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A tile/coaster featuring the Roebling Suspension Bridge
Big Pitch finalist Jess Sheldon shows longtime love for OTR with Cityscape Tiles

Local photographer Jess Sheldon's Cityscape Tiles celebrate historic places in Cincinnati and beyond, creating something tangible in the digital era.

Jason Snell is an ArtWorks Big Pitch finalist, hoping to expand his one-man design business
Snell’s Viking design work is at All Star Game, Lumenocity and everywhere in between

Jason Snell started We Have Become Vikings 8 years ago. Today, his work is popping up everywhere, from larger-than-life city murals to All Start Game paraphernalia. 

Roebling Point Books & Coffee in love with Covington, and vice versa

One of this summer's eight ArtWorks Big Pitch finalists is a Covington coffee shop/bookstore focused on engaging with the community.

Alex Bowman (left) and Chris Ridenour
Casamatic creates curated real estate listings for Cincinnati homebuyers

Casamatic, hoping to be fully functional by August, will open up possibilities for home buyers by customizing sales listings based on what's important to the user.

A winning entry in XU's University of the Future Design Challenge
Xavier announces winners of first-ever University of the Future Design Challenge

Xavier students, faculty and alumni got hands-on experience using the college's new state-of-the-art MakerBot 3D printing facility through the University of the Future Design Challenge.

ArtWorks chooses Big Pitch finalists to enter mentoring program

ArtWorks' second annual Big Pitch competition features eight local companies focused on turning their creative ventures into successful businesses.

Team Incline seems happy with its name change and product refocus
Brandery grad Sqrl becomes Incline, introduces tech-savvy accounting

Cincinnati startup Sqrl has rebranded as Incline and plans to release new accounting technology suited for small businesses.

Roadtrippers enhances its mobile experience with new Apple Watch app

Roadtrippers has become one of the first Cincinnati startups to release an app for the Apple Watch, supplementing its mobile and web roadtrip planning tools.

Lisnr named a top “disruptor” business by CNBC

OTR-based startup Lisnr was recently featured on CNBC's "Squawk Box" show as #12 on its "Disruptor 50" list of innovative companies revolutionizing the business landscape.

Northern Kentucky Business Pitch Competition focuses on early-stage startup ideas

The Kentucky Innovation Network is accepting applications through May 17 for this year's Northern Kentucky Business Pitch Competition, which is focused on entry-level entrepreneurs.

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