Beat the drums at Leapin Lizard’s Tribal Night or showoff your eco-friendliness at Building Value’s ReUse-apalooza! Discover what makes a manly man at Museum Gallery-Gallery Museum’s latest exhibit HUXY: MODES OF MASCULINITY. Catch Cincinnati Funk man Chris Sherman and his new Jazz, Funk and Electronica trio perform at Play by Play Café.
Bluegrass music. Jugglers. Steppers. Drinks. Chess.The activities at Building Value's upcoming ReUse-apolooza will be as varied as the items for sale at the salvaged building material non-profit. Each year the organization diverts more than 2,000 tons of building materials from landfills.Building Value will hold its first ReUsa-apalooza fundraiser, 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Jan. 22, in their retail shop located at 4040 Spring Grove Ave. in Northside. The non-profit moved to Northside from a space on Gilbert Avenue last fall."This is a way to raise awareness about our new location," in addition to fundraising, said organization spokeswoman Lisa Doxsee.The Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, Du Bois Steppers, Drums for Peace and others will perform at the fundraiser. There will also be an ongoing chess match, hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks and raffles."It’s a very eclectic event with all kinds of things happening, all night. There will be a different performance artist every hour," Doxsee. "It’s really a mix-and-mingle event."You can buy discount tickets online before Jan. 20 for $15 a person or $25 a couple and come with one free drink ticket. Tickets at the door are $25 per person or $35 per couple. The retail store will be open during the event, and you can purchase building items that Northside artist Paul Lashua will use to create a large outdoor sculpture for Building Value. Building Value was founded in 2004 by Easter Seals Work Resource Center as a way to further its mission: “empowering people with disabilities and disadvantages to increase their independence through work.” The ultimate goal for workers is to get trained for jobs with Cincinnati employers. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Building Value spokeswoman Lisa Doxsee
Covington-based Valley Forge Composite has introduced a new explosive detection system that could have major impacts on operations overseas in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan where the United States continues to have a major presence. Thor LVX performs a direct chemical detection of narcotics and explosives located within sealed containers. The technology can also penetrate barriers like metal plates that are often used to shield items from detection. Read full article here.
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Niko Younts has spent years researching the value of generic domain names -- like candy.com or shoes.com -- and the value they can bring to businesses. During that time he's bought, sold, and advised large companies on how to best use generic domains. He's turned that experience into a business, NorthernKentuckyMedia.com, aimed at branding numerous northern Kentucky professions and making them easier for potential customers and clients to find and connect. "Generic domain names have inherent value, and most dot-com domains carry a liquid cash value. They have been sold for four and five figures to publicly traded companies, papers and TV stations," said Younts, who operates the business from his home in Villa Hills. Younts, a Cincinnati area native, has a background in marketing and consulting. He moved from Cincinnati for about seven years, but returned to launch this business a year ago. He's funding the startup with money from earlier domain name sales and consulting. His company also offers web site design and hosting, logo design and internet marketing. He works with contractors in several countries to develop the technical end of the developing the web sites. "We develop websites around the generic brands, and have internet marketing experts," Younts said. Younts currently is developing NKY411.com, a digital search network of Northern Kentucky domain names, including NorthernKentuckyHotels.com, NorthernKentuckyFlorists.com, NorthernKentuckyAttorney.com and more than 100 others. Younts' plan is for each domain to contain local business listings, similar to a digital phone book. Listings will be free for a year, then Younts plans to charge for listings, as well as advertising to finance his company. Other future plans include an expansion of his current work into digital video and e-commerce domain and marketing work. Writer: Feoshia Henderson Source: Niko Younts, founder NorthernKentuckyMedia.com
