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NKU’s College of Informatics poised to make Kentucky national center for medical R&D

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January 6, 2009

Informatics, or the science of information and the application of information technology to a specific field is big business for the State of Kentucky and specifically, Northern Kentucky University. Efforts are currently underway to make NKU's young College of Informatics a national center for research and development of better information technology in the health-care industry. The hope is that Northern Kentucky University will become the national leader on health care research resulting in billions of dollars in investments, the attraction of talented students and the creation of thousands of jobs. To read the full story click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: Kentucky Enquirer

Fountain Square named in TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Bargain Outdoor Skating Rinks

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Cincy In The News

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January 6, 2009

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel community, announced its top 10 bargain outdoor ice skating rinks in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor editors. Featured at No. 9 was none other than our own beloved U.S. Bank Ice Rink on Fountain Square. According to a site poll of more than 1,600 travelers on tripadvisor.com, 75 percent have skated outdoors. To read the complete story click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: TripAdvisor

Procter and Gamble’s Clay Street Facility provides brand inspiration

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Architecture + Design

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January 6, 2009

Tucked away in a corner of Over-the-Rhine sits a cradle of inspiration for brand giant, Procter & Gamble. The renovated 19th-century brewery is run by Michael Luh and David Kuehler, co-directors of Procter & Gamble's Clay Street Project. The two are paid to not think like P&G executives. In fact they work to ensure the teams that come through their doors leave with a completely new outlook on whatever project they're working on. Brand success stories having come out of the Clay Street facility include Herbal Essence which reinvented itself into the No. 2 hair care brand in the U.S. To read the full story click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: Cincinnati.com

Newport, Kentucky – America’s Comeback City

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January 6, 2009

Louisville, Kentucky's Courier-Journal last week hailed Newport, Kentucky as "America's Comeback City." The story cites "strong leadership, entrepreneurship, forward-thinking federally funding programs and effective partnerships between non-profit organizations, the higher education and business communities, city government and neighborhood leaders" as the factors contributing to a vibrant urban community filled with new businesses. The Courier-Journal lauds praise onto Newport Mayor Thomas Guidugli, who has provided keen leadership and vision in attracting new jobs, development and tourists to his renewed River City during his 16 year tenure. To read the full article, click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: Courier Journal

SW Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board commits $1.8 million to help Cincinnati’s at-risk youth

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Innovation News

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January 6, 2009

Times may be tough, but Cincinnati's young need not fear.In response to the current economic woes, the Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB) has pledged $1.8 million to assist 30% more of Cincinnati's young people with job training and other employment services in 2009-2010."It is nice to be able to focus our funding for job training at a time when this area really needs it," says Sherry Kelley Marshall, President of the SWORWIB. "Even in a stagnating economy, we want young people to still have hope. This is a step to a brighter future."The SWORWIB is partnering with Hamilton County's Department of Job and Family Services to help Cincinnati's at-risk youth, at lower costs.In order to ensure effectiveness, the SWORWIB has selected the best programs aimed at helping this oft neglected demographic through a competitive bidding and review process that takes into account an organization's quality and reach. Some of the programs chosen to receive funding include Connect2Success, Literacy Center West, Easter Seals Work Resource Center, Lighthouse Youth Services and Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates.“We were pleased to receive many stellar proposals from a variety of strong organizations successful in providing quality services related to education, training, employment and support services for youth, “ Marshall says.To learn more, visit here.Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: Brian Gregg, The Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board

United Way announces $38.3 million in programs set to boost Cincinnati’s economic strength in 2009

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January 6, 2009

Christmas may be over, but United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) is about to give a gift of $38.3 million.This money will fund programs that instill financial wisdom in children and help adults achieve financial stability.“We are pleased that we were able to keep support for vitally needed programs and initiatives that help children and families lead better lives at a high level," says UWGC Board chair, Carrie K. Hayden.This marks the third and final year of UWGC's three-year Agenda for Community Impact, which will contribute a total of $52.1 million to various services and initiatives in 2009, including the $38.3 million in economic related programs, as well as a $5.3 million gift to the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter.Even with the present state of the economy, UWGC is going strong. “We’re very grateful to the generous people and companies in our region," says United Way president, Robert C. Reifsnyder. "Given the economy, it’s especially important that we are able to invest substantially in services that help families and individuals with issues around financial stability." In fact, UWGC is actually expanding into Ohio and Dearborn counties in 2009, since the United Fund of these counties merged with UWGC in 2008.Specifically, some of UWGC's 2009 programs will help prepare children for kindergarten, provide academic support for young students, assist families and individuals reach financial stability, offer safety nets for older adults and people with chronic conditions or disabilities, and guide community development.To learn more about UWGC's 2009 agenda, visit here. Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: Toni Lehmkuhl, Carrie K. Hayden, Robert C. Reifsnyder, United Way of Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s 2010 census calls for 1,000 new jobs

