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No time for phones? Chat live with the NKY Chamber
Every day there seem to be tens of tiny attacks on your time, from work to family and volunteer obligations. So anything that can make communication quicker and more efficient – especially when it comes to work – has got to be a plus, right? That’s one reason why the Northern Kentucky Chamber has started using live chat technology via their Web site . Anyone who has questions for the chamber staff can now hop online and get the answer. The Northern Kentucky Chamber is one of the country’s first to use this growing technology. “As a progressive Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to be on the forefront of technological advances by incorporating “Live Chat” into our website,” said Sandra Guile, Manager, Media Relations and Communications. “This service provides instantaneous communication, offering our visitors personal engagement in a quick and easy medium like the Web.” To use the feature, just go to the Chamber site , look toward the top, right-hand side of the site, and push the “Click Here for LIVE Chat” button. Then a pop up box will appear. Fill in your name and a question, then someone from the chamber will be there. Enter your email in the chat pop up box and a transcript of the chat will be automatically emailed to you for later reference. “Live Chat services will revolutionize what businesses come to expect and demand from organizations that support their growth and success,” said Steve Stevens, president, Northern Kentucky Chamber. “This is just one way that we continue to fulfill our mission of Leading Businesses. Leading Communities. Providing human interaction on our website gives our Chamber a distinct advantage in servicing the tri-state business community.” Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Sandra Guile, Manager, Northern Kentucky Chamber Media Relations and Communications
Maria Filardi
Though living in Downtown Baltimore has many entertainment and shopping Perks, for Maria Filardi it is the people that make this urban, metropolitan neighborhood great.
UC College of Medicine gets $2.5 million grant for cancer researcher training program
UC is doing something right. A competitive training program for researchers at University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine has been awarded its 21st consecutive grant from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.The $2.5 million grant will support eight doctoral candidates and four postdoctoral trainees in the Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Training Program over the next five years. The students are chosen based on their grades and research interest. This program is in line with one of UC’s 11 proposed statewide centers of excellence, environment and cancer. “I’ve had the opportunity to go to several professional conferences as part of the UC training program. They were great opportunities to present my research data, share ideas and meet people in my field of research,” says Elisia Tichy, a doctoral candidate in the cancer and cell biology department who currently receives support from the Environmental Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Training Program. Since its beginnings in 1988, this training program has supported approximately 100 doctoral and postdoctoral students “who have gone on to work at respected academic institutions, governmental regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies,” according to the university. As part of the program, each student is paired with a university faculty mentor from the College of Medicine. Most mentors are in cancer and cell biology, dermatology, environmental health, pediatrics and molecular genetics departments. “One of the strengths of our program is that it crosses departmental boundaries. The idea fertilization that results is a major benefit to our students and a key focus of modern research,” explains Peter Stambrook, PhD, the UC professor of molecular genetics, biochemistry and microbiology who directs the program. “The grant is important to student training because it provides all sorts of learning experiences—whether it’s attending a professional meeting and presenting research results for the first time or being interrogated by their peers during journal club discussions.” Students accepted into the training program get free tuition, a pay stipend and some funds for lab supplies. They get financial support for travel as part of the requirement to present some of their research. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Amanda Harper, Public Information Officer, University of Cincinnati
Soapicks September 1-7
Cincinnati must top the list when it comes to Labor Day celebrations in the Midwest. Putting us there is the annual Riverfest celebration with the spectacular Cincinnati/WEBN fireworks show going on this Sunday. There’s no beach towel required for the 2009 AVP Crocs Tour Tournament of Champions that brings a little sand and volleyball to Mason. Dance_MF invades Northside Tavern for a new wave dance party and don’t forget to purchase your rubber duckies for the Freestore Foodbank’s 15th annual Rubber Duck Regatta.
Henkle Schueler real estate buys 130-acre industrial park in Boone Co.
