Chamber will highlight the region for selected mobility experts while pairing challenges with problem solvers to develop solutions. The Summit will culminate with a showcase of those solutions, open to the general public. For more information, or to sign-up for event notifications, click here . Project ideas must be... submitted by June 24. Applicants will be notified of their participation by July 12. The Mobility Solutions Summit is presented by First Transit. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as the voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers. For more information,... click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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For the first time, 3 men named to Cincinnati's YWCA board to 'demonstrate inclusiveness'

May 31, 2019

Three men have been appointed to the YWCA Greater Cincinnati's board of directors. It's the first time men have served on the board in the organization's 150-year history, officials said. The decision is a part of the Cincinnati YWCA's plan to "demonstrate inclusiveness by transitioning to a gender-inclusive board of directors," a press release from the organization said Thursday. "I am thrilled with this historic decision," said YWCA Greater Cincinnati President and CEO Barbara Perez,. "If we are truly committed to equity and inclusion as an organization then...other pillars are the health and safety of women and girls and the empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls. The males voted in Tuesday include Steve Kenat, Darrin Redus and Craig Young. Kenat is the director of community development at GBBN Architects. He also serves on the boards of Downtown Cincinnati, Inc., the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Redus is the director of the minority business accelerator at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Young is the director of Inspiring Service, an organization focused on increasing volunteerism. He also... serves on the boards of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Chapter of American Red Cross. At the bottom of Thursday's press release, organization leaders also noted four women joined the board this week as well: President of BrandTrue Rebeca Arbona, Lawyer Sandy Kaltman, Vice President of Operations and Community Relations at UC Health... Christine Kuhns and Head of Human Resources at Kroger Digital Paaras Parker. The Cincinnati YWCA board was expanded by three seats for the new male members. There are now 31 members. Board members can serve two terms, each lasts three years. The four new female members of the board filled the seats of members who had reached their term limits. More: YWCA unveils its top career... women of Cincinnati More: YWCA's Bark Out Against Battering Pet Fest SUPPORT JOURNALISM: Subscribe today to get access to all of our...

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BLINK, with support of GCF, to bathe the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge in color, light and sound

May 31, 2019

In celebration of one of the greatest of all Greater Cincinnati icons, BLINK, with generous support from Greater Cincinnati Foundation, will transform the John A. Roebling Bridge into a monumental piece of art, October 10-13, 2019. Working closely with the Roebling Bridge Historical Society, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and officials in Cincinnati and Covington, BLINK will use light, color and...owner and partner of Brave Berlin, one of the producers of BLINK. "We will focus on the most grand and predominant features of the bridge, including the anchorage, gateway towers, arches and spires. It is our goal to illuminate the river in a magic glimmer of color and reflection." Greater Cincinnati Foundation connects people with purpose in an eight-county region in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. "There's no better symbol of that integral connection than the first bridge to... link our communities," said Ellen Katz, president and CEO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation. "As we work to build a more vibrant Cincinnati region, Greater Cincinnati Foundation is proud and excited to support the beautiful and creative lighting of the Roebling Suspension Bridge, as part of BLINK." "The historical significance of this beloved iconic landmark makes it the centerpiece of BLINK and... our continued desire to celebrate Cincinnati as the Future City. We look forward to bathing the Roebling Suspension Bridge in beautiful color, light and sound," added Dan Reynolds, owner and partner of Brave Berlin, one of the producers of BLINK. BLINK, presented by ArtsWave, will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood to Covington – bridging... The only U.S. event of its kind, BLINK will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculptures and diverse entertainment. Free and open to the public, BLINK is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine.   Cincinnati USA Regional...

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For the first time, 3 men named to Cincinnatis YWCA board to demonstrate inclusiveness

May 30, 2019

Steve Kenat, Darrin Redus and Craig Young (from left to right)   Three men have been appointed to the board of directors. It's the first time men have served on the board in the organization's 150-year history, officials said. The decision is a part of the Cincinnati YWCA's plan to "demonstrate inclusiveness by transitioning... to a gender-inclusive board of directors," a press release from the organization said Thursday. "I am thrilled with this historic decision," said YWCA Greater Cincinnati President and CEO Barbara Perez,. "If we are truly committed to equity and inclusion as an organization then we need to have a board that is representative of the diverse populations we serve, and walk the walk and include men on the board." Racial justice and inclusion is one of... the local YWCA's key three pillars. The other pillars are the health and safety of women and girls and the empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls. The males voted in Tuesday include Steve Kenat, Darrin Redus and Craig Young. Kenat is the at GBBN Architects. He also serves on the boards of Downtown Cincinnati, Inc., the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Redus is the director of the at the Cincinnati USA... Regional Chamber. Young is the director of, an organization focused on increasing volunteerism. He also serves on the boards of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Chapter of American Red Cross. At the bottom of Thursday's press release, organization leaders also noted four women joined the board...

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YWCA Greater Cincinnati's board of directors to include men for first time in 150 years

May 30, 2019

...12:35pm EDT For the first time in its 150-year history, the YWCA Greater Cincinnati will include men on its board of directors. On Tuesday, the board voted in the three men: Steve Kenat, director of community development at GBBN; Darrin Redus, vice president and executive director of the Minority Business Accelerator at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; and Craig Young,... a former software supplier and founder and executive director at Inspiring Service. The decision is a part of the organization's three-year strategic plan to demonstrate inclusiveness, which along with racial justice is one of the YWCA's key pillars. "I am thrilled with this historic decision," Barbara Perez, YWCA Greater Cincinnati President and CEO, said in a news release. "If we are truly committed to equity and inclusion as an organization, then we need to have a board that is representative of the diverse populations we serve and walk the walk and include men on the board." The new members will bring... a variety of expertise. Kenat serves on several other boards, including Downtown Cincinnati Inc., Over the Rhine Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Redus brings an executive-level experience in financial services, nonprofit leadership, fundraising and economic development. He has led and developed national events, forums and seminars. Young is a software developer who has... designed software for Apple. His other board service includes Purposeful Networks, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the Cincinnati Chapter of American Red Cross. In addition to the three men, the board also welcomed Rebeca Arbona, president at BrandTrue; Sandy Kaltman, attorney at law; Christie Kuhns, chief of staff and vice president of Operations and Community Relations at UC Health; and Paaras Parker,...

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This Cincinnati icon will be lit up for Blink festival

May 30, 2019

...10:44am EDT A Cincinnati landmark will get gussied up as part of this year's bigger, broader Blink festival. The iconic John A. Roebling Bridge, a monument from the famous civil engineer who used it as a prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge, will become a monumental piece of art as part of the Blink festival Oct....focus on the most grand and predominant features of the bridge, including the anchorage, gateway towers, arches and spires," he said in a news release. "It is our goal to illuminate the river in a magic glimmer of color and reflection." The installation is being accomplished with support from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. CEO Ellen Katz said the foundation's purpose is to connect people in the region, and the Roebling Bridge is an apt symbol of connection. Blink, which first took place in 2017, will return with an expanded footprint – stretching from Findlay Market to Covington's Braxton Brewing Co. It will feature... large-scale projection mapping, murals and entertainment. Blink is produced by Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. In 2017, the record-setting lights festival drew more than 1 million people to the Banks, the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine to view the work of more than 100 artists from around the world across 20 blocks. The crowd was estimated to be the...

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First look: BLINK reveals plans for how it will illuminate Roebling Bridge this fall

May 30, 2019

Updated: 8:43 AM EDT May 30, 2019 WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff First look: BLINK reveals plans for how it will illuminate Roebling Bridge this fall Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated: 8:43 AM EDT May 30, 2019 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WEBVTT FROM ABOVE, BLINK CINCINNATI WAS AN EYE-CATCHING FIRST OF ITS KIND EXPERIENCE FOR THE QUEEN CITY. IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR, BLINK COVERED 20 BLOCKS FROM OVER-THE-RHINE TO THE BANKS, TRANSFORMING WELL-KNOWN EVERYDAY BUILDINGS, LIKE THE HAMILTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, INTO AN ILLUMINATED PIECE OF ART >> WHEN YOU STAND AMONG A MILLION...

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We promise: Youve never seen the Roebling suspension bridge like this, not in 150 years

May 30, 2019

Blink Cincinnati is a four-day festival that offers large-scale architectural projections and interactive art pieces throughout a 20-block area from the banks of the river to Findlay Market. The festival is free and open to the public through Sunday. Our singing bridge is getting a new tune.  We got...

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Leading an Inclusive Community with Mary Stagaman

May 30, 2019

It is possible to lead from the middle. What does it truly look like to lead an inclusive community, and how can we, as leaders, make an impact on this conversation? Join us today as Mary Stagaman, the Vice President of Inclusion at Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, talks about reaching beyond the familiar, celebrating diversity, and the difference this makes for us in our businesses and our lives. Cultural competency If we were to get more intentional about diversifying our workforce and building a more inclusive community, we could accelerate the... Mary Stagaman (LinkedIn) Stir! Multicultural Networking Reception CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion   Episode 18: Becoming Fully Human with Dan Hurley Episode 19: Diversity and Inclusion with Dr. Janet Reid Episode 24: The Value of Inclusion, Diversity, and Clowns with Paul Miller Episode 51: Creating Vibrant and Prosperous Communities with Jill Meyer   Subscribe for Weekly Updates! First Name Email * The post Leading an Inclusive Community with Mary Stagaman appeared first on Centennial .

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Cincinnati Chamber seeks ideas for transportation summit

May 30, 2019

...5:21am EDT The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is inviting local business leaders to submit project ideas for a regional transportation summit. Cincinnati's Mobility Solutions Summit on Aug. 19-21 is an interactive event intended to connect local organizations with international mobility experts to develop solutions to the region's transportation issues. "As we work... to build a more connected region for the future, we realize that organizations across the region have mobility challenges they need to solve today," Pete Metz, the Chamber's Transportation Initiatives manager, said in a news release. "Bringing experts and entrepreneurs in the mobility space to the Cincinnati region to help solve problems in our region will make a real improvement on the growth and connectivity of our region." Greater Cincinnati businesses, nonprofits, governments and other organizations are encouraged to apply. Selected organizations will be paired with a mobility company to develop and implement a solution specific...

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Here's how many people came to this year's Taste of Cincinnati

May 28, 2019

...2:45pm EDT Taste of Cincinnati has seen record crowds in recent years, and 2019 is no different. The 2019 Taste of Cincinnati, which took place over Memorial Day weekend from May 25-27, saw crowds that tied the record of 550,000, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber spokesman Rich Walburg confirmed. The Taste of ...Cincinnati has been continuously showing off the flavors of the Queen City's booming restaurant scene since 1979, making it the nation's largest-running free culinary arts festival. In 2017 it moved to Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps of Interestate 71 and Columbia Parkway to allow visitors to take advantage... of the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar. The event set an attendance record in 2017, which is the first year it hit 550,000 attendees. It matched that record in...

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Taste of Cincinnati adds an appetizer

May 26, 2019

Advertisement Taste of Cincinnati adds an appetizer Hundreds of runners take on inaugural "Eat and Run" 5K before serving up all their plates at food festival Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated: 1:44 PM EDT May 26, 2019 Richard Chiles Reporter    Advertisement Taste of... Cincinnati adds an appetizer Hundreds of runners take on inaugural "Eat and Run" 5K before serving up all their plates at food festival Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated: 1:44 PM EDT May 26, 2019 Richard Chiles Reporter The second day of the Taste of... Cincinnati started off with more than 500 running to dinner. Rich Walburg said the inaugural "Eat and Run 5K" was a perfect addition to the annual food festival."This is another way to do something a little healthy while you are indulging yourself at Taste of Cincinnati...said between bites."Where else can you get 50 different types of food all at once? Now we're not going to have 50-- but where else can you go and have this wonderful gourmet time?" Rissover continued.Many attendees have an old favorite, or maybe a new one, to sample at the Taste of Cincinnati. In its 41st year, the annual sampling of area restaurants promises something for every appetite.Brenda Leonard of Market Street Grill says it's great to meet new customers."We love being at Taste of Cincinnati because it is an opportunity for us to share with...Ron Saresky, a longtime customer of Alfio's in Hyde Park.Cecilie Clark of Sammy's Burgers and Brews says the taste is winning recipe of everything the Cincinnati food scene has to offer. "It's nice to see everybody from the city get together," Clark said. CINCINNATI — The second day of the Taste of Cincinnati started off with more than 500 running to dinner. Rich Walburg said the inaugural "Eat and Run 5K" was a perfect addition to the annual food festival. Advertisement "This is another way to do something a little healthy while you are indulging yourself at Taste of Cincinnati all weekend long," Walburg said. For most, the 10 a.m. run...said between bites. "Where else can you get 50 different types of food all at once? Now we're not going to have 50-- but where else can you go and have this wonderful gourmet time?" Rissover continued. Many attendees have an old favorite, or maybe a new one, to sample at the Taste of Cincinnati. In its 41st year, the annual sampling of area restaurants promises something for every appetite. Brenda Leonard of Market Street Grill says it's great to meet new customers. "We love being at Taste of Cincinnati because it is an opportunity for us to share...

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The Taste of Cincinnati keeps getting bigger - take a look inside: PHOTOS

May 26, 2019

...9:16am EDT Updated May 26, 2019, 9:23am EDT The nation's longest-running free culinary arts festival made its return to the streets of downtown Cincinnati this weekend, showing off new restaurants, food trucks and food entrepreneurs. The Taste of Cincinnati is running from May 25-27. This year's incarnation sees 16 new restaurants and food trucks, as well as a Taste of Findlay Market section that shows off the culinary talents of 17 up-and-coming chefs, bakers and restaurateurs. Flip through the photos for... a look inside. The Taste of Cincinnati has been continuously showing off the flavors of the Queen City's booming restaurant scene since 1979. In 2017 it moved to Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway to allow visitors to take advantage of the Cincinnati Bell Connector...

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Eat with your eyes first with our best of Taste gallery

May 26, 2019

...Annual Taste of Cincinnati festival on 5th Street features food, drinks, music and entertainment.              ...

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Eleven things youll want to try at Taste of Cincinnati

May 25, 2019

Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide It was a hot Saturday at Taste of Cincinnati, but 5th Street was full of people strolling from booth to booth and finding patches of shade where they could try their barbecue and pizza and desserts and beer and tacos. Lots of tacos.  I was among them, with a photographer and couple of helpers. We...are a lot of good things to eat. But some things were better than others.  And these 11 dishes made the "you ought to try these" list. 1. Mazunte vegetable tostada. Crunchy, flat corn tortilla, mushrooms and other vegetables, onions, a little salsa. All work together beautifully.  Mazunte's Veggie Tostado at Taste of Cincinnati.   2. The apple quince bread pudding from Alfio's. Deliciously eggy and soft, with a sweet sauce, a bit of apple, a hint of quince paste.  Apple Quince Bread Pudding from Alfio's Buon Cibo at Taste of Cincinnati.   3. There's a lot of barbecue... at Taste: it's up against tacos as the most popular style. . I liked this mac and brisket from Just Q'n. With the tender brisket shreds on top of creamy mac and cheese, it hits all the spots.  Just Q'in's Brisket Mac from Taste of Cincinnati.   4. Trdelinka: yes, I spelled that right. It was a last-minute addition to the menu from Woodhouse Kitchen and Bar. If you've been to Prague, you've tried these cone-shaped pastries, which come with various sweet fillings. This had a sour cream filling with chocolate and walnuts.... Fun to eat.  Trdelnik from Woodhouse Kitchen and Bar at Taste of Cincinnati.   5: Mahope Cambodian chicken taco: Grilled chicken with a nice crunchy, slaw-like topping. Not as exotic as you might expect, but an interesting variation on a taco.  Mahope's Cambodian Chicken Taco at Taste of Cincinnati.   6: Joella's chicken fingers: I've had Joella's Nashville... chicken before, but they're new to Taste, and they stand out, not for being more interesting than other dishes, but for the undeniable appeal of juiciness, a nice crisp crust and a zingy hot sauce. . Joella's Hot Chicken Tenders at Taste of Cincinnati.   7. Poke cupcake from The Poke Hut is a curved, fried wonton wrapper topped with sushi rice and raw tuna: you can go with spicy, but I chose marinated. It tends to the bland, but it's also clean and fresh tasting and a nice contrast to... some of the richer, fried dishes.  Poke Hut's Poke Cupcake from Taste of Cincinnati.   8. You could say the same for Izzy's pickle on a stick. A nice simple contrast. I mean, those are good pickles, and when you get a whole one instead of the usual slices, it's even better. And it's well known that everything's better on a stick... anyway.  Izzy's Pickle on a Stick from Taste of Cincinnati.   9.We started at Main Street, and I have to admit, by the time we got to Taste of Findlay and the Food Truck alley at the other end, we were flagging. But I liked this grilled cheese from the Cheese and Chong food ...truck called Tropic Thunder with ham and pineapple and a bit of spice. It echoed the pineapple kolsch we'd just gotten from Rheingeist.  Cheese N Chong's grilled cheese with pineapple from Taste of Cincinnati.   10. It was just corn on the cob from Soul Secret, but it was... sweet, and lightly grilled, not dried out, and we ate all of it, sitting in the grass on the back of the P&G building,  welcoming summer.  Soul Secret's Corn on the Cob from Taste of Cincinnati.   11. When I saw a green salad, I had to have it, and the one from Harvest food truck was so lovely and simple, with local spring lettuces and asparagus and quinoa.  Harvest food truck's Lobster Poutine and their Humble Farmer Salad at Taste... of Cincinnati.   Water will at some point be your favorite thing at Taste. Bring your own and drink a lot!   Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next...

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Sneak peek: 2019 Taste of Cincinnati

May 25, 2019

...Annual Taste of Cincinnati festival on 5th Street features food, drinks, music and entertainment.              ...

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Beers at the taste of Cincy!

May 25, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati Beer Facts: These are the 111 beers you can try at Taste of Cincinnati THE COMPLETE LIST OF BEERS FOR 2019 INCLUDES: 50 West American Lager, 50 West Chasing Sunset Peach Ale, 50 West Coast to Coast India Pale Ale 50 West...

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Everything you need to know for 2019 Taste of Cincinnati

