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David Cohen, managing partner of Techstars Ventures
Cintrifuse deepens partnership with Techstars Ventures to boost startup mentor and support options

Cintrifuse's Fund of Funds makes its sixth major investment in Boulder, Colo.-based Techstars Ventures to continue bolstering Cincinnati's flourishing startup ecosystem.

AAF Cincinnati revamps this week’s ADDY awards event

The local chapter of the American Advertising Federation holds its annual Cincinnati ADDYs award ceremony Friday, Feb. 27, at Memorial Hall, with more focus on presentations and entertainment.

Ilana Preuss
“Making Space for Makers” brings urban development specialist to Cincinnati this week

The Haile Foundation and Cincinnati Made host Ilana Preuss, an expert in community development and founder of Recast City, as a part of their "Making Space for Makers" program Wednesday and Thursday.

UK mascot prototypes, real UK fan
UK fans bring small batch toy manufacturing to Cincinnati

Inspired by the Japanese monster narrative, Monster Mascots uses 3D printing technology to create locally-made mascot figurines for the region's sports fans.

Bad Girl Ventures announces new curriculum

Bad Girl Ventures will now offer three separate courses to cater to the wide variety of female entrepreneurs looking for business development guidance.

2015 Green Home Tour kicks off this Saturday

This Saturday marks the first stop on a city-wide tour of LEED certified and otherwise energy efficient residences and communities in the area.

Young scientists unite: UC Blue Ash hosts Science Olympiad March 7

Junior high and high schools students converge at UC's Blue Ash campus next week to compete in 23 STEM subject-related events.

ToolBank was part of the team planting trees in Covington in April 2014
West End nonprofit ToolBank USA earns $50,000 in web help from Rockfish

As a part of a corporate giving program, Cincinnati's Rockfish digital design office will contribute up $50,000 to ToolBank USA to help them build a more effective web presence.

Roadtrippers alum launches international bike donation company

Using a business model similar to Tom's and Warby Parker, Chelsea Koglmeier has launched Bikes of Reckless Optimism (Bikes O.R.O.), which will deliver modes of transportation to those who need them most.

Introducing UCrush, the “missed connections” of mobile apps

Xavier alum Anthony Breen has released a new dating app just in time for Valentine's Day, as UCrush allows college students to connect anonymously with their crushes.

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