Expanding into Northern Kentucky, in August, Henkle Schueler bought a 130-acre industrial park in Boone County, Kentucky. The Lebanon, Ohio-based real estate company plans to create 20 lots for new manufacturing facilities. The venture is the first Northern Kentucky project for Henkle Schueler. "The site has all utilities located in the fastest growing county in Kentucky with very low tax rates to encourage business development,” said Jeff Eichhorn, the Henkle Schueler agent who managed the acquisition. “We look forward to partnering with Boone County and the Tri-County Economic Development Commission (Tri-ED) to bring new industrial businesses to Northern Kentucky.” The park will be known as Lakeland Business Center, named for investor Lakeland Farms, LLC, who partnered with Henkle Schueler in the purchase. Situated between I-71/I-75 and I-275, it’s one of only a few Boone County industrial sites with zoning completed, and gas, electric, and water already accessible. Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is Lakeland’s eastern neighbor, providing businesses with an advantageous location. Low local tax rates provide an additional advantage. Dan Tobergte, president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, extends a warm welcome to Henkle Schueler. “We look forward to…more businesses and jobs [for] Boone County.” Source: Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Commission (Tri-ED)
Downtown Cincinnati’s FirstGroup adds 100 new IT, other corporate jobs
Transportation company FirstGroup America is adding 100 new corporate jobs to its downtown Cincinnati headquarters. The first 60 jobs will all be in IT and a host of others are available too, including accounts receivable and jobs in its reemerging real estate department. FirstGroup America, headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, is the largest provider of bus and rail transportation services in North America. Locally, the company employs 475 bus drivers for Cincinnati Public Schools, owns the city’s Greyhound stop and manages TANK, Northern Kentucky’s public transportation bus system. FirstGroups’s corporate growth is a result of the company’s 2007 acquisition of Laidlaw International, a Naperville, Illinois, contract school bus service and a holding company for Greyhound Lines Inc. "These high quality jobs are a reflection of the growth and investment FirstGroup America continues to make in our home town," said Frank Steele, Director of Recruiting for FirstGroup America. The company is moving some Greyhound corporate jobs from Dallas, Texas in addition to creating new jobs here in Cincinnati. FirstGroup America is in its 10th year, and is the U.S. subsidiary of bus and rail giant FirstGroup plc, headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. “This opens up a lot of great positions for Cincinnati, it’s a really exiting point in our history,” said Maureen Richmond, FirstGroup director of media relations. For more information about those available jobs, visit www.firstgroupamerica.com/careers or email fga.careers@firstgroup.com. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Maureen Richmond, FirstGroup Director of Media Relations and Cincinnati Economic Development Division
Advantage IQ to hire 30, expand downtown
Downtown Cincinnati’s Advantage IQ, a utility, waste and lease management expense service provider, has expanding its offices to 23,000 sq. ft. at The Center at 600 Vine St. The company, a regional office of the Washington-state based HQ, also plans to hire 32 employees over the next three years. The expansion follows job creation tax credits the company received from the City of Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Development. The company has been in downtown Cincinnati since 1997, and once all the new hires are brought on, the staff will have grown about 40 percent to nearly 100 employees, said Jeff Hart, the company’s chief operating officer. “We’ve built out the cubes and we’re hiring,” Hart said. Advantage IQ specializes in outsource bill payment, auditing, reporting and consulting for multi-state companies. The company offers management services in energy, telecom, lease and waste management services with the goal of helping companies save costs and conserve energy. The new jobs will be in IT, consulting and financial planning, among others. Advantage IQ’s growth has come from increased customer demand for its services, Hart said. “We been offering a lot more services, and have been experiencing organic growth,” he said. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Jeff Hart, Chief Operating Officer and Cincinnati Economic Development Division
Wolf Steel USA to expand in Northern Kentucky, create 18 new jobs
Wolf Steel USA, Inc., is growing into Grant County. The company, based in Crittendon, manufactures stoves, fireplaces, parts and accessories. And with the help of $360,000 in state tax incentives, Wolf Steel will add 72,150 sq. ft. to its current 39,000 sq. ft. warehouse, distribution and manufacturing space. The expansion is set to finish in March 2010. “Our future economic well-being is dependent upon job creation at home,” said Grant County Judge Executive Darrell Link. “We are proud that Wolf Steel continues to invest in Grant County and provide jobs for our young people. I am especially appreciative of the many partners that work with our business community including Gov. Beshear, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the Grant County Industrial Authority, and the city of Crittenden, all of whom played a large role in making this announcement a reality.” The company, which makes Napoleon gas grills and fireplaces, also expects to create up to 18 new jobs over the next several years. “We are proud to expand our facility in Kentucky as demand for our Napoleon Fireplaces and Gas Grills grows, and appreciate the help of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development," said Stephen Schroeter, administration manager for Wolf Steel USA. Wolf Steel is the first company approved for the state’s new Kentucky Business Investment Program. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved the company incentives over a 10-year period, through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments. “We are delighted Wolf Steel USA has made the decision to further expand its Grant County operation, creating new jobs and additional investment in the Commonwealth,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “The expansion of our existing industries is vital to the growth of our economy, so we are pleased to have played a role in helping another Kentucky business succeed.” Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Mandy Lambert, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Lisa Ponzoli
Two years after opening up shop in Federal Hill, Lisa Ponzoli has become so taken with the neighborhood that she's moved her entire life - business and home - there. "Everyone is really cool," she says of what attracts her to the neighborhood.