May 24, 2019

Advertisement Everything you need to know for this year's Taste of Cincinnati Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:54 PM EDT May 24, 2019 WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff Everything you need to know for this year's Taste of Cincinnati Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated:... 12:54 PM EDT May 24, 2019 Hide Transcript Show Transcript 10:00 A.M. DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI WILL BE PACKED. WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT "AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR" ALL DAY LONG. VANESSA RICHARDSON IS HERE WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING FOR THE TASTE OF CINCINNATI. VANESSA: YOU BETTER BE HUNGRY. I AM ALWAYS ON GRAY. THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 50 DIFFERENT DISHES AT TASTE OF CINCINNATI. THERE WILL BE DOZENS OF BEERS, INCLUDING 56 LOCAL BREWS. THIS IS ONE OF CINCINNATI'S BIGGEST PARTIES IN THE FUN GET... STARTED TODAY WITH A VEGGIE RACES. TEAMS WILL BE MAKING MANY RACECARS OUT OF VEGETABLES. WE WILL HAVE OUR ALL-STAR TEAM OF METEOROLOGISTS GOING FOR GOLD. RANDI RICO AND ALLISON ROGERS WILL REPRESENT TEAM WLWT AFTER MAKING INTO THE FINALS LAST YEAR. THE TASTE BEGINS TOMORROW AND CONTINUE SUN Advertisement Everything you need to... know for this year's Taste of Cincinnati Share Shares Copy Link Copy to copy Link copied! Updated: 12:54 PM EDT May 24, 2019 WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff The longest-running culinary arts festival in the nation is taking over Cincinnati streets again this year. The Taste of Cincinnati festival...new? The Taste will introduce its inaugural Eat and Run 5K. The 5K will take place Sunday with a start and finish line at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati. Along the route, participants will enjoy bite-size samples from some of the Best of Taste winners. Returning favorite The Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail will return – and this year, they're making it a double. Taste of Cincinnati attendees can choose from two different options this year:The Queen City Breeze with Jim Beam Bourbon, Triple Sec and Ginger Ale.Or the Cincy Cooler with Pinnacle Vodka,...Street Grille· Mazunte· McCormick & Schmick's· Mck's Chicks· Mecklenburg Gardens· Melting Pot· Oakbrook Bakery· Poke Hut· Pompilio's· Revolution Rotisserie· Roll On In· Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers· Sawasdee· Thai Taste· Tickle Pickle· Tom + Chee· Washington Platform· Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar The food trucks · Adena's Beefstroll· Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering· Cheese N Chong· Empanadas Aqui· Fire on High· Harvest Mobile Cuisine· Hungry Brothers· Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill· Marty's Waffles· Slice Slice Baby· streetpops· SugarSnap! Sweet Treats· Sweets & Meats BBQ· Texas Joe Tex-Mex· The Cheesecakery· The Chili Hut· The Screaming Goat· Tin Man Grill· Wicked...Pudding – Alfio's buon ciboRestaurant with the best appetizer:Lightning Wings – Revolution RotisserieRestaurant with the best soup-salad-sideCambodian Chicken Taco - MahopeRestaurant best "go Vibrant!"Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - MahopeRestaurant with the best entréePork Grenade – McK's ChicksFood Truck with the best dessert "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap!Food Truck with the best appetizerThe Stroll – Adena's BeefstrollFood Truck with best soup-salad-side12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-MexFood Truck best "go Vibrant!"Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpopsFood Truck with the best entréeSmoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ.View... full list of winners here. What's on tap?The Taste of Cincinnati will feature 111 beer varieties with 56 locally brewed including beer from Rhinegeist and Braxton Brewing Co. There will also be hard liquor and wine options. Beers on tap include: 50 West American Lager50 West Chasing Sunset Peach Ale50 West Coast to Coast India Pale Ale50...Gavel IPATaft's Hop Fog IPATaft's Maverick Nitro Chocolate PorterTaft's Nellies Key Lime Caribbean AleTaft's Tangerine VibesTaft's Wonder Tub White AleWest Sixth Amber AleWest Sixth Belgian BlondeWest Sixth Cerveza LagerWest Sixth IPAWest Sixth Pennyrile Pale AleYuengling Golden PilsnerYuengling LagerYuengling Light Hard alcohol includes:Bon & Viv Spiked Black CherryBourbon SlushCincy Cooler (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail)Frozen DaiquiriFrozen MargaritaQueen City Breeze (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail)Truly Wild BerryTwisted Tea OriginalWine:Casillero de Diablo Red BlendCasillero de Diablo RoseLittle Black Dress MoscatoLoco Lopez SangriaTrivento Reserve White OrchidEntertainment Forty-five musical acts will appear on five stages throughout the festival. Click here... for a full lineup.Parking Parking is available at a number of public and private garages within a block of the event site. Click here for more info. CINCINNATI — The longest-running culinary arts festival in the nation is taking over Cincinnati streets again this year. The Taste of Cincinnati festival began in 1979 and will return for its 41st year on Saturday. Advertisement The festival will bring 53 restaurants and food trucks to East Fourth Street May 25 through May 27. The restaurants and food trucks plan to serve more than 300 menu items. Here's everything you...new? The Taste will introduce its inaugural Eat and Run 5K. The 5K will take place Sunday with a start and finish line at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati. Along the route, participants will enjoy bite-size samples from some of the Best of Taste winners. Returning favorite The Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail will return – and this year, they're making it a double. Taste of Cincinnati attendees can choose from two different options this year: The Queen City Breeze with Jim Beam Bourbon, Triple Sec and Ginger Ale. Or the Cincy Cooler with Pinnacle Vodka,... lemonade, cranberry and Mist Twist. Taste of Cincinnati will also feature more than 100 beer and wine varieties throughout the event. How about the weather? Saturday will be predominantly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. However, it will feel like the 90s in the shade. An isolated pop up storm in the afternoon can't be...Street Grille · Mazunte · McCormick & Schmick's · Mck's Chicks · Mecklenburg Gardens · Melting Pot · Oakbrook Bakery · Poke Hut · Pompilio's · Revolution Rotisserie · Roll On In · Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers · Sawasdee · Thai Taste · Tickle Pickle · Tom + Chee · Washington Platform · Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar The food trucks · Adena's Beefstroll · Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering · Cheese N Chong · Empanadas Aqui · Fire on High · Harvest Mobile Cuisine · Hungry Brothers · Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill · Marty's Waffles · Slice Slice Baby · streetpops · SugarSnap! Sweet Treats · Sweets & Meats BBQ · Texas Joe Tex-Mex · The Cheesecakery · The Chili Hut · The Screaming Goat · Tin Man Grill · Wicked...winners of the Best of Taste competition: Restaurant with the best dessert: Apple Quince Bread Pudding – Alfio's buon cibo Restaurant with the best appetizer: Lightning Wings – Revolution Rotisserie Restaurant with the best soup-salad-side Cambodian Chicken Taco - Mahope Restaurant best "go Vibrant!" Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope Restaurant with the best entrée Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks Food Truck with the best dessert "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap! Food Truck with the best appetizer The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck with best soup-salad-side 12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck best "go Vibrant!" Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze –... Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpops Food Truck with the best entrée Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ. View full list of winners here. What's on tap? The Taste of Cincinnati will feature 111 beer varieties with 56 locally brewed including beer from Rhinegeist and Braxton Brewing Co. There will also be hard liquor...Gavel IPA Taft's Hop Fog IPA Taft's Maverick Nitro Chocolate Porter Taft's Nellies Key Lime Caribbean Ale Taft's Tangerine Vibes Taft's Wonder Tub White Ale West Sixth Amber Ale West Sixth Belgian Blonde West Sixth Cerveza Lager West Sixth IPA West Sixth Pennyrile Pale Ale Yuengling Golden Pilsner Yuengling Lager Yuengling Light Hard alcohol includes: Bon & Viv Spiked Black Cherry Bourbon Slush Cincy Cooler (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Frozen Daiquiri Frozen Margarita Queen City Breeze (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Truly Wild Berry Twisted Tea Original Wine: Casillero de Diablo Red Blend Casillero de Diablo Rose Little Black Dress Moscato Loco Lopez Sangria Trivento Reserve White OrchidEntertainment Forty-five musical acts will appear on five stages throughout the festival. Click...

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Top 5 Taste of Cincinnati Vendors to Check Out This Weekend

May 24, 2019

I t's every foodie's favorite time of year: Taste of Cincinnati, when hundreds of people flock downtown with wide eyes and empty stomachs. The three-day event will feature more than 40 live entertainment acts and 50 food and drink vendors along East Fifth Street between Main and Pike streets. Here are the five vendors we're looking forward... to most. Hungry Bros. Food Truck Seeing the Hungry Bros. Food Truck 's bold red and yellow flag waving proudly at music festivals, parades, and other events means one thing for Cincinnatians: waffle fries. At this year's Taste of Cincinnati, Hungry Bros. will be serving up its iconic Kevin...waffle fries). Put simply, Hungry Bros. is comfort food done right. Marty's Waffles Who says breakfast foods can't also be dessert? Marty's Waffles does double duty with its award-winning Belgian sugar waffles. Each waffle is handmade from Marty Meersman's unique dough-based recipe that honors his Belgian ancestry. At this year's Taste of Cincinnati, the waffle truck is offering five different kinds of waffles. Choose a plain sugar waffle, or pile it high with toppings like fresh strawberries, chocolate-dipped candied pecans, and bourbon whipped cream.   Roll On In Have you ever had the dilemma of deciding between a burrito or...the convenient shape of a burrito. Grab a California burrito this weekend while perusing which vendor to stop at next. Sugarsnap! Sweet Treats It happens slowly, usually around late afternoon, after you've filled up on a plethora of different entrees and appetizers: Your sweet tooth kicks in. Sugarsnap! Sweet Treats food truck has gourmet desserts to satisfy everyone's tastes. Choose from gourmet cupcakes, one-fourth pound cookies, and salted caramel brownies, or, if you're in the mood for something frozen, try their signature frozen cheesecake on a stick.   Kabobske Kabobske is bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to the street food... scene at this year's Taste of Cincinnati. Known for its chicken kabob with tzatziki, Kabobske adds a falafel wrap to its entree menu this year. Or, maybe you're looking for a light appetizer, like gyro sliders or hummus and pita, to hold you over as you enjoy one of the many live...

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Redefining Membership

May 24, 2019

Several new initiatives offered by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber showcase the collaborative opportunities that come through membership. Momentum Investor membership—a new tier of chamber membership introduced last year—allows businesses to become more active participants in shaping the Cincinnati area's growth. Momentum Investor members receive exclusive or discounted access to events and opportunities... to interact directly with chamber leadership. Chamber President and CEO Jill Meyer delivers a regional strategy update to Momentum Investor members at an annual event. Members also are able to meet individually with the chamber's senior leadership to have a detailed, in-person discussion of their goals and ideal involvement as members. "It grew beyond our expectations the first year," says... Beth McNeill, senior director of Sales and Engagement at the chamber, "and we're really excited for how it continues to grow in its second." Chamber members of any level can utilize an array of regional events for networking and collaboration. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber operates in 16 Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana counties and has joint partnerships with seven other area chambers. These partnerships set the collaborative tone of events happening through the year. Regular meetups like Member Benefits 101 and the Converge Networking series offer a chance for...you ask, we will connect you with who you're looking to meet," says McNeill. The chamber also offers a fleet of programs for members and non-members alike to engage with the region's economic development and public sector. Vox Futura is a way for young professionals to intimately collaborate with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's leadership team to identify focal points and goals for the area's economic future. Membership consists of up to 15 emerging leaders from throughout the region selected after a springtime application period. "Vox Futura is going to strategically help us define the work of the chamber," says ...Brendon Cull, the chamber's senior vice president and chief operating officer. "It's been a theme here, recognizing that we're building a chamber that's going to be around for the next 180 years. To do that, we've got to have a constant influx of new voices and new perspectives at the... table." In a similar way, the chamber's Influence Cincinnati program is providing a leg up to anyone interested in shaping public policy through collaboration with municipal and government leaders. Influence Cincinnati members will meet regularly to engage with policy makers and develop their influence to stoke civic engagement in their own communities. "What we want is to make... sure a wider array of people in this community have an opportunity to weigh in on policy and community initiatives," Cull says. Influence Cincinnati serves as a great entry point for people who encounter policy and want to affect it but don't know how best to be heard. "What my hope is that it makes being engaged in policy and politics more relevant to even more people," says Cull. "I'm so excited about...

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Everything you need to know about Taste of Cincinnati

May 24, 2019

Buy Photo Lincoln Gambrell, 4, gets a ride from his father, Tim Gambrell of Mt. Healthy during the Taste of Cincinnati in Downtown Saturday, May 26, 2018.   Taste of Cincinnati lands Downtown this weekend, for the 41st time, with 300 menu items to sample. There's more than one way to eat your way through Taste of Cincinnati. You can plan ahead, or...– Poke Hut First Place: Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope Restaurant: Best Entrée Third Place: Gourmet Mac & Cheese – Market Street Grille Second Place: Brisket – Just Q'in BBQ First Place: Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks Buy Photo People wait in line at the Tickle Pickle during the Taste of Cincinnati on Fifth Street in Downtown Saturday, May 26, 2018.   Food Truck: Best Dessert Third Place: Turtle Fried Cheesecake – Hungry Bros. Second Place: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake- The Cheesecakery First Place: "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap! Food Truck:... Best Appetizer Third Place: Smoked Lamb Nachos – Wicked Hickory Second Place: Lobster Poutine – Harvest Mobile Cuisine First Place:  The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck: Best Soup-Salad-Side Third Place: Sprouts – Harvest Mobile Cuisine Second Place: Brisket Mac – Wicked Hickory First Place: 12-hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck: Best go Vibrant!* Third Place: Strawberry Chicken Taco – The Tin Man Grill Second Place: Pink Lemonade streetpop... - streetpops First Place (tie): Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat                           Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpops Food Truck: Best Entrée Third Place: Jerk Chicken Nachos – Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Second Place: Cheesy Garlic-Style Italian Beef – Adena's Beefstroll First Place: Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ *go Vibrant menu items adhere to the American Heart Association per-serving standards of 6.5 grams...

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These are the 111 beers you can try at Taste of Cincinnati

May 23, 2019

Buy Photo Rhinegeist's Strawberry Basil Dodo beer Thousands was a limited release at Taste of Cincinnati on Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati Saturday, May 27, 2017.   Taste of Cincinnati, taking place this weekend, is a food festival, but it's also practically a beer fest. With 111 beers, over half of which are local, you (I hope) could never try them... all. But you can try some you've never had before, especially if you catch the new beer tappings. There's also wine and a couple of specialty Taste of Cincinnati cocktails. Timed special tappings Braxton Beer Garden at P&G Gardens Saturday 12 p.m. Braxton Labs Beautiful Hypothesis New England IPA 3 p.m. Braxton Labs Cycle Coffee Stout 6 p.m. Ignitor Peach German Maibock 9 p.m. Braxton Labs Strawberry Gose Sunday 12 p.m. Braxton Labs Chocolate Milk Stout... 3 p.m. Braxton Labs Tiki Berliner Weisse 6 p.m. Braxton Labs New England IPA: Azacca + Cascade 9 p.m. Braxton Labs Cherry Turnover Berliner Weisse Monday 12 p.m. Braxton Labs Sour New England IPA 3 p.m. Braxton Labs Peach Cobbler Berliner Weisse 6 p.m. Buzz Honey Peach Kölsch Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley entering the ramp to Columbia Parkway Saturday 1 p.m. Pineapple Hugh Hefeweizen & Pineapple 4 p.m. Guava Tangent Sour Ale 8 p.m. Juicy Truth IPA Sunday 1 p.m. Ruby Paradox Fruited Sour Ale 4 p.m. Hazy Hut Hazy IPA 8 p.m. Numenor Tropical Stout Monday 11 a.m.... SG031 - Gose Sour Ale w/ Strawberry & Vanilla 4 p.m. Mandolin Biere de Garde Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Signature cocktails The Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail has returned. This year there are two: The Queen City Breeze (with Jim Beam Bourbon, Triple Sec and Ginger Ale) or the Cincy Cooler (with Pinnacle Vodka, Lemonade, Cranberry and Mist Twist). THE BEERS 50 West American Lager 50 West Chasing Sunset Peach Ale...Pennyrile Pale Ale Yuengling Golden Pilsner Yuengling Lager Yuengling Light *= Timed Tapping Refreshing hard drinks Bon & Viv Spiked Black Cherry NEWSLETTERS Thank you! You're almost signed up for Things To Do Keep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration. Bourbon Slush Cincy Cooler (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Frozen Daiquiri Frozen Margarita Queen City Breeze (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Truly Wild Berry Twisted Tea Original Wine Casillero de Diablo Red Blend Casillero de Diablo Rose Little Black Dress Moscato Loco Lopez Sangria Trivento Reserve White Orchid Taste... of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger, May 25-27, will happen on Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati from Main Street to the I-71 and Columbia Parkway ramps.

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Cincinnati Tapped for National Recycling Initiative

May 23, 2019

CityBeat Archives The City of Cincinnati will host a national effort to increase recycling called Beyond 34: Recycling and Recovery for a New Economy.  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which runs the program, announced today it will bring Beyond 34 to the Queen City. The program uses a model relying on data and multi-partner collaboration... in an effort to push America's recycling rate above 34 percent.  "The Beyond 34 model will help Cincinnati meet its sustainability goals and drive economic growth," U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Senior Vice President Marc DeCourcey said in a statement today. "Cincinnati rose to the top after our analysis of several U.S. cities using criteria important to successful recycling programs such as local policies, recycling education, and... data collection. We look forward to collaborating with local leaders on the application of our Beyond 34 model."   The public-private partnership will include the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, the U.S. Chamber Foundation and the Greater Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.  For the last decade, recycling rates in the U.S. have stayed at roughly 34 percent. The challenges involved in raising that rate include consumer education around correct recycling practices, the lack of... market demand for certain recycled materials and the costs associated with building or modernizing recycling facilities.  The program is funded by industry groups and nonprofits the Walmart Foundation, the Walgreens Boots Alliance and the Plastics Industry Association. The U.S. Chamber Foundation launched Beyond 34 in Orlando in 2007.  Cincinnati has made ambitious commitments related to eliminating waste in its Green Cincinnati Plan . Mayor John Cranley says Beyond 34 will help the city achieve some of those goals. "For more than 25 years, Cincinnati residents have diverted more than 350,000 tons of material from the waste...

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PODCAST: How to do Taste of Cincinnati like a pro

May 23, 2019

...community reporter Lucy May, podcaster Scott Kyser and senior manager of enterprise and investigative Meghan Wesley. They discuss a new approach to helping lift families out of poverty, a Bengals player testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, covering the abortion debate, median pay at local companies and more. Later, WCPO's Taste of Cincinnati gurus Tasha Stewart and Brian Mains join to give their tips and tricks, plus all the details about this weekend's festivities. Notable links: Listen to this episode in the podcast player above. Subscribe to Hear Cincinnati  ...

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Everything you need to know about getting to and from the Taste of Cincinnati

May 23, 2019

...a tradition that brings in 550,000 people to try foods from more than 50 restaurants from the greater Cincinnati area. It's been happening for 41 years now, but . Expect booze, music, food, and a whole lot of people. This year, there are 19 food trucks. Local brewer Rhinegeist is sponsoring the food truck alley, and there will be over 100 beers to drink, with over half of them from local breweries. Seventeen small food companies will be participating as part of Taste of Findlay. Hundreds of snacks and meals including vegan and gluten free options.  Whether or not you plan to... attend the Taste of Cincinnati this year, here are some of the best ways to navigate downtown this weekend. There are a lot of events going on downtown in the next week and that means a lot of road closures.   What roads are closed? There happening this weekend including the filming... of  and the Eat & Run 5K. Taste of Cincinnati will be on four blocks of Fifth Street between Main Street and Eggleston Avenue. for Taste begin at 6 p.m. Friday, May 24, and end at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Second Street will be closed from Elm Street to Walnut Street at The Banks for the filming...

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Everything you need to know for this year's Taste of Cincinnati

May 23, 2019

The longest-running culinary arts festival in the nation is taking over Cincinnati streets again this year. The Taste of Cincinnati festival began in 1979 and will return for its 41st year on Saturday.The festival will bring 53 restaurants and food trucks to East Fourth Street May 25 through May 27. The restaurants and food trucks plan to serve more than 300 menu items.Here's everything you need...new? The Taste will introduce its inaugural Eat and Run 5K. The 5K will take place Sunday with a start and finish line at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati. Along the route, participants will enjoy bite-size samples from some of the Best of Taste winners. Returning favorite The Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail will return – and this year, they're making it a double. Taste of Cincinnati attendees can choose from two different options this year:The Queen City Breeze with Jim Beam Bourbon, Triple Sec and Ginger Ale.Or the Cincy Cooler with Pinnacle Vodka,...Street Grille· Mazunte· McCormick & Schmick's· Mck's Chicks· Mecklenburg Gardens· Melting Pot· Oakbrook Bakery· Poke Hut· Pompilio's· Revolution Rotisserie· Roll On In· Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers· Sawasdee· Thai Taste· Tickle Pickle· Tom + Chee· Washington Platform· Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar The food trucks · Adena's Beefstroll· Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering· Cheese N Chong· Empanadas Aqui· Fire on High· Harvest Mobile Cuisine· Hungry Brothers· Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill· Marty's Waffles· Slice Slice Baby· streetpops· SugarSnap! Sweet Treats· Sweets & Meats BBQ· Texas Joe Tex-Mex· The Cheesecakery· The Chili Hut· The Screaming Goat· Tin Man Grill· Wicked...Pudding – Alfio's buon ciboRestaurant with the best appetizer:Lightning Wings – Revolution RotisserieRestaurant with the best soup-salad-sideCambodian Chicken Taco - MahopeRestaurant best "go Vibrant!"Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - MahopeRestaurant with the best entréePork Grenade – McK's ChicksFood Truck with the best dessert "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap!Food Truck with the best appetizerThe Stroll – Adena's BeefstrollFood Truck with best soup-salad-side12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-MexFood Truck best "go Vibrant!"Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpopsFood Truck with the best entréeSmoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ.View... full list of winners here. What's on tap?The Taste of Cincinnati will feature 111 beer varieties with 56 locally brewed including beer from Rhinegeist and Braxton Brewing Co. There will also be hard liquor and wine options. Beers on tap include: 50 West American Lager50 West Chasing Sunset Peach Ale50 West Coast to Coast India Pale Ale50...Gavel IPATaft's Hop Fog IPATaft's Maverick Nitro Chocolate PorterTaft's Nellies Key Lime Caribbean AleTaft's Tangerine VibesTaft's Wonder Tub White AleWest Sixth Amber AleWest Sixth Belgian BlondeWest Sixth Cerveza LagerWest Sixth IPAWest Sixth Pennyrile Pale AleYuengling Golden PilsnerYuengling LagerYuengling Light Hard alcohol includes:Bon & Viv Spiked Black CherryBourbon SlushCincy Cooler (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail)Frozen DaiquiriFrozen MargaritaQueen City Breeze (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail)Truly Wild BerryTwisted Tea OriginalWine:Casillero de Diablo Red BlendCasillero de Diablo RoseLittle Black Dress MoscatoLoco Lopez SangriaTrivento Reserve White OrchidEntertainment Forty-five musical acts will appear on five stages throughout the festival. Click here... for a full lineup.Parking Parking is available at a number of public and private garages within a block of the event site. Click here for more info. CINCINNATI — The longest-running culinary arts festival in the nation is taking over Cincinnati streets again this year. The Taste of Cincinnati festival began in 1979 and will return for its 41st year on Saturday. The festival will bring 53 restaurants and food trucks to East Fourth Street May 25 through May 27. The restaurants and food trucks plan to serve more than 300 menu items. Here's everything...new? The Taste will introduce its inaugural Eat and Run 5K. The 5K will take place Sunday with a start and finish line at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati. Along the route, participants will enjoy bite-size samples from some of the Best of Taste winners. Returning favorite The Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail will return – and this year, they're making it a double. Taste of Cincinnati attendees can choose from two different options this year: The Queen City Breeze with Jim Beam Bourbon, Triple Sec and Ginger Ale. Or the Cincy Cooler with... Pinnacle Vodka, lemonade, cranberry and Mist Twist. Taste of Cincinnati will also feature more than 100 beer and wine varieties throughout the event. How about the weather? Saturday will be predominantly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. However, it will feel like the 90s in the shade. An isolated pop up storm in the afternoon...Oakbrook Bakery · Poke Hut · Pompilio's · Revolution Rotisserie · Roll On In · Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers · Sawasdee · Thai Taste · Tickle Pickle · Tom + Chee · Washington Platform · Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar The food trucks · Adena's Beefstroll · Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering · Cheese N Chong · Empanadas Aqui · Fire on High · Harvest Mobile Cuisine · Hungry Brothers · Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill · Marty's Waffles · Slice Slice Baby · streetpops · SugarSnap! Sweet Treats · Sweets & Meats BBQ · Texas Joe Tex-Mex... Apple Quince Bread Pudding – Alfio's buon cibo Restaurant with the be st appetizer: Lightning Wings – Revolution Rotisserie Restaurant with the b est soup-salad-side Cambodian Chicken Taco - Mahope Restaurant best "go Vibrant!" Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope Restaurant with the best entrée Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks Food Truck with the best dessert "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap! Food Truck with the best appetizer The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck with best soup-salad-side 12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck best "go Vibrant!"... Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpops Food Truck with the best entrée Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ. View full list of winners here . What's on tap? The Taste of Cincinnati will feature 111 beer varieties with 56 locally brewed including beer from Rhinegeist and Braxton Brewing Co. There will...Ale Taft's Tangerine Vibes Taft's Wonder Tub White Ale West Sixth Amber Ale West Sixth Belgian Blonde West Sixth Cerveza Lager West Sixth IPA West Sixth Pennyrile Pale Ale Yuengling Golden Pilsner Yuengling Lager Yuengling Light Hard alcohol includes: Bon & Viv Spiked Black Cherry Bourbon Slush Cincy Cooler (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Frozen Daiquiri Frozen Margarita Queen City Breeze (Taste of Cincinnati Signature Cocktail) Truly Wild Berry Twisted Tea Original Wine: Casillero de Diablo Red Blend Casillero de Diablo Rose Little Black Dress Moscato Loco Lopez Sangria Trivento Reserve White Orchid Entertainment...

