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Style Sample Magazine named a top publication for fashion industry trends by Women’s Wear Daily

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June 1, 2010

Cincinnati-based Style Sample Magazine, a digital pub devoted to the international fashion blogging community, has just been named one of the fashion industry's best publications for trend analysis by Women's Wear Daily.In its May 7 issue Women's Wear Daily, the NYC authority on fashion, called Style Sample Magazine one of the fashion world's 12 "must-bookmark sites." Style Sample was mentioned among such sites as Vogue Italia, Net-a-Porter and Nowness.com.The WWD article says: "While the base site is more of a boon for bloggers (it provides plenty of how-to info and technology tips), it also allows readers to click through to the issues. And that's where an overload of creativity lives. Although it's a bit meta for anyone who isn't personally in the blogging trenches, it's an excellent venue for scouting talent for possible corporate sponsorship. Beyond that, it's just a fascinating place to hang out for anyone whose job description includes style."Tamia Stinson, a Downtown Cincinnati self-taught fashionista, launched Style Sample Magazine in early 2009. The free, online magazine publishes bi-monthly and features content related to fashion blogging, design, art and photography. Stinson is the managing editor and oversees a group of 25 to 30 volunteer, international contributors. The magazine can be printed on demand through MagCloud.Style Sample receives about 200,000 page views per issue, and Stinson expects that number to rise with the increased exposure through WWD. Since the article was published, she's gotten several calls from large marketing and PR firms interested in advertising in the publication, a first for the fledgling magazine."This is pretty new, I don't have any outside advertisers that I don't have personal relationships with," Stinson said.Stinson, who works in marketing at a local biopharmaceutical company, is still working toward turning a profit. She's set to soon launch a sister publication, SSM PRO. The trend reporting and analysis publication will be geared toward buyers, publicists, and advertisers, will include information about the purchasing habits, interests, and sponsorship potential of online influencers. Stinson is also looking to produce and work with retailers to sell a print edition of Style Sample.Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Tamie Stinson, Style Sample MagazineYou can follow Feoshia on twitter @feoshiasoapbox

National Latino business advocate, author to speak at local National Society of Hispanic MBAs event

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Diversity

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June 1, 2010

Nationally known author, entrepreneur and Latino business advocate Charles Garcia says government and nonprofit volunteer service is key to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader."(Business success) is not all about making money for yourself, it's about giving back to your community. If you have an attitude of serving others, you should dedicate your time to bettering society around you and employing your entrepreneurial skills to do so," said Garcia, a former White House Fellow who served in the prestigious, but little known, leadership training program near the end of the Reagan administration.Garcia, who lives in south Florida, chronicles the life and professional experiences of more than 200 former fellows - including Gen. Colin Powell - in his book "Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows." He'll be talking about his book and the 20 leadership lessons it explores at the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBA's professional development event. The event is June 9th from 6 p.m. to 9 pm at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. It is free to NSHMBA members and general public attendees who will be given a copy of Garcia's book. Priority seating will be given to NSHMBA members and registered attendees.Government and nonprofit service on a local, state or national level can offer experiences in fostering community, creativity, and leadership among a group of dynamic people, Garcia said. Often, it offers opportunities to meet potential mentors and influential people who can help you later in your career, he added.Garcia speaks from experience. He developed and grew an international financial services company geared toward funding Hispanic owned businesses. He sold that company in 2006. It started with a handful of employees and grew into a multinational company with 60 offices in seven countries. In addition Garcia sits on the board of directors of Winn Dixie stores, and in 2001 Florida Gov. Jeb Bush appointed him to the state's Board of Education.Throughout his years of service he's work alongside a former CEO of Goldman Sachs, a VP of General Motors and a former L.A. Times publisher. It's those relationships and others that he believes have given him insight into running a successful, multinational business.Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: Charles Garcia, entrepreneur and author of Leadership Lessons of the White House FellowsYou can follow Feoshia on twitter @feoshiasoapbox

Cincinnati’s WouldURather joins the discount collective buying market, aids nonprofits

