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On The Ground: Walnut Hills Historical Society collaborates for preservation and progress

Sue Plummer, organizing member of the Walnut Hills Historical Society, describes the people, places and projects that are working to highlight the community's rich heritage.

Thane Lorbach Custom Manufacturing
ArtWorks’ Big Pitch to provide two finalists with up to $20,000 in business grants

On Thursday, eight finalists will compete for $20,000 in small business grants at the third annual ArtWorks' Big Pitch presented by U.S. Bank at Rhinegeist.

Big Pitch Finalist, Scott Beseler

Scott Beseler has been working on The Lodge, a one-stop-shop for bands, for five years. On Thursday, he's competing in ArtWorks' Big Pitch to seek additional funding to finish building renovations.

Sara Swinehart, CEO of SRO Prints
Big Pitch Finalist, Sara Swinehart, SRO Prints

Female-run SRO Prints is looking to expand its in-house production capacity with a shot at $20,000 in business grants at ArtWorks' Big Pitch presented by U.S. Bank on Oct. 6.

Big Pitch Finalist: Thane Lorbach, Custom Manufacturing

For Thane Maynard, woodworking started out as a hobby that has grown into a small business. He's hoping to grow his business, Thane Maynard Custom Manufacturing, with the help of ArtWorks' Big Pitch.

Big Pitch Finalist: Khisha Asubuhi, Originalitees

Khisha Asubuhi started Originalitees to bring some recognition to Greater Cincinnati. Her company has now outgrown its production, and is competing in Big Pitch to further its offerings.

Big Pitch Finalist: Frameshop

Frameshop is looking to step up its custom framing game and be more present in Cincinnati by opening a second shop. The company will compete in ArtWorks' Big Pitch on Oct. 6 to try and win business grants to fund the enterprise.

Big Pitch Finalist: Tempal Grace Hitt, Grace Green Beauty

Tempal Grace Hitt started her all natural and organic beauty line out of necessity, and now it's grown into a thriving business. Grace Green Beauty is competing in ArtWorks' Big Pitch sponsored by U.S. Bank on Oct. 6.

Big Pitch Finalist: James Avant, OCD Cakes

James Avant wants to help start conversations about mental illness with his custom baking business, Obsessive Cake Disorder.

Big Pitch Finalist: Jonathan Fox, Fox Aprons

Chef Jonathan Fox was just trying to create the best apron for him but wound up launching his own company, Fox Aprons.

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