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How to get to and from the Tri-State this Memorial Day

May 23, 2019

...buses or cruise ships, Moore said. For those who are sticking around the Cincinnati area for the weekend, several road closures at The Banks and Downtown will stretch through the weekend. The stretch of Second Street between Elm and Walnut streets closed last weekend to host "American Ninja Warrior." Taste of Cincinnati will close Fifth Street between Main Street and the on-ramps to Interstate 71 and U.S. 50/Columbia Parkway. The food festival also will shut down Broadway between Fourth and Sixth streets, and the southern half of the 500 block of Sycamore Street. Courtesy City of...

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Cincinnati chosen for national pilot program to increase recycling

May 23, 2019

...5:51am EDT Cincinnati will serve as the next location for a national initiative to increase recycling in local communities. Beyond 34, a project by the U.S. Chamber Foundation, aims to increase the current 34% recycling rate in the U.S. by providing a collaborative, scalable model through private-public partnerships. Locally, it will involve the... city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "Cincinnati rose to the top after our analysis of several U.S. cities using criteria important to successful recycling programs such as local policies, recycling education, and data collection," Marc DeCourcey, senior vice president of the U.S....past decade. The U.S. Chamber Foundation notes that some of the challenges to increasing that rate include the education and motivation of consumers to recycle correctly; the cost and time required to modernize and build new recycling and sorting infrastructure; and the lack of consistently strong markets for certain materials. Cincinnati has already committed to a goal of achieving zero waste by 2035 . "For more than 25 years, Cincinnati residents have diverted more than 350,000 tons of material from the waste stream," Mayor John Cranley said in a statement "This diversion is due to our significant recycling efforts,...

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Taste of Cincinnati quiz: Which Best of Taste-winning dish should you eat first?

May 23, 2019

CINCINNATI — Deciding what to sample at Taste of Cincinnati can be a little overwhelming. This year 53 local restaurants and food trucks will serve more than 300 items at the 41st annual food festival. It will take place May 25-27 along Fifth Street, Downtown, from Main Street to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway....plan your eating strategy, answer the questions below to get suggestions for which Best of Taste winning dish you should try first. The rest of the Best of Taste Now that you've taken the quiz, here are the Best of Taste winners in the appetizer, entree, soup-salad-side, dessert and go Vibrant! food truck and restaurant categories, listed with prices and each vendor's booth number. Booths in the 100s, 300s and 500s will line the south side of Fifth Street. Those in the 200s, 400s and 600s will line the north side of Fifth Street. Booths 100-242 will be located between Main and... Sycamore streets. Booths 300-442 will be located between Sycamore and Broadway streets. Booths 500-650 will be located between Broadway Street and the ramps to I-71 and Columbia Parkway. Food trucks, the booths listed in the 700s, will line the Columbia Parkway ramp as part of Food Truck Alley. The smaller a booth number, the further west it will be in its block. Restaurant Best of Taste Desserts Alfio's Buon Cibo, booth 414: Alfio's apple quince bread pudding won first place. The bread pudding is $4. Market Street Grille, booth 308: Market Street Grille's crème brulee won... second place. The crème brulee is $4. Pompilio's, booth 620: Pompilio's spumoni cannoli tied for third place. The cannoli is $4. Oakbrook Bakery, booth 228: Oakbrook Bakery's black forest cake tied for third place. The cake is $5. Food Truck Best of Taste Desserts Sugar Snap!, food truck 704: Sugar Snap's "Make it a Sundae" brownie won first place. The brownie is $5. The Cheesecakery, food truck 722: The Cheesecakery's white chocolate raspberry cheesecake cupcake won second place. The cupcake is $4. Hungry Bros.,... food truck 714: The Hungry Bros.' turtle fried cheesecake won third place. The cheesecake is $5. Restaurant Best of Taste Appetizers Revolution Rotisserie, booth 130: Revolution Rotisserie's lightning wings won first place. An order of wings is $5. Alfio's Buon Cibo, booth 414: Alfio's gnocchi bolognese won second place. The... gnocchi is $5. McCormick & Schmick's, booth 106: McCormick & Schmick's bacon-wrapped shrimp kisses won third place. An order of shrimp kisses is $5. Food Truck Best of Taste Appetizers Adena's Beefstroll, food truck 706: Adena's the Stroll won first place. The Stroll is $3. Harvest Mobile Cuisine, food truck 718: Harvest's lobster poutine won second place. The lobster poutine is $6. Wicked Hickory, food truck 736: Wicked... Mahope, booth 550: Mahope's Cambodian chicken taco won first place. The taco is $4. Tickle Pickle, booth 520: Tickle Pickle's Gods'mac Grippos Mac & Cheese won second place. The mac & cheese is $4. Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, booth 210: Sawasdee's Thai papaya salad won third place. The salad is $6. Food Truck Best of Taste Soup, Salad, Side Texas Joe Tex-Mex, food truck alley: Texas Joe's braised brisket bowl won first place. The bowl is $5. Wicked Hickory, food truck 736: Wicked Hickory's brisket mac won second place. The mac is $6. Harvest Mobile Cuisine, food truck 718: Harvest's sprouts won third place. An order of sprouts is $5. Restaurant Best of Taste go Vibrant! Mahope, booth 550: Mahope's Cambodian portobello mushroom taco won first place. The taco... is $4. Poke Hut, booth 322: Poke Hut's poke cupcake won second place. The cupcake is $4. Tickle Pickle, booth 520: Tickle Pickle's Buns N Roses black bean burger with cashew cheese won third place. The burger is $6. Food Truck Best of Taste go Vibrant! Screaming Goat, food truck 702: Screaming Goat's glazed swordfish kebab tied for first place. The kebab is $6. Streetpops, food truck 738: Streetpops' fruit punch streetpop tied for first place. The streetpop is $3. Streetpops, food truck... 738: Streetpops' lemonade streetpop won second place. The streetpop is $3. The Tin Man Grill, food truck 716: Tin Man's strawberry chicken taco won third place. The taco is $5. Restaurant Best of Taste Entrée McK's Chicks, booth 316: McK's pork grenade won first place. The pork grenade is $6. Just Q'in BBQ, booth 132: Just Q'in's brisket won second place. The brisket is $6. Market... Street Grille, booth 308: Market Street's gourmet mac & cheese won third place. The mac & cheese is $5. Food Truck Best of Taste Best Entrée Sweets & Meats BBQ, food truck 726: Sweets & Meats' smoked rib tips won first place. An order of rib tips is $6. Adena's Beefstroll, food truck 706: Adena's cheesy garlic-style Italian beef won second place. The beef is... $6. Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill, food truck 734: Just Jerks' jerk chicken nachos won third place. An order of nachos is $5. For a list of every Taste of Cincinnati vendor and menu item, visit tasteofcincinnati.com.

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Plan Your Cincy Weekend 5/24 – 5/27

May 23, 2019

...(including some more than 4,500 years old), impressive scale models of cities and interactive hands-on components. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $19.50 Adults, $17.50 Seniors, $12.50 Children ages 3 – 12, Member Adults, $12.50, Member Children $8.50. ; 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org .   TASTE OF CINCINNATI Explore all that Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have to offer your taste buds in this culinary festival that includes live music, family activities and of course, tasty treats! With more than 50 restaurants present and over 45 musical acts performing, this beloved Memorial Day...

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Taste of Cincinnati stays on top of the food trends

May 23, 2019

Buy Photo Cynthia Oxley of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, from left, Jeffery Harris of Category 5, Brendon Cull of the chamber and Candice Holloway of Soul Secrets at Findlay Kitchen in Over-the-Rhine on Monday, May 20, 2019.   Taste of Cincinnati is one of this city's established traditions. Every Memorial Day,... crowds that now reach 550,000 people try out food from Cincinnati restaurants, just as they have for 41 years.  Though there are aspects of Taste you can count on every year, this tradition has to be wide open to change. Over the past decade or so, the organizers have changed the event a little bit every year. "We want to make sure the event... reflects Cincinnati's food culture," said  Brendon Cull, CEO of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, which puts on the event. Adds Cynthia Oxley,  the chamber's director of community events,   "We want to attract new people,  so every year we give them something new." Both goals call for innovation. Cincinnati's food scene is a... Taste not only reflects what's going on in local food, it boosts it. The event can be a big opportunity for restaurants,  food trucks and breweries, because it's possible to make money and, with more certainty, get a lot of exposure and meet new customers.  Buy Photo Cynthia Oxley of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, from left, Candice Holloway of Soul Secrets, Jeffery Harris of Category 5 and Brendon Cull of the chamber at Findlay Kitchen in Over-the-Rhine on Monday, May 20, 2019.   So when craft beer became popular, Taste organizers added craft beer. When the food...starting a food business of some sort. With a recognition that it isn't easy getting started from scratch,  incubator kitchens have been created to help.  NEWSLETTERS Thank you! You're almost signed up for Things To Do Keep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration. Taste of Cincinnati has incorporated that trend by working with Findlay Kitchen, the incubator kitchen and entrepreneurial program run by Findlay Market.  It's the third year that the kitchen will have its own area at the event, called Taste of Findlay.  Seventeen small food companies will spend one, two or three days there. "They... can get their feet wet, get incredible exposure and PR," said Marianne Hamilton, director of innovation at Findlay Market. "What an awesome partner the chamber has been. They've tapped into the incubator model to show Cincinnati the underground food scene."  Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide The collaboration opens up participation in Taste to a larger group of people. The Findlay participants include women, immigrants and minorities.  Often, they offer some kind of food that isn't readily available otherwise. This year there will be soul...and Jamaican food. "They can make some money. depending on how fast they can crank it out," said Hamilton. They work on making an efficient menu, and working out cost and price.    The incubator model doesn't apply just to food vendors. The entertainment lineup  also is supporting new performing artists. The Cincinnati Music Accelerator, which aims to help musicians learn how to market themselves and be business-savvy about their music career, is a partner this year. Some of their artists will be playing on the five stages at Taste.    Some small businesses feel ready to take on a booth in the main...a big job. Two 12-hour days and a 10-hour day serving hordes of people is high-level restaurant work. They'll close the restaurant. Cuff said it's about building a team. "A lot comes out of being in the trenches together," he said.  One of the biggest innovations that makes Taste of Cincinnati different each year is simply that there is more, better food in the city. "The complexity of the food has really been elevated," said Cull. "There's going to be some really creative and beautiful street food."   Bubble tea, ravioli and gelato were among the most delicious tastes of the month.

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Everything on the menu at Taste of Cincinnati

May 22, 2019

Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Here's the menu for Taste of Cincinnati, happening May 25-27. Get your tastebuds ready and make your plans.  Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck #706.  Appetizer: Strolls,  $3. Entree: Cheesy Garlic-Style Italian Beef, $6; Ma's Meatball Sub, $5; Chicago Dog, $4. Soup / Salad / Side: Semper Fries, $5. Alfio's Buon Cibo Booth #414. Appetizer: Gnocchi...and cheese empanada, $4.  Dessert: Apple quince bread pudding, $4. Entree: Veal short-rib ravioli, $6 Andy's Mediterranean Grille Booth #208. Appetizer: Vegetarian grape leaves, $4. Dessert: Giant Baklava, $4. Entree: Chicken Shawarma with Rice, $5; Chicken Tawook with Rice, $5; Chicken Tawook Wrap, $6; Gyro Wrap, $6. Buy Photo Best Thing Smokin' food truck serves bangin shrimp tacos for $6 at Taste of Cincinnati on Fifth Street downtown Saturday, May 28, 2016.   Best Thing Smokin' Food Truck #732. Appetizer: Crispy Fish Taco, $5; Smoked Pulled Pork Slider, $4. Entree: Smoked Pulled Pork Loaded Fries, $6; Bangin Shrimp... Soup / Salad / Side: Smoked corn & Black Bean Salsa, $3.  Buona Terra Gelato Booth #222. Dessert: Cake batter, $5; Cookies n' creme, $5; Tiramisu, $5; Coconut chip, $5; Pink lemonade, $5; (2) Two Flavors, $6. Buy Photo Buon Terra Gelato's tiramisu and pink lemonade gelato is offered at Taste of Cincinnati.   Cheese N Chong Food Truck #724. Appetizer, Mr T Soup, $4. Entree: Jersey Shore, $5; Tropic Thunder, $6; Pickle Rick, $5; Classic Grilled Cheese, $4. CMX CineBistro Booth #518. Appetizer: Kimchi Fried Rice W/Pork Belly, $5; Popcorn, $2. Dessert: PB Pie, $3.  Conscious Kitchen... Booth #634. Appetizer: Aquatic Rolls: $4; Cuban Slider, $4. Dessert: Carrot Pie, $3. Buy Photo Delicio Coal Fired Pizza's carnitas slice costs $3 at Taste of Cincinnati.   Delicio Coal Fired Pizza Booth #534. Appetizer: Coal-fired wings in sweet red chili (4 wings), $5; Pepperoni pasta salad, $3; Chicken bacon ranch pizza slice, $4. Entree: Cheese pizza slice, $3; Pepperoni pizza slice, $4. Eddie's Southern Style BBQ Booth #406. Entree: Pulled Pork Sandwich, $6;...Queso dip, $4; Nachos, $6. Entree: Quezadilla, $5; Street tacos, $3. Eli's BBQ dogs   Eli's BBQ Booth #610. Entree: Hickory smoked pulled pork sandwich, $5; Loaded smoked hot dog w/ bbq sauce,  $4. Soup / Salad / Side: Jalapeno Corn Bread, $2; Hen of the Woods potato chips, $2. Empanadas Aqui Food Truck #708. Appetizer: Tostones, $4. Entree: Bad Girl Empanada, $5; Hairy Arepa, $6; Pollo Guisado Arepa, $6. Fire on High Food Truck #720. Appetizer: Sriracha Pork Rinds, $3; Totchos, $6. Dessert: French Beignet, $3. Entree: The Kraut Pleaser, $6. Harvest Mobile Cuisine Food Truck #718. Appetizer: Sprouts, $5;... Harvest Fries, $3. Entree: Land and Sea BLT, $5; Soup / Salad / Side: Lobster Poutine, $6; Humble Farmer Salad, $4. Buy Photo The Kevin Bacon Ranch from Hungry Bros Food Truck.   Hungry Bros Food Truck Food Truck #714. Dessert: Turtle Fried Cheese Cake, $5. Entree: Kevin Bacon Ranch, $5; Vladimir Poutine, $6; Chicken Gyro mini pita, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: Side o' Fries, $3, Chili Cheese Zoom Tube, $4. Izzy's Booth #220. Appetizer: Homemade Potato Pancake,...Reuben Bowl, $5. A few Enquirer interns and reporters tested the spice level at the new Joella's location. Joella's Hot Chicken Booth #510. Appetizer: Nutella Poppers, $4. Entrée: Jumbo Chicken Tenders (2), $6; Vegan Chicken, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: Crispy Fries, $4; Parmesan Garlic Fries, $5. Just Jerks Food Truck #734. Entree: Jerk Chicken over Slaw, $4; Jerk Chicken Island Taco, $5; Jerk Chicken Nachos, $5; Jerk Brisket Island Taco, $6. Soup / Salad / Side: Fried Plantains, $3. Just Q'in BBQ Booth #132. Entree: Brisket, $6; Pulled Pork, $5; Brisket Mac, $4; Pork Mac, $4. Kabobske Booth #536.... Soup / Salad / Side: Pickled papaya and carrots, $2. Market Street Grille Inc. Booth #308. Appetizer: Crab Cake served with Cucumber Noodles, $6. Dessert: Creme Brulee, $4. Entree: Gourmet Mac & Cheese, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: Beer Cheese Sidewinder Fries, $4; Spicy Chicken Wrap, $4. Marty's Waffles Food Truck #710. Dessert: Marty's Plain Belgian Sugar Waffle, $4; Waffle w/ Whipped Cream, $5; Waffle w/Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, $6;  Waffle, Choc Dipped, Candied pecans, Whipped Cream, $6; Waffle, SeaSalt, Bourbon Whipped Cream, $6. Buy Photo Mazunte's chorizo tostado costs $4 at Taste of Cincinnati.   Mazunte Booth...Slider, $4; Pork belly taco, $4. Sawasdee Thai Cuisine Booth #210. Appetizer: Potstickers (Gyoza), $5. Dessert: Thai Iced Dessert (Ruam Mit), $3. Entree: Grilled Chicken, $6. Soup / Salad / Side: Thai Papaya Salad, $6; Sticky Rice, $2. Bubble tea, ravioli and gelato were among the most delicious tastes of the month. Slice Slice Baby Food Truck #730. Appetizer: Pizza Mac, $4. Entree: Pizza by the Slice: Cheese, $4; Pizza by the Slice: Pepperoni, $4; Pizza by the Slice: Ball Park Specialty, $4; Pizza by the Slice: Specialty Pepperoni, $4. Streetpops Food Truck #738. Dessert: Blueberry Lemon Creamsicle Streetpop, $3; Fruit Punch Streetpop, $3; Strawberry Lime Streetpop, $3; Pink Lemonade Streetpop,... $3; Lemon Lavender Streetpop, $3.  SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Food Truck #704. Dessert: Gourmet Cupcakes, $3; 1/4 Pound Cookies, $3; Salted Caramel Brownies, $3; Frozen Cheesecake on A Stick, $5; Make it a Sundae! (Cupcake, cookie or brownie), $5. Sweets & Meats BBQ Food Truck #726. Dessert: Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (2), $4. Entree: BBQ 4-Way, $6; Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken... Sliders (2), $6; Smoked Rib Tips, $6. Soup / Salad / Side: Homemade Mac n' Cheese, $4; Collard Greens w/Smoked Turkey, $4. Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck #712. Appetizer: Elotes en Vaso (Mexican Corn in a cup), $4. Entree: 12 hr Braised Brisket Taco, $5; Chipotle Chicken Taco, $5; Nopales (cactus) Vegetarian/Vegan Taco, $5; Picadillo (Beef) Taco, $5; Texas Salad Bowl, $6. Buy Photo General Tso chicken by Thai Taste for the Taste of Cincinnati... Saturday, May 26, 2018.   Thai Taste Booth #412. Appetizer: Chicken on a Stick, $3; Crab Rangoons (3), $3. Entrée: Basil Chicken with Rice, $5; Sesame Chicken, $5; General TSO Chicken, $5. The Cheesecakery Food Truck #722. Dessert: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake, $4; Oreo Cheesecake Cupcake, $4; Original Cheesecake Cupcake, $4; Original Cheesecake Cupcake with Strawberries, $4. The Chili Hut Food Truck #728. Entree: Cheese Coney, $3; Slaw Dog, $4; Eden Pork, $5; Eden Pork w/ Slaw, $5; 3 Way, $6; The Walking Taco, $6. The Melting Pot Booth... #548. Dessert: Strawberries & Poundcake w/ Milk Chocolate, $4; Strawberries w/ Milk Chocolate, $4. Entree: Cajun chicken w/ Teriyaki sauce, $6; Combo: Teriyaki marinated sirloin + Cajun chicken, $6; Teriyaki marinated sirloin w/ Teriyaki sauce, $6.  Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide The Screaming Goat Food Truck #702. Appetizer: Bacon Tapenade With Melon, $5.  Dessert: Espresso Chocolate Mousse With Beet Meringue, $4. Entree: Molasses Glazed Swordfish Kebab, $6; Chorizo Sloppy Joe With Elotes Slaw, $6. Soup / Salad / Side: Moroccan Spices Sweet Potato Fries With Honey, $3. Tickle Pickle Booth #520. Entree: "Pearl Jam" - Jalapeno Jam Burger, $6; "Buns... N' Roses"-Black Bean Burger w/cashew cheese, $6; "Coney Bennett"-Vegan Coney, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: "Gods-Mac"-Mac & cheese w/ crushed BBQ Grippos, $4; Pickle on a stick, $3.  Tin Man Grill Food Truck #716. Entree: Chicken Avocado Taco, $5; Sweet Potato Taco, $5; Strawberry Chicken Taco, $5; Simple Taco, $4. The grilled cheese donut by Tom and Chee won't be served in Florence any time soon.   Tom+Chee Booth #508. Dessert: Grilled Cheese Donut, $4. Entree: Flying Pig, $5; Tom+Chee, $5; BBQ Bacon, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: Tomato... Gazpacho, $2.  Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant Booth #636. Appetizer: Grilled Fish Taco, $4. Entree: Southern Fried Oysters over Cajun Dirty Rice, $6; Cajun Grilled Snapper over Dirty Rice, $5; Blue Crab Bleu Pasta, $5. Wicked Hickory Food Truck #736. Appetizer: Smoked Lamb Nachos, $6. Dessert: Grilled Glazed Donut w/ Smoked Pineapple Caramel, $4. Entree: Wicked Brisket Slider, $5. Soup / Salad / Side: Vegan Brisket BBQ Bowl, $4; Brisket Mac and Cheese, $6.  Woodhouse Kitchen and Bar Booth #546. Dessert: Napoleon cake, $5. Entree: Chicken Kebob, $5;  Pierogies, $5; Lamb Kebab, $6.

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121: Eat To Your Heart's Content In One Location

May 22, 2019

Jim and Amanda chat with Rich from the Taste of Cincinnati. Food, music and black beans. It's all downtown this weekend.