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Entrepreneurship

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June 1, 2010

Building on the budding coupon culture across the nation, another collective buying web site has hit the Cincinnati market. WouldURather is a locally owned site that launched in late May offering five dueling deals each week.WouldURather, founded by Cincinnati area entrepreneurs, is similar to collective buying site Chicago-based Groupon that operates in more than 50 major cities in the U.S. and Canada.The site will feature deals on local products, services and events. Like Groupon, WouldURather offers deep discounts if a certain number of buyers purchase the deal resulting in a "tipping point" that makes the deal beneficial for a business. WouldURather offers a choice of two deals each day at different price points. For example, a recent day offered a $39 car wash for $19 and a $129 car detail for $59 from AutoKing Mobile Car Wash. "We have a luxury deal and more affordable deal, which will make it more attractive to a greater number of people," said sales and business manager Jason Riveiro. The company was founded by Caitlin Wilkerson, a former communication manager for a local marketing research company and Pablo Arellano Jr., a former Assistant Brand Manager for P& G's Clairol. The company has five employees; plans are to expand into Columbus, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville and Pittsburgh in the next six months.Site features includes a section where potential buyers can recommend and vote on deals they'd like to see. WouldURather also mixes the profit and nonprofit worlds in its business model. Though WouldURather is a for-profit company, 100 percent of its profits from May went to Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Cincinnati. Going forward the company will give a percentage of its profits to local nonprofits, Riveiro said.So is Cincinnati ready for yet another collective buying site?"We think some of our unique features (like donating to non-profits and offering two deals a day), will help us stand apart," Riveiro said.Writer: Feoshia HendersonSource: WouldURather sales and business manager Jason RiveiroYou can follow Feoshia on twitter @feoshiasoapbox

Ethicon spin-off to choose Cincinnati location for HQ

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Cincy In The News

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June 1, 2010

A planned sale of Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.'s breast care business to Devicor Medical Products Inc., could bring a new corporate headquarters to Cincinnati that would rank among the region's largest private companies. Ethicon makes and sells products that are used to diagnose breast cancer. Read the full story here.

A whirlwind weekend in Cincinnati

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Architecture + Design

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June 1, 2010

A former resident of Cincinnati embraces the growth and diversity of her native city. For the short weekend visit, the "old hometowner" explored the beautiful and different lively spots along the river, the abundance of art offered around the city, the taste of real Cincinnati in Northside, and the variety of local chili parlors and bakery's. The expanded and lively city still continues to surprise former natives and first-time visitors with its sophistication, charm, intelligence and attitude the city possesses. Read the full story here.

P&G empowers African American women to embrace their beauty, health and wellness

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Cincy In The News

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June 1, 2010

Procter & Gamble celebrated the fourth year of "My Black is Beautiful Day," honoring P&G's efforts in empowering African American women to embrace their beauty, health, and wellness. This celebration was held at Cincinnati's headquarters thanking both employees and civic leaders for supporting the program. The campaign shows P & G's hard work and commitment at improving the lives of consumers with their products. Read the full story here.

Let there be lights: Reds mark anniversary

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Arts + Culture

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June 1, 2010

A lifelong fan of the Reds for 87 years, Ralph Thacker attended the 75th anniversary Red's game at the Great American Ball Park while remembering his first Red's game at Crosley Field in 1935. Thacker was one of more than 20,000 fans who filed into Cincinnati's Crosley Field to watch the Reds beat the Phillies, 2-1, in the first night game in Major League Baseball history on May 24, 1935. Read the full story here.

Gold Star Chili campaigns for Chilitown USA

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Arts + Culture

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June 1, 2010

Gold Star Chili works hard to call attention to any restaurant that sells Cincinnati-style chili and to promote the Queen City's staple. Even though residents still battle about their particular preference of chili-restaurants, the city still comes together as a whole celebrating its local "culinary crown jewel."Read the full story here.

We Are What We Eat: A Look at Our Local Food Ecosystem

By Sean Rhiney

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Arts + Culture

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June 1, 2010

This past week, local thought leaders, urbanists and Soapbox readers got together at UC's Niehoff Urban Studio to break bread and talk about food in the first installment of the Soapbox Speaker Series. What we found out about how we eat, what we eat, and where it all comes from offers important insights into the role food plays in our community.

My Office Is Cooler Than Yours

By Alyce Vilines

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Architecture + Design

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June 1, 2010

A day at the office takes on a whole new meaning for local businesses who are taking unconventional office spaces, transforming them into architectural gems, and enhancing their corporate culture along the way. This week and next, Soapbox writer Alyce Vilines spotlights six area companies that do business in the coolest spaces.