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Hannah Purnell

Hannah Purnell is a lifelong Northern Kentuckian who writes extensively about regional issues related to arts and culture, politics and economic development. 

Hannah Purnell's Latest Articles

Three organizations housed in OTR’s Union Hall — The Brandery, CincyTech and Cintrifuse — drive startup success within the Greater Cincinnati region.
Cintrifuse invests in Silicon Valley fund to spur connections, support for local startups

Cincinnati startup catalyst Cintrifuse recently invested in a Silicon Valley venture fund that has stakes in big-name companies.

Rendering of a planned "agrihood" home.
Drees builds 200-home “agrihood” in Deerfield Township

Drees Homes is developing its first exclusively agriculturally-based community in Deerfield Township.

Photo feature: NKY celebrates success, looks toward bright future

Exploring Northern Kentucky's renewed vision and successes of recent years, and looking forward to many good things to come in the myNKY target areas of business, health, education and community vibrancy.

Price Hill storefronts get dressed up for the holidays.
Price Hill seeking applicants for storefront business expansion

Apply before Dec. 16 for a shot at professional business support and storefront space on Warsaw Avenue in Price Hill.

Paul Miller's forthcoming Bircus will combine a brewery business with Circus Mojo performances in Ludlow.
Ludlow circus entrepreneur continues work on brewery concept

For four years, Paul Miller has sold beer from his Circus Mojo space at Ludlow Theatre, but through a new partnership with a Belgium-based brewer, a whole new concept is brewing.

A screenshot showing how the CincyInsights dashboard will look for users.
City’s new web feature connects residents with real-time data

The City of Cincinnati recently introduced the new CincyInsights dashboard feature to its website that will give residents access to real-time data and the status of ongoing projects.

Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger, former drummer for Hawthorne Heights, is the entrepreneurial force behind Soundstr.
Brandery grad Soundstr nabs over $1 million in funding

Soundstr has secured $1.1 million in seed financing to further its mission of creating transparency around real-world music usage.

Reds' Assistant GM Sam Grossman uses an iPad in pregame strategy.
Cincinnati Reds ahead of curve as MLB pilot program allows iPads in dugout

The Cincinnati Reds were early adopters, participating in an MLB pilot program that now allows iPads in the dugout.

Last month, REACH started renovations on three historic Walnut Hills homes.
Port Authority launches REACH home rehab program in Walnut Hills

Three historic homes will be renovated in Walnut Hills, thanks to a program resulting from a partnership between Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation and the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority.

NKU, local tech firms lead region in cybersecurity efforts

Through its award-winning Center for Information Security, NKU is partnering with regional cybersecurity experts to produce career-ready students for the fight against cyber crime.

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