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144 Memorial Day Weekend Festivals and Events in Ohio and Beyond: May 23-27, 2019

May 22, 2019

...New Straitsville celebrates some of Ohio's stranger history and the Utica Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival offers the perfect summer festival with HUGE portions of Velvet Ice Cream, made right across the street. Other festivals definitely worth checking out are the Feast of the Flowering Moon in Chillicothe, the Taste of Cincinnati (gotta get some goetta!), and the Dark Star Jubilee in Thornville. Many of these festivals have Reviews below, so be sure to read those to learn more about the festival. ILLINOIS – There are some cultural fests going on this weekend, such as HerrinFesta Italiana in...St. Mary's Polish Country Fair in Orchard Lake and the Alma Highland Festival and Games in Alma. There's also the Branch County Civil War Days in Coldwater, which looks interesting. PENNSYLVANIA – I'm leaning toward the food festivals this weekend, especially the Troika Russian Festival in Erie, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival in Washington and the Brew and Bean Festival in Enon Valley. TENNESSEE – The Nashville Boogie goes on this weekend with "Mid-Century American music, culture and style" while the Exit 56 Blues Fest in Brownsville serves country blues music, a Corvette car show and a deep-fried BBQ...your smartphone, click HERE . ******************** Festival Reviews – Listed by City Here are the reviews for some upcoming festivals that I have visited. 5/24-5/27 – Berea's National Rib Cook-off – Berea/Middleburg Heights – My Review 5/23-5/26 – Feast of the Flowering Moon – Chillicothe – My Review 5/25-5/27 – Taste of Cincinnati – Cincinnati – My Review 5/24-5/27 – Tremont Greek Festival – Cleveland – My Review 5/25-5/26 – Asian Festival – Columbus – My Review 5/25 – Mohican Traditions Arts and Crafts Festival – Loudonville – My Review 5/23-5/27 – Moonshine Festival – New Straitsville – My...Arts and Crafts Festival – Loudonville – My Review 5/25-5/26 – Water's Edge Art Festival – Novelty 5/25-5/26 – Asian Festival – Columbus – My Review 5/25-5/26 – Patriot Freedom Festival – Dayton 5/25-5/26 – The Civil War Encampment – Burton 5/25-5/27 – Logan Hills Festival – Zanesfield 5/25-5/27 – Taste of Cincinnati – Cincinnati – My Review 5/25-5/27 – Utica Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival – Utica – My Review 5/26 – Jeni's Strawberry Jam – Columbus 5/26 – Dayton Heritage Day Festival – Dayton 5/27 – Bloom Township Fire Fighters Memorial Day Fish Fry and Car Show...Lakes Festival – Warsaw 5/25 – 500 Festival Off the Grid (500 Festival) – Indianapolis 5/25 – Riverfront Run Car Show – Madison 5/25 – Starlight Strawberry Festival – Floyds Knobs 5/25 – Southern Indiana Uncorked – Corydon 5/25-5/26 – Spring Old Court Days – Madison 5/25-5/26 – Michigan City Food Truck Festival – Michigan City 5/25-5/26 – Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous – Vincennes 5/26-5/27 – Huron Memorial Day Festival – Mitchell Kentucky Festivals this Weekend 5/23-5/25 – Salt Works Appalachian Homecoming – Manchester 5/23-5/26 – Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival – Pineville 5/24-5/25 – Art in the Park – Versailles...Music Festival – Detroit 5/26 – United by Sacrifice – Coleman Pennsylvania Festivals this Weekend 5/23-5/25 – Greensburg Community Days – Greensburg 5/24-5/25 – Fryburg Mayfest – Fryburg 5/24-5/25 – Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues Festival – Indiana 5/24-5/26 – Troika Russian Festival – Erie 5/24-5/26 – Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival – Washington 5/24-5/26 – FUNKy FEST – Gibbon Glade 5/25 – Geranium Festival – Connellsville 5/25 – Water Lantern Festival – Pittsburgh 5/25-5/26 – Flickerfest – Kane 5/26 – Brew and Bean Festival – Enon Valley 5/27 – Memorial Day Celebration – Pittsburgh 5/27 – Memorial...

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2019 Taste of Cincinnati FAQ: You've got questions? We've got answers

May 22, 2019

CINCINNATI — Eat, drink and repeat. That's what Taste of Cincinnati is all about. As you prepare to eat all of that delicious food, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Taste. When is it? The 2019 Taste of Cincinnati's dates are May 25-27. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, then... 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday (Memorial Day). Where is it? Taste will be in the same area as last year, which is on Fifth Street, between Main and just east of Sentinel, in downtown Cincinnati. The Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley will return to the Fifth Street ramp to Columbia Parkway. The Taste of Findlay Market area, which will feature 17 food vendors from Findlay Market and "foodpreneurs" from Findlay Kitchen, will return to the Fifth Street ramp to I-71, too. What's to eat?...Schmick's, Tickle Pickle, Mahope and Revolution Rotisserie. Food trucks Adena's Beefstroll, Best Thing Smokin', Wild Hickory, streetpops, Harvest Mobile Cuisine, Sugarsnap, Hungry Bros. and the Tin Man Grill also won in Best of Taste categories this year.  Here's the full menu. Dozens of vendors also will present dishes at the Taste of Findlay Market, which is sponsored by Sam Adams this year. That's A LOT of food! What should I eat first? Oh, we've got you. Here's a list of this year's Best of Taste winners . What about drinks? The Queen City Breeze will return as Taste...cocktail this year. The breeze is made with Jim Beam bourbon, triple sec and ginger ale. The Cincy Cooler also will return to Taste. The cooler is made with Pinnacle vodka, lemonade, cranberry and mist twist. Both cocktails will come in a commemorative cup at booths 232, 558 and 604. Taste of Cincinnati will feature more than 100 beer and wine varieties as well. What's new? There are three big additions to this year's Taste. The inaugural Eat & Run 5K will allow participants to burn calories and make room for more treats. The race will begin at...

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‘Party on the Purple’ People Bridge is tonight 6-10:30, part of the season; come try a new Braxton brew

May 22, 2019

For the third consecutive year, the "Party on the Purple" series is returning to the Purple People Bridge this spring and summer. This week the theme is Taste of Cincinnati Preview. It runs from 6-10:30 p.m. Braxton Brewery will be tapping a new brew they have created for the Purple People Bridge for the first time tonight at Party on the Purple. The beer is called the Purple People Bridge Berliner. This Berliner Weisse Ale...

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All The Vendors You'll Find at This Year's 41st Annual Taste of Cincinnati

May 21, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati Photo: Provided by Taste of Cincinnati PR The Taste of Cincinnati food festival is back for the 41st year. Over 50 of Cincinnati's best restaurants will set up booths along Fifth Street downtown for the nation's longest-running free culinary festival.... More great eats can be found at the Taste of Findlay Market, where market vendors and "foodpreneurs" will serve fresh mini meals along the Fifth Street ramp to I-71. Or at the Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley along the Columbia Parkway Ramp. Here's the official vendor list and map: Visitors can savor food while listening... to 45 musical acts spread across five stages and three days, or try their hand at building vegetable vehicles at the GoVibrant! Veggie Races Friday at noon.This year's event will also feature the first-ever Eat & Run 5K on Sunday. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday. Free admission; food prices range from $3-$6. Fifth Street between Main and Sentinel street, Downtown, tasteofcincinnati.com ....

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Taste Some Local Music: Check Out the Live Music Schedule for This Weekend's Taste of Cincinnati

May 20, 2019

Bluegrass group The Missy Werner Band is among the nearly four dozen artists performing live music at 2019's Taste of Cincinnati festival Photo: missywerner.com This weekend marks the official unofficial start of summer (aka Memorial Day weekend), which in Cincinnati means Taste of Cincinnati, the massive outdoor food festival along Fifth Street, between Main Street and the I-71 ramp. As always, the popular (and...enable the Cincinnati Music Accelerator to create and establish jobs for musicians within our region — and it's another great step toward making our future city a music city," Lee says in a press release. "I saw that 60 percent of the restaurants, food trucks and Findlay Market vendors at Taste of Cincinnati are owned by minorities, women and immigrants. Now, the Cincinnati Music Accelerator is excited to have the opportunity and responsibility of helping to expand the already diverse entertainment lineup." Check the full schedule below and compliment your eating itinerary with some live music. Bank of America...P&> Gardens Saturday, May 25 11:30a.m.-2p.m. P. Ann Everson Price & the All Star Band 3-6p.m. Cocky Pop 7-11p.m. DV8 Sunday, May 26 Noon-3p.m. Azucar Tumbao 3-6p.m. Ricky Nye Inc. 7-11p.m. What She Said Monday, May 27 11:30a.m.-2p.m. Stays in Vegas 3-5p.m. Tracy Walker Band 6-9p.m. Leroy Ellington Band Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley Stage Saturday, May 25 Noon-2p.m. Grady Burton 3-6p.m. Jeff Henry & the Necessary Evils 7-11p.m. Frenchaxe Sunday, May 26 11:30a.m.-2 p.m. Troubadour Dali 3-6 p.m. Plan B 7-11p.m. Amy & the Arrangement Monday, May 27 11:30a.m.-2p.m. Jeff Henry & the Necessary Evils featuring Noah Witherspoon 3-5p.m. The... Sunburners 6-9p.m. Nina Marie Taste of Findlay Market Stage Saturday, May 25 11:30a.m-2p.m. Tracy Walker 3-6p.m. Adanya Lin 7-11p.m. Azucar Tumbao Sunday, May 26 Noon-2p.m. Aprina Johnson 3-6p.m. Perfect Sequel 7-11p.m. Burning Caravan Monday, May 27 Noon-2p.m. Sarah Ratcliff 3-5p.m. Perfect Sequel 6-9p.m. Elizabeth Walters...

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Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber launches partnership with Uber for Business for members

May 20, 2019

Through a novel partnership with Uber as part of the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is now offering Uber for Business as a benefit to its members. Uber for Business works with companies of all sizes to help reduce ground transportation costs and improve the employee travel experience – and as ...a special benefit to Cincinnati Chamber members, Uber for Business will waive service fees. Uber for Business offers coverage in more than 600 cities across 64 countries. "Uber for Business can help manage your business's travel expenses, develop new commute solutions, or help your customers get where they need to go," said ...Mary Fairchild, Head of Enterprise Sales, Uber for Business. "We're thrilled to expand our collaboration with the Cincinnati Chamber and bring even more value to its members." The Cincinnati Mobility Lab is a multi-year partnership between Uber, the City of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments.  Uber joined forces with Cincinnati ...in 2018 to create a model for others and ensure that the benefits of new transportation options are widely shared. "This partnership will save our member businesses money, time and resources – and it's available right now, at no extra cost, to current and future Cincinnati Chamber members," said Beth McNeill, senior director of Sales & Membership Engagement for the Chamber. "This is an exciting collaboration for the Chamber and Uber, and we're happy to strengthen our partnership in this way." Learn more and sign-up now here . The Cincinnati USA ...Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers. For more information, ...click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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Taste of Cincinnati unveils entertainment lineup; includes 45 bands on five stages

May 19, 2019

A diverse entertainment line-up is scheduled for Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger. In all, 45 musical acts will appear on five stages throughout the nation's longest running free culinary arts festival. Taste of Cincinnati happens May 25-27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday. It will take place on Fifth ...Street, in downtown Cincinnati, from Main Street to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway. 

For 2019, Taste of Cincinnati is working with the Cincinnati Music Accelerator, and its president and CEO Kick Lee, to program select entertainment throughout the weekend. The Cincinnati Music Accelerator serves as an entrepreneurship ...program for musicians, recording artists, DJ's, and producers. Lee "This partnership helps enable the Cincinnati Music Accelerator to create and establish jobs for musicians within our region – and it's another great step toward making our future city a music city," said Kick Lee. "I saw that 60 percent of the restaurants, food trucks and Findlay Market vendors at Taste of Cincinnati are ...owned by minorities, women and immigrants. Now, the Cincinnati Music Accelerator is excited to have the opportunity and responsibility of helping to expand the already diverse entertainment line-up." Taste of Cincinnati, produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will feature 54 restaurants and food trucks serving more than 300 menu items. Taste ...of Cincinnati 2018 enjoyed a record-tying crowd of more than 550,000. TASTE OF CINCINNATI 2019 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: Bank of America Main Stage on North Broadway Saturday, May 25 11:30a.m.-2p.m. Harbour the Band 3-6p.m. Robin Lacy & DeZydeco 7-11p.m. The Sly Band Sunday, May 26 11:30a.m.-2p.m. The .... Nina Marie Taste of Findlay Market Stage Saturday, May 25 11:30a.m-2p.m. Tracy Walker 3-6p.m. Adanya Lin 7-11p.m. Azucar Tumbao Sunday, May 26 Noon-2p.m. Aprina Johnson 3-6p.m. Perfect Sequel 7-11p.m. Burning Caravan Monday, May 27 Noon-2p.m. Sarah Ratcliff 3-5p.m. Perfect Sequel 6-9p.m. Elizabeth Walters The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers. For...

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The Taste of Cincinnati is less than a week away and we have everything you need to be prepared

May 18, 2019

The Taste of Cincinnati runs from May 25-27 on Fifth Street Downtown Share Shares Updated: 12:53 PM EDT May 18, 2019 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ... >> WE ARE LESS THAN A WEEK AWA FROM THE LONGEST-RUNNING CULINARY ALTS -- ARTS FESTIVAL AND THAT MEANS CHOWING DOWN. JOINING ME IS RICH. I LOVE FOOD. YOU MENTIONED THAT. IF YOU ARE A HUMAN AND YOU LIKE FOOD, THIS IS THE FESTIVAL FOR YOU. TASTE OF CINCINNATI NEXT WEEKEND UNFIT STREET DOWNTOWN. ALEXIS: NEXT WEEK I AM HAVING A WEDDING SHOWER SO WE'RE GOING TO TAKE THEM TO THI. IT IS FREE AND THE FOOD IS REASONABLY PRICED. >> EVERYTHING IS BETWEEN TWO DOLLARS AND SIX DOLLARS. IF YOU WANT TO COM ...ALONG -- AROUND AND ENJOY THE BAN, THAT IS FREE. THERE WILL BE ENTERTAINERS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. WE HAVE 30 DIFFERENT MENU ITEMS FOR YOUR FAMILY WILL HAVE PLENTY OF CHOICES AND THE TASTE OF SEMI-MARKET AREA AND AGAIN, IT IS PRESENTED BY KROGER. THEY ARE A GREAT PARTNER AND WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE THEM. ALEXIS YOU LOVE US ENOUGH TO ALLOW US TO BE FED AND ALLOW US TO RUN IT OFF. YOU CAN RUN FIRST AND THEN FEEL GOOD ABOUT ALL THE FOOD YOU'RE EATING AT TASTE OF ...CINCINNATI. THE 5K IS SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 26, 10:00 A.M. YOU CAN SIGN UP NOW AT TASTE OF CINCINNATI -- THE TASTE OF CINCINNATI WEBSITE. THERE IS FOOD ALONG THE ROUTE SO WHAT WILL BE BITE SIZED SAMPLES FROM SOME OF OUR BETTER RESTAURANTS ...AND FOOD TRUCKS. IT IS YOU LITERALLY AND RUN. ALEXIS I APPRECIATE YOU ENCOURAGING ME TO EAT HEALTHY. I LOVE THE TERM FIVE AND VEGGIES. STEV GO VIBRANT HAS BEEN -- >> GO VIBRANT HAS BEEN A PART OF THINGS -- TASTE OF CINCINNATI FOR YEARS. IT IS A HEALTHIER ITEM. IT IS SOMETHING YOU CAN FEEL BETTER ABOUT EATING. THAT WILL BE MARKED ON EACH MENU AS YOU WALK THROUGH TASTE OF CINCINNATI. YOU WILL SEE THE GO VIBRANT SIGN. ALEXIS: IT SOUNDS LIKE A ...GREAT TIME TO ME. >> WE ARE HAPPY TO PARTNER WITH THE CINCINNATI MUSIC ACCELERATOR AND HE IS HELPING US BOOK ACTS ON SOME OF THE STAGES TO THE WEEKEND SO VERY EXCITED ABOUT THAT. ALEXIS: A VERY DIVERSE ARRAY OF FUN. THE TASTE OF CINCINNATI WILL BE HELD UNFIT STREET THROUGH THE 27TH. YOU CAN STILL SIGN U The Taste of Cincinnati is less than a week away and we have everything you need to be prepared The Taste ...of Cincinnati runs from May 25-27 on Fifth Street Downtown Share Shares Updated: 12:53 PM EDT May 18, 2019 It is less than a week until the annual Taste ...of Cincinnati, and there are lots of events for the weekend. Over 70 restaurants and 45 entertainers will be at the Taste, and the Eat & Run 5K will also be happening. It is less than a week until the annual Taste of Cincinnati,...

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Accessibility: Much More Than Mobility Feature

May 17, 2019

...further, or students and young adults being able to save money when already living on a stretched income.   Many major cities are focused on improving bus and train services, adding more environmentally efficient electric vehicles and studying the impact of shared mobility on public transit. A great example is the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, a three-year partnership with representatives from Uber, the city of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Council of Governments (OKI), the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK). Similar investments are also being...

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Taste of Cincinnati for 2019

May 17, 2019

Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us and you know what that means…. It's time for the Taste of Cincinnati! Taste of Cincinnati, the nation's longest running culinary festival, returns to Fifth Street from May 25 to May 27, 2019. This year's Taste of Cincinnati will feature 70 restaurants, food trucks, and "foodpreneurs". Choose from more than 300 menu ...items. You'll find appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, salads, soups, wings, desserts… the list goes on and on! My favorite part of Taste is back with a bang in 2019 – Food Truck Alley. 19 food trucks are included this year. I have to admit that I've only tried a few of these. Looks like you'll find me in Food Truck Alley this year ;). Here's a list of the trucks you can try this ...year: Adena's Beefstroll Best Thing Smokin' Cheese N Chong Empanadas Aqui Fire on High Harvest Mobile Cuisine Hungry Bros Food Truck Just Jerks Marty's Waffles Slice Slice Baby Streetpops SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Sweets & Meats BBQ Texas Joe Tex-Mex The Cheesecakery The Chili Hut The Screaming Goat Tin Man Grill Wicked Hickory Taste of Findlay Market, neighbor to Food Truck ...e inaugural year for the Eat & Run 5k . Happening on Sunday (May 26, 2019), participants will enjoy bite-sized samples from some of the Best of Taste Winners all along the route. Eat & Run 5K participants will receive a commemorative medal, t-shirt, and a complimentary beverage at Taste of Cincinnati. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in the men's and women's categories. Taste of Cincinnati is held every Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati by the Corporate and Community Events division of the Cincinnati USA ...Regional Chamber (one of our sponsors). Taste of Cincinnati is held on 4 blocks of 5th Street, between Main and Sentinel Streets (downtown). Happening May 25-27, 2019 Hours: Sat. and Sun., 11am-11pm and Monday, 11am-9pm There is no admission. Just pay for what you want to eat and drink! The post Taste ...of Cincinnati for 2019 appeared first on 365 CINCINNATI .

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Taste of Cincinnati to showcase 17 Findlay Market vendors

May 16, 2019

...2:37pm EDT Updated May 16, 2019, 2:42pm EDT One of the nation's longest-running culinary arts festivals has revealed which Findlay Market food vendors it will feature in downtown Cincinnati later this month. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced May 16 that Taste of Findlay Market, part of its annual Taste of Cincinnati festival downtown later this month, will host 17 vendors from the historic OTR market. The May 25-27 festival, presented by Kroger, will also feature entrepreneurs from Findlay Market's food business incubator, Findlay ...Kitchen. The regional chamber, the festival's producer, has donated nearly $100,000 to support regional culinary and entrepreneurial growth since 2013. It will continue supporting local culinary entrepreneurs this year with a donation to the Findlay Market Foodpreneur Fund. These are the vendors that will be featured in Taste of Findlay Market along with the day they will be at Taste of Cincinnati (May 25-27): The Arepa Place (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Bana Sun, (Saturday, Sunday)Category 5 (Saturday, Sunday)Davis Cookie (Monday)Flavors of the Isle (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Harmony Plant Fare (Monday)Honey Child (Monday)The Lubecker (Saturday, Sunday, ...Monday)Luchy's (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Makers Bakers (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Mashed Roots (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Saigon Market (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Soul Secrets (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Southern Grace (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Straight Up Salsa (Saturday, Sunday)Taqueria la Parilla (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)Tweedles (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The Taste of Cincinnati, which dates to 1979, will take place on Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps of Interstate 71 and Columbia Parkway. In 2018 it drew more than 550,000 visitors.

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Want to be a part of the Blink parade? Heres how to apply

May 15, 2019

...searching for artists, art group, schools and community groups to create illuminated costumes, puppets, floats, performances,  musical instruments and everything in between.  Applications must be Blink is also looking for performers for that weekend, but applicants have a bit more time. Those applications are due on June 15.  Buy Photo Blink Cincinnati transforms Pleasant Street with light installations, murals and more. These whimsical carts also appeared in Thursday's Blink Cincinnati kick-off parade.   Blink was a massive hit in 2017 and will return later this year Oct. 10 to 13. Blink will even expand into Covington to about Seventh and Madison streets. ... Northern Kentucky represents the fifth zone, adding to the four that stretched in 2017 from the banks of the Ohio River to Findlay Market. Blink is a production of Agar, Brave Berlin, Blink Cincinnati, ArtWorks, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

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Chamber to offer members Uber benefit in 600-plus cities at no extra cost

May 14, 2019

...6:30am EDT Through a partnership with Uber as part of the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is now offering Uber for Business as a benefit to its members. Uber for Business works with companies to help reduce ground transportation costs and offers coverage in more than 600 cities in 65 countries. As a special ...benefit to the Chamber's 4,000 member companies and their more than 300,000 employees, Uber for Business will waive service fees. "This partnership will save our member businesses money, time and resources – and it's available right now, at no extra cost, to current and future Cincinnati Chamber members," Beth McNeill, senior director of Sales & Membership Engagement for the Chamber, said in a statement. "This is an exciting collaboration for the Chamber and Uber, and we're happy to strengthen our partnership in this way." between Uber, the city of Cincinnati, the ...Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. Part of the mission for the lab is to share data, conduct studies and talk with employers in order to craft what officials hope will be an innovative transportation plan for the region. or to sign...