No time for phones? Chat live with the NKY Chamber
Every day there seem to be tens of tiny attacks on your time, from work to family and volunteer obligations. So anything that can make communication quicker and more efficient – especially when it comes to work – has got to be a plus, right? That’s one reason why the Northern Kentucky Chamber has started using live chat technology via their Web site . Anyone who has questions for the chamber staff can now hop online and get the answer. The Northern Kentucky Chamber is one of the country’s first to use this growing technology. “As a progressive Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to be on the forefront of technological advances by incorporating “Live Chat” into our website,” said Sandra Guile, Manager, Media Relations and Communications. “This service provides instantaneous communication, offering our visitors personal engagement in a quick and easy medium like the Web.” To use the feature, just go to the Chamber site , look toward the top, right-hand side of the site, and push the “Click Here for LIVE Chat” button. Then a pop up box will appear. Fill in your name and a question, then someone from the chamber will be there. Enter your email in the chat pop up box and a transcript of the chat will be automatically emailed to you for later reference. “Live Chat services will revolutionize what businesses come to expect and demand from organizations that support their growth and success,” said Steve Stevens, president, Northern Kentucky Chamber. “This is just one way that we continue to fulfill our mission of Leading Businesses. Leading Communities. Providing human interaction on our website gives our Chamber a distinct advantage in servicing the tri-state business community.” Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Sandra Guile, Manager, Northern Kentucky Chamber Media Relations and Communications
Maria Filardi
Though living in Downtown Baltimore has many entertainment and shopping Perks, for Maria Filardi it is the people that make this urban, metropolitan neighborhood great.
UC College of Medicine gets $2.5 million grant for cancer researcher training program
UC is doing something right. A competitive training program for researchers at University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine has been awarded its 21st consecutive grant from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.The $2.5 million grant will support eight doctoral candidates and four postdoctoral trainees in the Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Training Program over the next five years. The students are chosen based on their grades and research interest. This program is in line with one of UC’s 11 proposed statewide centers of excellence, environment and cancer. “I’ve had the opportunity to go to several professional conferences as part of the UC training program. They were great opportunities to present my research data, share ideas and meet people in my field of research,” says Elisia Tichy, a doctoral candidate in the cancer and cell biology department who currently receives support from the Environmental Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Training Program. Since its beginnings in 1988, this training program has supported approximately 100 doctoral and postdoctoral students “who have gone on to work at respected academic institutions, governmental regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies,” according to the university. As part of the program, each student is paired with a university faculty mentor from the College of Medicine. Most mentors are in cancer and cell biology, dermatology, environmental health, pediatrics and molecular genetics departments. “One of the strengths of our program is that it crosses departmental boundaries. The idea fertilization that results is a major benefit to our students and a key focus of modern research,” explains Peter Stambrook, PhD, the UC professor of molecular genetics, biochemistry and microbiology who directs the program. “The grant is important to student training because it provides all sorts of learning experiences—whether it’s attending a professional meeting and presenting research results for the first time or being interrogated by their peers during journal club discussions.” Students accepted into the training program get free tuition, a pay stipend and some funds for lab supplies. They get financial support for travel as part of the requirement to present some of their research. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Amanda Harper, Public Information Officer, University of Cincinnati
Soapicks September 1-7
Cincinnati must top the list when it comes to Labor Day celebrations in the Midwest. Putting us there is the annual Riverfest celebration with the spectacular Cincinnati/WEBN fireworks show going on this Sunday. There’s no beach towel required for the 2009 AVP Crocs Tour Tournament of Champions that brings a little sand and volleyball to Mason. Dance_MF invades Northside Tavern for a new wave dance party and don’t forget to purchase your rubber duckies for the Freestore Foodbank’s 15th annual Rubber Duck Regatta.
Henkle Schueler real estate buys 130-acre industrial park in Boone Co.