DENDER Direct, an Indianapolis-based dealer for ADT security services and Dish Network is opening a call center in Newport that will bring 100 jobs to the Northern Kentucky city. The center will be in a 14,000 sq. ft. space in the Newport Shopping Center on Monmouth St. "We considered other markets in the Midwest for our newest call center, but we were particularly impressed with the workforce in Northern Kentucky. The support and cooperation we received from the City of Newport, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development played a large part in our decision. We are excited to expand our business in Northern Kentucky and work with these organizations," said DEFENDER Chief Operations Officer, John Corliss. The company was one of first to receive new Kentucky Business Investment tax incentives for locating jobs to Kentucky. DEFENDER is eligible for up to $750,000 in incentives. "The Newport community appreciates DEFENDER Direct's confidence in Northern Kentucky's workforce and the services our city offers the business community," said Jerry Peluso, Mayor of Newport. "The Newport Shopping Center provides a convenient location with easy accessibility, including public transportation systems, and is a perfect fit for Newport's urban core." The Newport call center will be the company's fourth and the region's second. Cincinnati is home to another center. Writer: Feoshia Henderson Source: Strata-G Communications
Former Neyer Holdings Venture Capital Investor Elizabeth Edwards has started a new consulting company aimed at upping entrepreneurial investment across the Midwest and South. Metro Innovation, which launched this month, will organize citywide innovation contests and weekend startup events connecting entrepreneurs and funders. Edwards has founded similar Cincinnati events, like InOneWeekend, where entrepreneurs create a startup in three days. "I finally decided to take my own advice and start my own company," said Edwards, who has more than seven years experience in venture capital and consulting strategy. Edwards is relying on a contract network of capitol investors, tech transfer professionals and strategy consultants to launch these events in several cities, working with local government officials, individuals and chambers of commerce. She's currently talking with the City of Milwaukee. "What I've set out to do is take a lot of these programs that really help catalyze aspects of the city: workforce, investment capital and lot of the great ideas that are floating around, to create more startup companies. That ultimately creates jobs," said the Oakley resident. Edwards is focusing on the Midwest and South because historically those regions have lagged behind others in terms of startup investment per capita. "In many cases there is limited access to venture capital, early stage growth capital. It's like pouring gas on a fire, giving (entrepreneurs) a resource like capital so they can go forth, to develop software or whatever needs to be done," she said. Edwards is also hosting a two hour-working shop "How to Finance a Startup" Jan. 19 at the CincinnatiUSA Regional Chamber Learning Center at 4th and Vine downtown. Find out more here. Writer: Feoshia Henderson Source: Elizabeth Edwards, founder Metro Innovation
Girlfriendology.com founder Debba Haupert is among five finalists in a national social media marketing contest sponsored by health food product developer Genesis Today. Haupert joined the other finalists in Austin, Texas on Jan. 11, presenting an idea utilizing social networking techniques to promote the Genesis Today brand. Haupert, and the other finalists, received $1,000 in cash. The top idea will earn the contest winner a $10,000 grand prize. "We are building a business, and a brand, by helping our customers take simple steps toward better health. An important part of that is creating an environment where we can offer education and information and our customers can share their experiences and motivate and inspire each other. We think this is a big step in that direction," said Dr. Lindsey Duncan, CEO and Owner of Genesis Today of the contest. Haupert couldn't discuss her idea beforehand, but said she was excited to represent the city during the trip to Austin. "Cincinnati has a wonderful social media community. I've learned so much from the amazing people I've met through Cincinnati Women Bloggers, New Media Cincinnati, LinkedCincinnati and other great social media connections. This community definitely has helped me in my own social media efforts for Girlfriendology as well as in preparation for this social media contest," she said. Haupert has a background in corporate marketing, and has worked for Fortune 500 companies including Honda, Acura and BMW. In 2006, she founded Girlfriendology.com, a multi-media Web site founded on social networking, friendships, discussions and women-centered business and activities. Writer: Feoshia Henderson Sources: Debba Haupert, founder of Girlfriendology.com and Genesis Today
If you've ever walked down the toy aisle of any major store, chances are you've seen the work of Sculpco. Located in Walnut Hills, Sculpco is a Cincinnati based company that creates action figures for Hollywood Blockbusters, hit TV shows, video games, and things we haven't heard of yet. This week, Soapbox and Seven/Seventy-Nine take you inside Sculpco to see how they work and what makes this unique Cincinnati business work (and play).
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