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5 Cincinnati Mothers Day deals and freebies your mom will love

May 10, 2019

Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Mother's Day is this Sunday and if you don't have plans yet, Cincinnati has plenty to offer this weekend. From to freebies, here are some Mother's Day deals that are inexpensive as well as special. SkyStar The SkyStar is only in Cincinnati until June 6. Give your Mom the gift of a view of the downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio ...River atop a giant Ferris Wheel. Moms ride free on Mother's Day with additional paid admission. The SkyStar will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mother's Day and is at 55 E. Freedom Way. Purchase tickets at . Asian Food Fest Cooking skewers at the Asian Food Fest in 2018   Admission to the Asian Food Fest is free and each dish will cost $2 to $6. Take your Mom on a tour of Asian cuisine. This year's festival will have ...t The Rookwood Pottery Factory & Design Studio in Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with limited-release jewelry, pottery, artist demonstrations and signings, live music, refreshments, and tours of the facility. Give your mom the gift of your company, the tour and let her pick out her own piece of exclusive Cincinnati pottery. The Spring Open House is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1920 Race St. Visit to RSVP for a complimentary tour. Cincinnati Zoo Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Celebrate Mother's Day with your mom and all the other zoo moms... ! ...y opens to the public Saturday March 22, 2019 and runs through June 16. A Blue Morpho butterfly displays its brightly colored wings during the media preview, Friday March 23, 2019.   This Mother's Day, you don't have to pay for an elaborate vacation to get your Mom out of Cincinnati for a bit. The show has over 12,000 butterflies in free flight and Krohn refers to the encounter as, "four worlds in one," represented by different climate zones: Amazons, Andes, Coast and the Galapagos Islands. All Moms are able to get in half-price. Visit Krohn Conservatory from 10 a.m. to...

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Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Asian Food Fest at The Banks 

May 09, 2019

Cincinnati's Asian Food Fest, presented by Kroger, takes place Saturday, May 11, from noon-10 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, from noon-8 p.m., at The Banks.   The festival, produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in partnership with the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati, will take place on Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets. The event is free and open to the public. A record crowd of 40,000 enjoyed Asian Food Fest in 2018. ... "The regional Cincinnati community has embraced Asian Food Fest and helped this unique event grow year-after-year. Moving to an expanded location at The Banks will allow Asian Food Fest to flourish with more vendors, an even larger audience and the additional attraction of the SkyStar observation wheel ," said Cynthia Oxley, director ...n the form of small plates, priced from $2­ to $6. The event is free and open to the public. "As Cincinnati's Asian food scene continues to expand, Asian Food Fest is evolving and staying ahead of pace," said Bao Nguyen of the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati. "This is our ninth production of Asian Food Fest, and we're proud to have created a new and continuously growing Cincinnati tradition." Additionally, "Secret Menu" items will again be available at Asian Food Fest. The term "secret menu" comes from a frequent practice at many Asian restaurants ...d authentic Asian dishes. VIBRANT MIX OF CULTURES In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Cincinnati's Asian Food Fest will host a celebration of our region's Asian American employees and entrepreneurs, Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m., at the event's main stage. "Our vibrant mix of cultures makes the Cincinnati region a prosperous place to do business and call home," said Erin Rolfes, corporate affairs manager of Kroger Cincinnati-Dayton division, presenting sponsor of Asian Food Fest. ENTERTAINMENT Asian Food Fest Unplugged will headline the entertainment line-up at Asian Food Fest. "We are really hyped ...e something we have never done before. Along with our traditional Asian dances/performances, we are introducing a three-hour Unplugged session featuring National Asian Artists (Mark Joshua, Melissa Polinar, Jeff Bernat and Tribal Theory) sharing their talents at Cincinnati's Asian Food Fest," said Lam Dang of Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati. Created in 2010, Asian Food Fest's goal is to help make Cincinnati a more diverse, accepting, and delicious city. Its aim is to promote diversity in the Cincinnati region by celebrating Asian food, culture, and communities, while working to encourage even more Greater Cincinnatians to be part of the growing ...Asian food scene. A portion of the proceeds from Asian Food Fest will benefit the 501(c)(3) non-profit Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati and future Asian cultural events in Greater Cincinnati. For more information about the Asian Food Fest, including the complete entertainment schedule, click here . The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and ...their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers.   For more information, visit www.cincinnatichamber.com . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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Best of Taste 2019 includes pork grenades, smoked lamb nachos and Cambodian tacos

May 08, 2019

Already drooling at the thought of Taste of Cincinnati 2019? Us too — and it's only going to get worse now that we have a complete list of judges' favorite entries in the annual food festival. Try reading phrases like "smoked lamb nachos," "white chocolate raspberry cheesecake cupcake" and "bacon-wrapped shrimp kisses" without ...h Cashew Cheese – Tickle Pickle Second Place: Poke Cupcake – Poke Hut First Place: Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope   Restaurant Best Entrée Third Place: Gourmet Mac & Cheese – Market Street Grille Second Place: Brisket – Just Q'in BBQ First Place: Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks   Food Truck Best Dessert Third Place: Turtle Fried Cheesecake – Hungry Bros. Second Place: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake- The Cheesecakery First Place: "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap!   Food Truck Best Appetizer Third Place: Smoked Lamb Nachos – Wicked Hickory Second Place: Lobster ...Poutine – Harvest Mobile Cuisine First Place:  The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll   Food Truck Best Soup-Salad-Side Third Place: Sprouts – Harvest Mobile Cuisine Second Place: Brisket Mac – Wicked Hickory First Place: 12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex   Food Truck Best go Vibrant! Third Place: Strawberry Chicken Taco – The Tin Man Grill Second Place: ...Pink Lemonade streetpop - streetpops First Place (tie): Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - Streetpops   Food Truck Best Entrée Third Place: Jerk Chicken Nachos – Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Second Place: Cheesy Garlic-Style Italian Beef – Adena's Beefstroll First Place: Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats...

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Taste of Cincinnati Vendor Menus Now Available for You to Slobber Over

May 07, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati Photo: Facebook.com/TasteofCincinnati One of the tastiest events of the year is back May 25 to 27, taking over downtown's Fifth Street with more than 50 restaurants, food trucks, vendors and more. The 41st-annual Taste of Cincinnati is a free event, bringing flavors from...

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What to eat at Taste of Cincinnati? Give these award-winners a try

May 07, 2019

...items to the streets of the Queen City. Thirty percent of Taste of Cincinnati's restaurants and food trucks are brand new to the event.So what should you eat? The 2019 Best of Taste Awards were announced Tuesday to help you choose. Mystery judges visited Taste of Cincinnati's April 29 food truck takeover on Second Street, and local media partners sampled and judged restaurant entries at Findlay Kitchen, April 30. Here are the 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Best of Taste winners and runners up:Restaurant Best DessertThird Place (tie): Spumoni Cannoli – Pompilio'sBlack Forrest Cake – Oakbrook ...t Best EntréeThird Place: Gourmet Mac & Cheese – Market Street GrilleSecond Place: Brisket – Just Q'in BBQFirst Place: Pork Grenade – McK's ChicksFood Truck Best DessertThird Place: Turtle Fried Cheesecake – Hungry Bros.Second Place: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake- The CheesecakeryFirst Place: "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap!Food Truck Best Appetizer Third Place: Smoked Lamb Nachos – Wicked HickorySecond Place: Lobster Poutine – Harvest Mobile CuisineFirst Place: The Stroll – Adena's BeefstrollFood Truck Best Soup-Salad-SideThird Place: Sprouts – Harvest Mobile CuisineSecond Place: Brisket Mac – Wicked HickoryFirst Place: 12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas ...e Queen City. Thirty percent of Taste of Cincinnati's restaurants and food trucks are brand new to the event. So what should you eat? The 2019 Best of Taste Awards were announced Tuesday to help you choose. Mystery judges visited Taste of Cincinnati's April 29 food truck takeover on Second Street, and local media partners sampled and judged restaurant entries at Findlay Kitchen, April 30. Here are the 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Best of Taste winners and runners up: Restaurant Best Dessert Third Place (tie): Spumoni Cannoli – Pompilio's Black Forrest ...n Burger with Cashew Cheese – Tickle Pickle Second Place: Poke Cupcake – Poke Hut First Place: Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope Restaurant Best Entrée Third Place: Gourmet Mac & Cheese – Market Street Grille Second Place: Brisket – Just Q'in BBQ First Place: Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks Food Truck Best Dessert Third Place: Turtle Fried Cheesecake – Hungry Bros. Second Place: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake- The Cheesecakery First Place: "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap! Food Truck Best Appetizer Third Place: Smoked Lamb Nachos – Wicked Hickory Second Place: Lobster Poutine ...– Harvest Mobile Cuisine First Place: The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck Best Soup-Salad-Side Third Place: Sprouts – Harvest Mobile Cuisine Second Place: Brisket Mac – Wicked Hickory First Place: 12 hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck Best go Vibrant! Third Place: Strawberry Chicken Taco – The Tin Man Grill Second Place: Pink ...Lemonade streetpop - streetpops First Place (tie) Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpops Food Truck Best Entrée Third Place: Jerk Chicken Nachos – Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Second Place: Cheesy Garlic-Style Italian Beef – Adena's Beefstroll First Place: Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ. ...

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Taste Of Cincinnati Adds New Bites And Eco-Friendly Options

May 07, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati is focusing on becoming more eco-friendly and boosting rising artists in its 40th year. The "Zero Hunger Zero Waste" goal is to reduce the food festival's carbon footprint by 5% every year. Taste and Kroger are partnering to donate leftover food to a local ...homeless shelter and increase recycle bins. "Instead of wasting the food, or worse, having it go to a landfill where it creates methane gas," explains Jessica Adelman, group vice president at Kroger. In a press conference Tuesday, representatives announced the Best of Taste winners and runner-ups in categories including appetizer and dessert. Mystery judges tallied up the best food samplings on April 29 at the food truck takeover on Second Street.  The 12-hour braised brisket bowl won first place ...in this year's food truck best soup-salad-side category. Joseph Garcia owns Texas Joe Tex-Mex which made the award-winning brisket bowl. He says fresh ingredients makes his truck stand out. "We are doing cabbage - it's a lot crisper (and) it's a lot better for you," he says. "We also offer blue ...h the Cincinnati Music Accelerator. The organization helps up-and-coming talent navigate entrepreneurship. "It's very exciting for us because our mission is working to put (money) with starving artists," CEO of the accelerator Kick Lee says. "We are actually doing that." Lee says performers will vary in genre. Taste of Cincinnati says the entertainment lineup will be announced next week.

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From Cambodian tacos to food truck brownies: Best of Taste of Cincinnati winners announced

May 07, 2019

Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Winners of the Best of Taste of Cincinnati were announced today.  How do we know they're the Best of Taste when Taste of Cincinnati doesn't happen until Memorial Day weekend? They were selected in a tasting event held earlier this month. Restaurants were invited to bring the dishes they'll be ...serving at the event, and volunteer tasters each tried everything by category, sampled, rated and voted.  Taste of Cincinnati is held May 25-27. It will feature more than 300 menu items served by 53 restaurants and food trucks. It's the nation's longest-running free culinary arts festival, and 550,000 people are expected to attend. Here are your 2019 winners: Restaurant: Best Dessert Third Place (tie): Spumoni ...d Place: Poke Cupcake – Poke Hut First Place: Cambodian Portobello Mushroom Taco - Mahope Restaurant: Best Entrée Third Place: Gourmet Mac & Cheese – Market Street Grille Second Place: Brisket – Just Q'in BBQ First Place: Pork Grenade – McK's Chicks Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next Slide Food Truck: Best Dessert Third Place: Turtle Fried Cheesecake – Hungry Bros. Second Place: White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcake- The Cheesecakery First Place: "Make it a Sundae" Brownie – Sugar Snap! Food Truck: Best Appetizer Third Place: Smoked Lamb Nachos – Wicked Hickory Second Place: Lobster Poutine ...– Harvest Mobile Cuisine First Place:  The Stroll – Adena's Beefstroll Food Truck: Best Soup-Salad-Side Third Place: Sprouts – Harvest Mobile Cuisine Second Place: Brisket Mac – Wicked Hickory First Place: 12-hour Braised Brisket Bowl – Texas Joe Tex-Mex Food Truck: Best go Vibrant!* Third Place: Strawberry Chicken Taco – The Tin Man Grill Second Place: Pink Lemonade ...streetpop - streetpops First Place (tie): Swordfish Kebab with Molasses Glaze – Screaming Goat                           Fruit Punch streetpop - streetpops Food Truck: Best Entrée Third Place: Jerk Chicken Nachos – Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Second Place: Cheesy Garlic-Style Italian Beef – Adena's Beefstroll First Place: Smoked Rib Tips – Sweets & Meats BBQ *go Vibrant menu items adhere to the American Heart Association per-serving standards of 6.5 grams...

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Asian Food Fest Brings the Party Downtown

May 07, 2019

S ince its first event nine years ago at the Kolping Center, attendance at the annual Asian Food Fest has grown exponentially—from 1,000 in 2010 to 40,000 last spring. After its first year the international food fest has had a home at OTR's Washington Park, but this year is expected to its biggest yet, expected to draw more than 50,000 people. To ...s festival). Entertainment will be featured at the event, including traditional Chinese, Japanese, Polynesian, and Filipino music and dances. Performances include those by singer, songwriter, and musician Melissa Polinar; Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and record producer Jeff Bernat; and urban reggae group Tribal Theory at the fest's Unplugged session. Asian Food Fest, The Banks, Freedom Way, May 11–12; free admission Click through the gallery below for more photos of Asian Food Fest. The post Asian Food Fest Brings the Party Downtown appeared first on ...Cincinnati Magazine .

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WORTH THE DRIVE: Festival to feature authentic Asian fare, including some from Dayton...

May 06, 2019

Food is at the heart of a vibrant festival happening just a short drive away this weekend. It's the ninth year for the Asian Food Fest at The Banks in Cincinnati, and there will be an overwhelming selection of small plates to choose from. The event also features live entertainment, local craft and Asian beer, fun family activities and more. A whopping 34 authentic Asian restaurants will be serving food ...t will be serving: • Kalau Pork with Cabbage w/mac salad or Kalua Pork Nachos • Hawaiian Pineapple Dole Whip or Banana Lumpia • Hawaiian-Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken • Chicken Adobo, Pancit, and or Lumpia You can see the full list of vendors and what they'll be serving at asianfoodfest.org. "The Asian Food Fest (AFF) was founded in 2010 by a diverse group of friends who wanted to spread their love of Asian food and culture through the city of Cincinnati," according to the AFF website. "AFF originally began as a fundraising event for Care 2 Share, a ...non-profit organization of Vietnamese-American volunteers who work to provide funding, ideas and the human touch to the people of Vietnam." WANT TO GO? WHAT: Asian Food Fest WHEN: 12 p.m.- 10 p.m. Saturday, May 11 & 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 WHERE: The Banks, Freedom Way, Cincinnati INFO:...

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On Senate Floor, Portman Pays Tribute to Cincinnati Icon Joe Head

May 02, 2019

... Press Releases   WASHINGTON, DC – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) honored and paid tribute to his good friend and Cincinnati icon, Joe Head, who passed away last week.   A transcript of his remarks is below and a video can be found here :         "I'm here to take a moment to pay honor to a mentor of ...mine who also was one of the great Ohioans, Joseph H. Head Jr. He was known for his leadership, his unwavering loyalty to his city, Cincinnati, Ohio, my hometown, for his vision, and all of his contributions. He was a tireless contributor to our community. In fact, I would describe Joe as kind of a one-person Chamber of Commerce for Greater Cincinnati. He loved his city, and he loved to help young people, and ...t I interned for him, but that door was opened by Joe Head.   "I went to practice international trade law after going to law school. Again, a lot of that was because of Joe Head, being exposed to the law through him. I then came back to Cincinnati and worked in his law firm Graydon, Head and Ritchie where he was managing partner. Lo and behold, George H. W. Bush got elected president and asked me to come to Washington to work in the White House as associate counsel to the president. Joe Head encouraged me to ...e a partner in that law firm. I had not expected to run for Congress but Bill Gradison resigned unexpectedly, and I ran, and Joe Head, of course, chaired my campaign.   "He was a guy who didn't just benefit people like me. He benefited everybody in greater Cincinnati because he was so involved throughout his life. In 2016, he and his wife Louise were honored with the Jake Davis Award from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. This is a big deal. It's an annual award given to only one community-minded citizen or couple who volunteer their time ...and leadership skills to make greater Cincinnati a better place to live and to work. Joe certainly lived up to that.   "Just a couple of months ago, Joe also received another big honor. That was the highest honor of the greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce called the Great Living Cincinnatian Award. ...d and Ritchie law firm and then as CEO and Chairman of Atkins & Pearce Company, industrial textile business. But his active service on area boards was where he really distinguished himself. I got into the habit of just calling him 'Chairman' because he chaired everything. He chaired the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. He chaired the Children's Home of Greater Cincinnati. He chaired the Christ Hospital board. He chaired the Fine Arts Fund for Cincinnati. He chaired the Cincinnati Business Committee. I know I have missed a number of entities, institutions, nonprofits that he chaired....

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Best Summer Festivals in Cincinnati

May 01, 2019

Festival season is upon us! From foodie favorites to community festivals, holiday celebrations to summer fairs, Cincinnati comes alive during the summer . With rides, games, prizes and funnel cake , summer festivals are guaranteed fun for the entire family. From May through August, each weekend brings another opportunity for festival fun — and we hope you make it a very festive summer! Our guide to the ... Appalachian Festival May 10-12 at Coney Island The Appalachian Festival is one of Cincinnati's most popular annual festivals, drawing approximately 10,000 people over the three-day event each Mother's Day weekend. An additional 1,500 school children take part in "Education Day" on the first day of the festival. Asian Food Fest May 11-12 at The Banks This vibrant community festival celebrates culture and cuisine from Asian countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. While food is definitely the heart of this festival, this year will also feature live entertainment, local craft and ... May 17 and 18 at The Square at Union Centre The 2019 Buckeye BBQ Fest will feature two nights of non-stop music, BBQ and family fun. On Friday and Saturday, there will be a Kids Zone with inflatable bouncy rides and a petting zoo. Free admission. Taste of Cincinnati May 25-27 at Fountain Square Taste of Cincinnati is held every Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati, and is now the nation's longest running culinary arts festival. This three-day festival signals the start of summer in Cincy! June  Festivals St. Gertrude Parish Festival ...! Enjoy free activities at all your favorite stores, a scavenger hunt, giveaways and festival fun at this family-friendly event! Be sure to stop by the Adventure Station on June 15 from 12-4 pm: kids can zipline, take a train ride, climb the rock wall, meet exotic creatures, visit the Cincinnati Museum Center's exploration stations, complete an obstacle course, try vegetable carving and wax hand art and much more! Tusculum Street Fest June 15 from 3-10 pm on Eastern Avenue between Delta and Stanley Avenues This year's event will feature live music, great local food, craft beer, kid's ...activities, and much more! Cincinnati Pride June 22 in Downtown Cincinnati/Sawyer Point The Cincinnati Pride Festival presented by Pure Romance is a family-friendly, fun event that takes place at Sawyer Point Park on the fourth Saturday in June. Food, drinks, vendors and entertainment fill your Saturday afternoon with fun. Panegyri Greek ...Festival June 28-30 at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Authentic Greek cuisine, pastries, music, dancing, raffles, games and amusement rides. Admission is $2/person over 12. Free parking at and shuttle from St. Xavier High School. July  Festivals Crazy Cardboard Regatta Photo Credit: Cincinnati News Northside 4th of July Parade and Festival July 3-4 in Downtown Northside A free, music-filled festival in the Heart of Northside with the most colorful parade in town! Red, Rhythm and Boom July 3 from 4-10 pm at Mason Municipal Campus The fun begins at ...s event a can't-miss. Red, White and Blue Ash July 4 at Summit Park Head to Summit Park on July 4th for an amazing day of family fun, great music and fantastic fireworks! FREE. St. Thomas More JulyFest July 12-14 at St. Thomas More (800 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245) St. Thomas More's annual festival includes food, drink, games and entertainment. The award-winning summer tradition returns this year, and it will be bigger and better than ever. Delectable dishes, games and rides for all ages, the giant JulyFest casino, tons of raffles, the enormous Bid N Buy, ...d vendors, domestic and craft brews, wines and more in a festive setting. The City closes down Montgomery Road at Cooper to Remington on a Saturday mid-July and runs a fun-packed day from noon to 11 pm. Macy's Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival July 17 at the Cincinnati Zoo A day of fun for kids at the Cincinnati Zoo for just $1? This is perhaps our #1 event of the summer! Crazy Cardboard Regatta July 20 at Voice of America MetroPark BOATS! BOATS! BOATS! Cardboard boats, that is. The MetroParks of Butler County presents ...g in age from 6-86 years young coming from places formerly unknown in Cardboard River Boat Racing including, Honolulu, Finland, Montana, Colorado, Lexington, Falicity, Mason, Landon, West Chester, Lebanon, Loveland, Columbus, Lancaster, Athens & even some as far away as Bridgetown over on the "sun in your eyes" side of Cincinnati. Second Saturday Street Faire Aug. 10* in Downtown Waynesville (ongoing summer event: June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14) The Street Faire boasts Artist Booths where they display and sell their unique one of kind creations. Over forty artisans will feature woodworking to fiber. .... Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival Aug. 23 and 24 The event features live music, displays of arts and crafts, as well as vendors for shopping and eating, activities for the kids, plus a beer tent. Free admission and parking! What's your favorite summer festival in Cincinnati? Share it in the comments below! The post Best Summer Festivals in Cincinnati appeared first on Cincinnati Parent Magazine .

