Cincinnati's only manufacturing business accelerator, First Batch, is seeking applications for its next class through May 11. First Batch will accept six candidates, with each receiving up to $8,000 in financial support as well as business development services that include strategic planning, branding and marketing.
"The Spark Behind the Change" combines entrepreneurship and storytelling in a unique event April 29 at Japp's OTR, focusing on social innovation and exploring the inspiration that resulted in new organizations and programs.
For four months 1,500 students in 78 Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools have studied the basics of architecture and construction while designing a model dwelling through the 2015 Design LAB (Learn and Build) program, and their work is on display at the Main Public Library downtown through May 2.
Ocean, the nation's first faith-based business accelerator, presents Demo Day April 29 at Crossroads Church in Oakley to showcase its inaugural class of 10 startup companies. Ocean Executive Director Genine Fallon says the event is about community and is open to the public.
Electric car charging station access just got a little bit easier in Cincinnati with the opening of five DC Fast Charger stations around the city, which join several existing stations in downtown parking garages.
Over-the-Rhine-based Noble Denim plans to launch a new clothing line, Victor Athletics, if a Kickstarter campaign succeeds by its April 15 deadline. The second line will feature vintage-style athletic wear made from organic materials and manufactured in Tennessee.
Students at eight area schools will learn hands-on STEM skills while reverse-engineering a bike during a 10-week bicycle building workshop this spring, an expansion of the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative's demonstration program at Woodward Career Technical High School.
Restaurant marketing company Zipscene has launched zDMP, the first and largest data management platform specifically for the restaurant industry that will provide better analysis on both existing and potential customers.
The Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce holds its 2015 Annual Meeting and Star Awards luncheon April 7 to celebrate the individuals and organizations in 10 categories who are leading efforts to improve the neighborhood. Cincinnati Reds CEO Bob Castellini will be the keynote speaker.
Greater Cincinnati has improved slightly compared to peer cities but still lags in job creation, venture capital investment and other important areas, according to the Regional Indicators Report’s 2014 update presented at the Covington Business Council luncheon March 19.
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