Manufacturing accelerator First Batch announces 2014 class
First Batch, a Cincinnati-based accelerator aimed at taking entrepreneurs from prototype to production, has announced its 2014 class of companies.
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Artworks Big Pitch Finalist: Matt Madison, Madisono’s Gelato & Sorbet
Madison founded Madisono’s Gelato & Sorbet in 2006 to provide a creative outlet for himself, chefs and consumers in Cincinnati who wanted something authentic and new at the same time.
Biztech incubator rebrands and shifts focus
Biztech will be known as The Hamilton Mill with the goal to serve as a resource for the entrepreneurial community, particularly in the areas of advanced manufacturing, clean technology (renewable energy, natural gas, water) and digital technology.
Artworks Big Pitch Finalist: Shalini Latour, Chocolats Latour
For some people, chocolate is an indulgence. For others, it’s comfort. For plenty of us, it is a craving. For Shalini Latour, of Chocolats Latour, chocolate is a meditation.
MyActions raises $100K on Indiegogo to empower children to create change
MyActions, the Cincinnati-based startup that encourages users to engage and share their meaningful, healthy and caring actions, has launched an Indiegogo campaign to expand their technology to allow students in schools across the country access to their technology and the ability to take part and share their actions
ArtsWave collaborates with Cincinnati Chamber to launch CincYPerks
ArtsWave, a local arts agency that supports more than 100 arts organizations in Greater Cincinnati, announced the launch of CincYPerks, a new donor benefit program for young professionals and unique collaboration with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's C-Change Class 8.
NKU attracts diverse group of student entrepreneurs for Jumpstart Camp
Last month, the Northern Kentucky University Center for Entrepreneurship hosted entrepreneurially minded high school students from 15 schools across northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati. This inaugural program, titled NKU Jump Start, focused on giving students hands-on experience in ideation, team building, opportunity validation and pitching.
Artworks Big Pitch Finalist: Chris Sutton, Noble Denim
As founder of the Noble Denim clothing company, Chris Sutton cares about doing things in the most ethical way possible, so customers know that each time they purchase a Noble product, they can be sure that their money is going toward a healthier environment and fair pay for workers.
Artworks Big Pitch Finalist: Django Kroner, The Canopy Crew
Launched in November of 2013, The Canopy Crew is a custom tree house building and tree care company. As a business owner, Kroner is quite green, but when it comes to tree care, construction, rigging and woodwork, he has several years under his belt already.
Cincinnati Opera is going mobile
The Cincinnati Opera has embarked on an innovative outreach project called the Opera Express, which could bring a fully staged opera to a shopping center or festival near you.