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Things to Do for Mother’s Day in Cincinnati

April 30, 2019

Looking for something special to do on Mother's Day?  Here are a few ideas for some great local fun… some are free for the entire family and some are free for Mom. All events are for Mother's Day 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. And Mother's Day is May 12, 2019 by the way.  The 9th Asian Food Fest (AFF) is a 2­-day food extravaganza on May 11-12, 2019! This vibrant community festival (now at The Banks) celebrates culture and cuisine from Asian countries including Cambodia, China, ...r Spring Open House over Mother's Day weekend (May 10 & 11). Take a special behind-the-scenes tour of the factory to learn more about their handcrafted process and get up close and personal with our artists. Free event but reservations are required. Take Mom to see "Zoo Babies" at the Cincinnati Zoo. Moms receive FREE Zoo admission on May 12 . The Taft Museum of Art is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch , 12 – 2:15pm. Brunch advance reservations are required. Butterflies of Madagascar is at the Krohn Conservatory : Moms get in at half price on May 12, ... Enjoy some family craft time with Mom at Carol Ann's Carousel (Smale Riverfront Park), 11am – 5pm (free crafts). Please be sure to check your event's website on the day of your event as things do change. The post Things to Do for Mother's Day in Cincinnati appeared first on 365 CINCINNATI .

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Best Mother’s Day Discounts, Deals and Dates in Cincinnati

April 30, 2019

Mother's Day is May 12th, and instead of getting mom a fancy gift*, why not treat her to a fun day on the town? We perused our Online Calendar and found so.many fun ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Cincinnati – including several spots offering great discounts and perks for moms. Here's our roundup of Best Mother's Day Discounts, Deals and Dates in Cincinnati: Discounts Cincinnati Zoo All moms get free admission on Mother's Day ! Krohn Conservatory Thanks to Macy's, all mothers get in half price to ...y Museum, a short walk from the train. Brunch is included with your ticket purchase. Festivals Appalachian Festival May 11-13 at Coney Island The Appalachian Festival is one of Cincinnati's most popular annual festivals, drawing approximately 10,000 people over the three-day event each Mother's Day weekend. Asian Food Fest May 11 and 12 at The Banks This community festival celebrates culture and cuisine from Asian countries including Cambodia, China, Hawaii, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Event also features  live entertainment , fun family activities and more. Admission to the festival is ...m both for yourself, or give one as a gift – either way, create a new memory together. No experience necessary. Class is $30 and includes 2 pendants and 2 ball chains. Mommy Matters: Forest Mothers and Their Babies May 12, 1-2:30 pm  and  3-4:30 pm  at the Cincinnati Nature Center Stroll through the awakening forest to discover the diligent work of forest mothers. Play family games to test your own animal parenting skills. Peer into birds' nests to check on the babies and hop over to the pond to sneak a peek at underwater families. Suitable for ...s Carousel on May 13, from 11am-5pm. This Mother's Day, be sure to give some extra love to all the mamas in your life!  *Of course, no mom would refuse a fancy gift from one of these great local spots … The post appeared first on Cincinnati Parent Magazine .

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Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber launches Influence Cincinnati for experienced and emerging leaders

April 30, 2019

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is launching Influence Cincinnati, an initiative designed to identify ways that participants can harness the influence they already have – in their jobs, communities, and spheres of influence – to create a future region people want to call home. Influence ...Cincinnati invites experienced and emerging leaders across the region and all Chamber members interested in shaping civic decisions and conversations to participate. Influence Cincinnati members will meet throughout the year in various locations across the Greater Cincinnati area to have candid conversations about civic engagement, advocacy, public ...policy and politics with experts and key decision-makers. The first meeting will happen on Tuesday, June 18, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub. "Influence Cincinnati provides an opportunity for Chamber members of all backgrounds who share a passion for moving our region forward to engage with our work," said Katie Eagan, vice president of Government Affairs for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "We hope this group will inspire ...members to better understand and use their influence to positively impact our region." "We want our members to become deeply involved in the work we are doing to better our region," said Jill P. Meyer, president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "Influence Cincinnati invites them to engage and influence the decisions that shape our community." Influence Cincinnati's main objectives are to: Engage  –  Participants will have topical, interactive conversations with business and community leaders and develop a deeper understanding of ...l determine meaningful ways to immerse themselves in the community based on business and personal perspectives. Impact –  Participants will change the conversation within their spheres of influence. They will connect with other business and community leaders, elected officials and policy makers. Members interested in becoming a part of Influence Cincinnati can find more information here . The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and ...finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers. For more information, click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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7 Unexpectedly Great American Cities For a Weekend Visit

April 30, 2019

...The buzziest restaurant in town is the vegetable-centric Vicia , opened by two expats of the acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, but other great picks include Bosnian favorite Lemmons by Grbic (St. Louis has the largest population of Bosnians outside of their home country) and food truck graduate Guerrilla Street Food . Must eat/drink: Local favorite Melo's Pizzeria offers wood oven-fired classics, but its unique specialty pies are where the real fun begins. Keep your eyes peeled for the Sloppy Louie, a take on St. Louis-style pizza, appropriately topped with sausage, pepperoni and ...n a staple in Cincinnati since 1868. Rhinegeist is a local favorite for craft beer fans, Sam Adams recently unveiled a spacious new taproom, and Fifty West Brewing Company also offers kayaking and volleyball to really kick the day into high gear. Of course, no visit is complete without a taste of Cincinnati-style chili , a beanless, cinnamon-tinged version traditionally found atop spaghetti or coney dogs. Skyline Chili is the standard bearer, but Cincinnatians in the know will point you to Camp Washington Chili for a less corporatized take. Weekend highlights: The main stretch of Over-the-Rhine has...

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Chamber launches new leadership initiative

April 29, 2019

...EDT The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is launching a new program to help develop leaders in the region. Influence Cincinnati is "an initiative designed to identify ways that participants can harness the influence they already have – in their jobs, communities and spheres of influence – to create a ...l home," the Chamber announced Monday. Members of the group will meet at various locations throughout the year to discuss civic engagement, advocacy, public policy and politics with experts and key leaders. The first event will be held 3-4:30 p.m. June 18 at the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub. "Influence Cincinnati provides an opportunity for Chamber members of all backgrounds who share a passion for moving our region forward to engage with our work," said Katie Eagan, vice president of Government Affairs for the Chamber. "We hope this group will inspire members to better understand and use their influence to ...positively impact our region." The program is designed to engage participants in discussions, help them determine ways to immerse themselves in the community and then change conversations within their spheres of influence through interactions with business and community leaders, elected officials and policymakers. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves 4,000 members and their more than 300,000 employees. It's committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers.

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Joseph Head Jr., former Graydon leader, dies at 87

April 29, 2019

...EDT Joseph Head Jr., who rose to managing partner of downtown Cincinnati law firm Graydon, Head and Ritchey while holding many other leadership roles in Greater Cincinnati, died April 24 at his home at the age of 87. Head was born and raised in Cincinnati before serving in the U.S. Army's artillery division in Germany for two years. He then ...d Harvard Law School and returned to his hometown to join Graydon, Head and Ritchey law firm, where he worked as an associate for more than 25 years before becoming partner and then managing partner. During that time he served as trustee and president of the Children's Home of Greater Cincinnati, sat on the Fifth Third Bank board and directed the LB Harrison Association. Head also served on the board of directors of Christ Hospital for 39 years and the board of the Elizabeth Gamble Deaconess Home Association, which supports the hospital. Head served as chair for the Fine Arts ...Fund campaign and the Hamilton County Republican Party, chairman of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Cincinnati Business Committee, president of the Cincinnati Country Club and sat on the board of the Camargo Club. He was Head was married to Louise Atkins Head for 60 years and was the father of Lisa (Jack Armstrong) James, Jeb (Nirvani) Head, ..., Callie James, Louise (Lauren Fink) Head, Helen Head, Henry Head, Linnea Head, Sammy Head, Andrew Head, Nina Head and Leila Head, and he was the great-grandfather of Josephine James. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Indian Hill Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati, followed by interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Blink Pop-Up Party Tonight Will Offer 'Small Preview' Of 2019 Show

April 25, 2019

Fans of the Blink light festival will get a taste of what's to come tonight in Over-the-Rhine. A Blink Pop-Up party will take over a parking lot on Clay Street. Cincinnati Chamber spokesman Rich Walburg says it's to mark six months until the real show starts. "We know that Blink was tremendously popular in 2017, with more than 1 million visitors, the largest crowd ever in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine," he says. "We just want to get it...

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17 food trucks to invade downtown for Taste of Cincinnati competition

April 23, 2019

...trucks will be parked there from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.Officials said mystery diners will attend the preview to decide the Best of Taste awards. Winners will be announced May 7, 1 p.m., at a Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber news conference.Food trucks participating are listed below:Adena's BeefstrollBest Thing Smokin Food Truck & CateringCheese N ChongThe CheesecakeryThe Chili HutHarvest Mobile CuisineHungry BrothersJust Jerks Ena's Jamaican GrillMarty's WafflesThe Screaming GoatSlice Slice BabystreetpopsSugarSnap! Sweet TreatsSweets & Meats BBQTexas Joe Tex-MexTin Man GrillWicked HickoryTaste of Cincinnati takes place on Fifth Street from Main Street to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway. ...y arts festival, with more than 50 restaurants and food trucks scheduled to participate. More than 550,000 are expected to attend in 2019.For more, visit TasteOfCincinnati.com. CINCINNATI — Seventeen food trucks are invading downtown Cincinnati next Monday to compete for the Taste of Cincinnati's Best of Taste awards. Taste of Cincinnati officials said everyone is welcome to grab lunch at any of the food trucks parked April 29 on Second Street between Rosa Parks and Race streets. The food trucks will be parked there from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Officials ...said mystery diners will attend the preview to decide the Best of Taste awards. Winners will be announced May 7, 1 p.m., at a Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber news conference. Food trucks participating are listed below: Adena's Beefstroll Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering Cheese N Chong The Cheesecakery The Chili Hut Harvest Mobile Cuisine Hungry Brothers Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Marty's Waffles The Screaming Goat Slice Slice Baby streetpops SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Sweets & Meats BBQ Texas Joe Tex-Mex Tin Man Grill Wicked Hickory Taste of ...Cincinnati takes place on Fifth Street from Main Street to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway. The event was born in 1979 and is the nation's longest running, free culinary arts festival, with more than 50 restaurants and food trucks scheduled to participate. More than 550,000 are expected to...

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Food trucks to take over Downtown Monday for Taste of Cincinnati competition

April 23, 2019

Food Truck rallies attract hungry crowds looking to enjoy a variety of food offerings.   Scroll down to see what food trucks will be at the event Monday. On Monday, more than a dozen food trucks that will participate at Taste of Cincinnati will line the ...streets Downtown.  The Food Truck Takeover will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday on Second Street between Rosa Parks and Race streets. Mystery diners will also attend this Taste of Cincinnati preview to decide the Best of Taste awards. Winners will be announced May 7 before the beloved food ...festival.  Nearly 20 food trucks will participate in the Rhinegeist Food Truck Alley on the Fifth Street ramp to Columbia Parkway at Taste of Cincinnati, May 25-27, in Downtown.  Find more on the Food Truck Takeover and Taste of Cincinnati at Here's who is scheduled to participate: Adena's Beefstroll Best Thing Smokin ...Food Truck & Catering Cheese N Chong The Cheesecakery The Chili Hut Harvest Mobile Cuisine Hungry Brothers Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Marty's Waffles The Screaming Goat Slice Slice Baby streetpops SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Sweets & Meats BBQ Texas Joe Tex-Mex Tin Man Grill Wicked Hickory Show Thumbnails Show...

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53 restaurants and food trucks to be at Taste of Cincinnati 2019; 30 percent are new

April 22, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will feature 34 restaurants and 19 food trucks at the May 25-27 event. In total, more than 300 menu items will be available, along with a wide variety of beers and entertainment. Taste of Cincinnati will again be held on Fifth Street from Main to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway. "Ten of Taste of Cincinnati's 2019 restaurants and six of its food trucks are brand-new to the event, said ...Cynthia Oxley, director of the event. "That means 30 percent are new tastes – and there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy your longtime favorites." 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Restaurants: ·         Alfio's Buon Cibo ·         Andy's Mediterranean Grille ·         Buona Terra Gelato ·         CMX CineBistro ...s ·         Melting Pot ·         Oakbrook Bakery ·         Poke Hut ·         Pompilio's ·         Revolution Rotisserie ·         Roll On In ·         Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers ·         Sawasdee ·         Thai Taste ·         Tickle Pickle ·         Tom + Chee ·         Washington Platform ·         Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Food Truck Alley: ·         Adena's Beefstroll ·         Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering ·         Cheese N Chong ·         Empanadas Aqui ·         Fire on High ·         Harvest Mobile Cuisine ·         Hungry Brothers ·         Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill ·         Marty's Waffles ·         Slice Slice Baby ·         streetpops ·         SugarSnap! ...Sweet Treats ·         Sweets & Meats BBQ ·         Texas Joe Tex-Mex ·         The Cheesecakery ·         The Chili Hut ·         The Screaming Goat ·         Tin Man Grill ·         Wicked Hickory Bold = Brand new to Taste of Cincinnati Born in 1979, Taste of Cincinnati is the nation's longest running free culinary arts festival. In 2018, it enjoyed a record-tying crowd of 550,000. Learn more at TasteOfCincinnati.com. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses ...and their more than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers. For more information, click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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Taste of Cincinnati Announces Participating Restaurants and Food Trucks

April 18, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati will once again take over downtown's Fifth Street Photo via Facebook.com/TasteofCincinnati One of the tastiest events of the year is back again this summer  May 25-27 , taking over downtown's Fifth Street with over 50 restaurants, food trucks, vendors and more. Taste of Cincinnati is a free event, bringing flavors from across the Queen City to one delicious place. Bites from participating vendors range in price from $2 to $7. In addition to eats, ...Taste of Cincinnati will also feature entertainment from nearly 35 live acts, performing throughout the weekend. The event just released their list of participating restaurants and food trucks via a post on Facebook. The substantial list has plenty to assuage every kind of hunger, with restaurants ranging from ...Italian eateries like Pompilios to Mexican hot-spots like Mazunte and just about everything in between. See the full list of participating restaurants and food trucks below: Taste of Cincinnati Restaurants: ·   Alfio's Buon Cibo · Andy's Mediterranean Grille · Buona Terra Gelato · CMX CineBistro · Conscious Kitchen · Delicio Coal Fired Pizza · Eddie's BBQ · El Vaquero Mexican Restaurante · Eli's BBQ · Izzy's · Joella's · Just Q'in · Kabobske ...· Mck's Chicks · Mecklenburg Gardens · Melting Pot · Oakbrook Bakery · Poke Hut · Pompilio's · Revolution Rotisserie · Roll On In · Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers · Sawasdee · Thai Taste · Tickle Pickle · Tom & Chee · Washington Platform · Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar Taste of Cincinnati Food Trucks: · Adena's Beefstroll · Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering · Cheese N Chong · Empanadas Aqui · Fire on High · Harvest Mobile Cuisine · Hungry Brothers · Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill · Marty's Waffles · Slice Slice...

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Taste of Cincinnati announces 2019 lineup of 53 restaurants and food trucks

April 18, 2019

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced on Thursday the lineup of 53 restaurants and food trucks that will be serving dishes at this year's Taste of Cincinnati. The annual food festival will take place from May 25-27 on Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps to Interstate 71 and Columbia Parkway Downtown. Ten of the 34 restaurants and six of the 19 food trucks are new to Taste of ...Cincinnati, according to event director Cynthia Oxley. "That means 30% are new tastes — and there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy your longtime favorites," she said RELATED: How to eat safely at Taste of Cincinnati Last year's event ...d Grill LaRosa's Market Street Grille McCormick & Schmick's Mck's Chicks Mecklenburg Gardens Melting Pot Oakbrook Bakery Pompilio's Revolution Rotisserie Roll On In Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers Thai Taste Tickle Pickle Tom + Chee Washington Platform Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar The food trucks include: Adena's Beefstroll Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering Cheese N Chong Empanadas Aqui Fire on High Harvest Mobile Cuisine Hungry Brothers Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Marty's Waffles Slice Slice Baby streetpops SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Sweets & Meats BBQ Texas Joe Tex-Mex The Cheesecakery The Chili Hut The Screaming Goat Tin Man Grill...

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Taste of Cincinnati announces 2019 restaurants and food trucks

April 18, 2019

The Taste of Cincinnati announced Thursday what restaurants and food trucks will be featured this year. The event, which will take place May 25 through 27 will feature more than 300 menu items, a variety of beers and entertainment. Taste of Cincinnati will again be held on Fifth Street from Main to ...the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway."Ten of Taste of Cincinnati's 2019 restaurants and six of its food trucks are brand-new to the event, said Cynthia Oxley, director of the event. "That means 30% are new tastes – and there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy your longtime favorites."2019 Taste of Cincinnati Restaurants:· Alfio's Buon Cibo· ... Thai Taste· Tickle Pickle· Tom + Chee· Washington Platform· Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar2019 Taste of Cincinnati Food Truck Alley:· Adena's Beefstroll· Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering· Cheese N Chong· Empanadas Aqui· ... The Cheesecakery· The Chili Hut· The Screaming Goat· Tin Man Grill· Wicked HickoryBorn in 1979, Taste of Cincinnati is the nation's longest running free culinary arts festival.Learn more at TasteOfCincinnati.com. CINCINNATI — The Taste of Cincinnati announced Thursday what restaurants and food trucks will be featured this year. The event, which will take place May 25 through 27 will feature more than 300 ...menu items, a variety of beers and entertainment. Taste of Cincinnati will again be held on Fifth Street from Main to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway. "Ten of Taste of Cincinnati's 2019 restaurants and six of its food trucks are brand-new to the event, said Cynthia Oxley, director of the event. "That means 30% are new ...tastes – and there are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy your longtime favorites." 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Restaurants: · Alfio's Buon Cibo · Andy's Mediterranean Grille · Buona Terra Gelato · CMX CineBistro · ...· Tickle Pickle · Tom + Chee · Washington Platform · Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Food Truck Alley: · Adena's Beefstroll · Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering · Cheese N Chong · ... The Chili Hut · The Screaming Goat · Tin Man Grill · Wicked Hickory Born in 1979, Taste of Cincinnati is the nation's longest running free culinary arts festival. Learn more at TasteOfCincinnati.com . ...

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Taste of Cincinnati restaurants and food trucks announced

April 18, 2019

Come hungry to downtown Cincinnati. (Photo via Facebook/Taste of Cincinnati) CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will feature 34 restaurants and 19 food trucks at the 2019 event.

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Taste of Cincinnati adds 16 new participants for 2019; here’s the full list

April 18, 2019

...EDT Cincinnati's unofficial summer kickoff is adding to its lineup for the 2019 edition. There will be 10 restaurants and six food trucks participating in Taste of Cincinnati for the first time when the culinary festival takes over downtown Cincinnati streets May 25-27. The event will be held on Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps of Interstate 71 and Columbia Parkway, A total of 34 restaurants and 19 food trucks will ...s in bold: Alfio's Buon CiboAndy's Mediterranean GrilleBuona Terra GelatoCMX CineBistroConscious KitchenDelicio Coal Fired PizzaEddie's BBQEl Vaquero Mexican RestauranteEli's BBQIzzy'sJoella'sJust Q'inKabobskeKeystone Bar and GrillLaRosa'sMahopeMarket Street GrilleMazunteMcCormick & Schmick'sMck's ChicksMecklenburg GardensMelting PotOakbrook BakeryPoke HutPompilio'sRevolution RotisserieRoll On InSammy's Gourmet Burgers & BeersSawasdeeThai TasteTickle PickleTom + CheeWashington PlatformWoodhouse Kitchen + BarAdena's BeefstrollBest Thing Smokin Food Truck & CateringCheese N ChongEmpanadas AquiFire on HighHarvest Mobile CuisineHungry BrothersJust Jerks Ena's Jamaican GrillMarty's WafflesSlice Slice BabyStreetpopsSugarSnap! Sweet TreatsSweets & Meats BBQTexas Joe Tex-MexThe CheesecakeryThe Chili HutThe Screaming GoatTin Man GrillWicked Hickory Taste of Cincinnati is the nation's longest-running free culinary arts festival and...

