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From l to r:  Moderator Kyle Inskeep, Local 12 News with panelist Dr. Anisa Soto and Dr. Marc Watkins, Chief Medical Officer at Kroger

A reimagined Black Man Think Tank fostered dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment among Black men

The DAD Initiative and Light of the World Church partnered to renew an important event for Black men in the community after a more than 20 years absence.

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Panelists top row l to r: Sarah Kleiner, Jim Guthrie; bottom row l to r: Chad Burke, Vince Terry.
Building the basin and beyond: An Architecture Matters panel discussion

Architects representing a range of backgrounds and experiences will discuss adaptive reuse, existing buildings, and infill development.

Deliberating the D Word (Density): An Architecture Matters Panel Discussion

If you’re curious to learn how cities are planning for a thriving municipal economy that includes residents, places to work, services, and activities—this is the program for you.

Entrepreneurs showcase their growth with technology tools

A captivated audience hears how local Nitro! Bootcamp participants have embraced new tech tools and coaching.  

Main Street Ventures and Innovation Hub foster aspiring entrepreneurs. Pictured: Three winning teams from the 2024 Launch It: Cincy pitch competition.
Main Street Ventures forges path for aspiring entrepreneurs with 1819 Innovation Hub

At the heart of MSV’s work: ”How do we keep great talent from our regional universities in the city for years and decades to come?”

Winterfilm 2023 winner, Eric Bosso, is a shot from the movie for this year, in which he is one of two lead characters.
It’s about the big local picture: Winterfilm XI competition and celebration

Annual screening of the entries and the awards presentation is a party not to be missed. 

From left to right: Julee Peterson, Katie Trauth-Taylor, PhD, Dr. Kesha B. Williams, Amy Vaughn, Anastasia S. Tarpeh-Ellis
TogetherDigital uplifts Women in Tech at second annual Women’s Day event

50% of women in tech leave their jobs by age 35. The majority leave due to life circumstances or a lack of support.

Jessica Shely, GDP Creative Agency, teaches founders how to use Wix to build their websites.
Minority and women founders use bootcamp lessons to excel

Nitro! Bootcamp 2023 has been instrumental in unlocking a reservoir of ideas, technology and tools.  

Cincinnati hacks solutions to evictions and homelessness

Innovators work on ways to find early help for families at risk of losing their homes.

One in every 14 families renting in Cincinnati face an eviction filing. Many are working however still struggle to make ends meet.
Local coalition aims to use innovators to keep families in their homes

Entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem solvers will participate in a one-week sprint to imagine and design systems to interrupt a family’s path from at-risk for housing loss to homelessness with timely intervention strategies.

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