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UC is transforming the teaching of teachers

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Cincy In The News

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February 23, 2010

Thought leaders at the University of Cincinnati are once again gaining national attention for their revolutionary work to reform the way in which teaching is approached in urban schools so that students learn more and talented teachers stick around. UC's new "Transforming Urban Educator Preparation" initiative has gained national acclaim and was named a national model by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) last year. Read full article here.

Finding Design Inspiration in Over-the-Rhine

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Architecture + Design

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February 23, 2010

Maya Drodz and Michael Stout are a testament to the adage 'opportunity is where you find it.'  In this case, the pair of local designers relocated to Cincinnati and found their inspiration in a new neighborhood, turning it into an opportunity to expose their work to the rest of the world.

Cincinnati a top ten Real Estate Steal

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Cincy In The News

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February 23, 2010

The real estate crisis has gutted house prices, tipped millions into foreclosure, and rattled the global economy to its core, but home prices in Cincinnati have remained relatively affordable throughout the nation's recent boom-and-bust cycle, placing Cincinnati in the top ten for real estate bargains. Read more here.

Munich’s mayor visits Cincinnati

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Arts + Culture

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February 23, 2010

The mayor of Munich, Germany visited Cincinnati this past week to help mark the 20th anniversary of Munich and Cincinnati's sister city relationship.  The visit also included a preview of the Berlin Wall Exhibit being designed in Cincinnati. Mayor Christian Ude met with several Cincinnati officials and saw several presentations about projects currently underway in Cincinnati.  Ude then continued his North American trip by traveling to Vancouver for the Winter Olympics where he took the opportunity to tout his own city as a potential Olympic host city. Read full article here.

Museum Center wins national recognition

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Arts + Culture

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February 23, 2010

Cincinnati's Museum Center has been awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for their social, educational, environmental, and economic contributions to the community. The award also carries a $10,000 prize for the Museum Center and its collection of museums and cultural attractions located within Cincinnati's historic Union Terminal. Read full article here.

P&G eStore launches

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General

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February 23, 2010

Cincinnati-based consumer product powerhouse Procter & Gamble is testing the online retail world with the launch of a new eStore.P&G launched a pilot eStore this month, along with e-commerce company PFSweb, Inc., which is experienced in working with Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies.The pilot is being tested with 5,000 consumers and a full launch is planned for the spring.The eStore will features P&G brands, but the site will be owned and operated by PFSweb. The companies will work together to test new marketing concepts and programs to that will be tested through the eStore."We are very excited about the store's potential to reach more consumers and create new online experiences and innovations that build our brands online," said Kirk Perry, P&G's Vice President, North America.P&G products are known worldwide and brands include Pampers, Tide, Always, Pantene, Mach3, Crest, Gillette, Braun and Fusion. With corporate offices in downtown Cincinnati, the company has 135,000 employees in 80 countries.The eStore is an effort to strengthen relationships with consumers and will integrate social media and cross selling capabilities among other new efforts."With each new product category comes the opportunity to develop and test marketing, selling and retention concepts. In working with P&G on our eStore, we're looking forward to uncovering new insights and innovations that deliver on the potential of e-commerce as a powerful sales channel for a wide range of consumer products," said Mark Layton, PFSweb's CEO.Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: P&G Public Relations