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Local Spotlight // 2019 Asian Food Fest

April 18, 2019

Send all the hot noods I'm starting my morning getting excited for all things @asianfoodfest has to offer Saturday & Sunday, May 11-12, 2019 Check out 34 vendors this year! Hours: Saturday: 12p-10p | Sunday: 12p-8p Location: @thebankscincy The Banks | Downtown Cincinnati | On Freedom Way between Elm and Walnut Streets Admission: FREE www.asianfoodfest.org #asianfoodfest #cincyasianfoodscene The 9th edition of Asian Food Fest - presented by @krogerco - is heading to The Banks for a 2-­day food extravaganza, May 11-12, 2019! This year's event will feature additional vendors and offer spectacular views ..., and more. Admission to the festival is free, and vendors will be offering a mouthwatering tour of Asian foods in the form of small plates priced from $2-$6. This year will feature the return of the #SecretMenu booth, featuring unique Asian recipes from home chefs and aspiring food entrepreneurs. bloggers #eats #cincinnati #foodfest#foodtrucks #cincinnatieats #salad#eats #kruegerstavern #otr#overtherhine #downtowngirl#downtowneats #spring #ramen#noodles #ramennoodles#saladecomposée #asianfood #write#foodblogger #cincinnati#cincinnatibloggers #cincinnatiblogger#eatclean #eatfamous #eater#asianfood #asianfoodfest#asiancuisine #bloggerstyle I can only tag 20 vendors but check the full list of vendors on my blog today - VBintheCITY.com This vibrant community festival celebrates culture and cuisine from Asian countries including Cambodia, ...o the festival is free, and vendors will be offering a mouthwatering tour of Asian foods in the form of small plates priced from $2-$6. This year will feature the return of the "Secret Menu" booth, featuring unique Asian recipes from home chefs and aspiring food entrepreneurs. The Secret Menu at Asian Food Fest is a special chance for foodies to experience a home­cooked Asian meal from local amateur chefs who are excited to share their culinary creations with the public. 2019 Asian Food Fest  Vendors: Adelinda's Lumpia Alaingold Bamboo Kitchen BobaCha Bread House Bakery Bridges Nepali Cuisine China Gourmet Chino's Street Food Christine's Casual Dining Dai ...Trang Bistro Dope Noodle and Dumpling Shop Eam Kruesah HaolePino Hawaiian-Filipino Island Cuisine Huit Injoy Kona Ice West Cincinnati Kung Fu Tea Pho Lang Thang/ QUAN HAPA [OTR] Magic Breaths Mahope Men Can Cook by Citrus and Sago Ono Grindz Our Lady of Lavang Catholic VI Pho Kimmy Poke Hut Puffs N' Buns Roll On In Sushi Burritos & Bowls- Lebanon Siam Orchid Stone Bowl Ramen, Sushi, Korean & Japanese Restaurant Tea 'n' Bowl Thai Express Vannon's Cambodian Street Food Yat Ka...

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Taste of Cincinnati announces full 2019 list of restaurants and food trucks

April 18, 2019

Buy Photo Thousands attend the 39th annual Taste of Cincinnati on Fifth Street Saturday, May 27, 2017.   There will be plenty of new choices at Taste of Cincinnati this year. Among the 34 restaurants and 19 food trucks that will line Fifth Street this Memorial Day weekend are 16 new participants.  Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger and ...produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will be held May 25-27 on Fifth Street from Main to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia Parkway.  New this year:  Restaurants: Just Q'in Kabobske Mahope  Mck's Chicks Oakbrook Bakery  Poke Hut  Revolution Rotisserie  Roll On In  Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last Slide Next ...s Joella's Keystone Bar and Grill LaRosa's Market Street Grille Mazunte McCormick & Schmick's   Mecklenburg Gardens Melting Pot Pompilio's Sammy's Gourmet Burgers & Beers Sawasdee Thai Taste Tickle Pickle Tom + Chee The grilled cheese donut by Tom and Chee   Washington Platform Woodhouse Kitchen + Bar 2019 Taste of Cincinnati Food Truck Alley: Adena's Beefstroll Best Thing Smokin Food Truck & Catering Empanadas Aqui Hungry Brothers Just Jerks Ena's Jamaican Grill Marty's Waffles Buy Photo Marty's original waffle with sea salt, caramel drizzle and homemade Maker's Mark bourbon whipped cream   Slice Slice Baby streetpops SugarSnap! Sweet Treats Sweets ...& Meats BBQ Texas Joe Tex-Mex  The Chili Hut Wicked Hickory And here's a taste of our taste from Taste last year: The Enquirer's Sarah Brookbank and Bob Strickley sampled some food at Taste of Cincinnati 2018. Here's what they thought....

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BLINK Pop-Up Party on April 25; 34 restaurants and food trucks announced for May’s Asian Food Fest

April 13, 2019

...the 2019 ArtsWave Community Campaign to fund Greater Cincinnati's arts. "ArtsWave is excited to wrap up a successful campaign, and as illuminating sponsor of BLINK, we're ready to get the region, the nation and the world buzzing about BLINK," said Alecia Kintner, president & CEO of ArtsWave, the Cincinnati region's local arts agency and the nation's first and largest community campaign for the arts. Cincinnati's art and light phenomenon, BLINK, will happen in downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and surrounding neighborhoods, October 10-13, 2019. The only U.S. event of its kind will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals ..." added Tim Maloney, president and CEO of the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, founding partner of BLINK. BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. BLINK, free and open to the public, is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. 34 restaurants and food trucks  a nnounced for Asian Food Fest ... Asian Food Fest, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber in partnership with the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati, has announced its 2019 line-up. Thirty-four regional restaurants and food trucks will participate at the new and expanded site, Saturday, May 11, noon-10 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, noon-8 p.m., on Freedom Way, between ...m of small plates, priced from $2 to ­$6. The event is free and open to the public. "The number of restaurants and food trucks at this year's Asian Food Fest has grown by almost 15 percent – and more than a third are new to the event." said Cynthia Oxley, director of Asian Food Fest. "This represents a terrific and deliberate mix of new tastes and longtime favorites." Created in 2010, Asian Food Fest's mission is to help make Greater Cincinnati a more diverse, accepting, and delicious region. Its aim is to promote diversity in ...the Cincinnati region by celebrating Asian food, culture, and communities. "As Cincinnati's Asian food scene continues to expand, Asian Food Fest is evolving and staying ahead of pace," said Bao Nguyen of the Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati. "This is our ninth production of Asian Food Fest, and we're ...proud to have created a new and continuously growing Cincinnati tradition." Additionally, "Secret Menu" items will again be available at Asian Food Fest. The term "secret menu" comes from a frequent practice at many Asian restaurants in America. These establishments often have a secret menu available only upon request. The menu features more traditional and authentic Asian ...dishes. Other vendors and the SkyStar observation wheel will also operate throughout Asian Food Fest weekend. Asian Food Fest celebrates the culture, cuisine, entertainment and drinks of Asian communities including Cambodia, China, Hawaii, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. A portion of the proceeds from Asian Food Fest will benefit ...the 501(c)(3) non-profit Asian American Cultural Association of Cincinnati and future Asian cultural events in Greater Cincinnati. For more information on Asian Food Fest, including a list of restaurants, click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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Architects of Air returning to BLINK; monumental sculpture, Dodecalis, is presented by Macy’s

April 12, 2019

The internationally known luminarium, Architects of Air, is returning to BLINK. The giant Architects of Air sculpture is presented by Macy's. BLINK, presented by ArtsWave, will take place in downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and surrounding neighborhoods, October 10-13. Brendon Cull, chief operating officer of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce, talks about the the return of Architects of Air to to Blink, presented by ArtsWave, in October. The announcement took place at ...Macy's headquarters in downtown Cincinnati. Macy's is the 2019 sponsor of Architects of Air (photo by Mark Hansel). "Those who attended BLINK in 2017 will remember the Architects of Air luminarium, Katena," said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "For ...e Architects of Air, as well as other arts and other experiences. For more information click here . "Celebrating and creating community is at the heart of Macy's," said Matt Stautberg, Macy's Senior Vice President, Corporate Planning. "Macy's is proud to continue our support of the arts in Cincinnati and thrilled to present this year's Architects of Air sculpture and the spirit of BLINK." Ticket information for Architects of Air: Dodecalis will be available soon. The luminarium is accessible to people with mobility difficulties and those in wheelchairs. Children under the age of 16 must be .... For more information on this, visit www.ArtsWave.org/Benefits. Posted by Blink on Thursday, April 11, 2019 "The announcement, made first to Macy's employees as they kicked off their annual ArtsWave fund drive, is just the latest example of the company's tremendous support for the arts in Greater Cincinnati," said Alecia Kintner, ArtsWave president and CEO. "ArtsWave is delighted that Architects of Air will be returning to BLINK in 2019 and is excited to offer all donors of $150 or more to the ArtsWave Community Campaign two complimentary tickets to experience Dodecalis, thanks to Macy's." Since ...e place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood south to Covington -– bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and a river. BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. BLINK, free and open to the public, is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.

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Crowd favorite luminarian returns to Cincinnati's BLINK in 2019

April 11, 2019

...to BLINK, organizers announced Thursday.The massive sculpture sat in front of Music Hall during Cincinnati's inaugural event in 2017."Those who attended BLINK in 2017 will remember the Architects of Air luminarium, Katena. For 2019, you will enjoy Dodecalis, a new and magical experience,making its world premiere at BLINK," said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.Guests will immersed in radiant color that comes simply from daylight shining through the luminarium's fabric.The luminaria designed by company founder Alan Parkinson are inspired by natural forms, geometric solids and Islamic and Gothic architecture. Each ...t will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood south to Covington – bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and a river.BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine.This year's festival will be held Oct. 10-13. BLINK is free and open to the public. CINCINNATI — A crowd favorite is returning to Cincinnati's BLINK festival, the much-anticipated homegrown art and light phenomenon. The internationally known luminarium, Architects of Air, is returning to BLINK, organizers announced Thursday. Advertisement ...The massive sculpture sat in front of Music Hall during Cincinnati's inaugural event in 2017. "Those who attended BLINK in 2017 will remember the Architects of Air luminarium, Katena. For 2019, you will enjoy Dodecalis, a new and magical experience,making its world premiere at BLINK," said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Guests will immersed in radiant color that comes simply from daylight shining through the luminarium's fabric. The luminaria designed by company founder Alan Parkinson are inspired by natural forms, geometric solids and Islamic and ...t will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood south to Covington – bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and a river. BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. This year's festival will be held Oct. 10-13. BLINK is free and open to the public....

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One of BLINK's most stunning installations will return for 2019

April 11, 2019

BLINK 2017 turned Cincinnati into a futurist's neon-lit wonderland, animating familiar murals and buildings with projected light displays created by artists from across the globe. Even if you headed downtown to soak it all in, you still might have missed one of its most stunning installations: The Architects of Air luminarium, .... Don't worry, though. The luminarium will be back in October for BLINK 2019, courtesy of Macy's. "Celebrating and creating community is at the heart of Macy's," Matt Stautberg, Macy's senior vice president of corporate planning, said in a statement. "Macy's is proud to continue our support of the arts in Cincinnati and thrilled to present this year's Architects of Air sculpture and the spirit of BLINK." Those who did make it inside the last luminarium will still have a reason to return, according to a release from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The 2019 edition will comprise ...s in sensory bliss." The release did not provide individual ticket pricing information for the new installation, but ArtsWave donors who contribute $150 or more will receive two tickets as part of their benefits package. BLINK 2019 will run Oct. 10-13 and cover an even larger section of Greater Cincinnati than its predecessor, stretching across the river into Covington.

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FOX19 NOW at 6:30

April 11, 2019

court documents say 42-year-old stacey howell -- travelled to mexico to get methamphetamine. howell operated a drug ring -- which operated here in the tri-state. the documents also say -- howell had ties to several major criminal organizations -- in mexico. 16 other people in her ring -- were also charged with drug trafficking and conspiracy. right now a big favorite will be back at blink this year. the giant architects of air sculpture is returning -- just announced tonight. macy's is sponosoring the luminarium this year. reps with cincinnati chamber say you'll see a slightly different version from the popular katena experience 2 years ago. blink returns to cincinnati and comes to northern kentucky october 10th. u could see the choking black smoke for miles... what caught fire -- and why it took hours to put it out... and new information tonight -- on an explosion in oxford.. what police now say -- blew-up -- and

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Crowd-favorite luminarian returns to Cincinnati's BLINK in 2019

April 11, 2019

...announced Thursday. The massive sculpture sat in front of Music Hall during Cincinnati's inaugural event in 2017."Those who attended BLINK in 2017 will remember the Architects of Air luminarium, Katena. For 2019, you will enjoy Dodecalis a new and magical experience, making its world premiere at BLINK," said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Guests will immersed in radiant color that comes simply from daylight shining through the luminarium's fabric. The luminaria designed by company founder Alan Parkinson are inspired by natural forms, geometric solids, Islamic .... It will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood south to Covington.– bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and a river.BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. This year's festival will be held Oct. 10-13. BLINK, free and open to the public. CINCINNATI — A crowd-favorite is returning to Cincinnati's BLINK festival, the much-anticipated homegrown art and light phenomenon. The internationally known luminarium, Architects of Air, is returning to BLINK, organizers ... The massive sculpture sat in front of Music Hall during Cincinnati's inaugural event in 2017. "Those who attended BLINK in 2017 will remember the Architects of Air luminarium, Katena. For 2019, you will enjoy Dodecalis a new and magical experience, making its world premiere at BLINK," said Brendon Cull, senior vice president and COO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Guests will immersed in radiant color that comes simply from daylight shining through the luminarium's fabric. The luminaria designed by company founder Alan Parkinson are inspired by natural forms, geometric solids, Islamic ...t will take place from Cincinnati's Findlay Market neighborhood south to Covington.– bridging two states, and spanning 30 city blocks and a river. BLINK's inaugural four-night event in October 2017 spanned 20 blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors, the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine. This year's festival will be held Oct. 10-13. BLINK, free and open to the public. ...

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This Blink favorite will return this year

April 11, 2019

Blink Cincinnati is a four-day festival that offers large-scale architectural projections and interactive art pieces throughout a 20-block area from the banks of the river to Findlay Market. The festival is free and open to the public through Sunday. It's back – and will be hard to miss.  Organizers of Blink, the ...e domes and tunnels. But its basically like an alien spaceship has landed in Washington Park. It feels like a totally different world inside. Buy Photo Music Hall peeks out from behind the top of the inflatable Architects of Air luminarium. Washington Park is one of the hubs of Blink Cincinnati, a free, four-day art and light festival that continues through Sunday.   The Luminarium transforms the senses. The material underfoot is soft, feeling more like skin than plastic. Soothing instrumental music is pumped through the chambers, too. But since this is Blink, it's still all about the visuals, particularly ...  All the light we experienced, however, comes from natural light. It almost seems impossible that the bright pinks and greens and blues are all filtered sunlight. Buy Photo Visitors explore the Architects of Air luminarium in Washington Park. It costs $5 and is the only ticketed event of Blink Cincinnati.   Blink will return to Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods Oct. 10-13. This year, organizers will expand into Northern Kentucky, covering some 30 blocks from Findlay Market to Covington.  The first event attracted an estimated million people, making it the largest gathering of people ever in downtown Cincinnati and ...l receive two tickets to the Architects of Air, as well as other arts and other experiences. For more, visit www.ArtsWave.org/Benefits. Blink is otherwise free and open to the public and is produced by The Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber....

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One of Blink's biggest attractions is back and even bigger in 2019

April 11, 2019

...of fabric, through which light is shown to create color effects. Participants can travel through the maze-like structure. The Blink 2019 luminarium will be titled Dodecalis and make its world premiere at Blink. The sculpture's design and location were not disclosed, nor was the admission cost. Dodecalis and its placement in Cincinnati for Blink is being sponsored by Macy's Inc. Blink will take place with an expanded footprint – stretching from Findlay Market to Covington's Braxton Brewing Co. – Oct. 10-13. It will feature large-scale projection mapping, murals and entertainment. Blink is produced by Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and ...Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. In 2017, the record-setting lights festival drew more than 1 million people to the Banks, the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine to view the work of more than 100 artists from around the world across 20 blocks. The crowd was estimated to be the...

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Blink pop-up party coming to Over-the-Rhine

April 11, 2019

Buy Photo Music Hall peeks out from behind the top of the inflatable Architects of Air luminarium. Washington Park is one of the hubs of Blink Cincinnati, a free, four-day art and light festival that continues through Sunday.   Blink, Cincinnati's one of a kind city-wide light show, is still six months away but organizers are making the wait a little easier. On April 25, Blink organizers are planning a pop-up street party to celebrate the ...s year on Oct. 10 to 13. Blink will even expand into Covington to about Seventh and Madison streets. Northern Kentucky represents the fifth zone, adding to the four that stretched in 2017 from the banks of the Ohio River to Findlay Market. Blink is a production of Agar, Brave Berlin, Blink Cincinnati, ArtWorks, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this story. ...

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The Best (And Weirdest) Festival In Every State

April 10, 2019

... Visit the website for more. If you're looking for something weirder: The name Goosefest made us think of a celebration of all things geese, but the $50,000 in prizes for the best marksmen to bag geese makes that thinking a little off the mark. OHIO — TASTE OF CINCINNATI View this post on Instagram Happy Memorial Day! ...Haven't been able to make it to Taste of Cincinnati yet? Today's the last day and the weekend long food event ends at 9pm! • 1⃣ Taste of Cincinnati signature cocktail: Queen City Breeze made with vodka, lemonade, and Sierra Mist Twist 2⃣ Italian beef sandwich from @beefstroll 3⃣ spinach and cheese ...0 people clamor for tasty eats, making this one of the largest street festivals out there. The festival includes treats from more than 50 restaurants and food trucks. They spend the weeks leading up to the fest having menu items previewed and judged for the coveted Best of Taste Awards. Taste of Cincinnati is also a music festival with ongoing live entertainment from local and national artists performing on a variety of stages. Date: May 25-27 Cost: Free Visit the website for more. If you're looking for something weirder: There's no question whether Duck...

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BLINK Pop-Up Party Gives an Early Glimpse at What's to Come

April 10, 2019

Last year's BLINK Cincinnati light and art festival. Provided BLINK Cincinnati — the popular light and art festival — is just six months away.  In case you need an early dose, though, on April 25 (7-10 p.m.) a pop-up party will unfold in Over-the-Rhine. Featuring grub, drinks and BLINK ..."surprises," the party will also mark the finale to ArtWave's 2019 Community Campaign to fund the arts in Greater Cincinnati.  "ArtsWave is excited to wrap up a successful campaign, and as illuminating sponsor of BLINK, we're ready to get the region, the nation and the world buzzing about BLINK," says Alecia Kintner, president & CEO of ArtsWave, in a press release. The light festival is slated to kick off...

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Blink popup party launches countdown to main event

April 10, 2019

...EDT The countdown is on until Blink Cincinnati. The light-focused arts festival will kick off in Cincinnati's urban core on Oct. 10, but the celebration is starting a little sooner with a six-month popup party that will be held 7-10 p.m. on April 25 at 1225 Clay St. in Over-the-Rhine. The party is open to the ...n this one-time-only popup event and what's coming this fall. We look forward to the community coming together again as we begin the countdown to Blink," Tim Maloney, president and CEO of the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and a co-founder of Blink, said in a statement. Blink Cincinnati launched with a recordbreaking event in 2017. It will return with Oct. 10-13, 2019. The festival features large-scale projection mapping, murals by international artists, interactive light sculptures and entertainment. Blink is produced by Agar, ArtWorks, Brave Berlin, the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and...

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Here's the lineup for the 2019 Asian Food Fest

April 09, 2019

...EDT Cincinnati's annual Asian Food Fest is returning to its roots for its ninth incarnation this year, but that doesn't mean the festival is regressing. In fact, it's going to be larger than ever in 2019. The Asian Food Fest, taking place May 11-12, named 34 restaurants and food ...e Bowl Korean RestaurantStreetpopsTea 'n' BowlThai ExpressVannon's Cambodian Street FoodYat Ka Mein Noodle House The festival originated at the Banks but moved to Washington Park in 2014. It's moving back to the Banks to take advantage of a larger festival space and amenities like the SkyStar observation wheel, . The Asian Food Fest was created in 2010 to promote diversity in the Cincinnati region by celebrating the food and culture of countries throughout Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, China, Korea, Japan, Malaysia and the Indian subcontinent. The festival saw a record crowd of more than 40,000 in...

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46 named to Cincinnati chambers latest Cincy Next class for young professional leaders

April 08, 2019

Marcus Thompson, leader of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's Harnessing Young Professional Energy platform.   Cincy Next, a leadership program for young professionals by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, this month welcomed its sixth class today with more than 45 participants. The eight-month program ...is part of the chamber's Harnessing Young Professional Energy platform (HYPE) and is designed for early career professionals seeking to advance personally and professionally. "Cincy Next gives participants the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally," said Marcus Thompson, HYPE programs leader for the chamber in a news release. "Throughout the program, participants will engage ...with business leaders and each other to strengthen leadership skills and further impact our community." "Young professionals are more likely to stay and fill available jobs when they feel engaged and connected," said Jordan Vogel, vice president of talent initiatives for the chamber. "Cincy Next is an investment in these future leaders and in our region." The members of the 2019 Cincy Next are: Joseph Abraham - Truepoint Wealth Counsel; Andy Adrien - Al. Neyer; Katie Baker - U.S. Bank; Alois Barreras - Ethos; William Basil - ...The Port; Mary Beth Blair - Western & Southern Financial Group; Andrew Brafford - PNC Bank; Chelsea Brown - 3CDC; David Burwinkel - GBBN Architects; and Yasmin Chilton - City of Cincinnati. Cierra Clymer - Redi Cincinnati; Rebecca Cochran - E.W. Scripps Co.; Elizabeth Coleman - 84.51°; Maggie Daly - Amend Consulting; Kaitlyn Driesen - Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops Orchestra; Shawn Frost - Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; Andrew Galyan-Mann - Hyur Staffing Services; Mariah Gillespie - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Taylor Gruenwald - The Port; and Jane Hollenbeck - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Alex Holt - Bayer Becker; Audrey Inniger - Worldpay; Andrew Kaminski - KMK Law; Kirstin Kempf - Kenton County Airport Board; Justin Kirschner - Jewish Community Relations Council; Matthew Kittell - Self Diploma; Connie Kremer - Taft...

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Inaugural Eat & Run 5K to join Taste of Cincinnati 2019 menu of events on Memorial Day weekend

April 06, 2019

Taste of Cincinnati, the nation's longest running free culinary arts festival, is adding the Eat & Run 5K to its menu, Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. The start and finish line for the inaugural run and walk will be at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati ... "As the Taste of Cincinnati festival continues to evolve and innovate through food, drinks and entertainment, we're proud to add what we know will become a new Cincinnati tradition, the Eat & Run 5K. We may even cook up a few surprises along the route," said Cynthia Oxley, director of Taste ...of Cincinnati. Eat & Run 5K participants will receive a commemorative medal, t-shirt, and a complimentary beverage at Taste of Cincinnati. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in the men's and women's categories. Eat & Run packet pickups will be held Wednesday, ...May 22 and Thursday, May 23. Locations will be announced soon. Packets may also be picked up during onsite registration, beginning May 26 at 9 a.m. Taste of Cincinnati has added the Eat & Run 5K to it's menu of events for 2019 Taste of Cincinnati, presented by Kroger and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will be held May 25-27 on Fifth Street from Main east to the ramps of I-71 and Columbia ...Parkway. Nearly 75 restaurants, food trucks and entrepreneurs will serve more 300 menu items and a wide variety of beers. Taste of Cincinnati 2018 enjoyed a record-tying crowd of more than 550,000. A route map and turn-by-turn directions may be found here . Registration is now open here . The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves as a bold voice for the interests of its 4,000-member businesses and their more ...than 300,000 employees. The Chamber is committed to expanding the region's talent base by attracting new residents and finding new ways to connect employers to skilled workers.   For more information, click here . Cincinnati USA Regional...