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January 6, 2009

Counting people means hiring people.And this is a good thing for Cincinnati, as the US Census Bureau (USCB) has announced 1,000 job openings for carrying out Cincinnati's 2010 census."This is an excellent opportunity for 1,000 Cincinnatians to get a good quality job that will give them valuable future job skills and to be part of improving our community,” says Mayor Mark Mallory.Mayor Mallory has a history of vigorous engagement with the census process.After discovering 22,000 residents who were overlooked and challenging the 2006 census, Mayor Mallory is being proactive in 2009. In order to ensure a comprehensive, accurate 2010 census, Mallory has launched a 100 member Census Complete Count Committee. At the national level, Mayor Mallory is chairing the US Conference of Mayors' 2010 Census Task Force.“The US Census Bureau's Cincinnati office is in the midst of an intense recruitment drive to hire office and field staff from across the Cincinnati area,” says George Conner, Cincinnati Census Office Manager.Placement testing is currently underway at the local office on Linn Street in the West End. More information about these positions can be found here, or by calling 513-766-3040.Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: City of Cincinnati, US Census Bureau Cincinnati Office

Cincinnati swims against economic current adding 2,500 new jobs in 2008

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January 6, 2009

Even in the rough economic waters of 2008, Mayor Mark Mallory says Cincinnati is doing just fine.The official numbers have been tallied, in fact. Mayor Mallory has just announced that over 2,500 new jobs were created in the City of Cincinnati in 2008.“Despite the difficult national economic climate, Cincinnati had a very strong year of job creation," Mallory says.The City of Cincinnati's Economic Development Division has played a major role by creating incentives for new companies to either relocate to Cincinnati or further expand, if they're already here.Mayor Mallory and Councilmember Cole further contributed to Cincinnati's burgeoning workforce by helping 200 young people find jobs through the Mayor's Youth Employment Program, which is also figured into the city's 2009-2010 budget.City Hall sees several reasons for Cincinnati's success amidst economic hard times: an internationally respected corporate roster, affordability, a well educated workforce, access to top-notch training, a plethora of transport options and the city's business friendly environment.Companies that added a significant number of jobs in 2008 include Medspace (1,339), US Bank (435), Humana (200), dunnhumbyUSA (150) and FirstGroup (135), among others."Our city continues to be a very attractive location for business investment," Mallory says. "Over the last few years, we have implemented a much more targeted and aggressive economic development strategy, and it is paying off.”Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: City of Cincinnati

UC and P&G collaborate on ground-breaking computer simulation center

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Higher Education

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January 6, 2009

Thanks to the University of Cincinnati's Simulation Center (UCSC), engineering for Procter and Gamble (P&G) has gone virtual.And it's win-win. UC students get experience working with P&G engineers. P&G solves design problems on more cost and time effective virtual terrain. And participating students serve as a readymade talent pipeline for P&G.“In the physical world, they’re at UC, but in the virtual world, they’re at P&G,” says Don Bretl, P&G's operations manager of the UCSC.Virtual modeling is a growing trend in various industries, in which the tradition model – physically creating a prototype, testing it and then modifying it in the real world – is increasingly obsolete.Corporations like Toyota, Mercedes and Ford are also catching onto the advantages of digital modeling, in which prototypes are conceived and tested on computers. Then, if the virtual shoe fits, a physical one can be made. “Our motto is to explore digitally and confirm physically,” says Bretl.UC and P&G based much of the model for the UCSC on Catepillar Inc.'s partnership with the University of Illinois, and the resultant Champagne Simulation Center.The pre-existing Master Alliance Agreement between UC and P&G, and UC's status as a PACE (Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education) university made the decision an easy one.“It’s the best of both worlds,” says Professor Teik C. Lim, head of UC's Mechanical Engineering Department. “You tap into the creativity of the students — ‘8 to 5’ is gone. The students can come and go as they please. Whatever hours of the day work best for them — they are not constrained by when the P&G office is open."Ultimately, Lim adds, "students graduating with these simulation skills are very attractive to P&G.”Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: University of Cincinnati

MobileCharge credit card scanning technology expands Salvation Army’s reach in 2008

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January 6, 2009

The Salvation Army is now accepting credit cards.During its 2008 Red Kettle campaign, the Salvation Army made use of MobileCharge, a cutting-edge BlackBerry technology, courtesy of Infintech and Cincinnati Bell, which allows donors without cash on hand to contribute by flashing plastic – debit or credit.“This capability provides a great new option for those contributors who may not have cash readily available,” says Denise Martin, Red Kettle Coordinator for The Salvation Army. This unique technology was made possible by collaboration between Cincinnati Bell and Infintech, which works anywhere a mobile signal is available. According to Infintech, alongside increasing mobility, the streamlined process actually cuts costs by as much as 45% to 60%, when compared to the manual variety, which has a wider range for human error.With its near instantaneous turn-around time, MobileCharge offers a convenient and affordable credit card processing alternative its manual counterpart. Writer: Jonathan DeHartSource: Infintech, Ryan Rybolt