Health Careers Collaborative gets big stimulus fund boost

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Higher Education

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February 23, 2010

Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati has been awarded more than $4.9 million in federal stimulus funds. The grant, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will allow HCC to offer health-careers job training to more local residents. Since 2004, the Health Careers Collaborative has increased the diversity of Cincinnati's health care workforce and alleviated shortages by giving educational financial aid to people entering health careers. The groups targeted for HCC job training include inner-city residents, immigrants, minorities, displaced and low-wage workers, and people with disabilities. The program takes a wide-angle view of career assistance by offering GED classes before college enrollment and continuing education to those already in the field. Job coaches help alumni make a successful transition to the hospital, clinic, or medical office; some are embedded at the worksite.Sister Sally Sherman sees the impact of these types of grants in her work with Mercy Neighborhood Ministries. She said that monies like this are "a dream come true" for people who seek better pay and opportunities in health care positions. The Collaborative, which started in 2004, has a proven track record in Cincinnati. Alan Jones, HCC's current chair, said that the Collaborative has trained 2,000 people in the last three years. Eighty-four percent of alums have found jobs, including positions in nursing, surgical assisting, and respiratory care. A job coach affiliated with the Collaborative reported a fivefold increase in minority employee retention at Children's Hospital since the program's inception. The award of $4,935,132 will be given to Cincinnati State, who will distribute funds to the other partners. Organizations in the Health Careers Collaborative include healthcare providers, local colleges, the Workforce Investment Board/Super Jobs Centers, Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network, Dress for Success Cincinnati, and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.Writer: Elena StevensonSource: Communications Department, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati Streetcar project moves forward without TIGER funds

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Development News

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February 23, 2010

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Youth minister starts Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation, offers safe place to have fun

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February 23, 2010

The economic downtown can hurt kids just as much as a parent that's lost a job. And when a family budget just covers the necessities, it can leave children bored and inclined to find trouble, especially during the summer.That's why a local children's minister is working to create a place where children can go, have fun, and keep safe.Ryan Courtade, of Fort Thomas, founded Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation to fund small youth centers in Northern Kentucky that will give kids a place to hang out."I wanted to do something like this since I was in high school. I saw then that there were not many things for kids to do after school. When I lost my job at a church at Fort Thomas, I thought 'This is really now or never.' I started doing this, then I got a job at Taylor Mill United Methodist. All the pieces started working together," Courtade said.The planned youth centers will offer subsidized tutoring, after school and summer camp activities to junior high and high school students. The non-profit foundation is in its early stages, and is fund-raising to help provide for teachers, supplies and other needs. Its nine-person board includes Northern Kentuckians who are active in several different churches including Taylor Mill United Methodist.The foundation is faith-based, but is open to children regardless of faith, Courtade said."It's not really a Bible program, but it's founded on the principal of loving one another as we love ourselves. It's a place without peer pressure where children can see positive role models," he said.The foundation is looking for center locations, and a first could open in Covington by this summer, serving 20 to 30 kids.You can keep up with Foundation's progress by becoming a fan on Facebook. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Ryan Courtade, founder Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation

Avondale development sets national example for community reinvestment

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Development News

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February 23, 2010

Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Representative Steve Driehaus (D-OH), along with Ohio Department of Commerce Director Kimberly Zurz toured the new Forest Square senior living development construction site on Thursday, Feburary 18. Donovan's visit marked the one year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The government officials came to Avondale to see the progress on the site that received $1 million of the HUD Recovery Act Tax Credit Assistance Program funds. This project had been planned, but was stalled due to lack of funding. Now it is currently under construction, and plans to open in the fall of 2010. Donovan and Driehaus gave remarks about the ways that the stimulus package has directly affected the citizens of Ohio and the Cincinnati region. The Forest Square project alone created 70 jobs for local Cincinnatians, and according to Secretary Donovan, 79,000 jobs in Ohio were saved or created due to the Recovery Act funding. The real message of the morning, however, was how vitally important community reinvestment is to rebuilding the economy and improving life for all. "We are laying the groundwork for resilient neighborhoods," said Secretary Donovan about the green building practices, job creation and leadership involved with projects like Forest Square which will provide affordable housing for senior citizens and is part of a much larger revitalization effort taking place in the uptown Cincinnati neighborhood. Developed by Cincinnati-based Model Group, the $4.2 million Forest Square development will continue the progress being made in Avondale along the Burnet Avenue corridor and will create jobs for Cincinnatians at the same time - something highly touted by the officials on hand. "I am so excited about the job creation and revitalization made possible with these fair housing funds," said Representative Driehaus.  "I worked at Xavier as a community developer, fighting against predatory lenders and people who didn't give a lick about the neighborhood or the people in it.  At the end of the day, yes, it's job creation, but ultimately it's about creating communities."