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Taste of Cincinnati adds race

April 05, 2019

...EDT A Cincinnati tradition will add a new event for 2019. The Taste of Cincinnati, which has been called the nation's longest-running free culinary arts festival, will debut its Eat & Run 5K on May 26. The inaugural run, which begins at 10 a.m., will start and finish at Sentinel and Culvert streets in downtown Cincinnati. Participants will receive a ...commemorative medal, T-shirt and complimentary beverage at Taste of Cincinnati, while prizes will be awarded to first- through third-place finishers in the men's and women's categories. "As the Taste of Cincinnati festival continues to evolve and innovate through food, drinks and entertainment, we're proud to add what we know will become a new ...Cincinnati tradition, the Eat & Run 5K. We may even cook up a few surprises along the route," Taste of Cincinnati director Cynthia Oxley said in a statement. Registration for the race is $30 and currently available on the Taste of Cincinnati website. Packet pickup for the run will be May 22 and 23 at locations that will be announced at a ...later date. The Taste of Cincinnati is presented by Kroger Co. and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The 2019 edition will be held May 25-27 on Fifth Street between Main Street and the ramps of Interstate 71 and Columbia Parkway. The annual event will include nearly 75 restaurants,...

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Creating Vibrant and Prosperous Communities with Jill Meyer

April 04, 2019

The heart and soul of everything that drives an economy is people, period. How do you attract talent to your region — and get them to want to stay? Jill Meyer is the President and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and on today's episode, we're talking about talent, inclusion, transportation, and overall regional transformation to elevate our region and make it one of the world's best places to live, work, and play. ... Growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the region These two phrases must always go together: you cannot achieve economic prosperity without a vibrant region to attract and keep talent, and you can't attract and keep talent without economic prosperity. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber takes a unified regional approach to this, looking at the region as a whole and tying together all the different people, landscapes, histories, and futures. Transportation The Connected Region is a vision of the future of transportation for the region. Technology ...o drop off kids in the morning, or check on an elderly parent at noon, or any of the millions of things that people have to incorporate into our days, and still be at their jobs — and this has to be a regional system. Not just separate pieces. Cincinnati Mobility Lab One of their current pilot projects is the Cincinnati Mobility Lab, Uber's only mobility lab in the world. Uber's treasure trove of data is helping the region understand where the transportation gaps are on the people side of the equation, so they can do better ... Brand Ambassadors People talk – and not just about your products and services – professionals share information about what it's like to work for you, so do you have brand detractors or ambassadors ? You might be missing a key component of your recruitment efforts. Resources Jill Meyer (LinkedIn) Cincinnati Chamber The Connected Region The Cincinnati Experience Related Episodes The People Business with Brent Cooper Changing How People Perceive Skilled Trades with Dieter Moeller The Cincinnati Experience and How it Benefits Business with Julie ...h Dr Janet Reid   Subscribe for Weekly Updates! First Name Email * The post Creating Vibrant and Prosperous Communities with Jill Meyer appeared first on Centennial .

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Chamber names next class of young leaders

March 27, 2019

...EDT The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce has named its 2019 Cincy Next class. Cincy Next was created by the Chamber's Harnessing Young Professional Energy (HYPE) initiative to help early career professionals ages 22-30 seek the meaningful growth needed to advance professionally and personally. ..."Cincy Next gives participants the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally," said Marcus Thompson, HYPE programs leader for the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "Throughout the program, participants will engage with business leaders and each other to strengthen leadership skills and further ..., F. L. EmmertMorgan Price, Messer Construction Co.Elizabeth Robinson, Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors BureauLauren Schultz, VMLY&RJennifer Shafer, TriHealthRobert Snider, Sagesure Insurance ManagersJacob Swartz, Cincinnati RedsDanielle Terreri, Fifth Third BankJanet Tolstyka, Cincinnati Insurance Cos.Rebecca Weisflog, Great American Insurance GroupBriana Whitlow, Phillips Edison & Co.Jacob Worley, Cassady Schiller CPAs & Advisors Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber serves the interests of 4,000 member businesses and their more than 300,000 employees and works to expand the region's talent base by attracting new residents and connecting employers to skilled workers, For information, click here.

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Ballpark food, parade-watching specials and more worth seeking out in Cincinnati this week

March 26, 2019

...ballpark food, enjoying drink specials and listening to music by DJ Toad. This is a family-friendly event.  When: Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Phoenix, 812 Race St. Price:  $25; $15 (children 10 and under).  Click here for more details, and to get your tickets Taste of Findlay Market/Taste of Cincinnati Info Session If you are a local business looking to participate in the 2019 Taste of Findlay Market event as part of Taste of Cincinnati, don't miss this informational session...

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Eight inspiring women you need to know

March 14, 2019

Sheila Vilvens Cincinnati Enquirer Published 9:47 AM EDT Mar 14, 2019 They overcame challenges and made sacrifices on their journeys to personal and professional success. Now eight local women will be honored as recipients of the 40th annual YWCA Greater Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement Award. ...k herself out of a job is what elevated her to the top of her profession. Geiser's career spans for more than 30 years with roles in industry, professional services, and outsourcing. On her pathway to success, she achieved many notable firsts including being the first woman tax partner at EY Cincinnati office and being the founder of the first Women's Business Resource Group in Cincinnati (now part of Connect ERG/Diverse by Design). Whatever the assignment, Geiser embraces it, even in her personal life. Perhaps this is most evident in one of her greatest challenges, becoming ...g our own definition of success with our organization's definition of success leads to clarity and an ability to prioritize and persevere, especially in unchartered waters," Geiser said. , 59, of Liberty Township is the senior vice president and chief information officer of information services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Even before James began her professional career, she faced multiple challenges. She quit college to get married. Three children later, James was divorced. She returned to her parents' Cincinnati home with her children looking for a fresh a start and career to support herself .... More than 30 years later, James is still at Children's Hospital where, she said, she found the perfect fit for career and life success. , 64, of Woodlawn is the executive director of Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council and senior vice president of Greater Cincinnati Urban League. Often times people who enjoy success credit their accomplishments to a mentor, someone like Mixon. She leverages the knowledge she's accumulated over her early years in banking, to serve as a mentor, advocate, and voice for hundreds of women and minorities seeking to grow their business. ..., comes from motivating others. Her personal work philosophy isn't about strengths but weaknesses. North said it's important to learn how to wield your biggest weakness. "It is your true Jedi force," she said. North began her career at Ernst & Young (now EY) where she worked in both Cincinnati and Zurich, Switzerland. From there, she said she "hustled" at Fifth Third in corporate accounting and then commercial real estate lending where she served her current employer, Al. Neyer. "I began my career here at Al. Neyer in development and completed a tour of duty as our CFO...

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Eight inspiring women you need to know

March 14, 2019

...Jodi M Geiser, Marianne F. James, Sheila A. Mixon, Stefanie Newman, Molly North, Dr. Nita M. Walker, and Judge Marilyn Zayas.   They overcame challenges and made sacrifices on their journeys to personal and professional success. Now eight local women will be honored as recipients of the 40th annual YWCA of Cincinnati Career Women of Achievement Award. The women will be celebrated for their contributions and accomplishments during a special luncheon May 8. This year's honorees are Stephanie L. Ferris, Jodi M Geiser, Marianne F. James, Sheila A. Mixon, Stefanie Newman, Molly North, Dr. Nita M. Walker, and Judge Marilyn Zayas. For ...o work herself out of a job is what elevated her to the top of her profession. Geiser's career spans for more than 30 years with roles in industry, professional services, and outsourcing. On her pathway to success, she achieved many notable firsts including being the first woman tax partner at EY Cincinnati office and being the founder of the first Women's Business Resource Group in Cincinnati (now part of Connect ERG/Diverse by Design). Whatever the assignment, Geiser embraces it, even in her personal life. Perhaps this is most evident in one of her greatest challenges, becoming an ...e also experienced one of the greatest tragedies of her life, the loss of a child. The couple's oldest son, an Army medic, was killed in Iraq. Marianne James   Marianne James , 59, of Liberty Township is the senior vice president and chief information officer of information services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Even before James began her professional career, she faced multiple challenges. She quit college to get married. Three children later, James was divorced. She returned to her parents' Cincinnati home with her children looking for a fresh a start and career to support herself and ...n 30 years later, James is still at Children's Hospital where, she said, she found the perfect fit for career and life success. Sheila Mixon   Sheila A. Mixon , 64, of Woodlawn is the executive director of Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council and senior vice president of Greater Cincinnati Urban League. Often times people who enjoy success credit their accomplishments to a mentor, someone like Mixon. She leverages the knowledge she's accumulated over her early years in banking, to serve as a mentor, advocate, and voice for hundreds of women and minorities seeking to grow their business. During ...O of Al. Neyer. Through hard work and commitment, the mother of two young children has enjoyed a seemingly meteoric rise up the corporate ladder. Part of her success, she said, comes from motivating others.  North began her career at Ernst & Young (now EY) where she worked in both Cincinnati and Zurich, Switzerland. From there, she said she "hustled" at Fifth Third in corporate accounting and then commercial real estate lending where she served her current employer, Al. Neyer. North is the first woman to serve as CEO at Al. Neyer since its founding in 1894. Dr. Nita Walker...

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Project LIFT to help Tri-State families escape poverty by connecting them to resources

March 13, 2019

...to childcare, medical appointments, and many of them are having a difficult time affording a bus pass," said Marsh. Marsh says a discounted bus pass can make people more self-sufficient, which is the point of Project LIFT. Once the transportation issue is addressed, there's the job issue. That's where Audrey Treasure and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber come in. "In a year or two, we would like a slew of businesses in Cincinnati to have signed onto the Workforce Innovation Center saying they're committed to practices of inclusive capitalism, meaning they...

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Where are all the jobs in Greater Cincinnati? Not where you might think. New map shows areas employment hubs.

March 12, 2019

A screenshot of the new job hubs map   On the hunt for a new job?                           that may help guide your search. It shows job hubs in the Cincinnati region – where the jobs are and how long it takes by car or bus to get there. The big takeaway: There are still a lot of jobs in downtown Cincinnati. But, more and more, job hubs are popping up outside the city and some in places you ...n a specific hub either by car or public transit. After taxes, the No. 1 complaint Mark Policinski hears from employers is about how difficult it is to get employees to work. Policinski is chief executive officer of the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments, which partnered with REDI Cincinnati and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber to make the map. "It's all part of that equation we're trying to figure out," Policinski said. "How do you get people to work, and how do you get them home again? "This is a very positive thing. This ...region is growing. What's that map going to look like in 10 years, with what's going on at CVG and in Northern Kentucky and Butler County?" The map highlights 25 different job hubs. Greater Cincinnati job hubs     Ranked by most jobs: Central Business District Hub, 50,862 jobs Uptown Hub, 43,764 jobs CVG Hub, 38,545 jobs Blue Ash Hub, 31,632 jobs North Tri-County Hub, 30,905 jobs And by highest job density: Central Business District Hub, 128 jobs per acre Uptown Hub, 47 jobs...

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New map project shows Cincinnati region’s densest employment hubs

March 11, 2019

A new interactive map identifies the Cincinnati region's densest employment hubs and details their accessibility to the workforce via car or public transit. The Job Hubs tool at  jobhubs.oki.org is the result of a partnership between the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) and ...REDI Cincinnati. The map highlights areas of improvement for regional transit access and infrastructure. "We are focused on creating a connected region," said Jill Meyer, president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "The data this new tool provides will help us make smarter ...investments in transportation to fuel talent attraction and economic development."   Multiple Butler County companies holding hiring events this week Part of  The Connected Region initiative, the Job Hubs tool will inform public officials, economic developers, transportation and planning leaders, and the general public on the hubs of activity and commerce that need to be connected. Because these hubs maximize resources including utilities, transportation and infrastructure, there are unique ...e OKI Regional Council of Governments. "This dynamic map, which OKI supplied the data backbone, can greatly help in solving that problem." C ompany hiring for more than 85 new positions in West Chester, Springdale The Job Hubs tool is available on OKI's website at  www.oki.org and The Connected Region website at  www.theconnectedregion.com . Future phases of work include mapping access to regional health care and education hubs. Hubs were defined based on employer density and number of employers, as well as alignment with local government patterns and economic development opportunities. The project, ...focused on the eight-county Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana region, uses United States Department of Labor data and has been validated by both local government and transportation leaders in our region. "Connecting our region requires partnerships like this to succeed," said Kimm Lauterbach, president and CEO for REDI Cincinnati. "Greater Cincinnati is in a better position to improve infrastructure in the region thanks to the work of OKI and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber."   Officials: Thanks to Spooky Nook, companies are knocking on Hamilton's...

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Walmart names Cincinnati firm as a top partner

March 05, 2019

...EST A Greater Cincinnati logistics firm has been recognized by retail giant Walmart Inc. Amberley Village-based Trio Trucking Inc. has been named Walmart's Diversity Carrier of the Year. The honor, which was among six titles that the retailer (NYSE: WMT) awarded to firms across the nation on Tuesday, recognizes carriers that "demonstrated a dedication ..." said Walmart vice president of inbound transportation Ken Braunbach. "The companies recognized have provided Walmart with innovative and improved service offerings that ultimately help us lower our cost to our customers and stay in stock whether on the shelf in our stores or online." Trio has been part of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce's Minority Business Accelerator since 2005. It offers standard services including intermodal transportation throughout the U.S., regional trucking, yard switching and dedicated shuttle services along with more unique services like local and short haul distribution and protection services.

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Job Hubs map launched by Cincinnati Chamber, OKI, REDI partnership; part of Connected Region Initiative

March 02, 2019

An interactive map has been launched that identifies the Cincinnati region's densest employment hubs and details their accessibility to the workforce via car or public transit. Job Hubs will highlight areas of improvement for regional transit access and infrastructure. The new tool is a partnership of The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the ...Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), and REDI Cincinnati is launching. "We are focused on creating a connected region," said Jill Meyer, president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. "The data this new tool provides will help us make smarter investments in transportation to fuel talent attraction and economic ..." Part of The Connected Region initiative, the Job Hubs tool will inform public officials, economic developers, transportation and planning leaders, and the general public on the hubs of activity and commerce that need to be connected. The Connected Region is a vision for transportation developed by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber with a goal of guiding the region's transportation investments and shaping the decision-making process to connect more people to jobs, education, health care and all that the Cincinnati region has to offer. Because these hubs maximize resources including utilities, transportation ...e project, focused on the eight-county Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana region, uses United States Department of Labor data and has been validated by both local government and transportation leaders in our region. "Connecting our region requires partnerships like this to succeed," said Kimm Lauterbach, President and CEO for REDI Cincinnati. "Greater Cincinnati is in a better position to improve infrastructure in the region thanks to the work of OKI and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber." The Job Hubs tool is available on OKI's website and The Connected Region website for all to review ...and use. Future phases of work include mapping access to regional health care and education hubs. Cincinnati USA Regional...

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The nun who is Xavier's 'unlikely point guard'

February 21, 2019

CINCINNATI -- It's no easy task, living a great life. That distinction is reserved for rare circumstances when a person lives their life in a way that leaves the people around them in a better place. Which is why no one was surprised when by the Cincinnati USA ...Regional Chamber. She will be honored Feb. 28 at the Chamber's annual dinner along with Alva Jean Crawford, John J. Frank, Jr. and Joseph H. Head, Jr. "Humbled," is how Fleming put it. "There are so many wonderful people in this city that I feel are much more deserving...

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PX column: Cincinnati Chamber puts City Council on notice amid growing concerns about progressive policies

February 20, 2019

As freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez espouses her anti-capitalism silliness, progressive politicians across America feel emboldened to throw up road blocks to private companies and kill development projects. It's happening right here in Cincinnati, where some of City Council's progressive Democrats are pushing anti-business policy ideas and using zoning laws as a political weapon to delay or stop projects. It has been on full display at City Hall the past few weeks, including on the . Really, it's been on full display for ...a few years. The question now is, will progressive policies end up costing Cincinnati jobs in the future? And can the business community wield its power to change the climate at City Hall? Look at what happened in New York City last week: Ocasio-Cortez and progressive politicians made a big enough fuss about the $1.5 billion incentive deal for Amazon's HQ2 that the ...company pulled the plug on its project. New York lost a promised 25,000 jobs paying an average annual salary of $150,000. Buy Photo Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley speaks after the announcement of FC Cincinnati's acceptance into Major League Soccer at Rhinegeist Brewery in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. FC Cincinnati was announced as the newest expansion team to join Major League Soccer.   Chamber puts Council ...y after watching the previous Council nearly kill Children's Hospital's $550 million expansion project in 2017. "Very worried about it," said Mayor John Cranley, responding to a question I asked him last month about what he's hearing from business leaders. Business leaders are starting to push back on City Hall. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber has launched a quarterly scorecard to track the votes each City Council member takes on business-related legislation, putting Council on notice that the companies and people who drive growth in this town aren't happy. Chamber officials say it was a combination of policies ...l that prompted them to launch this. It might seem like a small step, but it's rare for the business community to go public with their frustration about something.  Tracking the votes "will make it very clear when council members are supporting – or opposing – the Chamber's ," said Katie Eagan, a Chamber vice president. This comes months after Fortune 500 executives funded a successful ballot initiative to reduce Council terms from four years to two. Top business leaders watched most of City Council's progressives nearly torpedo FC Cincinnati's $250 private investment last year. Cincinnati's economy overall is doing well. ...n the mayor's race. In fairness, he supported the Children's and West End stadium deals. NEWSLETTERS Thank you! You're almost signed up for News Alerts Keep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration. Attorney warns of litigation Dennard introduced wage-equity legislation calling for banning all private Cincinnati companies from asking job candidates about their salary history. It's an effort to make companies pay women and men equally, certainly a noble idea. Business leaders are wondering whether the proof exists that the salary history question is even a problem here. Several companies, including Procter & Gamble, already ...have a policy of not asking that question. Greater Cincinnati Foundation officials told a Council committee last week they weren't aware of any such evidence. Potential litigation also is an issue, a city attorney told committee members. The Philadelphia chamber has filed a lawsuit against that city for trying to impose a similar law. The Chamber sees Dennard's proposal as ...government overreach, the type of political meddling that could end up giving Cincinnati a closed-for-business reputation. 'Never-ending' issue Dennard rolled her plan out amid more soccer stadium drama. Readers know I was for Council last week to review the merits of the land deal and zoning. A reasonable pause could help everyone to better understand the financial details and allow FC ...Cincinnati and the ballet to work out good-neighbor issues such as parking and noise. I should've known better. Reasonable isn't in this Council's vernacular. Was there a hidden agenda to the zoning vote delay? There's been a lot of buzz that the pause might have been more about biding time for the ballet...

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Chamber, partners launch map to guide regional transit, job decisions

February 19, 2019

...EST The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is partnering with the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments and REDI Cincinnati to create a new map that could guide decisions about jobs and public transit in the region. The Job Hubs tool will include an interactive map that identifies Greater ...y and number of employers along with alignment with local government patterns and economic development opportunities. It's part of the Chamber's larger Connected Region initiative to guide local transportation investments to connect more people to jobs, education, health care and more. The Job Hubs tool is available on OKI's website and the Connected Region website. In the future, the project will be expanded to include access to regional health care and education hubs.

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Cincinnati Chamber, CIO Roundtable launch tech apprentice program

February 19, 2019

Several Cincinnati business groups have collaborated to launch Apprenti Cincinnati , a non-traditional program to drive more tech talent both within and to the region. The program will work with companies to fill open positions with tech-interested people, regardless of their education or professional background. These apprentices receive 12–15 weeks ...of certified technical training before completing one year of paid on-the-job training at one of the program's hiring companies. The inaugural employers include Kroger Technology, Great American Insurance Group, Sogeti, and Northern Kentucky University IT. The program is being brought to the region by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the CIO Roundtable, and supported by a grant from JPMorgan Chase. It was publicly announced Feb. 11. Apprenti is a registered apprentice program created by the Washington Technology Industry Association in 2016, and now operates in 11 states, says Jennifer Carlson, executive ...director of the WTIA Workforce Institute. She says about 11,000 tech jobs are open now in Greater Cincinnati. "How do we find people in our own backyards that can be cultivated to fill these roles?" she says. That's the goal of the program, which she says has placed 400 apprentices into tech positions around the country. The program is focused on bringing under-represented groups into the information ...technology sector, including people who may not have four-year college degrees. "This program is not so interested in your degree or your pedigree that you bring with you," says Jill Meyer, president and CEO of the Cincinnati Chamber. "Instead, they focus on candidates' will to learn and will to work hard." "Do you have to go to a four-year school to get the training you need? No," says Chris Hjelm, Kroger's chief information officer. Hjelm said ...there's a particular need for IT employees in data analytics, machine learning, and cyber security. "If you have the skills, you can work anywhere," he says. "Because Apprenti Cincinnati is hiring candidates based upon aptitude, not background or education level, it will help yield an outsized pipeline of minority, women, and veteran talent for the Cincinnati region," Meyer says. Elsewhere, Apprenti's employer partners include Amazon, Microsoft, Avvo, Comtech, F5 Networks, and Silicon Mechanics. In addition to JPMorgan...

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