Expanding into Northern Kentucky, in August, Henkle Schueler bought a 130-acre industrial park in Boone County, Kentucky. The Lebanon, Ohio-based real estate company plans to create 20 lots for new manufacturing facilities. The venture is the first Northern Kentucky project for Henkle Schueler. "The site has all utilities located in the fastest growing county in Kentucky with very low tax rates to encourage business development,” said Jeff Eichhorn, the Henkle Schueler agent who managed the acquisition. “We look forward to partnering with Boone County and the Tri-County Economic Development Commission (Tri-ED) to bring new industrial businesses to Northern Kentucky.” The park will be known as Lakeland Business Center, named for investor Lakeland Farms, LLC, who partnered with Henkle Schueler in the purchase. Situated between I-71/I-75 and I-275, it’s one of only a few Boone County industrial sites with zoning completed, and gas, electric, and water already accessible. Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is Lakeland’s eastern neighbor, providing businesses with an advantageous location. Low local tax rates provide an additional advantage. Dan Tobergte, president and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, extends a warm welcome to Henkle Schueler. “We look forward to…more businesses and jobs [for] Boone County.” Source: Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Commission (Tri-ED)
Downtown Cincinnati’s FirstGroup adds 100 new IT, other corporate jobs
Transportation company FirstGroup America is adding 100 new corporate jobs to its downtown Cincinnati headquarters. The first 60 jobs will all be in IT and a host of others are available too, including accounts receivable and jobs in its reemerging real estate department. FirstGroup America, headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, is the largest provider of bus and rail transportation services in North America. Locally, the company employs 475 bus drivers for Cincinnati Public Schools, owns the city’s Greyhound stop and manages TANK, Northern Kentucky’s public transportation bus system. FirstGroups’s corporate growth is a result of the company’s 2007 acquisition of Laidlaw International, a Naperville, Illinois, contract school bus service and a holding company for Greyhound Lines Inc. "These high quality jobs are a reflection of the growth and investment FirstGroup America continues to make in our home town," said Frank Steele, Director of Recruiting for FirstGroup America. The company is moving some Greyhound corporate jobs from Dallas, Texas in addition to creating new jobs here in Cincinnati. FirstGroup America is in its 10th year, and is the U.S. subsidiary of bus and rail giant FirstGroup plc, headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. “This opens up a lot of great positions for Cincinnati, it’s a really exiting point in our history,” said Maureen Richmond, FirstGroup director of media relations. For more information about those available jobs, visit www.firstgroupamerica.com/careers or email fga.careers@firstgroup.com. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Maureen Richmond, FirstGroup Director of Media Relations and Cincinnati Economic Development Division
Advantage IQ to hire 30, expand downtown
Downtown Cincinnati’s Advantage IQ, a utility, waste and lease management expense service provider, has expanding its offices to 23,000 sq. ft. at The Center at 600 Vine St. The company, a regional office of the Washington-state based HQ, also plans to hire 32 employees over the next three years. The expansion follows job creation tax credits the company received from the City of Cincinnati and the Ohio Department of Development. The company has been in downtown Cincinnati since 1997, and once all the new hires are brought on, the staff will have grown about 40 percent to nearly 100 employees, said Jeff Hart, the company’s chief operating officer. “We’ve built out the cubes and we’re hiring,” Hart said. Advantage IQ specializes in outsource bill payment, auditing, reporting and consulting for multi-state companies. The company offers management services in energy, telecom, lease and waste management services with the goal of helping companies save costs and conserve energy. The new jobs will be in IT, consulting and financial planning, among others. Advantage IQ’s growth has come from increased customer demand for its services, Hart said. “We been offering a lot more services, and have been experiencing organic growth,” he said. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Jeff Hart, Chief Operating Officer and Cincinnati Economic Development Division
Wolf Steel USA to expand in Northern Kentucky, create 18 new jobs
Wolf Steel USA, Inc., is growing into Grant County. The company, based in Crittendon, manufactures stoves, fireplaces, parts and accessories. And with the help of $360,000 in state tax incentives, Wolf Steel will add 72,150 sq. ft. to its current 39,000 sq. ft. warehouse, distribution and manufacturing space. The expansion is set to finish in March 2010. “Our future economic well-being is dependent upon job creation at home,” said Grant County Judge Executive Darrell Link. “We are proud that Wolf Steel continues to invest in Grant County and provide jobs for our young people. I am especially appreciative of the many partners that work with our business community including Gov. Beshear, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, the Grant County Industrial Authority, and the city of Crittenden, all of whom played a large role in making this announcement a reality.” The company, which makes Napoleon gas grills and fireplaces, also expects to create up to 18 new jobs over the next several years. “We are proud to expand our facility in Kentucky as demand for our Napoleon Fireplaces and Gas Grills grows, and appreciate the help of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development," said Stephen Schroeter, administration manager for Wolf Steel USA. Wolf Steel is the first company approved for the state’s new Kentucky Business Investment Program. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved the company incentives over a 10-year period, through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments. “We are delighted Wolf Steel USA has made the decision to further expand its Grant County operation, creating new jobs and additional investment in the Commonwealth,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “The expansion of our existing industries is vital to the growth of our economy, so we are pleased to have played a role in helping another Kentucky business succeed.” Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Mandy Lambert, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Lisa Ponzoli
Two years after opening up shop in Federal Hill, Lisa Ponzoli has become so taken with the neighborhood that she's moved her entire life - business and home - there. "Everyone is really cool," she says of what attracts her to the neighborhood.
