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Cincinnati Author Peter Block to speak at 9th Annual Leadership Day in Clermont

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May 12, 2009

Cincinnati author Peter Block will be the featured speaker at this year’s Clermont 20/20 Leadership Day event May 15th in Amelia.Block is the Author of several books including “Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used,” “Choosing Service Over Self-Interest,” and “The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at Work.” Block will speak on the steps to creating healthy leadership and its benefits. Several breakout sessions will complement the keynote including discussions on mental and physical wellness. Clermont 20/20, a non-profit leadership development organization working to improve life in Clermont County. For the first time, Leadership Warren County and Clinton County Leadership Institute are co-sponsoring the event, which will be at The Midland Company Conference Center.It’s the final event organized by the 2009 LEAD Clermont leadership class, but is open to the public. It focuses on leadership development, business productivity and community involvement.“This is their capstone event. We’ll have several breakout sessions during the course of the day. Will have topics on healthy buildings, physical health and personal goals,” said Clermont 20/20 Executive Director Andy McCreanor.The cost is $60 or $25 for seniors aged 60 and over. The price includes lunch. The event is from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Andy McCreanor, Executive Director Clermont 20/20

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Nancy Zimpher says farewell to Cincinnati

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Cincy In The News

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May 12, 2009

Cincinnati was the place former University of Cincinnati President Nancy Zimpher called home for the past six years. During that time the University improved its balance books, academic standing, enrollment and campus safety. Dr. Zimpher now prepares for her next task as the Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Zimpher will be challenged to bring her talents to the nation's largest university system. The guest column, from Zimpher, looks back on her time at the University of Cincinnati and reflects on her personal experiences and points of pride during her six-year tenure. Read full article here.

Ohio ranked 1st in economic competitiveness, KY 5th

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Environment + Sustainability

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May 12, 2009

Ohio was ranked 1st in the country in economic competitiveness in 2008 by Site Selection Magazine, a leading international economic development and corporate real estate publication.Kentucky was ranked fifth behind Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Pennsylvania. The results were announced in Site Selection’s May 2009 issue. The award debuted in 2003.Among the highlights behind Ohio’s top ranking was the state’s participation in the American Wind Energy Association exhibition and BIO show in San Diego Calif., and the newly created Innovation Ohio Loan Fund and the R & D Investment Loan Fund. R & D Loan Fund.The annual Competitiveness Award goes to the state-level economic development agency that gets the most points based on 10 criteria, including new and expanded facilities, job creation and growth. Ohio moved up from 5th place last year. Kentucky was fourth.“We’re honored to be recognized once again by Site Selection magazine in its annual Competitiveness Award,” said Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear. “I have set a clear strategic vision for Kentucky’s economic future, and we are actively implementing that vision to ensure that Kentucky remains competitive even during this national economic downturn. I am confident that Kentucky will emerge even stronger in the future.”The Site Selection rankings were based on the following criteria:• Total new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008; • Total capital investment in new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008; • Total new jobs created at new and expanded facilities per 1 million population in 2008; • Total actual number of new and expanded facilities in 2008; • Percentage growth in new and expanded facilities from 2007 to 2008; • Three-year growth change (from 2005 to 2008) in new and expanded facilities; • Ranking in Site Selection's most recent annual business climate survey (Nov. 2008); • Number of top 100 metros in the annual ranking of top metros; • Number of top 100 small towns in the annual ranking of small towns; and • Number of 100-plus-job projects per 1 million population in 2008. “Businesses in most industries are scaling back expansion plans, so state economic developers must double their efforts to attract capital investment," said Mark Arend, editor in chief of Site Selection magazine. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Site Selection Magazine, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Cincinnati announces new women’s basketball coach

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Cincy In The News

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May 12, 2009

The University of Cincinnati's women's basketball team has struggled since entering the extremely competitive Big East Conference. Their latest coaching change looks to remedy that by inserting one of the conference's most successful assistant coaches into the UC head coaching position. Jamelle Elliott has not yet had the role of a head-coaching position, but she has spent the last 12 seasons as an assistant coach at Connecticut learning from one of women's basketball's most successful head-coaches in Geno Auriemma. Elliott helped lead the UConn Huskies to their 1995 unbeaten season and is now the second assistant coach from UConn to move up to a head-coaching position in as many years. Read full article here.

Area chambers encourage minority-owned business to participate in CEO Roundtable

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Entrepreneurship

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May 6, 2009

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African-American Chamber are joining to urge more minority business owners to take part in the Cincinnati USA CEO Roundtable program.The CEO Roundtable program gives CEOs and company presidents a place to talk about the challenges of running a business. This informal group shares ideas and offers members guidance in a confidential environment.“Not only will participation in the CEO Roundtable program benefit the participating minority business leaders, but the infusion of diversity will make the entire program stronger by adding another point-of-view to the conversation,” said Sean Rugless, president and CEO of the African American Chamber.A Roundtable Executive Preview Wednesday May 13, 8:15-9:30 a.m, will give prospective members a chance to learn more about the program. The preview will be at the Chamber office, 300 Carew Tower, on 411 Vine Street downtown.Pete Strange, Chairman and CEO of Messer Construction and 2009 Chamber board Chair will be sharing his thoughts on the current business climate in Cincinnati. For more information go to the Chamber web site. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber