P&G Sees the World as its Client

Procter & Gamble's new CEO Robert A. McDonald has a goal of adding 548,000 new customers a day for the next five years as part of the companies global expansion plan.The big challenges for McDonald in accomplishing this will be expanding its reach in P&G's core markets while also winning over new customers in places like Nigeria, India and Somalia where potential customers might not use many of P&G's consumer products.Read full article here.

Mynt Martini serves up posh new downtown club

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Cafe de Wheels revs up gourmet food truck operation

The trend of mobile food is nothing new, but it is still emerging in Cincinnati. Cafe de Wheels, the region’s first independent food truck, is expected to hit the road soon to start serving up delectable treats to Cincinnati’s hungry street people. Cafe de Wheels is the brainchild of Tom Acito, and with a little help from Chef Michael Katz, it will be making its way around Cincinnati streets starting in the very near future. Focusing on burgers, fries, and Cuban sandwiches these two are looking forward to changing the way Cincinnatians enjoy their food. In speaking with owner Tom Acito about his choice to do a mobile restaurant versus a more traditional standalone storefront, he said there really was no choice at all. From a cost perspective, he estimates that the start-up costs to open a traditional spot would run about $300,000 whereas the Cafe de Wheels truck was purchased and equipped for about $50,000. Another big benefit is that of course, he is mobile which will allow the restaurant to move with the crowd and also pick and choose when and how they invest their time. As things get started it will be just Tom and Mike so they don’t foresee staying out too late, at least initially. “We’re pretty much just held to the same rules and regulations as a standard place without the associated costs of such an establishment,” said Acito. Cafe de Wheels benefits from minimal logistics involved with operation the food truck. Outside of the required food vendor’s license, a peddler’s license, and tags for the truck, Acito and Katz say that not much was needed. Acito said that Cincinnatians can expect to see them popping up around town wherever the local police force will allow, like valid on-street parking spaces. According to Acito, in the heart of Downtown they must stay off the street and use private lots where they have reached agreements with the owner of said lot. When asked how these two men came together, Tom mentioned he had put a help wanted ad on Craigslist and Michael was one of many people to respond. Tom said that Mike just understood more than most, what Tom wanted to accomplish, and was really excited about the concept. While Tom has not lived in Cincinnati his entire life, Mike has. He went through culinary school at Cincinnati State (then Cincinnati Technical College) and has worked in many kitchens around the city at various restaurants. His enthusiasm for the project shined through in our meeting. Cafe de Wheels is "back to the basics" as their focus is hamburgers and fries, but Mike plans on making it a bit more fancy with special sauces and other unique sandwiches like Cubans and his own veggie burger creations. While there are other mobile food trucks in the process of starting up around Cincinnati, Café de Wheels is the first of its kind in that there is no restaurant backing it. The plans are to use as many local suppliers as possible to outfit the pantry and fill the fridge including Avril-Bleh Meats, Shadeau Breads, and even Dojo Gelato to accompany the warm fruit crisp dessert. When asked if success could lead to a restaurant later on, Tom said, “That’s always been a dream of mine and this may be the first step, but for now we are really excited to get Cafe de Wheels out on the road.” You can follow Cafe de Wheels on Twitter @burgerBgood to stay up-to-date on their whereabouts, what they're serving and all the latest news surrounding the mobile food craze in Cincinnati. Writer: Dave Rolfes Photography Provided

Playing a new tune at Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar

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Fountain Square wins prestigious IEDC Partnership Award

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Three Over-the-Rhine developments win $7.1M in historic tax credits

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New Queen City Angels fund invests $3 million in Ohio Startups

The http://www.qca.com/about.html Queen City Angels’ new First Fund III hasn’t wasted time investing, putting $3 million into three varied Ohio tech startups this year. The Angels’ First Fund III, and co-investors have put funds into: * http://www.collaborent.org/home.asp Collaborent Group, Ltd., in Cleveland, which creates and manages group purchasing plans for government agencies. It recently expanded to serving private sector customers. * http://www.crunchbase.com/company/transactiv Transactiv, in Cincinnati, which is developing an online business-to-business purchasing solution that leverages social network systems to improve and streamline purchasing decisions. * http://www.crunchbase.com/company/neuros-medical Neuros, in Cleveland, which has developed a pain-blocking therapy targeted to veterans and others who suffer ‘phantom pain’ from amputated limbs. “Companies with innovative technologies and business ideas have the best chance of becoming high-growth companies that will create lots of jobs in Ohio and be good investments for those who get in early,” said John Habbert, co-manager of the QCA Fund. The Angels’ First Fund III, managed by the Queen City Angels investment group, is a $4 million fund. It allows them to expand their technology into the marketplace, finish and test business plans and grow. Queen City Angles is a group of experienced, accredited investors that funds young start up tech companies in the Greater Cincinnati area.  Sponsors include Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, BioStart, Hamilton County Business Center and more. “Transactiv is at the forefront of a profound shift in how businesses conduct Internet commerce using leading social networks,” said Karl Perron, CEO of Transactive. “The highly experienced and successful members of the Queen City Angels recognized this opportunity, and have provided their invaluable expertise to our business by helping us refine our vision, realize our business plan, and raise new funds in the Midwest.” The QCA First Funds I, II and III have invested in 22 companies total. Writer: Feoshia HendersonSources: Jim Cunningham, Queen City Angels/C-Cap and Kevin Wilson, Kevin Wilson PR

Worldwide Graphics breaks it down with new earth friendly signs

Cincinnati State builds solar-electric car for Parks Department, forwards city’s green agenda

Cincinnati is going green.  And Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is helping this transformation along.Under the supervision of Cincinnati State faculty and students, a team of around 20 eager students from Clark Montessori High School are assembling a solar/electric car.Once complete, the Cincinnati Parks Department will use this car for maintenance and other rounds."Time Warner donated this electric car kit to the Cincinnati Parks," says Larry Feist, project leaders and head of the renewable energy program at Cincinnati State.  "The Cinci Parks in-turn asked Clark Montesorri School to assemble it.  They in-turn asked me to help.  So I got some of my Renewable Energy students to help out."And thus the Cincinnati Parks Department has an eco-friendly car for use.  This car runs entirely on electric, which is recharged via solar panel.Ultimately, this project is representative of the city's push to step up its green efforts.Mayor Mallory's Green Cincinnati Plan and steering committee, of which Feist is a member himself, are two clear examples of this commitment in action.Those interested in joining the green dialog can plan on attending a Green Energy Ohio event on April 25 at Cincinnati State.  Writer:  Jonathan DeHartSource:  Robert White, Larry Feist