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Sean Rhiney

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Hot ‘Hoods: Evanston

This week we unveil our fourth neighborhood poised for growth in 2014. In this six-week series, we asked key community members from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to share their insights on how they expect their communities to develop this year.

What Cincinnati can learn from Detroit

In a recent city-to-city knowledge exchange dubbed CitySwap, a group of professionals working on Greater Downtown Cincinnati Development traveled to Detroit to tour inspiring projects and places throughout the Motor City. Here's what they discovered.

Finding Your Soul in the City

Changes are afoot at Soapbox: Managing Editor Sean Rhiney is moving on but not before taking a few moments to look back at some of the stories we've published about those who found inspiration, and a little bit of soul, in their city.

My Soapbox: Rome Ntukogu

Utilizing his knowledge of the local music and business communities, Rome Ntugoku set out to connect venues, artists, and sponsors to people seeking unique, diverse experiences that can't be found in your average bar or entertainment venue. Along the way, he and his staff at Far-I-Rome have helped change the perception of what a 'night out' means in Cincinnati.

My Soapbox: Bill Donabedian & The Bunbury Music Festival

Cincinnati gets a new cutting edge music festival in 2012, Bunbury, brought to you by MidPoint co-founder and Fountain Square Managing Director Bill Donabedian.

King Studio’s Reinvention Helps Build a Better Community

Inspired by the legacy of historic King Records, a unique community-based partnership between Evanston and Xavier University has big plans for a recording studio, interactive experience, and visual arts learning center that celebrates the record label's neighborhood ties and incorporates its groundbreaking innovation and soul. 

Divine Inspiration: New Uses for Old Churches

A recording studio, boutique hotel, and arts center are just some of the innovative approaches Cincinnatians are taking to preserve and reimagine our historic houses of worship.

My Soapbox: Cincinnati State President, Dr. O’dell Owens

Former Hamilton County Coroner, Dr. O'dell Owens took the reigns of Cincinnati State last September. In this month's My Soapbox, he talks about the important role of technical and community colleges in sustaining innovation, cultivating economic development, and bridging the gap for non-traditional students.

How Do We Look?

On the eve of our third anniversary, Soapbox gets a brand new look, expanded neighborhood coverage, and a new section that highlights important nonprofit news and issues in our city.  Managing Editor Sean Rhiney takes a look at how Soapbox has helped shape the continuing conversation about Cincinnati, both near and far.

Eric Avner

In this week's My Soapbox, Eric Avner shares his thoughts about urban philanthropy in the Queen City. Avner oversees economic development grantmaking for the Haile/U.S. Bank Foundation and will be moderating Soapbox's Speaker Series this week.  

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