Thinkronize to add 25 jobs, hit $10 million in sales by 2012

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April 7, 2009

Thinkronize is going strong.The Sharonville-based educational content internet services company has just been approved for a job creation incentive from the State of Ohio to create 25 new jobs and hit the $10 million sales mark by 2012. This is no surprise considering INC Magazine twice recognized Thinkronize as one of the fastest growing companies in the country.Since graduating from Hamilton County's Business Incubator eight years ago, Thinkronize went on to develop an award-winning suite of internet search products used by over 12 million students in all 50 states."We are very proud that they started with us and have continued to keep Hamilton County as their headquarters," says Patrick Longo, Director of the Hamilton County Business Center.  "They are by far, one of the fastest growing ventures we have graduated from our incubation program."  In order to reach its goals, Thinkronize has created a growth strategy to increase sales in the US and abroad as well as expanding its products and services through acquisitions of other companies.These successes and ambitious plans have put Thinkronize in the business limelight.  Lt. Governor Lee Fisher met with Thinkronize management last year to recognize the company as a model for growing, successful technology-services businesses in the state.  Since meeting Thinkronize officials, Lt. Governor Fisher has mentioned Thinkronize in many speeches as the type of company Ohio wants to see thrive.  "They are the type of knowledge based company that I see Greater Cincinnati creating and assisting more of in the future," Longo says.  "It is a great motivator for our current incubation clients to have such a successful client as an alumnus of the program." Writer:  Jonathan DeHartSource:  Patrick Longo

Cincy Association for the Blind wins $500,000 award for employment efforts
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April 7, 2009

Diversity is a priority for Cincinnati companies.Reflecting this, the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) has just received the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) Retention/Growth/Upward Mobility Award, worth $500,000.The CABVI won this award for its efforts to employ over 60 blind or visually impaired people in its Industries Program, the largest supplier of heavy duty pressure sensitive tapes for the US Military.That's not all.  In a larger effort, the CABVI's Base Supply Center Office Runway at Wright Patterson Air Force Base over 800 products are manufactured and sold by the joint efforts of more than 70 blindness agencies."This Award is really a reflection of the great employees we have working for us," says the director of CABVI's Industries Program Fred Newman.  "They are a skilled and dedicated team."  CABVI is providing a very valuable service for the blind, a group in which 7 out of 10 remain unemployed. CABVI and other NIB associated agencies employ over 5,900 blind and visually impaired people across the nation through the AbilityOne Program. "At NIB, we are pleased to reward our agencies for their efforts to retain and grow employment and create upward mobility options for people who are blind," says President and CEO of NIB Kevin Lynch. "These awards are evidence of their hard work to enable more people who are blind to achieve socioeconomic independence and equality. That is a shared mission that is vitally important to us all."The CABVI provides counseling, rehabilitation, information and employment services to the blind in the greater Cincinnati region. To learn more about its services, visit here. Writer:  Jonathan DeHartSource:  Lisa Desatnik, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Sharonville Business Advocacy Committee launched, poised to help local businesses thrive
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April 7, 2009

Thanks to a proactive effort by the city of Sharonville to inject a competitive edge into the local business climate, area firms have a new advocate.And the newly launched Sharonville Business Advocacy Committee (SBAC) is already busy.The SBAC defines its mission as fourfold: be a business resource for area business, gather feedback for strategic planning, create a venue for dialog and open the door for local businesses to engage in policy-making and economic development initiatives."As a result of this collaboration and strategic planning, we will serve local businesses, bringing insight, focus and energy needed in this competitive environment," says Sharonville Chamber of Commerce President Rich Arnold. Despite current economic conditions, Sharonville is faring well."Sharonville (Cincinnati) can always rely on our strengths," says Tammy Riddle, Economic Development Specialist at the Sharonville COC.  "Sharonville’s number one strength is our location. We can always rely on that not to change. Another one of our strengths is the cost of doing business in Sharonville. Sharonville property taxes are some of the lowest in the region."Sharonville's low taxes and central location continue to work their magic."The Convention Center expansion is moving forward and we continue to get leads on businesses looking to locate in this area," Riddle says.And the SBAC is more than theory.  Due to the nature of its membership the SBAC is tuned into Sharonville's unique conditions and provides a valuable bridge between local businesses and city officials. "The BAC is made up of business leaders that have lived in most of our businesses shoes previously, and have expertise in addressing most business challenges," Riddle says.  "This group has a direct link to the City of Sharonville and the Sharonville Chamber, so it allows businesses’ collective voice to be heard by City decision makers, so needs can be addressed." To arrange an interview with the SBAC call Tammy Riddle at (513) 563-0033.  And for more information, visit the Sharonville COC website here.  Writer:  Jonathan DeHartSource:  Sharonville Chamber of Commerce, Tammy Riddle

Video Sign of the times
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April 7, 2009

Tucked into a corner of the Essex neighborhood sits the American Sign Museum – home to over 3,000 signs of by-gone eras including hand-lettered Sinatra and Charo show cards,  chasing light bulbs, radio wave neon as well as a collection of sign-making equipment, materials and tools, salesman samples, and three-dimensional architectural models.Started by sign aficionado and former editor of Signs of the Times magazine, Tod Swormstedt the American Sign Museum is a one of a kind institution dedicated to preserving unique slices of our collective American landscape.

The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge named ‘Best High-Rise in the Americas’
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April 7, 2009

CNBC's annual global property awards saw an unexpected winner in the High-Rise category this year as Daniel Libeskind's The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge was named Best High-Rise in the Americas beating out buildings in Dubai, Rio and San Paulo. The award has sparked global interest in the building with requests from more than 34 countries for floor plans. The award cited the building's dramatic lines and overall impact on the Covington, KY skyline. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: CNBC

Surrealist masterpieces make only U.S. stop in Cincinnati
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April 7, 2009

An international collection of Surrealist works will make its only U.S. appearance at the Cincinnati Art Museum beginning Sunday. The collection surveys two of the most significant art movements of the 20th century through more than 200 works including paintings, sculptures, collages, photographs and film drawn from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The exhibition traces surrealism beginning with its roots in the avant-garde dada movement that began in 1916 in response to the devastation of World of War I. To read the full article, click here.

Census workers take to the streets
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April 7, 2009

700 new jobs started this week in Cincinnati as the newest wave of government workers took to the streets for what will become a three-month walking of every street in every town in the region. Equipped with the latest in hand-held global-positioning gadgets, the census field workers are charged with counting every person in the city as part of the U.S. Census. Mayor Mallory takes the business of counting seriously as an accurate tally will translate into federal dollars. Currently the Census Bureau estimates the city's population at 332,458 – less than the 378,259 he believes are actually living in the city. To read the full story, click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: Cincinnati.com

Tourism network launches 2009 plan
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April 7, 2009

The Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network has big plans for bringing more tourists to Greater Cincinnati in 2009. Based on market research, the RTN has determined a combination of traditional media with increased internet marketing and strategic social media programs is what's needed to draw outsiders into the Queen City. Radio spots stress the popularity of the Reds as a regional attraction, along with the new Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island and Zoo Babies at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Leaders acknowledge this will be a challenging year for the tourism and leisure industry. But the Cincinnati region has much going for it as a weekend getaway destination because of the variety of affordable attractions. The RTN was created in 2005 to promote Greater Cincinnati as a tourism destination. To read the full story, click here. Writer: Jeff Syroney Source: Cincinnati Business Courier

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April 6, 2009

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