Top Soapbox stories of 2015
Before the expected avalanche of "year in review" lists and features, we offer this stroll down memory lane to reconnect you with the biggest Soapbox stories of 2015.
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CraftForce startup plans national expansion for its job search platform
After being featured on the Discovery Channel, CraftForce is planning national expansion of its job site for skilled trades, with an updated website and new app to debut in early 2016.
Cincinnati among top 20 U.S. cities for freelance graphic designers
The Graphic Design USA website is citing Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers to compare which cities are best for self-employed or freelance graphic designers, and Cincinnati ranks #18.
Northern Kentucky FAME partners with educators, manufacturers to drive jobs
Northern Kentucky leaders are betting on an education-based jobs push from the local Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter, a partnership among 18 area businesses, allied groups and academic institutions.
Hamilton CORE Fund helps give downtown Hamilton a dramatic facelift
Soapbox's series on historic buildings coming back to life spotlights how the City of Hamilton and Hamilton CORE Fund are collaborating to change the face of its downtown.
Global Entrepreneurship Week helps startups collaborate, thrive, avoid pitfalls
Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off on Monday, Nov. 16 in Greater Cincinnati as well as in 160 countries worldwide, with local events including happy hours, competitions and the return of Startup Weekend.
Eddy Kwon tries to be the change he encourages Cincinnati to embrace
Eddy Kwon describes himself in multiple ways — performer, composer, teacher, activist — that allow him to engage differently for his various projects as director of MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra.
Two meetups to offer “speed dating” mentorship connections for social enterprise concepts
Social Enterprise CINCY is targeting social entrepreneurs with two meetups on Nov. 19 that will bring together mentors and social entrepreneurs for a speed-dating type program.
Cincinnati Design Awards to celebrate architecture, interior design, graphic design
Five local design organizations join together to celebrate the year's best architecture, interior design, graphic design and landscape architecture projects on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Cincinnati Design Awards.
Education at Work helps students earn more than $1 million in tuition assistance
Norwood-based Education at Work just passed a $1 million milestone that helps millennials graduate from college with less debt and less stress.
CraftForce startup plans national expansion for its job search platform
After being featured on the Discovery Channel, CraftForce is planning national expansion of its job site for skilled trades, with an updated website and new app to debut in early 2016.
Cincinnati among top 20 U.S. cities for freelance graphic designers
The Graphic Design USA website is citing Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers to compare which cities are best for self-employed or freelance graphic designers, and Cincinnati ranks #18.
Northern Kentucky FAME partners with educators, manufacturers to drive jobs
Northern Kentucky leaders are betting on an education-based jobs push from the local Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter, a partnership among 18 area businesses, allied groups and academic institutions.
Hamilton CORE Fund helps give downtown Hamilton a dramatic facelift
Soapbox's series on historic buildings coming back to life spotlights how the City of Hamilton and Hamilton CORE Fund are collaborating to change the face of its downtown.
Global Entrepreneurship Week helps startups collaborate, thrive, avoid pitfalls
Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off on Monday, Nov. 16 in Greater Cincinnati as well as in 160 countries worldwide, with local events including happy hours, competitions and the return of Startup Weekend.
Eddy Kwon tries to be the change he encourages Cincinnati to embrace
Eddy Kwon describes himself in multiple ways — performer, composer, teacher, activist — that allow him to engage differently for his various projects as director of MYCincinnati Youth Orchestra.
Two meetups to offer “speed dating” mentorship connections for social enterprise concepts
Social Enterprise CINCY is targeting social entrepreneurs with two meetups on Nov. 19 that will bring together mentors and social entrepreneurs for a speed-dating type program.
Cincinnati Design Awards to celebrate architecture, interior design, graphic design
Five local design organizations join together to celebrate the year's best architecture, interior design, graphic design and landscape architecture projects on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Cincinnati Design Awards.
Education at Work helps students earn more than $1 million in tuition assistance
Norwood-based Education at Work just passed a $1 million milestone that helps millennials graduate from college with less debt and less stress.
